Smith & Wesson SD9 2.0 - Best Bang for the Buck?
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- Опубліковано 27 січ 2024
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Could the SD-9 2.0 be the best new budget 9mm pistol out there?
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I think it's cool that S&W did this and it shows they respect All of their customers especially now in these tough economic times.
💯, agree. I know a lot of people in my area and I have friends and family who like Smith&Wesson quality and reputation. They just don't have the money to buy one. Not all gun stops offer layaway. I think layaway is a great plan for all gun shops to have. I'm here to tell you right now. If it weren't for the gun shops I buy from offer layaway. I wouldn't own the firearms I do.
Tough economic times? The US added 2.7 million jobs in 2023; retail sales, excluding auto and gas, increased by 4.9%; the economy as a whole grew by 3.1% in 2023, shaking off recession fears; unemployment rate is the lowest since 2018 at 3.8%. The economy hasn't been this good since before Covid.
@paulcallaway71 Inflation is at an all-time high, wages are down, and people are struggling and/or barely making ends meet. The media are trying to convince sheeple, like yourself, that everything is great because it's an election year; however, Americans can tell the difference in their daily lives and higher bills and cost of living.
@@jamesdelong6401 yea my local shop here in Nevada offers layaway also and its awesome because it's a little family-owned shop, I love little Humble shops.
@@paulcallaway71 Sure brother.. don't take the red pill.
I paid $323 tax included on my SD9 2.0 last week. I like this budget gun. I have a couple of glocks and shadow systems already $900-1100 price but this gun calls me to own it. I shot my friends' SD9 2.0 a few weeks ago and that convinced me to buy for my own.
Same i have a canik and glock but this gun is my favorite
Yet another reason to buy Smith! I think that the SD9 2.0 will become an enormous hit for them and make gun ownership less prohibitive for a lot of new people who still want something reliable from a trusted manufacturer.
Your contrast of "budget" with "cheap" sets the tone for another great review. "The off-Broadway crowd." Well played. 😉
Thanks! 😃
I just bought one from academy sports. It came with a crimson trace laser for $299. They had a military discount and I paid $272 out the door. I couldn’t turn down that deal.
Just bought that same bundle today! Couldn’t turn it down either
There is something about hearing that Toy Duck before every episode, the show is not complete without the Duck! haha Love your show brother
Thanks! They still make me smile too!
Solid price, solid gun, can't complain.
The people who might have went canik or taurus might get this because it is a S&W. Good to see you more frequently.
Yes Sir for sure, I just purchsed This to add to all those damn Tuarus's I own😂
I own this weapon and it’s a great gun for the money.
If S&W comes out with the SD40 2.0, I think I'll be buying one ...
Yep and then finally let go of my sigma SW40 😅
Thank you S&W for sending out test samples 👍
Couldn't agree more (obviously). I don't have budget to run out and buy a lot of new guns just to review - getting T&E samples is critical for me.
Best review on this handgun....Appreciate the trigger weight attention you gave information on ! Just set the bar high for everyone else to see how you do a review....
Very kind of you - thanks!
Fantastic review. I appreciate that you keep the price point and firearm class in perspective when reviewing.
The sd9ve was the first gun I ever owned. Loved it and it did everything I needed for the time.
I’ve always regretted getting rid of it but couldn’t really justify getting another one.
It seems I finally have a reason to.
It’s super cool that they did this.
Same
I feel the same about the SW40VE I let go of early in my shooting days. I’m torn, though, between this and a .40 in the so-called 1.0 iteration. It would be more a nostalgia piece than anything for me, so not sure which way I want to go.
On the original everybody said the big slides serrations were stupid now the whole industry does it.
Then they said why does the m&P have a 19 slide and a 17 grip and then when Glock did it it was the best scent sliced bread.
Good review, as usual. Looks like a lot of value to compete with the Taurus offerings.
True. I still think the Taurus G3 series is too versatile especially for the price. You can switch slides G3C and G3 with either Frame.
I mean the trigger is always what held the sdve series back. I always figured they wanted to sell more m&ps
As always great review. Not much different than the original, but a better trigger. Not many years ago the sd9 could be had for around $230.00 and came with two mags and a paper box. Had the 40 and 9 versions. Good and simple but around 8llb triggers.
I had an original, would have kept it of not for the awful trigger.
Been waiting for a quality review on this one. As usual, you did not disappoint. Thank you, sir!
The index finger memory pad is nice
Justin, awesome video. You hit it out of the ballpark again buddy.👍
I've owned 2 of the SD9's aways back and was always impressed with the quality and reliability of them. Never an issue or bobble with them. They just weren't the "current sexy" and didn't sell as well as the M&P. (And people thought they were rebranded Sigmas.....they aren't).
Unfortunately, the brass-to-face ejection is also a Glock-like feature.
I just asked this question in a comment, I just bought this, And it's my first time purchasing a hand g. Do all hand g's. Do this??
Good review. Seems like a good pistol for the price,but being left handed, I'll stick with the M&P.
I concur...because I would've bought one.
Looks like they really improved that trigger and got away from the long-reset "Self-Defense Trigger" of the original version.
Thanks for bring more reviews!
I have the first gen model. Paid less than $300 brand new. It’s always been a solid firearm. Great value, you get a lot for the money. That upgraded trigger looks great!
I have a SD9VE. I upgrade the Trigger. I also upgraded the Slide Bar and the Slide Take Down Lever to Stainless Steel. I love it. I don't need SD9 2.0.
Bought my first gun in 2012, it was between the S&W SD9 and the Ruger SR9/40C. Liked the Ruger trigger better than the S&W! Glad to see S&W revamping an everyman's firearm!
Thanks for the detailed review, ordered one a week ago and should pick up this Friday.
Willams Gun Sights makes a fiber optic adjustable sight set for the S&W M&P pistols that fit on the SD series. I have them on my SD9 and my SD9 2.0 as well as one of my PSA Daggers, the other Dagger wears a Holosun red dot. I found the SD9’s as well as the earlier SW9 to be completely serviceable defensive handguns. For the price they offer great value in my opinion.
I remember when the Sigma first came out and the drama and reviews relegated it from A=list offering to budget gun and 90s meme. I'm glad that Smith and Wesson kept with the updates and the SD9 is pretty good.
I owned the original Sigma as my first pistol in the year 2000. It was an “ok” starter gun….but this SD9 appears to be far advanced for the $$$…which is great…S&W is respecting all of their customers ✊🏾✌🏾✊🏾✌🏾
When i worked at academy sports center here in Alabama used sell the SD9 and SD40 for 199.99.
Dammm🙀🙀they 429 most places were I stay in nc
Dammm🙀🙀they 429 most places were I stay in nc
Finally got to fire my new 2.0 a few days ago. I got no problem with the trigger. I’ve owned and have been issued Glocks for over 25 years. Not a big difference in trigger pull to me. Very impressed with its quality. Love the price.
The SD9VE was my first handgun years ago even with the crap trigger I could stretch out to 50 yards and hit a full body target at 50 yards consistently. The people that complain don't put the proper range time in, if your lucky you can still find these barely used for around 2 hundred.
I’m a newbie and just got one of these along with a 590 Mossberg mag fed 12 gauge and a glock 20 . I can definitely see the addiction and appeal.
Good, useful review! Thanks!
Thanks for the review!
Thanks for watching!!
Smith finally has enough experience with polymer firearms , the Shield I think was their gateway. Great review also, that accuracy at 12 is like dead on, i definitely want one of these
Though I currently have most of what I want, I love reviews like yours . They allow me to suggest different ones for those especially new or curious types if they want to get into shooting if budget is an issue .
You're basically in Police Trade In Glock, PSA Dagger level here. Maybe the CZs when they go on sale but, $349 MSRP for a gun like this is a Great Price.
Good review. Shooting was slow & nice to watch. I don't burn thru ammo eiter. Being a S&W fanboy myself, i thought i wud never ever buy into the plastic gun world. Found the SD9 in desert earth several years back & loved everything about it. Did some minor upgrades on it. Last year got the Shield plus. Oh my....wife wanted the EZ-380. A G2C was on super sale, so now with 4 plastic shooters, i'm all in. Just wish this 2.0 model had been sooner released or this wud be in the safe also. Like your vids. 😊
If they had an optics cut version I would definitely give it a shot. Great overview, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the video.
Just purchased my own. Thank you for the great content! Hope it performs
Thanks for the review, I just picked up this gun, can’t wait to get it on the range.
Good video. I like they’re now made in TN. But for the price and size, I think I’d try the new Rost Martin 9mm made in Dallas!
If I were American, I'd opt for some 1911 STI or other make... or look up Glock 19 Gen 3 pre-MIM /pre-2003or05/... for Budget CZ p10c FDE, or S&W M&P 9mm 2.0 gen.. and run 500 rounds as a break-in
Cool, I just noticed the TN on the slide now... I was wondering when new guns would start coming out of their new factory. Weird to no longer see Springfield, MA on a S&W.
Good Shooting. I always enjoy your videos. Great photography and videography. Honest Perspective
Thanks very much!
Thank you, ive got the same basic gun in 40cal and like it very much.
A local shop has them for $300 + tax. I was shocked at how good it looked and felt for that price. Trigger was impressively good. and yes, for a stock trigger it was very comfortable... odd to mention how "comfortable a trigger is, but it just struck me as so.
I have the v1 and love it. I agree it hits above it's class. I'll get the 2.0 also
I enjoy your content. Nicely done.
Thanks very much!
I have a SD9VE , bought it about 6ish years ago and I like it, it's been 100% but I did add Apex Tactical springs ... it's a keeper ...
Great value and S&W improved on the last gen. Good hands on review 👍
Thanks 👍
I hope they offer compact,Blued and thumb safety versions. Nice review thanks
The alternate version with a manual safety is pretty likely down the road if these sell. That's not based on knowledge I have, just a guess - Smith seems to fill out their SKUs pretty good.
I like that they went away from the Sigma type rail on the SD models and the trigger upgrade has me thinking about buying one. I have Glocks, Caniks, CZ’s, Sigs , Hi-Point and an M&P but still would like the SD 2.0 because it is a hell of a value and easily keeps up with higher priced competition.
With your great review,
I would definitely consider purchasing this handgun.
Seems to be a good deal.
So glad you showed the internals. I was wondering what the sear assembly looked like. I wonder if you can swap that assembly in to the last model?
I have the gen 1. The newer trigger is a huge upgrade. I bought two of the S&W SD9's for my vehicle and the other in my wifes car. Though I ccw, I like knowing I have something in my vehicle. I've found the gen1 to be very reliable. If I had to get vehicle pistols today. I would consider the gen2. However, CZ P-10 models, I'm seeing the full size, compact and sub-compact going for $290 to $325. Not sure if CZ is getting rid of the P-10 models or a redesign. And CZ simply wants to clear out existing inventory. Would be a shame. I believe the P-10 models was CZ's first striker fire pistols.
Really liked the review. I suspect you won't see any optic ready versions etc. to keep it the "budget" model, making one go M&P 2.0 if you want that feature.
BTW - I finally received my Dillon sunglasses! The black lens version has been on backorder for months.
good to see you hope your doing good this was a great review looks like a very nice gun thank you for sharing and will the sd9 .1 mags fit this
Thanks much! I don't know the answer on the previous mag compatibility - I assume they should, but hopefully another viewer can answer for sure.
Yes.
I have both, the SD9VE and the SD9 2.0, yes the mags are the same.
Just picked up a sd9 2.0 today for 300 new only down fall it came with one mag
Nice review! I was thinking about getting a used SD9VE just for a dedicated home defense gun, especially since I have an extra headlight that I can use on it. But now, I can get a new and improved 2.0 for $299.00 at my local gun dealer 👍
Great review - thanks.
Very welcome
Awesome review. I’m too small for smith to send anything to me. I bought mine awhile ago for my review at only 299 bucks. These things are a home run.
Got the first generation SD40SW....Love it trigger fine with me its a self Defense pistol not a competition shooter!!
I had an SD9 years ago and liked it a lot. Wished I had kept it.
Excellent Review
Good morning,
Great review, budget but yet nice looking S and W like. Some better upgrades yes, great firearm for the money in my opinion. New lettering ect.
Be well
Justin, so with the SD9 being somewhat of a G19 clone of sorts, I have to ask is the grip angle as pronounced as the Glock's or is it more along the line of an M&P grip angle? It is obvious from just looking at it that it is not a 1911 or Sig 320 style grip angle but it also doesn't appear quite as canted as a Glock.
I cut my shooting teeth on 1911s and truly appreciate the natural point of aim that their grip angle provides. I find that I have to make a conscious effort to adjust my grip when aiming a Glock pistol and regardless of having owned one for several years never truly achieved a natural feeling muscle memory for drawing and shooting it with any deal of accuracy like I can with lesser angled grip frames like those of the M&P, P10, APX, and so on. I have never held, let alone shot an SD pistol but given the price it has my interest peaked as a possible truck and cabin piece.
Only issue I found with this weapon is the slide often does not lock to the rear after the final round is fired and the mag is empty. Other than that it fires and functions well.
Upgraded Springs,on my SD9 . What ugrade spring kit installed 2.0 ?
Another excellent video as always...
Personally I prefer this model over the M&P 9
I like it. I want both the M&P and SD now
Love the review, But im curious, And forgive me if i sound ignorant, But do all hand guns, Semiautomatic eject the shell back at your face and head like that? I just purchased this, And have yet practice with it. Im use to riffles, But bought this for home protection. Thanks for the video.
The old one wasn't bad. The trigger was revolver-ish, but mine was always accurate and reliable.
I enjoy your reviews, never biased and always informative with great production quality. Probably have to pass on the 2.0 SDV9 only because of the poor ejection pattern, too many spent cases coming straight back at you, very much like a gen 3/4 Glock. My PSA Dagger has the same issue much to my disappointment.
I'm not sure it's possible for a human to be unbiased, and I know I am many times. I try to recognize that bias and either admit it or work to balance it out. I appreciate the comment!
I have a video out on it also, never once came close to my face
I'd certainly welcome this return to a simple slide lock, as opposed to the modified, newly complicated one on the M&P 2.0. That was an unfortunate, lawyerly design change.
It was the best bang for the buck before... so now it's even better, I really feel silly I ignored this pistol so much. Heck I use glocks and hks for security work but I even qualified with the sd9 due to its light weight and basically awesome accuracy.
Man! For this price. 👌, heck yea. Very nice pistol
I ordered one of these (on layaway) from Bud's. But then started to have a little buyer's remorse after seeing some failures to fire in some other videos. This review at least gives me hope maybe there was some user error or inferior ammo issues with those others. Thanks for another ducking amazing video. 🦆🦆
My experience is with a sample of one, as is the case with most others. The viewer should always take everything with a grain of salt. I try hard to present an agnostic perspective, but I'm human and have biases. One reason I show so much shooting footage, even though it might get boring.
So many people have had trigger issues with this firearm.
I like the look of it definitely gonna get one but it does look like the ejection pattern is wonky? Some look like they hit the top of your hat
Looks like the spent brass was ejected on to your hat after most shots. That is of some concern that it ejects mostly up and back instead of up and to the right.
Just got this yesterday and it is a nice gun for the price.
I’ve got the Gen 1 sd9 pistol….ok gun but I improved it with a trigger upgrade…..the gun works as it should but just feels “clunky”.
I noticed while you were shooting , the ejected shells would hit you in the head. The Gen 1 does that also at times….drive me nuts when ejectors do that. Always distracting wondering if that next hot shell is gonna go down my shirt! 😅
I wouldn't mind having one
I'm not a fan of the two-tone look, but this looks like a great value for an affordable all purpose pistol
I have used the original SD9VE for years. It is super reliable, and a fantastic bargain. And the original trigger is wonderful. It feels like a very light (double action) revolver trigger. I am a little sorry that S&W has switched over to the Glock style trigger.
Same here! I guess S&W didn’t communicate the basic purpose of this firearm very well. SD = Self Defense. The heavier trigger and longer reset in the 1.0 are by design. The philosophy is just like that of any DAO guns. I’ve read studies which talk about how people act under severe stress: adrenaline, tunnel vision, loss of fine motor skills, placing finger on trigger without knowledge (which can happen to even highly trained individuals), mistakenly pulling a light trigger when falling or startled, etc., all highlight the advantages of DAO trigger feel.
I’ve had an SD9 for a few years. Not a single failure. Great vehicle or home defense weapon!
You made some excellent points!!!@@rc4728
Best bang in my opinion is the Cz p series or the Canik series. I really do like where S&W went with this pistol though.
Looks nice !
I have the first gen sd40ve still new haven’t shot it yet.
Very good looking and at an awesome price.
Had 1.0 for a couple years and liked it . If you're on a budget it's a reliable offering by S&W .
Would this be a good CCW option? Seems like it might in terms of cost and reliability.
Before I would try to answer that question, I would need to have 1000 rounds through it under a variety of conditions, with lots of speed reloads (hard to do with one mag) and using many different types of ammo, etc. All that said - if it is as reliable as it appears after one range day then it could certainly be a nice option that does not break the bank.
@@JustinOpinionChannel Thx. Looks like it would be a comfortable carry if the other factors you mentioned prove workable.
Had the 40 sdve gen 1. Sold it, as I'm a reloader, and it bulged the cases really bad. Thus, Couldn't resize them, due to the fracture. Was wondering if this 2.0 bulges them, as well? Looks like they dramatically improved the trigger! Great video, as always!
That's a good question. I'll try to make a point of measuring that in the future - stay tuned.
@@JustinOpinionChannel no need to measure...you can readily See them. Also known as the "Glock bulge".
Try out the new Taurus Th10mm love to see a review..
The S&W Sigma was "Glock Like". Even though this one draws in lineage from the Sigma Series, the SD 2.0 is a whole different beast altogether.
Only thing I saw that I absolutely hate, is a gun that throws brass back in my face.