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nickelless | 03-15-2010 09:10 PM
Opinions on S&W 9VE? I've got an offer to buy a S&W 9VE 9mm Hi-cap (16+1) with two extra 16-round magazines for $375. I'm thinking about trading my Kel-Tec PF9 for part of the trade value (he's offering me $160 in trade value). What do you guys think?

SilverCity | 03-15-2010 09:24 PM
Re: Opinions on S&W 9VE? Some people like them. They feel good in the hand. Very close copy of a Glock (S&W paid Glock a lot of money for patent infringements). The few earlier models I shot had heavy triggers. Shoot it before you buy it....good luck.

nickelless | 03-15-2010 09:26 PM
Re: Opinions on S&W 9VE? Not sure I'll have a chance to shoot one before I buy it. The piece is at a gun shop, not from a private seller, and I'm pretty sure they won't let me shoot it first.

SilverCity | 03-15-2010 09:28 PM
Re: Opinions on S&W 9VE? Quote:
Originally Posted by nickelless (Post 2228150) Not sure I'll have a chance to shoot one before I buy it. The piece is at a gun shop, not from a private seller, and I'm pretty sure they won't let me shoot it first.
They should at least give you the option to exchange it for something else if you don't like it.

nickelless | 03-15-2010 09:30 PM
Re: Opinions on S&W 9VE? Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverCity (Post 2228155) They should at least give you the option to exchange it for something else if you don't like it.
I'll call them and ask them. The shop is about two hours away but I go through that area every few weeks or so.

Tallinthesaddle | 03-15-2010 09:34 PM
Re: Opinions on S&W 9VE? They are at Academy Sports for $299 plus a $50 mail in rebate. SPEND your money on a Ruger P89 or P95 for $350, instead of this S&W pistol. It has one of the worse triggers I have ever used.

sneak | 03-15-2010 09:41 PM
Re: Opinions on S&W 9VE? That seems high to me. I had one for a while and sold it for $275 and was glad to get that out of it. I would recommend looking at something else. I am very pleased with my G19 but you are looking at another $100 to $150.

nickelless | 03-15-2010 09:49 PM
Re: Opinions on S&W 9VE? Sneak, what didn't you like about the 9VE?

sneak | 03-15-2010 10:04 PM
Re: Opinions on S&W 9VE? Quote:
Originally Posted by nickelless (Post 2228189) Sneak, what didn't you like about the 9VE?
As stated above, they are notorious for the heavy trigger. I just couldn't get used to it. On the other hand I have heard about people who have them and shot hundreds and thousands of rounds without a hiccup. Some people say they have improved the trigger and others say they get used to it. It might be worth a look if you are on a tight budget but I still think $375 is too much.

branshew | 03-15-2010 10:11 PM
Re: Opinions on S&W 9VE? Quote:
Originally Posted by Tallinthesaddle (Post 2228171) SPEND your money on a Ruger P89 or P95 for $350, instead of this S&W pistol.
I wholeheartedly agree. I haven't heard too many positive reviews on the Sigma. When I was first looking, I found a Sigma. I liked the ergonomics so I did some homework. There were a lot of mixed reviews, but most were less than enthusiastic. The Ruger P95 would be a much better choice. They typically go for @ $350 new and $275 -$300 used around here.

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