Smith & Wesson SD40VE

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84%

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8 Reviews

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78%

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86 Reviews

MSRP:$349.99
Used Price:
$314.99+25.8%
Sale Price:
$349.99+16.28%

Ballistic Stats

 
Average Fps
950 fps
Average Energy
423 ft-lbf
Recoil
11.13 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.17
Sectional Density
0.16 lb/in²
Average Gr
180 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
8.2 gr
Pwdr Chrg Vel
1150 fps
Range
50 yd
Muzzle Velocity
1000 fps
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Technical Data

Weight 22.7. oz

Weight

22.7. oz

Caliber .40 S&W

Caliber

.40 S&W

Sights White dot sights

Sights

White dot sights

Length 7.1"

Length

7.1"

Barrel Length 3.4"

Barrel Length

3.4"

Smith & Wesson Sd40Ve Capacity

The Smith & Wesson SD40 VE is chambered in .40 Smith & Wesson and feeds from double-stack, single-feed magazines with a standard capacity of 15 rounds.  It is very easy to find 10 round magazines if you live in a state with silly magazine restrictions.  While the slide and barrel can easily handle +P ammo, the polymer used for the frames has trouble standing up to the extra abuse.
Smith & Wesson Sd40Ve Capacity

Smith & Wesson Sd40Ve Feature

The Smith & Wesson SD40 VE is a direct rip-off of a Glock pistol according to a lawsuit from 1997.  This semi-automatic, striker-fired pistol operates on a Browning-inspired short recoil action with a tilting barrel and fires from a 15 pound trigger pull.  The polymer frame includes an accessory rail ahead of the trigger allowing users to mount weapon lights or lasers.
Smith & Wesson Sd40Ve Feature

Smith & Wesson Sd40Ve Ergonomics

As far as the grip goes, the SD40 VE has a very ergonomic hand feel that is similar to the SIG P320 and P250 pistols.  The slide includes deep and wide serrations that allow for a very positive hold when manually cycling the action.  The biggest drawback to comfort with this pistol is in its 15 pound trigger pull that is so heavy that many users have trouble keeping the gun steady enough to hit their target.
Smith & Wesson Sd40Ve Ergonomics

Smith & Wesson Sd40Ve Concealability

The SD40VE has nearly identical overall dimensions to the Glock 19, so given the right holster, attire and holster placement, this pistol is definitely concealable.  The lack of any overly-abrasive grip texturing increases the comfort level while carrying as direct contact with bare skin is less likely to cause an uncomfortable rash.
Smith & Wesson Sd40Ve Concealability

Smith & Wesson Sd40Ve Fit-N-Finish

You would think that copying Glock’s homework would lead to a pistol that is as nice as Glock, but that would be an incorrect assumption.  The SD40 VE is as reliable, however between the extremely heavy trigger and the inferior polymer choice for the frames, the SD40 VE falls rather far down the quality list.
Smith & Wesson Sd40Ve Fit-N-Finish

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Smith & Wesson SD40VE Specifications

Category
Weight
22.7. oz
Caliber
.40 S&W
Sights
White dot sights
Length
7.1"
Barrel Length
3.4"

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