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Is the SW9VE a good gun?
The gun is very reliable, accurate, and looks better than a lot more expensive guns. Although my S&W is a backup gun to my Steyr M9A1 or Steyr S9A1, it is still a great gun to shoot. S&W SW9VE, solid built, quality shooter, at a bargain price.
Is the SW40VE a good gun?
The aesthetic appeal of the Smith & Wesson SW40VE is easy to notice. The firearm is beautiful. I have it in a 2-tone silver slide with a black grip. The design of the slide is a lot less squared off than the Glock, which is something I really appreciate.
Why did Glock sues Smith Wesson?
Patent Issue The Sigma series pistols were so similar to the competing Glock pistols that Glock sued Smith & Wesson for patent infringement. The case was settled out of court in 1997, with S&W agreeing to make alterations to the Sigma design and pay an undisclosed amount to Glock.
Where is the safety on a SW9VE?
An SW9VE has what are called “passive” safeties built into the gun. One is, like you asked, indeed the trigger. Another is the triggers sear bar that engages the pistols firing pin safety only at full trigger pull.
Is the SW9VE the same as SD9VE?
SD9VE is hybrid between the old SW9VE and M&P series of pistols.
What is a SW9VE?
A variant of the Smith & Wesson Sigma, SW9VE pistols were introduced in the early 2000s. Similar to the SW40VE model, the SW9VE has porting on the barrel and the slide to vent gasses upwards in an attempt to offset recoil.
Does the Smith and Wesson sw40ve have a safety?
The pistol will not fire unless the trigger is pulled. It passes the safety drop test dropped on muzzle and rear, and in stock form is one of the safest, most reliable pistols available. It has a long hard trigger pull, which cannot be substantially modified without affecting reliability.
Does SW 40 have a safety?
40 S&W cartridges, and uses a steel, fifteen-round (17 rounds in 9mm) magazine. The M&P features a double-action-only (DAO) trigger pull. Backing up the DAO trigger are three safeties: a trigger safety, a firing pin safety, and a magazine disconnect safety.
What is a Sigma gun?
The Smith & Wesson Sigma is a US clone of a popular Austrian Glock 17 pistol. The Sigma was designed in the early 1990s to compete with the Glock series pistols. It was introduced in 1994. 40 S&W ammunition. It was one of the first pistols to use this ammunition.
Does Smith & Wesson own Walther?
In 1999, the US based Smith & Wesson company became the authorized importer for Walther Firearms. In 2012, the PW Group formed a new subsidiary, Walther Arms, Inc., located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to take over distribution of Walther arms in the United States.
What kind of gun is a SW9VE?
Is SD9VE a Sigma?
Just wondering, thanks. The SW9VE is in the Sigma line, which is the lowest price line. The SD9VE is the latest version in the SD line, which is mid-level between the Sigma and M&P lines.