Smith & Wesson SD9 2.0 - Best Bang for the Buck?

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6 ай бұрын

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@clintwestwood1895 6 ай бұрын

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.

@jamesdelong6401 6 ай бұрын

💯, 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.

@paulcallaway71 6 ай бұрын

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.

@finalcountdown7658 6 ай бұрын

@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.

@clintwestwood1895 6 ай бұрын

@@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.

@clintwestwood1895 6 ай бұрын

@@paulcallaway71 Sure brother.. don't take the red pill.

@herbertsungahid 5 ай бұрын

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.

@Isaiahlp 5 ай бұрын

Same i have a canik and glock but this gun is my favorite

@ThePoorBoy 6 ай бұрын

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.

@user-gf5yp6gw8z 6 ай бұрын

Your contrast of "budget" with "cheap" sets the tone for another great review. "The off-Broadway crowd." Well played. 😉

@JustinOpinionChannel 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@richki.24 6 ай бұрын

If S&W comes out with the SD40 2.0, I think I'll be buying one ...

@PBS.22 6 ай бұрын

Yep and then finally let go of my sigma SW40 😅

@Rnemhrd 6 ай бұрын

The people who might have went canik or taurus might get this because it is a S&W. Good to see you more frequently.

@tw350z7 2 ай бұрын

Yes Sir for sure, I just purchsed This to add to all those damn Tuarus's I own😂

@tahertz8544 6 ай бұрын

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.

@CrazyCajun42 6 ай бұрын

There is something about hearing that Toy Duck before every episode, the show is not complete without the Duck! haha Love your show brother

@JustinOpinionChannel 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! They still make me smile too!

@briandavenport8971 2 ай бұрын

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.

@deftone4u Ай бұрын

Just bought that same bundle today! Couldn’t turn it down either

@the-real-John-Oconnor 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service.

@warrenharrison9490 6 ай бұрын

Solid price, solid gun, can't complain.

@AJ-gk7bn 6 ай бұрын

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.

@rustynuts8668 6 ай бұрын

Same

@SmokeytheJeep 6 ай бұрын

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.

@warrenharrison9490 6 ай бұрын

Thank you S&W for sending out test samples 👍

@JustinOpinionChannel 6 ай бұрын

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.

@claywurzlow8487 6 ай бұрын

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....

@JustinOpinionChannel 6 ай бұрын

Very kind of you - thanks!

@Johnnyjonas274 4 ай бұрын

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.

@dougmac9955 3 ай бұрын

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.

@MichaelMowl-kh1pm 5 ай бұрын

I own this weapon and it’s a great gun for the money.

@AvaArsonist 6 ай бұрын

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.

@jeremywatson9129 6 ай бұрын

I had an original, would have kept it of not for the awful trigger.

@monkmoto1887 6 ай бұрын

I mean the trigger is always what held the sdve series back. I always figured they wanted to sell more m&ps

@stonefree1911 6 ай бұрын

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).

@paulmoss7940 6 ай бұрын

Good review, as usual. Looks like a lot of value to compete with the Taurus offerings.

@losoway4505 6 ай бұрын

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.

@Skaramine 6 ай бұрын

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.

@cheeng1 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic review. I appreciate that you keep the price point and firearm class in perspective when reviewing.

@christopherhamilton5557 6 ай бұрын

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!

@Maelstrom8 6 ай бұрын

Been waiting for a quality review on this one. As usual, you did not disappoint. Thank you, sir!

@drmitofit2673 6 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, the brass-to-face ejection is also a Glock-like feature.

@brianrainey3366 2 ай бұрын

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??

@kde71450 6 ай бұрын

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!

@TexasBarnRats 6 ай бұрын

Looks like they really improved that trigger and got away from the long-reset "Self-Defense Trigger" of the original version.

@rsl82568 6 ай бұрын

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.

@rockystelone21 6 ай бұрын

When i worked at academy sports center here in Alabama used sell the SD9 and SD40 for 199.99.

@kavonbland614 2 ай бұрын

Dammm🙀🙀they 429 most places were I stay in nc

@kavonbland614 2 ай бұрын

Dammm🙀🙀they 429 most places were I stay in nc

@rustynuts8668 6 ай бұрын

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.

@davidfernandes920 6 ай бұрын

Good review. Seems like a good pistol for the price,but being left handed, I'll stick with the M&P.

@fcruzdj2 5 ай бұрын

I concur...because I would've bought one.

@magno408_1 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for bring more reviews!

@scottsmith4710 6 ай бұрын

Justin, awesome video. You hit it out of the ballpark again buddy.👍

@DinoNucci 6 ай бұрын

The index finger memory pad is nice

@colt45acp1000 6 ай бұрын

Good, useful review! Thanks!

@wilsong4096 5 ай бұрын

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.

@Blennox73 5 ай бұрын

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 ✊🏾✌🏾✊🏾✌🏾

@RidinDirtyOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the detailed review, ordered one a week ago and should pick up this Friday.

@pauljernigan5125 5 ай бұрын

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 .

@markcunningham6086 6 ай бұрын

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. 😊

@hod8931 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review!

@JustinOpinionChannel 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@chevyrunner8846 6 ай бұрын

If they had an optics cut version I would definitely give it a shot. Great overview, thanks for sharing.

@Lakanen263 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@973Sabree 2 ай бұрын

Just purchased my own. Thank you for the great content! Hope it performs

@leroymorris6036 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, ive got the same basic gun in 40cal and like it very much.

@NBWDOUGHBOY 6 ай бұрын

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.

@MobileIndifference 6 ай бұрын

I have the v1 and love it. I agree it hits above it's class. I'll get the 2.0 also

@Mr1965impala 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review, I just picked up this gun, can’t wait to get it on the range.

@richki.24 6 ай бұрын

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 ...

@robertloya5683 11 күн бұрын

The gun looks cool, I’m glad you were critical of the features that are subpar.

@cw7631 6 ай бұрын

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.

@jerrywiese9722 4 ай бұрын

Good Shooting. I always enjoy your videos. Great photography and videography. Honest Perspective

@JustinOpinionChannel 4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

@chrisb9478 6 ай бұрын

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!

@hristohetimov2728 6 ай бұрын

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

@BertieW0oster 4 ай бұрын

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.

@ricks.1092 6 ай бұрын

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.

@rickramos4068 5 ай бұрын

With your great review, I would definitely consider purchasing this handgun. Seems to be a good deal.

@BAdventures 4 ай бұрын

Great value and S&W improved on the last gen. Good hands on review 👍

@JustinOpinionChannel 4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@carlgaupp1142 6 ай бұрын

I enjoy your content. Nicely done.

@JustinOpinionChannel 6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

@chillios2222 2 ай бұрын

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

@leonardpiskacsr.7111 6 ай бұрын

Got the first generation SD40SW....Love it trigger fine with me its a self Defense pistol not a competition shooter!!

@gort4016 6 ай бұрын

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.

@kevinmccarey5015 6 ай бұрын

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

@asaffarfar1529 4 ай бұрын

I had an SD9 years ago and liked it a lot. Wished I had kept it.

@armeddefender 6 ай бұрын

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.

@78tag 2 ай бұрын

Great review - thanks.

@JustinOpinionChannel 2 ай бұрын

Very welcome

@STYLEZ1K 3 ай бұрын

Excellent Review

@Johnnyjonas274 4 ай бұрын

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 👍

@Sandhill1988 3 ай бұрын

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?

@Jarvitalize 6 ай бұрын

I like it. I want both the M&P and SD now

@ivannieves5708 6 ай бұрын

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.

@propdoctor21564 5 ай бұрын

Another excellent video as always... Personally I prefer this model over the M&P 9

@toddparsons2980 6 ай бұрын

Very good looking and at an awesome price.

@sheldonhoyt6624 4 ай бұрын

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.

@jamesdelong6401 6 ай бұрын

Man! For this price. 👌, heck yea. Very nice pistol

@Chris_the_Dingo 6 ай бұрын

I'm not a fan of the two-tone look, but this looks like a great value for an affordable all purpose pistol

@stingygunner 6 ай бұрын

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.

@Random-video 3 ай бұрын

Just got this yesterday and it is a nice gun for the price.

@peterhauer3960 5 ай бұрын

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.

@rc4728 5 ай бұрын

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!

@peterhauer3960 5 ай бұрын

You made some excellent points!!!@@rc4728

@mchlcordell 6 ай бұрын

Best bang in my opinion is the Cz p series or the Canik series. I really do like where S&W went with this pistol though.

@kevinnugent223 6 ай бұрын

Had 1.0 for a couple years and liked it . If you're on a budget it's a reliable offering by S&W .

@JefF-rv7gp 5 ай бұрын

Looks nice !

@sorryociffer 2 ай бұрын

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.

@georgiacarry4748 5 ай бұрын

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.

@justinv3080 6 ай бұрын

I wouldn't mind having one

@DarbyRides 5 ай бұрын

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. 🦆🦆

@JustinOpinionChannel 5 ай бұрын

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.

@JayzBeerz 3 ай бұрын

So many people have had trigger issues with this firearm.

@GaryNielsen-g3x 22 күн бұрын

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

@boxdriver3730 5 ай бұрын

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.

@JustinOpinionChannel 5 ай бұрын

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!

@RidinDirtyOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

I have a video out on it also, never once came close to my face

@markcole6475 5 ай бұрын

I’ve got the Gen 1 sd9 pistol….ok gun but I improved it with a trigger upgrade…..the gun works as it should but just feels “clunky”. I noticed while you were shooting , the ejected shells would hit you in the head. The Gen 1 does that also at times….drive me nuts when ejectors do that. Always distracting wondering if that next hot shell is gonna go down my shirt! 😅

@jsteed4388 5 ай бұрын

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.

@RidinDirtyOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Watch more videos, I have one out also and rounds don’t come anywhere near my face

@guynall4025 3 ай бұрын

Just picked up a sd9 2.0 today for 300 new only down fall it came with one mag

@MrMatt3046 3 ай бұрын

The old one wasn't bad. The trigger was revolver-ish, but mine was always accurate and reliable.

@lessage760 6 ай бұрын

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

@JustinOpinionChannel 6 ай бұрын

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.

@robwilson3749 6 ай бұрын

Yes.

@GB-zi6qr 5 ай бұрын

I have both, the SD9VE and the SD9 2.0, yes the mags are the same.

@silvertrek357 5 ай бұрын

The ejector needs some major adjustment. Cases flipping back at my face would be a deal breaker.

@RidinDirtyOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

It’s not bad at all, I have a video out also and rounds come nowhere near my face

@fordlvrx2 6 ай бұрын

Try out the new Taurus Th10mm love to see a review..

@aaronfox5559 6 ай бұрын

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

@oo7-ro6bu 6 ай бұрын

If I'm not mistaken, you could swap some parts in the first generation with Glock parts.

@ronman5011 5 ай бұрын

Looks like the spent brass was ejected on to your hat after most shots. That is of some concern that it ejects mostly up and back instead of up and to the right.

@Brad-ic4bp 6 ай бұрын

We’re so spoiled with choices of 9mm handguns, like never before. I’m always confused why a gunmaker would choose to come out with such a generic new pistol, with nothing especially noteworthy on it. Maybe it’s competing on price, in the bargain category?

@JustinOpinionChannel 6 ай бұрын

Precisely. Not everyone is in the market for the best competition gun or the most tacticool version. Some people have to cut into their gas and grocery budget to provide for home and personal defense. What they need is reliability and quality at the lowest price possible.

@robwilson3749 6 ай бұрын

@@JustinOpinionChannel Well, while your comment is salient through and through, you said it all at 3:41 when you said it's very "Glock 19'ish."