Smith & Wesson SD VE

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Smith & Wesson SD VE
Smith and Wesson SD9VE.jpg
Smith & Wesson SD9VE
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originUnited States
Production history
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
Produced2012–present
Variants
  • SD40 VE
  • SD9 VE
Specifications
Cartridge
ActionStriker-fired
Effective firing range200 yards
Feed systemDetachable box magazine
SightsDovetailed, White Dot front and rear sights

The Smith & Wesson SD VE is a polymer-framed, striker-fired semi-automatic pistol series that the American company Smith & Wesson introduced in 2012.

History[]

The SD VE is a direct evolution of the Smith & Wesson SD and Smith & Wesson Sigma designs. The SD VE design has an improved self-defense trigger and a comfortable, ergonomic, textured grip. The SD VE also features an improved stainless steel barrel and slide that the SD lacked.[1]

Design details[]

The SD VE is a striker fired semi-automatic pistol. This trigger system prevents the gun from discharging unless the trigger is fully depressed, even if the shooter drops the pistol. The SD's aggressive front- and back strap texturing and the textured finger locator help enhance the shooter's grip and reduce recoil.[2][3]

Variants[]

The Smith & Wesson SD VE is available in 9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W calibers in either a standard capacity version (16+1-round SD9 VE and 14+1-round SD40 VE) or in a restricted capacity version (10+1-rounds for both calibers.)[4]

Model Barrel length Caliber Capacity[a] Dimensions[b] Weight[c] Color
SD9 VE std cap. 4.0 in (102 mm) 9×19mm Parabellum 16 1.29 in × 7.2 in
(33 mm × 183 mm) 		22.4 oz (640 g) Two-Tone finish
SD9 VE low cap. 10
SD40 VE std cap. .40 S&W 14
SD40 VE low cap. 10
  1. ^ rounds per magazine
  2. ^ width x length
  3. ^ without magazine

References[]

  1. ^ "Introducing the New Smith & Wesson® SD9 VE™ and SD40 VE™ - Available & Shipping NOW! (Consumer)".
  2. ^ http://www.guns.com/smith-wesson-replaces-sd-series-with-sd-ve-series-8447.html
  3. ^ "News | Smith & Wesson" (PDF).
  4. ^ http://thearmorygroup.com/blog/2012/06/smith-and-wesson-releases-the-new-sd9-ve-and-sd40-ve

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