S&W SD9 2.0 "Much Improved" - TheFirearmGuy

[@Scarywoody]

S&W has been knocking it out of the park lately. I switched from Glock to S&W Shield series. I would definitely consider the SD9.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

I was interested from the SD9 launch. They did a great job

[@rixpix2957]

@@Scarywoody Yep. Agree.

[@Bighannes410]

I want a shield plus but I’ve read a couple things about reliability so I’m still leaning toward hk or Glock unfortunately. Freakin love the option of manual statues on their m and p line

[@shaycase1834]

The sd9ve was the second handgun I ever bought. I sold it and got a canik tp9sf. I’ve been hooked on caniks ever since. I’d like to try the sd9 2.0 for sure

[@shaycase1834]

@@Bighannes410I love my shield plus. It’s my every day carry.

[@czynski3]

I may be wrong, but it seems to me that the SD9 has been a sub $300 handgun for between the last 4 to 8 years. In today's economy with inflation raising the costs of everything we purchase, this is truly remarkable. Tip of my hat, S&W.

[@williamscott3444]

Thanks for mentioning they make it in 40 S&W also. Love my 9mm pistolas but love 40 even more. Excellent quick to the point review as usual Dan. Thanks amigo.

[@Johnnyjonas274]

I bought one last March. Strictly for home defense. I had a spare headlight that I attached to it. It’s a great shooter. Reliable and accurate. I like the looks of it, too. No regrets here. Like you said, great gun for the price 👍

[@tymccutchen]

Purchased the older model last year for my son's Graduation. Might have to pick up this one for Dad 😊. God bless 🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻

[@lonewanderer3603]

I see trade ins of the original SD9 for $179-199. I've tried it before at the range and they're good value options. Glad to see the new one continues that trend.

[@william629]

I admire the SD series for its original trigger. The SD9VE is the first firearm I ever shot at a CPL class, and people thought I was an experienced shooter by the way I was grouping with that pistol. I don't think the trigger pull is too heavy for the average person, but to be fair, I have exceptional hand and finger strength from years of strength training and grappling; however, I think the original SD9VE is an excellent choice for new shooters looking for a self defense option because of the trigger. Like Hrfunk highlighted in his video on the SD9VE, it has the type of trigger that's forgiving in the sense that you're not going to pull the trigger unintentionally due to stress and panic. The trigger is more than manageable, and it makes for a deliberate shot when you're ready to shoot at the intended target. Furthermore, the SD9VE 2.0 that I tried in the shop had a false reset. It was tactile and audible before it actually reset. I was going to buy one, but the supposed, updated trigger is what turned me off.

[@charlesperry1051]

I have a Sigma in 40. I installed an Apex trigger and metal sights. Not a bad handgun at all. This generation is very nice.

[@rixpix2957]

Really nice 9 for the money. Thank you, sir!

[@TheRange7]

I bought an SD9VE about 8 or 9 years ago. It looked and felt great at the big box sporting goods store and the price was hard to beat for an S&W. I took it to our range a half dozen times and ended up not liking the pistol at all. It was all because of that wonky hinged trigger. It's been sitting in the safe collecting dust ever since. I've tried to sell it a few times, and even tried to trade it in. The best offer I got was $70. LOL I'll pass. The 2.0 is looks like a huge improvement Dan. I like the deeper cuts and that new trigger at 5.2 pounds is really a huge improvement. That said, I'm not buying any more pistols any time soon. I'd love to have a new Canik, but I can't justify it. Thanks for a nice on point review.

[@jwc00789]

There are a few outfits, such as Lakeline, that have kits to upgrade the original SD9 and SW9VE triggers.

[@TheRange7]

@@jwc00789 Yes indeed, I've looked at the after market stuff. I appreciate the heads up none the less. Cheers

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Get an Apex flat aluminum safety trigger and get rid of that hinged screw ball trigger.

[@R3dbudd]

My son bought a Canik TP9-SF for 300 when they first came out. It lives in my nightstand lol. I owe him one.

[@TheRange7]

@@jeffreylocke8808 Thanks Jeff

[@carlosGarcia-xl1ql]

My best friend just bought this gun. The 2.0 is way better than verison 1.. the trigger is WAY much improved!! Idk if I would like as EDC because of the length of the barrel.. however it is a really nice gun!!

[@billmoyer3254]

no way it's way better.

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

I have a 1.0 that has been heavily modified. To me the main drawback to the 1.0 is that crappy hinged trigger. It sucked, big time! The 2.0 solved that problem. I carry my 1.0 a lot! It rides in an Alien Gear IWB Shapeshift Holster. I love it! It is my go to carry piece. I think the 2.0 would be an excellent choice. It is Glock 19 size. Very reliable. Well built. Easy to maintain. Can't go wrong.

[@Ratt-ln3mk]

I got the sd9ve during COVID, there wasn't many h/guns at that time because everyone was buying them up, got for 289. But later on changed the trigger springs, then installed flat face trigger then installed a s/s guide rod. What a big differences it's freaking accurate just need to change out sights for my old eyes. I thought about getting the 40 this year but got m/p 2.0 4" compact w/night sights w/3mags, now just need a holster. Thanks for all you do been watching your videos for awhile just never commented.

[@jwc00789]

Thankyou for reviewing the S&W SD9 2.0! Have been very interested in acquiring one!

[@johnnyutah9874]

I had one of the original ones, the trigger is much better now

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

I had a LE 40 cal trade in. Great pistol

[@dezrtrat702]

It would be cool to see your opinion vs others in that category, like dagger, str9, g3c, and whatever else ~ $300 with a 4”ish barrel

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Great that it comes in 40 S&W. And that flat face trigger is great.

[@wreckagevic]

I might pick up the .40 version

[@toddparsons2980]

This 2.0 does appear to be an improvement 👍

[@ericm.249]

Good review. Good buy for the money. I am waiting for a review on the sd40 2.0

[@DarrenGarbutt-j6c]

Great to the point review as usual. Love the discussions on value options. Would love to hear your thoughts on the new Rock Island Derya DY9. Seems this one has real potential at the $200 mark.

[@MidwestPicker]

Great gun, great video, thanks for sharing!

[@kerrydavidsadler980]

Cant wait to get one , it looks and sounds like a great deal. Thanks 👍👍👍

[@richki.24]

I still might buy the SD40 2.0

[@collingray1517]

Looked at this one today looks like a good one

[@pistolgrip44mag]

Hey, Dan. Hope you are well. I have been interested in this, but in .40 S&W. I have enough 9's.... at least for now. Nice review.

[@derekrobinson2366]

Smith and Wesson actually released the SD40 2.0 in July of this year, check it out brother.

[@pistolgrip44mag]

@@derekrobinson2366 You are telling me something that I already know. (And I am not your brother).

[@user-cb5fu2mt6p]

Love my SD9 2.0. It's everything I wish my P320 was. I'll clarify. I conceal carried my full size P320. In the car, I always wished the barrel and grip were a little shorter. So a compact. And then I also always wished it either had a thumb safety or a trigger blade safety. The SD9 at least has the trigger blade. Oh and the mags are cheaper. That was an issue too.

[@user-cb5fu2mt6p]

Oh and no unnecessary beaver tail. That thing always poked me in the side.

[@FlySoloDre]

I have the sd40ve I will be purchasing this sd9 2.0 next great review.

[@YellowHammer26]

👍👍appreciate it Dan

[@MichaelGolpe]

6:40 Thanks, Dan! This is exactly what I needed to know!

[@garageguy879]

I wonder how this would stack up against the Taurus G3? That seems to be the standard for budget 4 inch 9mm pistols these days.Maybe you can do a comparision & let us know your thoughts.

[@farmninja6653]

My SD9VE went from lackluster to great with an apex spring kit and fiber optic sights. I’m glad they put a better trigger in the newer ones.

[@bigchopradio]

Love mine, great first gun purchase

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Good stuff man

[@alanleblanc1763]

Own two of the older ones. Great shooters

[@bobhartman2571]

Thank you, Dan. I think your right, the SD9 is a quality low cost gun. A pretty decent gun.

[@patrickrodriguez320]

The sd9ve is the gun I really wanted to like. But just can't because of the horrendous trigger and spongy spring tension on the action.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Agreed Patrick

[@patrickrodriguez320]

I like my g2c and Ruger ec9s much more

[@romans6two338]

S&W are great you can't go wrong with them!

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Thanks Romans

[@romans6two338]

@@TheFirearmGuy Dan, I can't remember if you have as S&W FPC 9mm carbine, if not check it out. I love mine, it's great to travel with and have in hotel to defend the family.

[@34dawgsgo]

Couldn't resist for $260 Blacked out the rears. Put a Night Fision Tritium Yellow on the front. Will be a fun range gun without tons of use.

[@lenturzo8350]

Ive tried to like these but could never get into them. Nice to see the trigger upgrade but Id probably stick with my Diamondback AM2. Good vid though for sure I tend to prefer their revolvers.

[@phprofYT]

I have an SD9ev. It's alright. Trigger pull is inconsistent and rough. Choice now is to drop in an Apex trigger upgrade or buy a Taurus G3C. I have a Taurus TX 22 and that trigger is fantastic for striker fire 22LR. I can ping steel all day. My SD9ev is driving me nuts. Edit: I do like it a lot otherwise. Very reliable. I have over 3k rounds through mine.

[@bigshug3127]

Nice! It has a cool "classic" kinda look to it.

[@TheRhinestoneHurricane]

Funny you should mention the Sigma, I have one and it runs flawlessly 😁

[@unityistheonlysolution3485]

Glock sued S&W over this design when it first came out over patent issues, and won. This gun is basically “a Glock.” (That’s why I like it.) - Jason/Freedom Fighter Until Death/Vermont, FRA (‘FRA’, meaning “The Failed Republic Of America”)

[@keylargojoe62]

Got to check it out! Thanks dan!

[@brockhowell2296]

I dont' think anyone would take offense to seeing an SD9 2.0 vs Security 9 vs Taurus G3 vs PSA Dagger video. Those 4 seem to be the goto 4' polymer, 9mm pistols that are easy on the wallet w/o sacrifcing reliablility. I have the Security 9 and G3 and I genuinely like both. I shoot the G3 slightly better and can dryfire it all w/o having to touch the slide, but the Ruger fits into my hand a lot better, therefore more comfortable to draw from a holster.

[@sixfteightinguy]

My first handgun purchase was the Sigma. I had no issues but does have a long trigger pull, maybe 10 pounds??? Since them I have purchased many more S&W (M&P & Shields) in all calibers. I do have my eye on the SD9 2.0.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Check out The Fin Big Doug. Very fairly priced especially for a cheepie

[@sixfteightinguy]

@@TheFirearmGuy I do, 1/5 of my firearm purchases are from FFF sales.

[@propdoctor21564]

Looks like a winner. Pretty much everything the standard M&P 9 is but costing less money.

[@groovekingmuzz2699]

I can tell you that you need to get rid of the "Starter"label that has been given to this gun...I had one years back and it was dead on accurate...Should have never gotten rid of it but if you listen to too many snobs who tell you it's a good beginners gun,but don't make it your edc..Bull Sh@@t..Great video Dan,thank you......

[@RidersRange]

Might give Taurus a run for their money.

[@jimchambers7548]

A S&W pistol for the price of Taurus, or Tisas is kinda hard to beat

[@SO-JK13]

Held it in my hands only 10 rounds by me though. Nice pistol

[@barfo281]

Too many people complained about the original trigger because they wanted more of a match-style trigger, which is not really a great idea on a defensive pistol, especially for a budget friendly firearm marketed towards first time gun owners looking for a self-defense carry tool.

[@T.A.B.Videos]

Looks nice

[@texas66]

Buy a couple of extra mags, a Safari Land holster, a box of ammo, and an uplula (ear protection instead of the uplula if you don't have any) and it's still a little less than a G19. Maybe not quite as good as a Glock but better than a Taurus. (in my opinion).

[@RoadKing-ky2bs]

Dan: you need to do the limp wrist test on this bad boy 😂😂😂

[@alanleblanc1763]

Dan does that well

[@chrisbrake7219]

Like mine a bunch. Got it for $215 on gunbroker!

[@ronboydston1951]

I got the sd9 2.0. Was beginning to love it, but it broke with 24 rounds through it. It will be 2 months to get it back

[@Chrisrt5712]

I had the original one and the trigger was junky but it was a cool gun. No issues and cheap cheap. The sig 2022 was also a budget gun, at least the deal I found. That sig was always shunned but I shot that pistol the best.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Good stuff Chris. Thanks man

[@PreservationOfLiberty]

HUGE missed opportunity not charging an extra $50-75 & making it optics ready. I think that would’ve actually made it a market disrupter but I wonder if S&W was afraid of it stealing sales from their M&P 2.0 Compact if they made it “too Value-Extended” 🤔

[@tommccormick9290]

I'm surprised that for being so new ,there's no optics cut.

[@chefchris5133]

Sd9 was the second gun I bought. Has been a pretty good gun except the terrible trigger. The 2.0 is interesting but not quite enough to sway me. Optics cut would probably convince me😁

[@tanhy1522]

You go out you prefer bring compact hand gun or full size?

[@cdpc211]

I love the 2.0 but SD9? I don't know if I want to have one.

[@richki.24]

I still like my SD9VE 1.0 ....

[@steelpunisher6944]

Nice!! Looks like another winner for Smith and Wesson. They’re just on a roll lately. I will definitely have to fondle this one when I see it in my local shop. 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dannyfrog]

If they would come out with an optic ready version of the 2.0, people would be buying it quicker.

[@Lewis_v46]

Hey Mr. Abraham it’s ur best student u ever had. THE LEWIS WILLIAMS. Just wanted to pop in and say hello and hope things are good 👍🏾

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Lewis, you are the best student I ever had. Thanks for the message. Best to you man

[@jaylenfaulks5693]

I have a Glock 36 for CC. I need something with more mag capacity and closer to full size. I think you just sold me on this one. Academy has them for 299 but they also have them for 299 w a CT Laser but it’s out of stock I wonder if that was a mistake on pricing???

[@johnnypalamino1761]

Love it !!!

[@davidbrown2284]

Yep, but only 1 mag. Plus, the magazines are expensive/harder to find. Yes, it’s an above average budget shooter, but it really should include 2 mags. Just my 2 cents worth.

[@stevesnvegas9040]

So irritating. It makes me buy comparative priced gun instead of this.

[@yuvgotubekidding]

Good value. All S&W model names are getting longer. 😄🇺🇸

[@rixpix2957]

@yuvgotubekidding 😆 I noticed that too!

[@davealessi8520]

Dan that is nice cant have that in nys. This state SUCKS for our 2A

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Sry to hear that Dave. I moved out of MI because of liberal policies

[@ronpettit3200]

I lime that gun

[@compasslife6658]

16 round magazine is illegal in Vermont. Makes the firearm much more dangerous than the 15 rounds the State allows. 🙄

[@markupton1417]

If you're being held in Vermont against your will I can call the authorities for you.😊

[@compasslife6658]

@@markupton1417 I appreciate the assist! 😉

[@compasslife6658]

@markupton1417 many factors involved. 😉

[@Logan2070]

I'd like to get the gen 2 trigger in my gen 1 40. That hinged trigger and heavy pull is horrible.

[@texas66]

Check out Apex Tactical kits for the SD VE. Probably the best upgrade you can do to the gen 1 SD!

[@petermonck5448]

Good first pistol 🔫

[@AndyCigars]

Smith&Glocken 😂

[@RY97z]

Taurus G2C or SD9 2.0??

[@redbyrd64]

I had the original SD40VE. The frame broke on my with less than 500 rounds through it. S&W replaced it, but I didn’t feel comfortable with the replacement. So is the 2.0 any better?

[@chuckhaskins5928]

I paid $320 for a cz p10c. I would like to get your take on a comparison between cz and the smith.

[@AL-SADR-r8y]

DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON A RED DOT SIGHT THAT WILL FIT?

[@shaycase1834]

It sucks they only sell with one mag though

[@paulsaver8777]

Pay for it now, or pay later... Magazines always cost money.🤑

[@paulstoyek381]

The Sigma was a result of a multi-million dollar ergonomics study by S&W..Massad swore by that pistol..What didn't you like about it..

[@troylambrose6943]

I have the original SD9. The trigger is by far the worst part of the gun. Most gun reviewers were testing the original trigger break pressure at 8.5 pounds. I used an aftermarket set of springs to upgrade that to around 6.5 pounds. It’s better, but still a crappy trigger. Glad to see they completely revised it on the new model.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Agreed Troy. The old trigger was horrible

[@TheRange7]

Troy, I got the SD9VE and the trigger is just obnoxious. I was going to do the spring thing, but that's render it useless as a carry option for me. Anything I carry I want it to be 100% stock except for topping it off with an RDS.

[@B03419]

Can they use the same mag as the Sd9ve?

[@jessebailey5962]

Yes.

[@strategicservices9906]

sd9 ve original is excellent. I don't how 2.0 is much improved

[@jman26388]

Great video but ill skip on that gun ...

[@TheAsheybabe89]

No longer a good deal so long as the P10c is selling at its current price. I hate Glocks, but even the various Gen 3 Glock clones at $300ish is a better deal.

[@DRAGONRIDER385]

😀😀

[@DRAGONRIDER385]

😀👍

[@kevbiker3982]

M and P much better. Why settle for mediocre? Not me!

[@jessebailey5962]

You want a cookie for being a more expensive gun? You probably can't hit with either, and I guarantee you don't hunt or have ever been in a gunfight. You might as well get pepper spray.

[@rbm6184]

Haha. I consider all them to be Sigmas. Just different versions. My neighbor had one and Smith being known for having good triggers should have been ashamed of the trigger on that Sigma version. Absolutely awful trigger. Even if the trigger on this new one is better its not a pistol I would own being a striker with no manual safety. But thanks for sharing.

[@markupton1417]

Smith known for good triggers? Have you shot one of their crappy WAY overpriced revolvers?

[@rbm6184]

@@markupton1417 Well they used to be known for their triggers. Haha. I guess that is my point.

[@sleigh4019]

Makes no sense without a cut ..be so simple to ad a RMR cut they sell billions like A dagger

[@jessebailey5962]

Because plenty of people like myself aren't worried about buying optics for a pistol. It's a pistol and most of you running around with red dots can't shoot for shit anyway. Are you mad when you buy a revolver with no optic cut?

[@MarineBiker]

You can get a CZ P10C for the same money, which is a much better option. Thanks Dan

[@TheRange7]

100% sir, you nailed it. That said, I ended up going with a GX4 Carry TORO for 308$. It's slightly smaller and the standard mags are 15 rounds which is the limit in my state. I openly admit to being a Taurus fan since the G3 and TX-22, nice pistols that just run at really good prices. Just one opinion here.