S&W SD9VE or Taurus PT-111 G2

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DungBeetle

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Hello all. I am new here and am in the market for a ccw handgun on a tight budget. IF both pistols were the same price, which would you choose? I am talking about from a quality stand point as obviously the G2 is more compact and the S&W has a higher round count. Is the S&W worth the extra 75 or so dollars? Thanks!


DungBeetle
 
IF both pistols were the same price, which would you choose?
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The one that fit my needs best. Each of these pistols is slightly different and each has some advantages over the other. Go take a look at each, try them in a few holsters in the method you are going to carry and see how they fit. And if you can shoot them the better. Personally I wouldn't choose either for CCW. They are both way too big for me.
 
Well people ccw the Glock 19 all the time and the SD9 is the same size. Also I live in Michigan so concealment is not as much of an issue 8 months out of the year or so. Thanks for the replies.


DB
 
My SD9VE has been very reliable and it works well as a CCW for me. It is almost identical in size to the Glock 19 in both weight and dimensions. Both of the guns have a lifetime warranty. I have a Taurus TCP that I had to send back to Miami shortly after I got it. The repairs were done properly but it took 7 weeks for it to be returned to me. If everything being equal, I would choose the S&W because it would be worth more if you sell or trade it.
 
Own both---the S&W is a .40 though

Both have been good guns----no problems at all with either.

The Taurus is much more compact

I'd have to say--get the one that suits your needs best.
 
Okay thanks again for the replies. Still a tough decision. I know the SD9VE has basically proven itself, but the two-tone to me is bleh. I guess I could always have the slide coated with something in the long run.

DB
 
I know the SD9VE has basically proven itself
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The Taurus G2 has a good reliability record as well. I would ignore the brand name thing and get the one that fits you best. That said someone mentioned resale and it would probably be higher on the SW.
 
I have owned both. I kept the SD9ve and sold the Taurus. I didn't have any problems with the Taurus but I didn't like the trigger or the safety. I must admit that the SD9ve is used for home defense not concealed carry. My new CM9 will replace my TCP for concealed carry.
 
I don't have any experience with the S&W, but my pt111 has been flawless. I think that they are great guns for the money.
 
My daughter shoots the SD40VE in 3 gun and once I put the Apex trigger and spring kit in the gun it became great to shoot! I owned a PT111G2 for less than a month, it was ok but too small for my hands, I was over wrapping the grip.
 
I got a Taurus 24/7 g2 which is basically a full size pt111 and its been a very reliable gun, 0 issues with about 400 rounds through it. I'd go s&w tho honestly, its a glock knock off and from what ive read they seem reliable. I held a sd40ve and it was nice in the hand


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I'd probably vote for the smith just based on my experience with their guns( model 36, bodyguard .380, and M&P compact). I was recently looking into small guns for my girlfriend and thought about Taurus since I was on a budget, but just based on the hit or miss quality I've heard on every forum I've been to I decided I couldn't trust her life to one. Now then, if you get a Taurus that runs great, then I hear they're awesome guns, my problem with it was the luck of the draw in getting a good one.
 
Smith has a well deserved reputation for their excellent customer service. Taurus has a well deserved reputation too for their less than excellent customer service.

For the money, I don't think you can beat the S&W and they stand behind it if you have any issues. I know money is tight, but buying a better gun the first time will save you money in the long run. Trust me, I know this from my experience with my one and only Taurus and it's replacement; a S&W.
 
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