Most people don’t know that in addition to their popular M&P line of striker-fired pistols, Smith & Wesson also makes a budget 9mm handgun, the SD9. Our review of the SD9 from back in 2012 is one of the most-read reviews at TTAG.
Now Smith has updated the SD9 with the new S&W SD9 2.0. It’s a compact-sized 16+1 gun with an MSRP under $350. Here’s their press release . . .
The perfect package for those looking for a “do-everything” handgun from the most trusted brand in firearms, without breaking the bank. Featuring an updated trigger and more aggressive slide serrations, the next generation of SD is built to do it all.
Offered in 9MM, the new generation of SD from Smith & Wesson offers brand new performance benefits at a budget friendly price.
The trigger in the SD 2.0 is an enhanced flat-face design, giving better feedback during the pull, break, and reset when shooting.
The addition of new serrations on the slide gives you better surface area to manipulate the pistol.
The SD 2.0 offers an impressive 16+1 capacity in a utilitarian side, making it perfect for duty, home defense, concealed carry, or just a day on the range.
SD 2.0 offers white-dot sights and is compatible with standard SD accessories like holsters, lights, and lasers.
Everyone should have the right to self-protection. At $349 MSRP, the S&W SD9 2.0 provides a budget-friendly options to those looking to exercise their 2nd Amendment right, without breaking the bank.
Specifications:
Ruger should never have discontinued the 9E. Always a need for good budget guns like the S&W SD9 that aren’t coming from the likes of Taurus, Kel Tec, SCCY etc.
My Taurus’s run perfectly. This S&W looks ok but I doubt its better than what I got…
I have a earlier gen model of this gun, called the SDV from the 1990s. If I recall, GLOCK (Gluk, nod to jwm) sued S&W over its design.
While not pretty, my SDV has lasted through thousands of rounds and is one of the most reliable guns (eats all ammo you feed it) I’ve ever handled. If SHTF and you asked me to give you a reliable gun you could use to protect your family, I’d probably give you the SDV.
Hmm… at $350 it might make a good candidate for a buried in the back yard gun for after the ATF raid.
Wow that’s a nice price.
This might be the first plastic gunm I’ve ever buy.
Been seeing the .40S&W version in glass cases around here for a while. Considered it but never bought one.
The S&W SD40VE is one of the best value pistols on the market. Very well-built, great calibre, and it takes M&P sights. They need a cheap trigger upgrade from Apex or MCARBO, although S&W appear to have fixed that now. It’s like a Glock 19/23, only with better materials and grip angle for half the price. With a conversion barrel, it’s also a cheap way of getting into a .357 SIG pistol. Great gun. Definitely buy one.
Nice except for the reflective two-tone.
Yes , that is a detriment.
Flat black spray paint?
FB would claw off…Blast the stripped slide with walnut shells then cerakote.
Creosote?
, then my gunm might identify as a railroad tie.
Transgunms flame to much.
The stainless slide and barrel are a selling point. Better than you get from Glock. I doubt you’d be using it for anything where reflections off the slide giving away your position is a realistic problem.
I had a late model Sigma, right before they upgraded to the sd9. Functional gun. It would do for a budget self defense piece. During the pandemic and with the rise of the mostly peaceful demonstrations led by black clad SS wannabes I gave it to someone that had no gun. It still does duty there.
My only real complaint about the S&W autos is the price of their mags. It was over 30 bucks each for the sigma. For a gun that did not cost 250.
I also use to have one of the SW9VE models (gen 2 Sigma) and other than the heavy trigger and expensive magazines,.I liked it perfectly fine. It felt better in the hand than the relatively comparable Glock 19.
This is a solid respectable pistol, probably on par with the Ruger Security 9, Taurus G3, and PSA Dagger series guns.
A 2 by 4 that my cats shredded with thier claws feels better in the hand than a Glock.
Apex and MCARBO have very affordable trigger upgrades for the SDVE pistols. They’ll sort you out no problem.
Cleaner lines than the predecessor. A definite step up from a Hi-Point in affordable pistols. I’d likely stuff one in a holster.
What does 10# trigger/NO mean on their spec sheet. Higher than 10#’s or lower?
3 things I can think of.
No adjustment.
or
The country they imported the parts and manual from made mistake.
or
AI ain’t all that intelligent.
Means not compliant with Massachusetts’ insane requirement. Does anyone in MA actually keep their gun stock with this abomination?
Optic ready NO
Threaded barrel NO
Laser NO
Performance center NO
10lb trigger NO
I guess it means it doesn’t have a 10# trigger. Kind of an odd specification. Why not just put down Trigger 5lb?
I want to like this model, but I had a Gen 1 SD9VE that not even Apex could make into a good trigger. Some of the areas are apparent where SW saved some cost, but it’s hard to explain why the M&P line should MSRP at twice as much as this.
The same could be said for Glock…
Wow looks great for a budget gun. New trigger 👍.
Nice. I always recommended the previous version to people who asked my about a less expensive alternative, and this is even better, rather than the cheaper semi auto poly frame foreign made pistols, which may not have a great reputation for reliability and customer service. CZ P10 series and Beretta APX A1 pistols are getting crazy good priced too these days though at some places. Canik has also earned a reputation for quality poly frame firearms too over the years . It’s a good time to be a buyer.
Did they keep the 8 lb. trigger?
duh. it’s the 2.0 trigger. if it’s like the ones on the Shield Plus it rocks
Glad to see S&W keep this model alive.
Nice they replaced the hinged trigger.
SMKW has them for 299 and the old model for 249. How much is the new trigger worth?
I actually like the Sigma except for the trigger. Good ergos and pointing.
Trigger guard was also too small. The SD9 improved on the trigger guard.
I wish Walther would have kept going with the PPX/Creed line. A great general purpose pistol.
Ruger should bring back the SR series. The only thing I like about the Security 9 is the trigger.
I guess all the Big Name manufacturers walk the fine line …….. not that much different in making a budget gun and their top of the line guns. The profit margin must be tremendous with poly guns.
A trigger upgrade from Apex would cost you around $50, so that price increase seems fair.
I oddly want a parts kit from one of these to do a print with.
I agree with the profit margins on polymer semiautomatics – easy to mass produce,
Revolvers require more time and labor.
Hence the the big players in the industry all have a quality budget pistol
Revolvers price remains surprisingly high in reference to their demand.
I am a revolver guy and a SP101 357 3 inch is $799 – here Florida- love this revolver but at that price – I can purchase a high end semi
Check out Patriot Gun Polishing. They’re in Florida, and they turn revolvers like the SP101 into works of art.
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