So I got my first semi auto pistol...

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Mosin-Marauder

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I bought it for 3 gun, primarily, but I plan to carry it for SD layer on in life. It's the SD9VE. It felt really great in my hand, and the recoil and everything is minimal. Accuracy is kinda in the middle, I'm not the best pistolero by ANY means, but I am able to get 5 shots in the area of my hand standing at 15 yards, I hope to improve that with the Apex trigger kit, as the trigger isn't really terrible, but it's pretty bad, and I hope my accuracy will improve with the Apex trigger spring and everything.

I've got 43 or so rounds through it and no stoppages yet. I shot my first 3 gun match with a Springfield I borrowed, and I wanted to have my own (it's not really mine, :P) pistol to use for the next one. So here it is. If anyone has any recommendations for upgrades or advice on shooting it, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks!

-Mo.
 
Nice gun...they eat any ammo..had one.didnt like trigger..apex kit around $20 help

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I have the SD9VE along with other polymer handguns (Glock 17, S&W Shield, Springfield XD40 subcompact, ...) and I believe it is an under-rated handgun. The 8# trigger pull is no real issue unless one has low hand strength (my wife has trouble with triggers over 6#'s, so I understand the issue).

As far as recommendations, dry fire it and shoot it as much as you can. The gun's great attraction is its solid design and great value for the money, so spending much $ for upgrades kind of defeats the value argument. There may be an Apex Tacticle trigger upgrade, but only you could decide if the improvement would be worth the cost.

Shoot it and enjoy!
 
cc-hangfire said:
The 8# trigger pull is no real issue unless one has low hand strength...
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+1; my advice is to view it as a challenge rather than an obstacle. :) As with other triggers that get a bad name on the Interwebz (e.g. the M&P, particularly older ones), it's not really as bad as people on the 'Net make it out to be, and you CAN shoot the handgun with a high degree of accuracy once you're accustomed to it.
g.willikers said:
Is that model similar to the Sigma that was a copy of the Glock?
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Kinda. The SD series is the 3rd generation of a series that started with the Sigma SWxF, SWxC, and SWxV (x = caliber). The 1st-gen pistols are the most "Glock-ish" but are NOT copies per se.

S&W was sued by Glock over the 1st-gen Sigma but the lawsuit was settled out of court and the terms have never been made public. Published sources seem to agree that S&W made a minor design change to the sear assembly and paid Glock an unknown sum, but anything else you've heard about the settlement is probably rumor or speculation.

Very little of the 1st-gen Sigma design has been carried over to the current SD VE series except in the broadest sense; almost every part has been modified in some way or another.
 
Very cool. Funny enough was my first gun as well. It's eaten everything I've put through without a single hiccup. It's a solid little pistol that's a great value. Very accurate and a solid build. Should keep you happy for years to come.
 
Here's my knee-jerk reaction given what you told us and what we already know about you...

1) a SD9VE is a quality, very low cost handgun and being 9mm, it's a fantastic choice for a new handgunner

2) yep, trigger basically stinks when compared to... most everything haha

3) will never be a great choice for concealed carry due to holster selection, but far from the worst

4) I can't say I would really wanna throw parts and trigger work in to it -- know going in that if you can shoot WELL with a lousy trigger, you will end up way ahead in the game as you get a little older, have a little money and upgrade to a better handgun

And finally:

5) seriously! 15 yards is a good solid distance for handgun shooting, especially if you are a handgun novice. That pistol, it's trigger, FIFTEEN yards and a group mostly the size of your hand, for a novice, seems like fantastic shooting to me.

Keep it up! Terrific start to a lifetime of handgunning!
 
4) I can't say I would really wanna throw parts and trigger work in to it -- know going in that if you can shoot WELL with a lousy trigger, you will end up way ahead in the game as you get a little older, have a little money and upgrade to a better handgun
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In my experience with guns of that class ("budget" autoloaders), you're far better off to take them for what they are, get a usable holster and a couple extra magazines, and then start saving for something better. Don't sink money into mods and decorations and "gunsmithing".
 
...and to expand on that just a bit -- while it is certainly true that upgrades can & likely well improve your experience with it, you will most likely -NOT- enhance it's "value" or sales potential down the road when you sell it or trade it away.

Consider any amount of money in "upgrades" as it compares to buying ammo or components to handload ammo.
 
seriously! 15 yards is a good solid distance for handgun shooting, especially if you are a handgun novice. That pistol, it's trigger, FIFTEEN yards and a group mostly the size of your hand, for a novice, seems like fantastic shooting to me.
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I agree and I used to have a Sigma 9mm that was my carry piece. Yeah trigger sucks but I removed the torsion spring and greased up the sear. That made it better so I don't know if you can do the same with yours but the Apex kit should get you there.

Congrats on your first piece. :cool:
 
The SD9VE is one of my favorite semi-automatics other than my 9mm RIA 1911. I am fairly accurate with it but the 1911 is more accurate because of the lighter single action trigger and the much heavier weight. It works pretty well for CC but it is a little large (same size and weight as a Glock 19). Mine has been very reliable and I would choose it again.
 
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