Smith & Wesson SD VE

Smith & Wesson SD VE
Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin  United States
Production history
Manufacturer Smith & Wesson
Produced 2012–present
Variants
  • SD40 VE
  • SD9 VE
Specifications
Cartridge
Action striker fired
Effective firing range effective: 35 yards
Feed system Detachable box magazine
Sights Dovetailed, White Dot front and rear sights

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

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 which the SD did not include.[1]

Design details

The SD VE is a striker fired semi-automatic pistol. This trigger system prevents the firearm from discharging unless the trigger is fully depressed, even if the pistol is dropped. The SD's aggressive front and back strap texturing along with the textured finger locator allow the shooter to enhance their 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 capacity SD9 VE and 14+1 for SD40 VE) or in the low capacity version (10+1-round capacity for both calibers.)[4]

Model Barrel length (in inches) Caliber Capacity (in rounds per magazine) Dimensions (Width x Length, in inches) Weight (Without magazine, in ounces) Color
SD9 VE std cap. 4.09×19mm Parabellum161.29 x 7.222.7Two-Tone finish
SD9 VE low cap. 4.09×19mm Parabellum101.29 x 7.222.7Two-Tone finish
SD40 VE std cap. 4.0.40 S&W141.29 x 7.222.7Two-Tone finish
SD40 VE low cap. 4.0.40 S&W101.29 x 7.222.7Two-Tone finish

References

  1. ↑ http://smithwesson.hqcampaign.com/ps/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. ↑ http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson2/upload/other/NEWsd940ve.pdf
  4. ↑ http://thearmorygroup.com/blog/2012/06/smith-and-wesson-releases-the-new-sd9-ve-and-sd40-ve
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