💯, 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.
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.
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....
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.
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.
@@SmokeytheJeep The 2.0 has a better trigger, I suspect you'd like it better if you choose to grab one. Have a buddy with the original SD9VE, but I want the 40 because I don't have one yet.
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.
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.
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).
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 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.
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. 😊
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!
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 .
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.
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.
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 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 ✊🏾✌🏾✊🏾✌🏾
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
I have the sd40ve, it's been 100 percent reliable. I carry it with me as a concealed carry pistol because of its reliability. I have more expensive pistols that aren't 100 percent reliable.
I love mine. Only real grip is when you pull the slide it's a bit gritty feeling. Also it's not the easiest to rack. I am looking to run a reduced weight recoil spring. It's very good looking. The slide finish is beautiful.
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.
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.
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!
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 👍
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.
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
I do own one who does fire very soon and it does keep a good grouping the only thing I don't like about it is that the lock for the slide is a little small
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.
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 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.
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.
Seems like a great deal. The only thing I see negative watching your video is the ejection. Seems erratic with many of the spent rounds hitting your head or coming back towards you instead of throwing them out to the side. Great video enjoyed the content.
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.
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 the SD9VE, it was $289 with two magazines. The trigger was horrible-way too heavy. I’m glad the replaced it. That was my only real gripe. I dropped in a spring kit, and a flat faced trigger in it. S&W was obviously paying attention to their customers.
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
Got taxed 23$ owell
paid 341 including tax and background check for the SD40 2.0 last month.
I'm going to get one tomorrow lol I walk to work so I've been. Looking for something light but accurate
@@viperdemonz-jenkinspaid $347 for my sd9 2.0
Solid price, solid gun, can't complain.
Your contrast of "budget" with "cheap" sets the tone for another great review. "The off-Broadway crowd." Well played. 😉
Thanks! 😃
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!
I own this weapon and it’s a great gun for the money.
Fantastic review. I appreciate that you keep the price point and firearm class in perspective when reviewing.
Been waiting for a quality review on this one. As usual, you did not disappoint. Thank you, sir!
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!
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.
@@SmokeytheJeep The 2.0 has a better trigger, I suspect you'd like it better if you choose to grab one. Have a buddy with the original SD9VE, but I want the 40 because I don't have one yet.
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.
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 😅
I think it’s out.
It's out sir
@@lopezdad30 , nice
Yep, it's out, and I want it also!
I mean the trigger is always what held the sdve series back. I always figured they wanted to sell more m&ps
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.
Justin, awesome video. You hit it out of the ballpark again buddy.👍
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.
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.
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).
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😂
Thanks for the detailed review, ordered one a week ago and should pick up this Friday.
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.
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.
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. 😊
Thanks for the review!
Thanks for watching!!
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!
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 .
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.
I have the v1 and love it. I agree it hits above it's class. I'll get the 2.0 also
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
Thanks for bring more reviews!
Good seeing your videos again Justin
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.
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!
Great value and S&W improved on the last gen. Good hands on review 👍
Thanks 👍
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 ✊🏾✌🏾✊🏾✌🏾
Good, useful review! Thanks!
If they had an optics cut version I would definitely give it a shot. Great overview, thanks for sharing.
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
Thank you for your service.
Nice w a laser
Sheesh that’s a grand slam deal.
Good Shooting. I always enjoy your videos. Great photography and videography. Honest Perspective
Thanks very much!
The index finger memory pad is nice
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.
Thanks for the video.
I enjoy your content. Nicely done.
Thanks very much!
Looks like they really improved that trigger and got away from the long-reset "Self-Defense Trigger" of the original version.
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 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.
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.
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.
have the SD40 2.0 and yes they are awesome
Just purchased my own. Thank you for the great content! Hope it performs
With your great review,
I would definitely consider purchasing this handgun.
Seems to be a good deal.
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??
Thanks for the review, I just picked up this gun, can’t wait to get it on the range.
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.
The gun looks cool, I’m glad you were critical of the features that are subpar.
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
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.
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.
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.
So many people have had trigger issues with this firearm.
Thank you, ive got the same basic gun in 40cal and like it very much.
Thanks!
I had an SD9 years ago and liked it a lot. Wished I had kept it.
I have the sd40ve, it's been 100 percent reliable. I carry it with me as a concealed carry pistol because of its reliability. I have more expensive pistols that aren't 100 percent reliable.
have the SD40 2.0 myself, I agree it is reliable as heck. cannot compare to other guns as this is my first handgun.
I love mine. Only real grip is when you pull the slide it's a bit gritty feeling. Also it's not the easiest to rack. I am looking to run a reduced weight recoil spring.
It's very good looking. The slide finish is beautiful.
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?
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.
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.
Man! For this price. 👌, heck yea. Very nice pistol
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 ...
Excellent Review
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
Got the first generation SD40SW....Love it trigger fine with me its a self Defense pistol not a competition shooter!!
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 👍
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.
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
I do own one who does fire very soon and it does keep a good grouping the only thing I don't like about it is that the lock for the slide is a little small
Sd9 2.0 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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.
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 like it. I want both the M&P and SD now
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.
I wouldn't mind having one
The extraction looks pretty weak. A lot of those casings were hitting you in the head
The ejector needs some major adjustment. Cases flipping back at my face would be a deal breaker.
It’s not bad at all, I have a video out also and rounds come nowhere near my face
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.
I'm not a fan of the two-tone look, but this looks like a great value for an affordable all purpose pistol
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.
Seems like a great deal. The only thing I see negative watching your video is the ejection. Seems erratic with many of the spent rounds hitting your head or coming back towards you instead of throwing them out to the side. Great video enjoyed the content.
Watch more videos, I have one out also and rounds don’t come anywhere near 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.
Does anyone know mag compatibility does this sd9 2.0 fit with the original sd9 mags??
They are all the same. way back to the sigma
Yes
Had 1.0 for a couple years and liked it . If you're on a budget it's a reliable offering by S&W .
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
Another excellent video as always...
Personally I prefer this model over the M&P 9
Upgraded Springs,on my SD9 . What ugrade spring kit installed 2.0 ?
I have the SD9VE, it was $289 with two magazines. The trigger was horrible-way too heavy. I’m glad the replaced it. That was my only real gripe. I dropped in a spring kit, and a flat faced trigger in it. S&W was obviously paying attention to their customers.
Looks nice !
Just got this yesterday and it is a nice gun for the price.
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
Will the 2.0 slide and barrel work on a sd 9 ve frame ?