I have many rounds down the tubes in that pistol (mostly reloads)and its reliable. Did a 2000 round review but should have waited to 5000 anyway. Went way past that with no problems.
The trigger spring kit and trigger from Apex really lightened the pull and improved it a bunch.
Not: If you plan to carry that thing remember the trigger if you do spend the few bucks on one.
Decent gun, good value. Couldn't get used to the heavy long trigger, didn't really want to go aftermarket. Does Apex have a good reputation? Has anyone noticed any problems with their kits, like failures to fire? They are popular for sure.
I still own a sw40ve. I picked up mine for $200, so at that price I have zero complaints. It goes bang every time I pull the trigger and puts a hole where I aim.
I'm tempted to pick up a SD9VE every time I see them on sale. The triggers are better than my sigma plus they just for my hand well.