Smith & Wesson SD VE

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

Smith & Wesson SD VE
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

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[lower-alpha 1] Dimensions[lower-alpha 2] Weight[lower-alpha 3] 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. "Smith & Wesson Announces the 'New' SD VE Series - Gun News at Guns.com". www.guns.com. Archived from the original on 2012-06-03.
  3. "News | Smith & Wesson" (PDF).
  4. "Smith and Wesson Releases the New SD9 VE and SD40 VE | T.A.G." thearmorygroup.com. Archived from the original on 2012-12-31.
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