I got this gun from my grandpa. He passed and left it to me. My first gun in years. I think ill keep it for a long time. Rest in peace Roger
@johnwick3_ Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your lost bro
@Dominik047 Жыл бұрын
@@johnwick3_ thanks brother
@akasqizzed8663 Жыл бұрын
Roger steakley? Just asking bc my dads friend passed away and it was about a month ago and just went to his memorial yesterday
@Dominik047 Жыл бұрын
@@akasqizzed8663 nope, Roger Stuska. He was a master electrician and a pillar of the town I was born and raised in. He was a hard person to get along with but he worked harder than any man I've ever known.
@adamsloan52819 ай бұрын
Amen brother
@twopce9 Жыл бұрын
1000+ rounds threw mine every type of ammo, no fails, very reliable, love it
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@renh1390 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had mine for about 3 years. Suddenly it’s misfiring and I’m not sure why. I’ve cleaned it and looked it over. Not the typical slide lock problem. Just simply not hitting hard enough to fire I think. Bad striker spring maybe 🤷♂️
@rsl82568 Жыл бұрын
@@renh1390 I had the same problem after buying used. So the took the hand gun apart. i cleaned the Striker spring and the housing it goes into. No problems since Cleaning the housing. The housing was vary dirty. I know it has been fired a lot, After shooting 2000 times the striker spring and housing needs to be cleaned or misfires can happen.
@00jamiejohnson00 Жыл бұрын
same . ive had 3 over the years , and a sd40ve and all were totally reliable and ran anything . i always install the sping kit and lower the trigger pull to around 5 lbs great pistol .
@Epic17764 ай бұрын
I don't like it being 410$ but it seems worth it! and my pop has one and I'd buy one from him cheaper since it's used!
@John-li2qi Жыл бұрын
Ive had mine a little over a year and have shot over 1,000 rounds through it with no issue at all. Great gun
@hartsickdisciple Жыл бұрын
I have the SD40 (non-VE) with black slide and factory fiberoptic sights. I installed the Apex trigger and spring kit, and it shoots very well. These are a great deal when you can find them for under $400. I've seen them as low as $290-300, which is a steal.
@danielmontalvo94448 ай бұрын
That was exactly my case I got both my sw 40 and sd9ve for $300 each with two clips each it was a steal
@ducktape9191 Жыл бұрын
Just picked one up for $196. Can’t go wrong with that.
@thegoldencollector3445 Жыл бұрын
I bought one recently for $200 and love the feel of this pistol. Shoots great, feels natural in my hand.
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@andyeighttre Жыл бұрын
The apex trigger is great upgrade. It’s money well spent.
@Guccibuckethat69420 Жыл бұрын
It feels damn good in the hand 😂 I been looking at p365 x macro but to be honest I have no real reason to replace my sd9ve! Maybe just a new trigger and sights
@joeydavalos6182 Жыл бұрын
I just bought one for 540$
@quincysmith3336 Жыл бұрын
@@joeydavalos6182 540 too much
@RobinMartin-sr2pk7 ай бұрын
I have the SD9VE but haven't installed my APEX spring kit yet. I still like the trigger even without the new spring kit. Shoots more naturally to point of aim that the Glocks I hate and fits hand better.
@etformouterspace4 ай бұрын
About one a couple months ago and it quickly replaced my everyday carry. It is a very well made gun. I love the trigger pull. It's very smooth. Love taking it to the range. Great all around gun
@trinomoreno9212 Жыл бұрын
They're reliable guns. My only issue was with the annoying rattle from the bullets moving forward and back in the magazines while I walked. Otherwise it's a great choice for range days and home security
@stevendonnalammar442210 ай бұрын
I've only ever had the rattle issue with the .40, my 9mm has never done it but the .40 does.
@FirstLast-numba1 Жыл бұрын
after 8 years i can FINALLY get the 16th round in!!
@MudaSHoleProductions Жыл бұрын
Maguplula helps a lot with the loading of stiff springed mags like the SD9VE. I was very lucky to find a private party who sold me mine's after CA removed them from the handgun roster. An absolutely awesome reliable gun and I love it! Glad I got this as my first handgun purchase. I would definitely recommend this for any first time shooters who want a gun like the Glock but don't want to throw the cash down for it.
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rsl82568 Жыл бұрын
I bought a S&W SD9VE in December 2022. Replaced The Guide rod with a stainless steel guide rod and a stainless steel slide lock/take down Lever. Upgrade parts found at NDZ Performance. I love it. No problems at all. Later I also upgraded the trigger with a Apex Trigger. I love the way it shoots now. No problems, Its my home and Farm Handgun. I conceal carry the M&P Shield Plus.
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@zacnovick7470 Жыл бұрын
With the guide rod swapped out, it's not snappy anymore..I have a green laser on mine and the extra weight of the laser helps with the recoil also..shoots flawlessly. I already put 1250 since I bought it last January.. I just picked up my beretta 92fs inox and I replaced the guise rod and the beretta is like a Ferrari and the snw is like a hi performance honda
@rsl82568 Жыл бұрын
@@countryboyreviews Around the beginning of April I installed an Apex Trigger. No changes on the internal springs, Just the Trigger. Made a big difference in the Trigger pull.
@el_Bambino_Kubano5 ай бұрын
I have both the 9mm and .40(which I carry). I turned $300 handguns into $550 handguns by adding Trijicon NS, Apex trigger/Spring kit, and an extra 14/16rd mags. Haven't had any issues at the range and trust it with my life.
@357mag84 Жыл бұрын
Great video. They are good, reliable guns. I bought the .40 in 2013, I believe. I have a little over 3k rounds through my mine and not a single issue.
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@user-uf2co5yi6o7 ай бұрын
One of the most reliable guns out there for sure! Super easy to take down and clean too. Great Gun.
@cliff_rogers7919 Жыл бұрын
This is my first handgun and so far I love it. I purchased mine right at 2yrs ago paid $399.99 for mine new at a local pawn shop.
@ghostshrimp91 Жыл бұрын
I have one. Just ordered an apex for it. Its amazing how reliable this thing is (especially for a $380 gun). Hasn't jammed once. Still haven't gotten that 16th round in the mags though lol.
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
Very hard to do for sure! Thanks for watching!
@Guccibuckethat69420 Жыл бұрын
I love mine. For the price you pay you’re getting a handgun that doesn’t only hang with the big boys, it RUNS with em
@rockymountboy Жыл бұрын
I bought mine several years ago for only $250 from CDNN Sports. I did upgrade to the Apex trigger & spring, which made it MUCH better. But as others are saying - there isn't any factory ammo it doesn't like.
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@-justin-4077 Жыл бұрын
Apex Trigger & Spring kit made this gun an absolute winner. Highly recommended!
@leecaptis58655 ай бұрын
We have one... As you explain, it's one dam nice little pistol. Puts them on paper and runs great on most ammo ... except aluminum.
@jimdavis2385 Жыл бұрын
Love it. Feels better in my hand than a Glock. 1200 rounds and not a bit of trouble. Paid $279 plus tax. High quality for a low price.
@statepropertyfan8711 ай бұрын
I was on the fence about getting this one but I think I will definitely add it to my collection plus it's a decent looking gun I like it
@kyleRS874 ай бұрын
You won’t regret it
@Sandhill19884 ай бұрын
Just an update on mine. After mixing and matching different trigger springs I got an original S&W M&P 2.0 trigger return spring and that brought me up to 5 lb. That's where I left it. Beautiful smooth trigger pull and a positive reset that's tactile and audible. Don't know if I mentioned it before but I also polished all of the contact points to a mirror polish. That includes the striker block plunger. If you want to maximize this pistol platform you have to do all of that but it's rewarding you get the weight down where you want it with zero grit and zero humpin the trigger. I liked it so much I bought a second one and just completed building it but the second one's all in black, plain old SD 40. But let me tell you they are both sweet shooters. Did not have any issues on my range sessions just wanted to fine-tune the pull, now I got the secret sauce to get the most out of these things. Sure I can drop the trigger pull down another half pound by sticking with the Apex trigger return spring but that gives you kind of a wimpy reset that's a little spongy. Some people might not mind that but as far as from a reliability standpoint the positive reset and addition of a half pound is a very minor sacrifice for the all-around gane. It's finally what it should have been.
@hayman4118 ай бұрын
I have one put in an apex trigger and springs (didnt need it though)and its my everyday carry. I recommend these completely. My more expensive M&P stays at home!
@jordancarreker13453 ай бұрын
"some people like steak better 'n shrimp, some people like shrimp better 'n steak" is the best way to describe this range of self defense handguns, especially comparing this to it's Glock counterpart
@paulomorris49 Жыл бұрын
My bro n I both love this pistol..there ain't nothin like two brothers with the same gun shooting together drills..etc...💪💪
@raymoore15717 ай бұрын
Coming from a Combat trained Marine... very reliable weapon, my 14 year old daughter loves shooting with it...
@christopheroverall987311 ай бұрын
I put in a Boudica short stroke trigger with an upgraded spring kit from Galloway Precision. Pretty happy with it. Solved my issue with the trigger
@mikemoyercell Жыл бұрын
I just ordered one before I watched your review. Glad I made my purchase especially now after watching. Hoping it will be ready for pickup this weekend!
@jameszywicki5814 Жыл бұрын
Picked mine up locally at Rural King on a Black Friday special for 199.99 3 years ago. Great defense pistol( I call it my “ Glock- a - like”). Heavy trigger... good for defense. Definitely didn’t like certain reman ammo, as far as accuracy was concerned. It ate it up, but was grouping like a shotgun pattern lol. Good ammo gave good accuracy and group size. Semper Fi!
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching james!
@rareform67473 ай бұрын
Mine is 7 years with out a miss fire . Severable Gun !
@carlnorried31527 ай бұрын
Solid gun, accurate , quality know what you buy! 👍Go get one
@jd9045 Жыл бұрын
Just picked up one for $434. I guess they're just getting more expensive everyday. But the gun feels great.
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
You got a good one for sure 👍. Thanks for watching!
@richardwoolard9804 Жыл бұрын
I live in eastern NC (Zebulon) and ammo is available, most places only allow you 2 boxes of any one caliber at a time , however you can go back tomorrow and get 2 more, I enjoy your honest opinions Thanks RGW in NC
@brandoncoventry85465 ай бұрын
Way better than any Glock! No cheap ass plastic mags and never jams 2000+ in one of mine never had a jam. You could buy 2 of these for the price of a Glock and it's better made won't have to worry about jamming like a glock
@bruteman45 Жыл бұрын
Im a glock person but after seeing the field strip and the reviews i told my buddy whose selling one im byying it off him
@freedomjoe7118 Жыл бұрын
My EDC , added some glove grips, laser/light combo and the trigger is great, no problem at all. Meant to pull. No problems shooting and feels so right in hand. Love the 2-16 capacity mags for edc and got a 32 round extended mag just in case for home.
@alrbredwall Жыл бұрын
Have you had any reliability issues with the 33 round pro mag magazines?
@freedomjoe7118 Жыл бұрын
@@alrbredwall None , I’ve shot the 32 rd mag (not a 33 rd.- sorry typo in original text) only a couple of times but no issues. Great fit, smooth racking, Very sturdy & well made. Was kind of hesitant at first to order it honestly, but glad I did. Blue steel color is nice too.
@richardkellar925920 күн бұрын
Own one…nice shooter! One of my favorites other than my 1911.
@KritterKreed10164 ай бұрын
Best pistol by far for the money
@truthseeker1581 Жыл бұрын
My very first proper gun... this was 10 plus years ago. Loved it only reason I got rid of it was because it was in 40
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@aceeontherise Жыл бұрын
Changed my sights and installed a lighter trigger pull, my go to gun for home defense.
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
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@Cclips5153 ай бұрын
I got one and they are definitely are legit. Only thing bad I could say is the trigger is kinda buns.
@Msmkilo Жыл бұрын
I bought one the other day. Very durable and reliable gun. Similar to a Glock. I love mine
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@haVocHWC3 Жыл бұрын
As far as first handguns go, you could do a LOT worse than an SDVE. This was the first gun I ever bought in 2015. Got it used for $250 with both mags and a crappy Galco holster. Still have the ol' girl tucked away in the safe and have probably put several thousand rounds without a single hiccup. Its a solid starter pistol. I think it'll get the job done.
@jimmyjameson87057 ай бұрын
Have mine 5 yrs ago 700 rds zero failures !!
@kyleRS879 ай бұрын
Better than Glock
@revv45acp71 Жыл бұрын
At nearly the same price point, a Defend You Legacy Series XD is worth comparing. To each is own. Nice review.
@Columbus11528 ай бұрын
I love my SD9VE, I have friends with the Glock-19 and they lke the "feel" of the SD9 better than the boxy Glock. As far as the trigger it's a hard pull until you get used to it, but this is my home and carry self defense weapon and if I need to ever use it I don't need more reasons for a prosecutor to come after me for legally owning and using a weapon in self defense. So I'm leaving my trigger just as it came from the factory.
@mr.joshua204 Жыл бұрын
My only complaint is that it's a pain in the ass to hold down the slide buttons to disaemble
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@brandoncoventry85465 ай бұрын
I love all 3 of mine. Just Install an apex trigger and some night sights and your good to go!
@Sandhill1988 Жыл бұрын
I put the complete Apex kit in my SD40VE Springs and Trigger, got consistent 4.5 lb trigger pull. Also tested it with the original Striker spring and it was about 5.5 lbs . If I have any reliability issues with light primer strikes I'll just go back to the original Striker and live with the 5.5 trigger. That's still pretty good.
@zik3742 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Country Boy, I suscribed ;) 👍 It will be my next gun for sure, may the force be with U.
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
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@williamoxendine61214 ай бұрын
I like my trigger a little tight make sure it doesn’t go off accidentally but love my S-and-w WD 40 cal
@carlnorried31527 ай бұрын
It's a keeper for me,
@josephstroud-oj6tj7 ай бұрын
The 40 sdve I had man I trusted my life with it ❤️
@markw6096 Жыл бұрын
That spring in the mag is a bitch to load. Switched out the trigger and now I love it for my everyday carry.
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching mark!
@leoguy1609 Жыл бұрын
Bought mines in 2014 and the only issue was the polymer recoil guide rod warped after the first 156 rounds and haven't had another issue since. Use Weapon Shield you can lessen the trigger pull by 1-3 pounds.
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip and for watching!
@shobud7111 ай бұрын
I have 2. Zero fails. Great Gun!
@p.j.dyring18244 ай бұрын
Any holster recommendations for this weapon?
@erindaking57128 ай бұрын
glad i’m not the only one who struggled with that 16th round 🤣
@texmex8220 Жыл бұрын
280 brand new out the door 5 yrs ago... my FIRST EVER gun. Never looked back, the only pain is the aftermarket for the magazines and holsters
@MrBakedDaily Жыл бұрын
You can literally buy full metal mags for it at any gun store for 40$ same for holster
@texmex8220 Жыл бұрын
@MrBakedDaily I mean no doubt but at the time, even getting those 40 bucks was a couple checks.
@damrgee827910 ай бұрын
Something wrong with mine can’t hit the side of a wall. Any feedback is appreciated. Could it be the trigger as I am used to much better triggers?
@kyleRS874 ай бұрын
That’d be my guess. Mine is stupid accurate
@derrickb7034 Жыл бұрын
Mine still works great 10 years later
@lesleylatore6260 Жыл бұрын
Did it rust?
@Dcw-rp6ib29 күн бұрын
I have that gun it is affordable but I love it and people think its crap?. It is well worth the price for home defense.
@richki.24 Жыл бұрын
My SD9VE is a keeper ....
@halonaruto199910 ай бұрын
I love the trigger and wish more guns would opt for heavier triggers many negligent fire incidents can be prevented by them
@SHERMAN1976 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! $399 here in Georgia. I will get 1 for my home!
@iamnekoaires8262 Жыл бұрын
I have it and it is my fist gun and love it. Great to handle, pretty good on weight.
@redneckrockhunters5021 Жыл бұрын
i just bought one paid 249 plus tax its the FD9 FDE and i love it
@williamzuggi31684 ай бұрын
The only thing I don't like are the take down levers they could have been a bit longer you can buy longer ones
@GrumpyRumpy213 Жыл бұрын
Just bought 1 today. I’m here in Phx and man when I saw it I instantly fell in love. I’m going tomorrow to run it! Any attachments you recommend?
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
I think it is just fine right out the box. Thanks for watching!
@Werdnasemajjamesandrew8 ай бұрын
I never felt i needed a gun until my baby mommas stalker got released from prison for stalking her, and showed up at my house yesterday in a stolen truck with intent to hurt or kill me. Luckily i was at work and the camera picked him up and he got arrested. I will never feel safe again until i have one of those sweet lookin machines. Im going to take some classes and i expect that gun to be the one for me.
@JesusGonzalez-vt9sg10 ай бұрын
This is one of my first guns😊😂
@imjustsquirtle7960 Жыл бұрын
I just bought one, great gun
@darrellbrown8547 Жыл бұрын
Great shooting pistol. I love it!
@richshelton682 Жыл бұрын
Just bought one pick it up tomorrow
@brownsnicker Жыл бұрын
Going on 3 years on mine 1500 + rounds still not had an issue
@Cupofoj32 Жыл бұрын
Just joined the country boy family!!💖
@countryboyreviews Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you very much ! I really appreciate you!
@rogercoleman8515 Жыл бұрын
I got one of these and I can't figure out why it keeps jamming. I keep it clean. The only thing I can come up with is that I've got several different manufacturers ammo. I'm thinking about selling it because of it
@91210paige11 ай бұрын
This was my first gun. I agree with everything you said. Your not paying $800 I paid $299 like you said. You have to have realistic expectations. The trigger is good but not great. You can upgrade it if you like. But if it wasn't any good Glock wouldn't have sued them. And won!
@LittleliaExcision3408 ай бұрын
I have 2 that are more expensive like 20k only guns I need them?
@Nate_Higgins Жыл бұрын
I like mine
@onyxcanidae7 ай бұрын
I had an sd40ve
@BarryCade-cc4up Жыл бұрын
I recently bought a sd9ve traded a s&w model pre 10
@Novelsectionbuzz6 ай бұрын
I miss that gun
@LittleliaExcision3408 ай бұрын
Yes same one
@econ864 Жыл бұрын
I own this piece. Very nice
@ggarza5258 Жыл бұрын
It’s a bad boy for the price
@andrewgonzales9767 Жыл бұрын
I too sr dont notice a difference when im shooting Priuses
@CHINOZ7111 ай бұрын
I have the same gun love my gun
@bigbadchevy Жыл бұрын
I guess I got the dud looking at alot of these comments cause mine jams alot not dependable at all for me.
@23hamze5 ай бұрын
Great
@The_Legend_0-0-79 ай бұрын
Hey Chanel creator I need some help ....I bought this gun used for 420 and I feel like I got scammed .....the rack is so hard to pull back I have no clue why ...like bro ,I have to use all my strength to pull it back (I actually can't even pull it back I have it one in the chamber...)and when I see every one's videos it looks like butter...could you help me out with that ..what do I need to do to fix this gun cause the pawn shop won't let me return it (I payed full price for a used gun and they took 35$ off so it would have been close to 500 😐) ...im injured and I can't even pull the darn rack back ,I cleaned and oiled it but still feels the exact same like I need to be a body builder to pull it back ,every one I let homies play with it they have trouble w the rack.....maybe my injury makes me too weak to rack or maybe something is wrong with the gun I'm not sure but Im just regretting this purchase so much..can you help me out ??? Im just so salty cause I bought this without thinking... Maybe I need a double action revolver but idk ,I literally can't pull it back to clean or to rack ,I have others do it for me ....❤ Thanks ,here's a sub and all opinions is appreciated
@Columbus11528 ай бұрын
A couple of things to try is, pull out the recoil rod and spring and inspect the rod (it's plastic) if it isn't straight it could be a problem. Re-assemble the gun without the recoil spring and see if the slides are smooth. There are aftermarket recoil assemblies, some made of metal. Good luck.
@jamesgarcia7823 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get your bal cap?
@Jason4422Daddybear Жыл бұрын
I love mine. I've shot alot of guns including Glocks. I would take this any day over a Glock.
@geelor3086 Жыл бұрын
I hope I win I never had a sd9ve or owed a gun in my life😊
@bicofire7390 Жыл бұрын
Cheap, but it will run, won’t carry one though
@johndoee3850 Жыл бұрын
Mine excellent, I like the SIGMA BETTER, THE MP, 2.0 BETTER.