Smith & Wesson SW40VE Sigma Pistol (with Spring Mod Plus) Review
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- Опубліковано 2 лис 2024
- Whats up everybody. This is an amateur review of my S&W Sigma. The reason i use the term " Spring Mod Plus" would be because i see so many people saying Spring Mod and only removing the pigtail spring. I removed the pigtail spring PLUS the outer sear spring, as it is a dual spring setup from the factory. The inner spring provides ample tension for reliable operation. I HAVE FIRED ROUGHLY 2500 ROUNDS FROM THIS FIREARM WITH THIS MOD EMPLOYED WITH 100% RELIABILITY! Please rate and comment. Thanks everybody and take care.
just made the upgrade and tested it 250 rounds . absolutely a great mod . thanks for the info
I got my SW40VE about 4 years ago and It has never misfired, jammed or failed in any way. I have had no complaints other then the trigger pull. I never really searched a fix out and just got used to it. No issues with tight groups. I just did the mod tonight (thanks to stumbling on this vid) and am excited to go to the range and try it out. Thanks.
I have the same exact gun... "Unbelievable Value" accurate, reliable... love it!
Great video man. You were right, after the trigger mod, this gun is perfect.
I have 2 of the 40VE's, picked them up used for $200 each. I have performed the trigger mod (removing the pigtail and outer springs, and polishing the rocker piece), . Those mods made a GREAT change in these guns. I also ordered and installed the APEX tactical trigger mod ($25), which changed springs in the slide and a spring forward of the trigger. This reduced the trigger pull down to 4-5 lbs. I TOTALLY love these guns now!
Can you send me that apex spring your speaking of for 25 that drops the sigma trigger to 4or 5 lbs.. sorry for bothering you but I just bought the sw9ve from a friend and already took the springs out but its still a heavy trigger. .
You can get it at Apex Tactical apextactical.com/store/product-info.php?pid66.html
I'm 22 just bought mine the other day first gun figured I can't go wrong for the price definitely gonna try the mod!
oh I have one and at first I could not hit anything ... but after a few magazines later I could not miss my target at 25 feet and I did not change anything on it ....it was just good old fashion practice and in California there about 500 dallars and to me its worth every penny... and just for fun it's gone threw about 2000 round to date with no malfunctions I just love it straight off the box the best in the world at what it does......
just wanted to say thanks for the vid. i also work security and have qualifications tomorrow morning. i have always wondered about the trigger but thought it was me. i was able to do the mod by watching your vid. i now feel confident i will blow that test out of the water tomorrow. thanks alot
Just bought one of these and the trigger pull is quite rough. I took it to the rage and shot a few rounds and loved how it handled. It shoots just as good as my glock. If this mod works for me it may become my main carry. Thank you for the vid
Thanks for the video, dude. And thanks to everyone for the reliability updates after the trigger mod. I just bought my SW9VE, and so I don't have it yet but I'm waiting to test out the trigger. I'm still a little worried about removing the outer compression spring...with warranty and reliablity issues and all, but the updates are reassuring. I've read that SW will make the trigger less gritty for free, which helps with the pull too, but still it'll be 10 lbs or so. Thanks again.
Nice Video. I own the same gun and mostly carry it. Took me about 75 rounds to get used to the the trigger, but now I have no problem hinting what I want to.
I will definitely try the trigger-pull mod.
just bought this, love it but definately doing the trigger mod asap, but this is truely a comfortable easy to palm weapon, after the mod you wont find a better gun for the price. very helpful video, looking forward to more!
Just picked up a SW9VE on gun broker. Nice little 9mm. You are 100% correct about the trigger. Check out sigmatrigger.com. They sell a replacement spring and have instructions on how to polish the sear. The spring and polish job really improved this pistol. Do you have a link to the holsters for this line of pistols?? Sorry, I know this is an old post.
Hey buddy, to answer your question, a good buddy of mine acquired a .380 & a .40 hi-point and both of them were lemons. The .40 threw the firing pin at the range and the .380 had problems with double feeding and the mouth's of all the spent cases that were ejected were crimped and deformed concluding a weak recoil spring. Alot of people talk crap about hi-point's with no basis for their comments. I speak from experience. Take care
Good info ,,need more about how to remove the springs from trigger!! Thanks..
Great video, this was very helpful. I need to check that out.
i completely agree with everything you said in this vid. I bought the .40 version from a friend a little more than a month ago. he had already done the trig spring mod tho. its NOT the best gun out there, but its GREAT for the value/dollar. Ive had 2 incidences with BAD ammo. 1:bad primer. 2:no powder (stovepipe). other than that, after a couple hundred rounds, flawless. the only downfall to this is that its hard to find accessories (barrels, sights, etc). THANK you for making this vid.
The trigger is fine the way it is , I prefer a heavy trigger over a light one.
Just a heads up, there can be a problem with the upper pin falling out. It caused a slam fire trying to use some locktight to help keep anything from falling loose.
thank you, i bought this gun a couple month ago and took it to the range last week. i could not hit the target at all. i going to try the trigger mod and see if that helps.
I like the rails they put on it better than the gun looking like it has a block of lego at the end of it
nice video! thanks for sharing
Great review! How can I get the trigger modification?
I have the 40 VE and I carry has my duty weapon. I like the firearm and the extra pull on the trigger. As far accuracy, not to brag from day one I am in the mid to upper 80%. center mass. It has served me very well. I know other LEOs that have them and cuss them. For me, it's the prefect firearm.
i removed the pigtail spring from mine and yes it made a diffrence but you said you took two which one was the other one...thanks in advance
Had one for about a year now. Yes, the trigger takes some getting used to. No doubt. But it ensures that if my kids somehow get hold of it from the safe, they aren't strong enough to pull the trigger. Also, after getting used to the heavy pull, this gun is incredibly accurate. I can put all 14 + 1 rounds into the head of a reduced silhouette at 15 yards. Any gun with that accuracy is worth the money. And this one didn't cost much. Only 1 jam in the 1000 rounds put through it (cheap ammo).
Thanks... bout to get on next week... I currently have a SIG P250 for home and personal defense. I will look for the trigger fix... someone needs to do one on making the P250 SA/DA . Good vid though I'm sold on the Sigma.
Great vid... are you going to do the trigger fix vid soon?
Is it common for slide to lock with bullet in chamber?
Nice review, I also have the sw40ve, people definately love to hate this firearm, personally I like it, I have alot of fun with it. But the trigger is definately no good, I really want to do the trigger mod u talked about, just not sure exactly how to do it.
Have this weapon and i love it, need to mod trig but other then that easily one of the best gun on the market for the money! great buy. easy ccw
Im a S&W guy and I carry this gun everyday. I asked S&W years ago why the trigger pull was so hard. They told me its because there is NO safety option on this gun and it is a little harder to pull to lesser to rate of accidental discharge. Just in case you were wondering why its so hard. Answer being, its supposed to be.
Great video man.. I have a SW40VE as well as an M&P 40. I usually carry my M&P, but love my Sigma too. My buddy told me about the spring job to ease up the trigger pull, but I can find the video anywhere. I am a private security consultant and would love to be able to switch between my S&W's at work. Anyone know where that video is?
Nice Weapon! Great Vid!
is there a way i can find directions on how to do the spring mod?
I'm trying to figure out why my slide catch lever always stop the slide on every fire
Thanks man you helped me out so much
I've noticed that sometimes when releasing the slide from the stop it will fail to engage the striker and set the trigger after removing the outer coil, have you ever experienced this?
Good review!
Ike
if the glock has almost the same guide rails you think the lasermaxx guide rod laser will drop right it without mods?
have you had any problem with the top pin working its self loose from the lack of tension by removing the outer spring....i had to put the spring back in and left the pigtail spring out
Oh and to me the trigger wasnt heavy at all. But i took out the pigtail sping because it cuts into the polymer trigger sear casing. Not good!
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nice gun hassnt let me down i own the 9mm, you cant beat it 4 16 round mags for $300 new. the gun shoots very very well most shooters tend to shoot low and left this is do to poor trigger control.
all that mod does is lightens the trigger reset teh hard trigger comes from the striker. this is a DA the trigger is going to be hard. most important thing is dont buy a $300 gun wanting it to function like a $1000 gun.
nice vid
i just baught one mysefl, if u take out the outter spring and dont replace it does the gun rattel? is the trigger still rough to pull?
Hey youtube. To anybody having questions on the reliability of the "SPRING MOD" for the sigmas. I hit the 1500 round mark last saturday. Reliability is 100%. Range videos areon the way. Everybody take care
PS: when i bought it, he threw in a Safariland M&P holster (which is apparently a $60 holster). i went and bought one from Uncle Mikes. These are all around adjustable and have a mag slot. very handy, comfortable holster. $25.
What does the V E Stand for
Good informative review I'm
little know fact an older version of this gun is used by Afghanistan Military an Police that one comes in cal. 9mm 357sig an 40 sw I do have a sw40ve an I hated it did a complete over haul on it only used barrel slide an frame work's great
@cbr6864 thank you one of the guys at the gun store was giving me complaints before i bought it and i asked him for something better for around the same price and guess what there are none i like it and for the price its a great gun
Love my SIGMA,I made the two mods look too easy lol =P
i took me going to the range three times before i got proficient no mods at all....just takes practice
Thanks bud!!!
Boowhunter006 is right no saftey feature heavier trigger pull
@SuperDankSK Thanks buddy!!
@cumbee2006 The SR40 is a sweet shooting firearm. For me, it would come down to the M&P and the SR40. That's just me. Your mileage will vary. Take care and thanks for watching.
@crazyboo81 Practice,practice, practice. Get familiar and efficient with your weapon. congratulations and good luck with your new purchase. Thanks for watching and take care
To everybody thinking about performing this mod on your sigma, i just hit the 1,000 round mark with this mod employed. Results have been flawless operation
@lerchish a good buddy of mine came into posession a .380 and .40 hipoint. We put 30 rounds through the .380 and the firing pin broke(sear snapped it clean off) and the recoil spring in the .40 was so weak the pistol wouldn't cycle at all!!! I don't base my thoughts on forum drama, i base my thoughts on my own personal experience with the brand. Thanks for watching. Take care
Smith & Wesson sells the SD40VE for the same price which has a much better trigger and a universal rail. It is a much better gun then the SW40.
As soon as i replace my camera!!! My last camera fried!!! lol Thanks for watching and take care
@newvision88 You bet buddy. Take care
@eworldplaza if i had one to review!! lol Thanks for watching and take care
@LoCo8NiKkA it has a articulated trigger and a firing pin block. thanks for watching and take care
Have one
@ryder31404 They have a firing pin block and an articulated trigger(which is basically a drop safety). They ,like any other modern firearm, will only fire if the trigger is depressed. Thanks for watching and take care
@deathdefied1 You bet, the trigger will improve vastly over over stock. Take care and thanks for watching
8lb trigger is the norm not exception for carry pistols. even when the manufacturer says its 6lb they are tested,higher.
for sigmas you need to remove the pig tail spring to get to 8lbs. stop there.
@xEZriderx101 Anytime buddy. Thanks for watching and take care.
You're supposed to do research online before you bought the gun, not after the matter.
I can verify that these guns are certified pieces of sh*t. I was a deputy in Richland County (in South Carolina) in 2000. We had been carrying these Sigma 40s since the late 90s. Each and every time at the range , these guns failed miserably for everyone. If you got off more than 2 or 3 rounds you were considered lucky. Class 1 , Class 2 and Class 3 malfunctions were the norm. Finally, We went to the Glock 22 in 2000. It isn't even a comparison on how much better a Glock handgun performs than this joke of a handgun. Were very fortunate this thing didn’t get a deputy killed.
@HspncElvis Thanks, appreciate you watching. Take care
Peyton Manning bought a Sigma!
@braininahat You bet buddy. I put close to 2000 rounds through mine w/ the trigger mod employed. Take care and thanks for watching.
@kbiintl You bet buddy. Thanks for watching and take care
@rodsanlsutigerfan Thanks buddy, Their phone # is 757-483-4872. he can make you owb, iwb, shoulder rigs, etc. You should get him to make you an "IT LL" It's a wide loop iwb holster and its the most comfortable holster i've worn to date. Good luck and thanks for watching
@zenanskig thanks buddy
My .40 Sigma is great but my Ruger.P45DC is the best
Make it 5 lb trigger
He said not a hi point dont be stupid haha
whats wrong with hi point best warranty ever better than glock or s w cant beat the warranty i own a c 9 works better then my dads glock no jams at all even with 500 rds through and a ten round clip you cant complain of everyone hating on the sigma and then try to hate on th hi point
SW got sued by glock
I bought my sw9ve new because i didnt have much money and needed one. im stuck with a piece of crap. It fails to feed, fails to eject, double feeds and it wont hit a man size paper target a 10 yds! My dads is awesome. He was shooting his fine and i shot his fine bun mine, neither of us could hit anything! Now im stuck with it and ill probably never have the money to buy anything else lol. Been 2-3 years and havent even been close to having money to buy another, so im pissed off and ill never buy another s&w
Send it in to s&w for repair. I bought a used sw40ve a few years ago as my first handgun and had issues from day one so it just sat around collecting dust. I was pretty disappointed especially because it is a s&w who I have admired since I was a kid because of their revolvers. I just recently sent it to s&w because I had read that they will warranty the weapon which I had no idea. My pistol literally had failure to feed issues every few rounds. It was a nightmare! Well I called s&w and they paid postage too and from the factory. They also replaced the barrel and locking block. Runs like a dream now at absolutely no cost to me. Couldn't be happier with how easy they made it. Wish I would have done it sooner!
S&W will repair the gun, There is a lifetime warranty. I carry a $900 Sig for EDC but have this in my truck console. The front sight was off center and I found that the hole for the sight was stamped wrong. Sent it to them for repairs, no questions asked. I will buy from people who stand by their product.
Richard Adams i just actually sold it to a gun shop the other day. Because i polished the internals that they wouldnt fix it.. i didnt know that but oh well lol. When i polished the internals, it stopped the ftf and fte. The only problem left was shooting off target. I compared it to my dads (front sight and everything) nothing was different. I even used a digital caliper. But i finally got the money to buy a glock. Then i went to a different shop and sold my sw9ve for $100. Wish it would of been more, but it was a fair price. It had a lil damage on it
they have a lifetime guarantee take it back.
I'm trying to figure out why my slide catch lever always stop the slide on every fire
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You sound like Peyton Manning....
sound like Peyton Manning.