Shooting S&W SD40 VE for the first time @ Sac Valley Range.

Sacramento valley firing range is a good place to target practice. Learned about this place from my coworker who enjoys coming here with his son.
We came out here to shoot my new S&W 40 VE and also I wanted my son to try out and shoot different guns. Now looks like he’s hooked on firearms.

[@cartermartin6284]

I approve of this video 👍👍 He handled that .40 like a champ!!!

[@talkingpetnewsreporters8972]

Thank you! Just purchased a S&W SD40. First hand gun I ever owned and found your video to be very informative!!!

[@balabay77]

Talking Pet News Reporters Glad you found my video useful. Good luck with your firearm and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@sleepyfitz26]

Picking mine up tomorrow

[@vsn119]

What a cool dad, the kid is very lucky.

[@thecocooreo]

Thanks for the video, range days are the best!

[@alfredogonzalez7865]

Cool video can’t wait to take my son shooting,,, btw just picked up a S&w sd40 can’t wait to hit the range .

[@deplorableredneck4.02]

I am very impressed with Dad's shooting

[@daniel022209]

Personally, from looking at this video, it doesn't seem like the .40 has a lot of recoil. I truly believe that shooting involves having proper technique and it how you grip the firearm that will enable you to shoot it better.

[@TheRealB1gA]

It recoils Forsure but like u said it’s all about grips it’s a perfect caliber if you ask me 10mm just above it

[@cartermartin6284]

I've tested out the .40 he shot with the larger capacity magazine, I think it was 17 rounds? The size of the pistol helps to reduce the felt recoil. The micro .40 that Glock offers is NOT fun to shoot due to the recoil 😭

[@losi8ightyew]

@@cartermartin6284 You talking about the g27? I have one and love it. I think it's a blast to shoot! Lol. You just gotta take your support hand and grip the hell out of it. Tames it down a BUNCH.

[@GunzNTingz]

Most handguns -with exceptions obviously 😂- can be manipulated pretty well to have almost no recoil comes with some time and practice but anyone can be a flat shooter!!

[@richki.24]

I have the SD9VE and bought it about 6 years ago and it's been 100% functional .. and I beat on it quite a bit ...

[@samrivera4736]

Just bought mine today for my first home defense gun. Paid about 449 at turners. In 10 days it’ll be mine can’t wait. Thank you for the review

[@pinnaclecooking2384]

Wow I got mine at academy for 2.99

[@samrivera4736]

@@pinnaclecooking2384 I forgot to mention I live in commifornia 🤣

[@pinnaclecooking2384]

@@samrivera4736 oh ok that makes sense. I'm in texas

[@orionmalley5803]

Omg I was s gonna say shit they got you

[@samrivera4736]

@@orionmalley5803 yeah and believe it or not that was on sale they normally go for 499 over here.

[@Peeter8]

Man, quick reflexes.

[@vegasimplant9219]

Thanks for the test. I'm looking at getting one to add to my very small collection.

[@balabay77]

Vegas Implant So far I’m very pleased with my purchase and the gun feels solidly built. I’m sure you’ll be happy with your S&W as well. Good luck and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@deplorableredneck4.02]

Did you get the SD 40?

[@russmcbaine4319]

I would bitch about the way these two are gripping the weapon but dad is shooting like champ. Whatever works brother, good for him teaching his kid how not to be a victim.👍👍👍

[@dagees1793]

Yea I see slight tea cupping lol

[@aw6686]

Dad is a great shot

[@dumbgunsllc5451]

Good job dad

[@jayhannover922]

If they are gonna force 10 rds they should make a sub compact sdve series. I love my sd40 and honestly would love to buy a G26 size sd. But we can just get an m&p i guess

[@soultraneproductionz9180]

good job yall

[@NoName-ob6if]

I like that ruger too

[@u2fkeys665]

You got good aim bro👍

[@D-A-1776]

I have that Ruger laying on the table great gun. Also have the Smith too got it in tan and black great gun for the price

[@tim9326]

Can you get the slide off your SD40VE without engaging your firing pin? Aka try only taking the slide back about 1/4" just enough to release the tension on the slide lock, and then letting the slide move forward while keeping the slide lock held down on both sides of the gun.

[@upnorthvlogs]

I wanted to get one of these but they were out so I got a shield 🛡 40 still plan on getting one like how they break down like my Glock

[@IAMRUSTEDROOT]

I bought the 9mm version SD9VE here in Indiana. The two magazines that came with mine are 16+1. I bought two additional mags which are 17+1. $330 new here. Yay, Indiana!

[@balabay77]

Dang that’s awesome. We’re being screwed here in Commifornia. Happy for you that you folks are allowed to own high capacity mags. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers

[@jamessparks5966]

I've got the gray handled, black slide SD9 now. My next purchase will definitely be the SD40.

[@balabay77]

How’s your 9mm performing? Any issues with it? So far my .40s&w shoots great. I’ve shot about 1500 rounds and noticed that when feed ramp gets dirty, the ammo goes in cockeyed. Once I clean it than it fires great again. Happens after about 200+ rounds.

[@jamessparks5966]

@@balabay77, I haven't had it very long, so I've only had time to put one box (100) of ammo through it. It worked flawlessly and made me fall even deeper in love with it. If you want, I'll come back after I'm able to get 1000 through it and let you know then.

[@balabay77]

@@jamessparks5966 Sounds like a plan. Let me know later down the line how reliable it is. Looking forward to hearing nothing but great review about your 9mm. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers

[@lisaredsatl2571]

what's up James...how's the trigger on your sd9?...is it as hard as ppl make it out to be?

[@xo8230]

yellow shirt dots and gets super tight groupings. We would love you at SWAT ;)

[@JoshTechgamer]

Epic

[@lesko5620]

Just bought this gun brand new holds 14 rounds so I left it in as since I live in Cali haha

[@rooseveltware8651]

I just purchased my SD40 two days ago my next step in going online to order my live rounds for both clips then get my CWP things are different here in Columbia SC I've heard how different things are in Cali but now people are waking up to what's going on in Washington but we both know brother THEY CAN'T STOP US FROM OUR 2ND AMENDMENT ✌🇺🇸

[@leadhead7338]

I think that these SD's are so sexy looking, im not sure what it is, but i fell in love with the simplicity and sleekness of it, no frills just sexy!

[@VONTA_305]

I own this and paid 315 at a gun show this year with two 14rd mags

[@dmm2400]

When shopping at a gun show are guns take home? Or do you have to wait 10 days?

[@VONTA_305]

@@dmm2400 If you have you concealed carry permit they let you take it home the same day different states and stores have different waiting periods I have mine so I was able to take it home the same day

[@josephstalin6913]

What kind of gun range is that?? I’m so used to an open field kind of range with nothing but you and trees

[@balabay77]

joseph stalin We live in communist California where capitalists found a way to make money off of people who love to shoot their firearms. Since it was my kids first time shooting, had to take him to a range and teach him proper handgun safety etiquette. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@lorenzoguice6367]

I got the all black sd40 mine came with fiber optics

[@JettBlast]

There are some items that will upgrade your pistol, Truglo TG231MP Brite site then you can add the Streamlight TLR-6, 69293 that fits the Smith and Wesson M&P pistol fits the 40VE/9VE and works great. I have the Streamlight TLR-6 on many of my sidearms and hope to have one on all of them. This model has a Laser and 100 Lumen light and it not too bulky and very light I highly recommend them and Fobus makes a holster RBT17 that works with this sidearm with a light installed. the CAA Roni & MCKs are great. CAA is an awesome company they listen to their customers they make great items. ​@ I would recommend having 2 pistols one to install in a CAA MCK and one on your hip and have a "Perfect Pair"(sidearm and carbine/rifle in the same caliber and even better if they use the same magazine also!) They are great to have!

[@balabay77]

Thanks for your input, I greatly appreciate it. I’ll look into getting a laser/light combo soon. It will definitely enhance the firearm performance. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers

[@tysonazure6168]

You helped me out a lot man I appreciate it I was looking for a light and got one too small and the TLR fit perfect

[@JettBlast]

@Tyson Azure Awesome buddy, I do like passing on good stuff I have learned along the way...

[@johnnyrhodes9183]

its not the sights its the trigger why add parts when you buy guns that shoot good out of the box

[@JettBlast]

@@johnnyrhodes9183 I am a huge fan of Night sites, I like lower lbs triggers

[@lucasb7705]

If you only pull it back a little you dont have to pull the trigger when you field strip it.

[@ericking1000]

You definitely need to get the APEX trigger kit and the APEX bullet indicator... easy upgrades that will improve the gun 👍

[@308sir]

Pirate king do you recommend the Apex Trigger more than the Galloway

[@ericking1000]

@@308sir I've never used the Galloway kit... I put the Apex on my shield and loved it so much added it to my SDVE as well.... I've heard good things about the Galloway trigger kit but haven't tried it...

[@308sir]

@@ericking1000 what kind of Apex Trigger did you get for your sdv and pounds

[@u2fkeys665]

I have one I like it.

[@balabay77]

Indeed, it’s a great gun for the price. 👍

[@jbrown6030]

I compared these to the glock 40cals.. and i much prefer the way these feel in the hand. But the Glock 40 trigger was a little better.

[@livebaitlarry5783]

im just wondering if bumblebees were following you around all day in that shirt.

[@balabay77]

Lol 😂 No Bumblebees but minions wanted to know where I got that awesome shirt.

[@phajej1993]

Hey bro is the sd40 mag a single or double cloaked?

[@balabay77]

Hey buddy The magazine is double stacked and limited to 10 rounds. It’s basically loaded half way.

[@Southeast1853]

I have 14 rd mags fur my SD 40

[@john-willyjohannessen461]

Ikke Wold like to Sees where he hits when he shooting

[@mediaartistryaudioandfilm1905]

How was the trigger was it a long pull like the 9mm

[@balabay77]

Yes. The trigger is around 7-8lbs long pull and it fires towards the end of the pull.

[@davidtoribio4394]

@ 7:13 what gun were you using

[@balabay77]

Hey David It was a 9mm glock 19. (9x19).

[@leadhead7338]

The S&W SD .40 is a Very cheap and reliable gun, just a HORRIBLE TRIGGER! A must is the Apex spring kit for the slide, and trigger, and then a Apex trigger it's self, and what a difference, i did the swap out, and it was very easy! AMERICA STRONG STAY FREE LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC

[@teresacallado1538]

What gun was on the table in the beginning of the video if i may ask

[@balabay77]

It’s a Ruger P90 45 cal. Paid $250 bucks for it back in the ‘90s when guns were much cheaper.

[@teresacallado1538]

Thank you! If youve had it that long it must be a good fire arm!

[@roncarlyle8572]

I had that gun, I got rid of it because I didn't like the trigger.

[@richki.24]

Pre-Plandemic my local shop had the SD9VE & SD40VE for $279 .....

[@fernandoherrera5571]

Young man holding it wrong

[@isidrojimenez8422]

So I bought this smith & Wesson took it out to the range and would jam every 2 or 4 shoot anyone one else had this problem

[@MasterSkif86]

Вообще, тоже хотел бы себе короткоствол, если бы они были разрешены в России.

[@johnnyrhodes9183]

i bought one it shoot very low i got 32 year old 380 italy made that out shoots it at 20 yrds group or 6

[@essneaks]

I just got the sd40 for 299+ tax. Nobody likes 40s here in Texas, idk why I like big Bertha.

[@balabay77]

Erica C. I liked SD40 so much that I ordered a Glock 35 which is also a S&W 40 but it will be my main home defense toy. Good thing about glocks is that they are LEGO guns. In other words parts are interchangeable so I’ll buy a 9mm conversion barrel for it and I’ll have two guns in one. Can’t wait to receive it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@texascowboy1416]

I like 40s not a bad round

[@APlife764]

People are probably just stuck on a brand name. I’ve got one and it’s great, my Glock is nice but my 40 has more than 1000 rounds thru it

[@aquarianspaceman4205]

We can now have high-capacity mags in California so excited, I just ordered 30 round mags for my ar15

[@balabay77]

Aquarian Spaceman 420 Sweet but I thought that state will appeal the ruling and it’s not a done deal just yet? Isn’t it going to Supreme Court for final say? I can’t wait till they let us use high capacity mags again.

[@aquarianspaceman4205]

balabay77 I don’t think it has to go to the Supreme Court. The 9th circuit ended the ban on high capacity mags

[@balabay77]

Aquarian Spaceman 420 I’m gonna go to my favorite candy store tomorrow (guns and ammo store) and I’ll order some. Thanks for the info.

[@chucknorrito6876]

So will people from out of state with license be able to carry in Cali too?!

[@kylenewman28]

HAAA

[@1533TodaVida]

I’ll get the Glock 19X and that smith and Wesson SD40VE 9.

[@Wu_boy]

You think I can shoot the 40 if I can shoot the 9mm ?

[@balabay77]

For sure. They’re not that much different, just slightly more recoil kick. Now if you’re comparing 9mm to 45 acp there’s a difference you can definitely feel. Good luck.

[@Wu_boy]

@@balabay77 okay because I got the g48 it don’t kick I wanna shoot the 40 tho

[@secubgeun9313]

That 40 thing make a nigga dance omm

[@ulisesangeles2524]

I just paid $690 for my smith and Wesson did I over pay? I bought it in Upland CA

[@balabay77]

The price seems kinda high for that firearm but than again can you put a price on your safety? Recently I went to a gun show in my neck of the woods and some dude was selling bunch of used guns there. One of them was a SD40VE for $500. I thought to myself “boy that’s steep”. As I circulated back to that stand, someone already bought it. Demand for guns is through the roof right now. Glock would of been a better choice but S&W is also a great gun. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ulisesangeles2524]

@@balabay77 your right man, can't put a price on safety and it's my first gun , I was going to get the Glock 19x but I would have to wait 3months they pretty much come off the shelf as soon as they stock up

[@7hundredd840]

I bought one today, I seen it for $380 couldn’t pass up on that so in total it was $421 and I bought in Los Angeles CA

[@patrickmurphy932]

U can get them all day for 365 in Ohio

[@joeyedwards1816]

Ya'll definitely need to learn proper pistol grip!

[@balabay77]

Thanks for the tip and appreciate you watching and commenting. 👍

[@johnnyrhodes9183]

no recoil its the trigger on the 40

[@TheDomino147]

Just got mine for $300

[@u2fkeys665]

Used?

[@TheDomino147]

@@u2fkeys665 Yea, but I caught it on restock at Academy Sports. Prices are higher now so $300 would be a steal to find

[@u2fkeys665]

@@TheDomino147 I bought mine in 2016 for 300 plus tax new, I haven't shot it either, I dont shoot my guns just collect them.

[@ShotzWithJ]

i just bought mine at academy here in texas about a week ago, came out to around 450$, its fantastic. People say glocks are better but this is literally on par. The slide is definitely better as well as the magazines, but i prefer glock trigger much more. all about preference but this thing is an actual beast and is no longer a 'budget gun'. if anyone can even find it near 350$ thats an instant steal.

[@ApoIogeticsMan]

Are you from Russia?

[@balabay77]

Indeed we are. I know, it’s hard to believe that someone from former Soviet Commie land would be supporting 2 amendment rights. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers.

[@ApoIogeticsMan]

@@balabay77 No, not really. You lived in oppression and wanted freedom. I can dig that completely

[@bretthagen7425]

Not hating but he’s aiming with the wrong eye

[@chooqi7]

Not the wrong eye. He's left handed and needs to use the left eye just like me. We lefties kinda notice each other ; )

[@derrickgrainger9364]

Shooting left handed aim with right eye ?? My friend has one in 40 cal . Id rather shoot my Beretta 92 and 1911 45 acp

[@treybaskin7314]

I have 2 of these i shoot them dual style

[@leadhead7338]

@ 3:12 are you holding a brick??? .....LOL....and at least teach him how to hold the darn thing properly, and it will help him with the recoil and follow up shots....Thumbs forward....

[@MasterSkif86]

А почему вы с сыном не общаетесь на русском? Я без претензий, просто любопытно.

[@balabay77]

Сергей Соколов Я помню как-то ответил тебе на твой вопрос а сегодня глянул а ёб@ный ютуб стёр моё сообщение. Меня банют и заметил что много реплик стирают потому я больше и не выставляю ролики. Мой сын хорошо говорит по русски но так как эти ролики выкладываем для англоязычных то и разговор на английском. Дома мы разговариваем на русском.

[@MasterSkif86]

@@balabay77 спасибо за ответ. ))) Будут ли ещё видео на о мотоциклах? Интересно, что стало с теми, которые Вы уже сделали. Если есть возможность снять ролик на эту тему - было бы круто!

[@balabay77]

Сергей Соколов Мой сын вырос, у него появились другие интересы и ему стало не интересно собирать драндулеты. Ну а мне эти самоделки в принципе не нужны и вообще как-то было бы странно их дальше мастерить без сына. В общем лавочку прекрыл а всё что смастерил уже давно продал. Нынче дети пошли какие-то никчёмные только за компьютером долбятся весь день и им больше ни чего не надо.

[@user-jh3tw6nz8n]

Опасная Игрушка!Мне больше нравится Glock17!Евгений Салам Алейкум!

[@balabay77]

Привет Талгат Да, с этими игрушками нужно быть осторожно. Теперь надо купить пулемёт и протестировать 😊

[@aujawanhymon9926]

U paid 400 for a smitty 😂😂😂😂😂

[@balabay77]

Yes, unfortunately in California it’s slim pickings right now and people buy whatever is available. I was fortunate enough to get it for that price because they are more expensive now. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@hottrodd4532]

Can you just do as advertised! What's all the unnecessary comparing bullshit 😒

[@josephstalin6913]

Ewwww he got the stupid California version with limited mag and loaded chamber indicator

[@balabay77]

Hey Joey what’s happening Wish we could own normal guns like other states but unfortunately Cali is run by socialist commies who are scared of guns. Same folks who told us in the 50s-60s to hide underneath the desk in case of nuclear blast are now running this circus. I have a dream of owning full auto AK or something along those lines. The only way that can happen is if I move to another state. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@TheTrueBlacked]

I hate that label on it I wanna take it off. The dealer said I had to go to a gunsmith dont think it’s worth it to do that

[@TheTrueBlacked]

I thought the courts found that it violated our 2a rights in august 2020. On the internet I seen websites and it does not restrict you from buying high capacity mags

[@daddybeagleaz907]

@@balabay77 come up to Idaho with us and be free! Great video, I'm looking seriously at this one & the 9mm version.

[@balabay77]

@@daddybeagleaz907 If they ever ban guns in California than I’ll definitely move out of this dump. As far as S&W goes, these are great firearms for the price. Too bad that you can’t accessorize them like Glocks. Now I’m a Glock fan boy and adding Glocks to my small collection. Whichever caliber you choose, you won’t be disappointed ‘cause these handguns are essentially a Glock copies. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@hottrodd4532]

👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽