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Customer Reviews for Smith & Wesson Sigma SW9VE 9mm Black/Stainless


Smith & Wesson Sigma SW9VE 9mm Black/Stainless Buy Now

184 Reviews. 4.6 out of 5 Stars!
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Walter M on 06/03/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The sigma SW9 performed with no issues at the range. A comfortably priced pistol, thanks to Buds! Backed by its name Smith and Wesson.

Patrick S on 07/27/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

All was as expected. Great gun

Bruce R on 04/02/2022
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

What can I say, I was a First time Gun Owner. I researched a ton, and I was very familiar with Smith & Wesson. This is their entry level 9mm, so it was just what a rookie like me at the time needed, and it fit the bill perfectly! It was Super Simple to Use, to Handle, Field Strip, Clean, etc. In hind sight, I now am more aware of different gun options. Now, I alot more seasoned, and I am Much Much more experienced in the world of guns. For a First time buyer, the SW9VE, or the current model SD9VE, is a Perfect match to get your feet wet in the gun world. I put over 5,000 rounds thru it, and it was a pleasure to shoot at the range with only 2 hiccups in 5k rounds. The trigger was a little heavier than most, but it loosened up, and I was very happy for my 1st purchase.

Charles S on 04/01/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent firearm, A+++! Highly recommended.

Christopher K on 03/31/2022
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

All in all, this is a decent pistol, with my only issue being with the trigger pull, as it tended to be quite heavy, so range time was hindered due to fatigue in the hand. That having been said, never had a FTE, misfire or issue aside from the trigger pull. Feels good in the hand and a consistent piece.

Jeffrey T on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I like S&W - I have since traded in on a revolver - my preference.

Samuel C on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I bought this first purchase from bids. I couldn’t have been happier. That was years ago and only paid $250. Should’ve bought. A cpl more

Kenny D on 09/05/2019
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

This is the worst handgun I own and could not ever get a group on target. This thing was all over the place.

Kevin C on 02/11/2018
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

This is a nice pistol. It is very ergonomic. The trigger is too stiff. It is accurate out to 25 yards for me.

Dennis R on 05/17/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Well made, robust, simple design. Noteworthy is that the SW9VE model does not have the Picatinny rail, whereas the SD9/40 and the SD9/40VE have the Picatinny rail. In many ways, this pistol looks and works a lot like a Glock 17 (e.g., takedown system is the same and reportedly was copied directly from the Glock). This is a reliable, accurate pistol known for having a longish, somewhat stiff trigger. Not that you can't learn to use it, but it takes some practice; the trigger feels more like a revolver than a nice single action pistol like a 1911 or a P-series Sig. The "Sigma" series of S&W pistols had a rocky start and earned a mediocre reputation early, but has gotten better and better as it went along, and if purchased at a good price point, is a great value for the money.

Robert S on 03/09/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

2nd Gun ever owned. Great price. 15 + 1 , 2 mags, Double Action, NO SAFETY (don't think I've ever needed this on safety however.) I've run several thousand rounds through this workhorse without issue. Little big to conceal but I'm 6'1" so it doe not stand out. I'd love to grab a lighter, smaller one for carry conceal. WORKHORSE RELIABLE OH WAIT... SMITH & WESSON PRICELESS......

Anthony J on 07/24/2016
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

It was an amazing gun as I was transitioning from a revolver to an automatic. The trigger pull was long and heavy so it felt like a revolver. If this is what you seek, then it's right up your alley.

John L on 02/10/2015
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

Good gun for the $$ but horrible trigger.

Albert B on 12/04/2014
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Good gun overall, no problems with it so far, but I have not shot more than 50 - 60 rounds at this time because it's not easy finding time to go to the range. The trigger is a bit hard, break down is also a bit more difficult if you don't have very strong hands. Some one a the gun range told me S&W no longer manufactures this model, don't know why. I bought the gun so my wife could learn to shoot, so far it's been a struggle to get her to the range and feel comfortable and safe with it.

Lance S on 07/26/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Since I purchased this new, I have used around 400 rounds. No misfires or jams of any kind. An excellent and accurate gun.

Mike S on 03/17/2013
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Couldn't agree more with Robert M (07/20/2012). I bought mine in 03/2012 because of the price & the S&W name. I have a couple of their outstanding revolvers and didn't think they could make a bad gun. The gun was stone reliable, but accurate, no! A friend with a Glock 27 was embarrassing me until he let me shoot his gun. I realized it wasn't me after that. I got a trigger job, which helped some but not enough. I didn't buy the gun for competitive shooting but at the least I'd like to be able to shoot consistent groups. Mine were low & to the left, which I attribute to the trigger pull, but I couldn't get any groups within 10" at 15 yards. If it weren't a S&W, I'd only give it 2 stars. I'm giving it 3 stars because the S&W name allowed me to sell it without taking a loss.

Robert W on 02/26/2013
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

The gun is wonderful to shoot. Yet my only issue is the trigger pull. It feels like I'm going to break my finger after you empty half the mag down the range. Over all I loved the gun its Avery slim carrying gun from my stand point. I do thank Budsgunshop. Also Pickler as well. Both companies are great and would not go any where else.

John O on 01/28/2013
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

trigger pull too hard to drop the hammer without extreme effort by myself or the two rangemasters where I shoot. $150.00 fix available on line. So what. So,for me this gun is a POS. And the last weapon I buy from Smith. I was so P.O'ed I sold it to my FFL for $200.00 before I Threw it dodwn a sewer. If my life had depended on this weapon, I'd be dead. Up yours S&W. P.S. Bud's service was A as usual.

Mark W on 12/18/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I purchased my Sigma 9ve when I was in the market for a no-frills rock-solid “affordably” priced 9mm full-size tactical pistol. After tons of research I decided on this model as for $300 one cannot get much more than what S&W has designed into the Sigma 9ve (honestly it has the quality/feel of a Glock ;)). Actually, IMO one could make a valid argument that it is a "better" buy in its totality than the more expensive M&P. –Happy Holidays

Robert M on 07/20/2012
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Bought this back in Feb 2012. Comes in a nicer cardboard box then some others I've seen. Includes the typical safety manual, cable lock with 2 keys and a spent cartridge dated 12-14-2011 so it hadn't been stored that long before I got it. Some people prefer a plastic hard case however I could care less as I don't store them in their shipping boxes. Is what it is.. an inexpensive gun put out to sell quantity with the S&W name. The trigger pull is overly long, the trigger weight is about twice (or more) what any semi-auto should be and is more what would be found on a revolver. The trigger was also very gritty in pull. It's got a decent overall weight and grip even though I prefer a grip with at least 1 finger notch.. this doesn't have any. Its price reflects its medium-fair quality plus a bit extra for the stamped S&W on its side. I do have to say it comes with 2 very nice quality stainless 16-round magazines with witness holes. As I do with any new gun it received a full cleaning before hitting the range. The first time I fired it was at 21' and they were all over the place! I found it hard to get a 4" group and even then there were many flyers off by as much as 12"! To be up front here I had just finished firing 200 rounds with a Walther PPQ and these are 2 entirely different handguns. The following week I pulled this out before anything else and found it was still very hard to get any consistent groups. The following week I polished a few internal parts, changed out a trigger spring and a couple other slight changes to help the trigger. Next range trip I was able to get OK 3" groups at 30' however would still have 2 or 3 flyers (within 10") per 16 rounds. To date its likely got about 600 rounds through it and it continues to have flyers. It is reliable as far as pulling the trigger, it sends a bullet down and out the barrel, ejects the casing and chambers a new round. I had 2 FTF which I attribute to the round itself and not the firearm. I can remember only 1 loading issue and that was from the first magazine.. good since. It is NOT a highly accurate gun and I'd never use it for CC due to the number of flyers. If I ever needed to pull a firearm to defend myself I wouldn't trust this as I'd have to second guess the background. Nope I'll trust my Walther PPS or PPQ for that job. I've passed this over to a few others and a couple range officers and they all experienced the same issue in regards to flyers. I paid 300.00 shipped for it. As a cheap range gun its OK I guess but that's about it. I'll likely sell it off to someone else down the road and use the funds towards something else. Over all it's a 2.5 star in my book but I'll be nice and round it up to 3 only because it does reliably fire when the trigger is pulled.

Chad H on 06/30/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is a great gun for the money. Its very reliable and accurate and has one of the best feeling grips I have ever held. Some folks gripe about the trigger pull, and I will admit its a little heavy but for the money you can't beat this firearm.

Bryan D on 06/23/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun, priced right. Feels comfortable in my hand. Shoots well, no misfires. Others have complained about the trigger pull being to heavy. But it feels fine to me.

Roy S on 06/15/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Picked up my Sigma on 5/30/12 and wanted to test fire it before making a comment on it. I can't see all the fuss about the trigger pull, unless it not a problem for me. The more I shoot it the better it feels. Buds did a great job getting this order and and my FFL (Revere Gun Range) was great on the handling and delivery. I will be using this as my C.W.. I also found that it takes "some muscle" to put the last 2 rounds into the magazine. So I purchased a 'Up LULA pistol mag. loader & unloader" and this sure makes it a lot easier.

Myles L on 06/08/2012
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

First off, I just want to say that BUDSGUNSHOP rocks! They shipped my gun to my FFL fast and it only took 2 days from there shop to me to get it. Now for the review. PROS: Good price, Feels good, Lighter than a Glock 19, Magazine is smooth to feed, Easy to take down, comes with 2 Magazines and a Lock. CONS: Comes on a cheap Cardboard box, Glock Clone, Trigger Pull is way too long (seems like a 10lb. pull ) Overall, Nice gun for plinking after you do the spring mod (which I will be doing soon ) but WILL NOT use this as my conceal carry pistol.

Andrea J on 05/07/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

First time gun owner, and i would say i love my Sigma. It took a little time to get used to the trigger pull and sights, but no other problems. Went to the range, and had no FTL's or FTE's, i went thru at least 200 rounds. This was also my first time ordering with Bud's, i will be a returning customer as well.

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