Hi, total newbie here... could someone tell me the difference between this cheaper version of S&W SD9VE 10+1 9mm 4" vs. "California Approved" version? It seems like they have the same specs and same mag capacity, not sure why where was a price difference? Thanks!

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Hi, total newbie here... could someone tell me the difference between this cheaper version of S&W SD9VE 10+1 9mm 4"   vs. "California Approved" version? It seems like they have the same specs and same mag capacity, not sure why where was a price difference? Thanks!

James G. · Answer

The CA Compliant model has a heavier trigger pull.  SD9™ VE - CA COMPLIANT (8 lb. /- SDT TRIGGER) - - CA COMPLIANT

Travis C. · Answer

The price difference is because they have to change the trigger group. Anything that is sold to a niche market like CA only will be a higher price thanks to supply and demand. Your state is beautiful, but sorry that they have the most backward gun laws in the country. In a way I believe that CA knows that by imposing stricter and stricter requirements, gun manufacturers eventually won't bother to adhere to them and they won't be legal to sell in CA. Gen-4 Glocks are a prime example.

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Hi, total newbie here... could someone tell me the difference between this cheaper version of S&W SD9VE 10+1 9mm 4" vs. "California Approved" version? It seems like they have the same specs and same mag capacity, not sure why where was a price difference? Thanks!