Smith & Wesson SD 2.0 Series Range Review

[@happymonk4206]

I have always liked the look and quality of the original SD 9 VE. THIS 2.0 looks like a even better improvement over the first one. Well done Smith and Wesson.

[@MichaelMiller-op5sx]

I will take the Smith and Wesson definitely over the Taurus g3. The g3 and g3c is junk picky on hollow points

[@dannyb9140]

I remember passing on the first version many years back for $239. Maybe its time to revisit this line.

[@StevenStandridge-og6ou]

Just ordered one at Academy, should be in on Jan fourth.

[@Lakanen263]

I don’t need another one but if it’s good and the price is right hey why not. Thanks for the video.

[@gradybird3336]

Fantastic carry gun or first gun for those on a budget. I admit I snobbishly looked down on the SD series before, but this gun opens my eyes. Great job, S&W! A great addition to "common use" affordability.

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Great comment, I feel the exact same way on this firearm.

[@larryknowlton7094]

Why did you look down on them before? Just because of the trigger?

[@JustinD-n5k]

It's good to see an update/refresh of an older model from Smith & Wesson. I like the new slide serrations. They look better and the serrations added to the top of the slide help prevent glare. The updated trigger shoe look just like the M&P 2.0 trigger shoe. Flat profiled trigger shoes are a nice upgrade. Overall it's a decent looking pistol. This one will appeal to those who want a modern 9mm pistol for self defense. I think these will sell well. I have seen them on several websites for sale at $299.00.

[@god-gunsmerica9043]

Thank you for making this video, I may purchase this weapon based on you shooting so well.

[@thekentuckygunco]

yup! if he can shoot it well ANYONE can 🤣

[@steverusie6986]

Thanks for the review Patrick!

[@tacocin]

Thanks Patrick! It's a good thing to have options!

[@stoegerstewie8351]

Happy New Year Patrick 🎉 Thanks for all that you do 🙏

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Hello to you again, Nice clip, I like the new look and small upgrades and reasonable price. Be well

[@Officializzyiz]

So basically, they remade the SD nine and added an Apex trigger kit. I own the SD 40 VE swapped out the stock trigger with an Apex flat face trigger. Haven’t had any problems with it ever since I had it great gun very reliable, surprisingly accurate.

[@jimtheedcguy4313]

They did more than that, the trigger sear system is vastly different from the previous SD models. It’s a lot closer to the m&p sear system.

[@rhombo323]

They basically put the newer shield plus triggers into it since so many people like that trigger

[@jimtheedcguy4313]

@@rhombo323 the trigger shoe is similar, but the sear mechanism is totally different.

[@Robb-n6b]

Great to get a reasonably priced American made gun to compete with foreign guns.

[@erroneous6947]

I appreciate that you pick a random sample.

[@Osprey1994]

This is going to have to be cheaper than the P10 line if it wants to move. It honestly blows my mind with how low the P10 has gotten while having the trigger it does.

[@mchlcordell]

Got mine optics with night sights and 3 mags for like $400 stupid deal.

[@9x19freedom]

$299 At academy for the sd9 2.0

[@mchlcordell]

@@9x19freedom it’s a good deal for sure 👍

[@EnriquetheSquirrel]

I think it's because most people want their guns optics ready at around $500 and then Taurus coming out with the G3 line so cheap it changed the market to our benefit.

[@MrBuckeye63]

I agree … my P10C has parked my other pistols in the safe ….absolutely a great firearm … superior to much more expensive pistols

[@julian1941]

Incredibly excited to pick mine up Friday

[@viscious_uv2]

The SD 9 2.0 directly competes with the Taurus G3. Both guns are GREAT value.

[@bcope6494]

I traded my g3 for one of these. I do miss the heaviness of the g3 tho

[@guynall4025]

Have both just got the sd9 2.0 the g3 is my home defense gun till I find out how reliable the sd9 is have thousands or rounds through my g3 with no issues

[@claywurzlow8487]

Sure would like to see a trigger gauge/ on that video

[@mattkatz1046]

Me too. Why hasn’t anyone done that, I would like to know the trigger pull weight before I buy one.

[@mchlcordell]

I like what smith n Wesson did here it’s a classic 😎

[@BAdventures]

Glad S&W improved and good value 👍

[@Sandhill1988]

I own the generation just before this the SD40VE. I have Steadily improved from factory (or should say enhanced it). The biggest enhancement was obviously the trigger. Apex duty / carry kit with the "ultimate striker plunger & spring" (also from Apex). In addition polished all internal contact points. The results were no trigger creep, no grit no striker plunger hump, super crisp break and a reduced reset. I was getting a 4lb trigger pull. The reset was tactile but not as tactile as I wanted or felt it should be, IMO it was also a little light for a carry pistol with no other redundant safeties. How I remedied this is I switched out the Apex trigger return spring with an M&P 2.0 spring. Now I am getting consistent 4.5lb trigger pulls and a nice positive & audible tactile reset. If I could figure out a way to shorten the reset a little more It would be absolutely perfect, But this is the nature of the beast it's designed into the SD line. I could tell you just by looking at the video. My trigger pull is much better and the reset is a bit shorter than the one that's featured here. So before all of you go and throw away your pistols for the latest and the greatest. Consider what I just poste.

[@toddparsons2980]

Looks like good upgrades.

[@hartsickdisciple]

The SD was the successor to the Sigma. They're different guns. I wonder how the SD 2.0 trigger compares to an SD/SDVE with the Apex trigger and spring upgrade kit.

[@boss94ways51]

Im sure they figured it out ...if we upgrade the trigger themselves...the could get more money because for the consumer its already in the gun..only thing left to upgrade is the guide rod...

[@ChefBoyarDEEZ]

It only comes with 1 mag? Dang that kind of sucks.

[@TUKByV1]

Yeah it does. My SD v1 came with two.

[@Isaiahlp]

Old sd is still a 100 bucks more for an extra mag, your better off just buying an extra one or two and still be unber the old sd9 ve price​@@TUKByV1

[@Matthew-uc7he]

I agree. The original triggers were a bit gritty. I'd like to see the 2.0 chambered in 40s&w and maybe 30sc.

[@boss94ways51]

Their not going to make it in 40cal.

[@ShotzWithJ]

That would be awesome I would definitely get it in both 40 and 30

[@MichaelMiller-op5sx]

​ bet they due if not they are crazy

[@thystaff742]

I remember the old Sigma. Glock sued S&W over it cause it was too close to the Glock design. I was wondering if they would refine the SDVE after the patent ran out.

[@Phantom78245]

I tried the pistol at a local gun store had a heavy trigger but will probably break in after couple hundred rounds.

[@tobiascastaneda2635]

I wonder if they’ll make a SD40 2.0 version

[@Dirtbillys]

Love my sd9! Now im gunna have to get this one!

[@todddurst53]

I got my sd9 2.0 really like it already much better then the sd9ve from before !!

[@WilliamJohnson-f2z]

The serrations look almost identical to the ones on the equalizer slide

[@Go2Sleep87]

Back in 2013 these were a decent option but nowadays I don’t see the point. I still own an SD40VE but it’s never been my favorite pistol it’s just all I could afford back then but nowadays you have way better options.

[@darrellwoods5961]

Nice looking gun. This the RUB. Mine I bought from Academy was a Dud.. Went to Range 2 days after I boughtit. Shot a Mag of Blazer Brass. 3 times the Mag fell out onto the ground!! WOW! Turned Out Defective Mag release Button. Called S&W Warranty. Said they will Send a New Nag Release Button. NEVER got it. I ended up Buying a Used Mag Release Button from Ebay. Fixed my issue. Shitty Service from S&W!! I took my gun apart after testing the new(used Mag release button) cleaned and Scoped my Barrel to Find half the Rifling Wasn't There!! WOW! I Just about POPPED a Cork over that crap. Do to my Prior experience with S&W Warranty People. I Refused to deal with them! I Bought a Brand New Replacement Barrel it it. Few days later it arrived. Scoped it. Excellent Barrel. Couple days later went to Range. NOW I have an Real Gun. Shoots good. Huh! Sad American Company Like S&W has SERIOUS Quality Control issues like this!

[@appalachianpatriot1796]

And it’s made in Tennessee ❤

[@cheeng1]

I like my SD9 better than my G19. Overall slightly better than G19 imo.

[@RastaMan3000]

crazy thing is i bought the 1.0 for 100 bucks more. the 2.0 is 300 in my city and got the 1.0 for 400...432 with tax. Still love it might buy this one too with this insane deal

[@Brett235]

The sd series are great guns regardless of budget. It's great that there are reliable firearms that don't cost the same as your mortgage payment.

[@adub1300]

S&W are for the people

[@nighteyeson]

When he got to only 1 mag I scratched it off my list..S&W is wrong for that

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Not bad for $299!!! I think that groups aren't going to be a consideration with this pistol until after about 250 to 500 rounds. My last sd series and the sigma I had many years ago, were both a little on the rougher side and shot their best after breaking in!!! Both were fairly accurate and dead nutz reliable.

[@fast1835]

Love the content and love buying from y’all. Best deals always…..

[@thekentuckygunco]

Thanks so much

[@andrewfaint5274]

Dane brute Glock killer sweet mama had to get the new one I got the old one and I love it

[@n.r.9468]

Wondering if the still plan on make it in 40S&W

[@MichaelMiller-op5sx]

If so I'm sold

[@tchapps88]

@KYGUNCO yous gotta convince S&W to make a limited edition run of 1006's

[@EricFullwood]

P-10S for the win

[@randypaul1170]

I liked the SD series except the trigger so I’m interested in this new model. I’m going to wait on the .40sw version.

[@nicholasandrade198]

SD9 2.0 or Taurus G3? Which one should I pick?

[@SincereMathis]

SD9 2.0 no brainer

[@daveb1964]

Just one magazine?

[@pistolgrip44mag]

Off the subject, but when do you all expect to get the new Gen3 Sub 2000 from Kel-Tec? Also, when do you think you might receive the TH10 from Taurus? Thanks. Those are both now on my list to purchase next.

[@thekentuckygunco]

We hope to have the Kel-Tec in 30-45 days. We've already sold through our first batch of TH10. We are sold out online but have more on the way. You can place a backorder for one on our website now.

[@thekentuckygunco]

Also, we just shot a review of the TH10 this morning. Look for it to be posted today or tomorrow

[@tommyK7282]

I had the Original SD40 VE . Getting the SD40 2.0

[@THORR-mh9px]

Internal parts have not changed???THANKS

[@Highgear145]

The G3 Toro has an optic cut out for less money 🤷

[@mchlcordell]

Not everyone is sprung on optics but good point 😂

[@Highgear145]

@@mchlcordell Yeah but I like to have the option in case I change my mind

[@jl3449]

How’s this compared to the MP40 1.0? Same price now

[@tommccormick9290]

The biggest mystery to me is why they don't just make the magazines hold 17 instead of 16 rounds.

[@a.r.r.5626]

Only ONE magazine!? WAY behind the competition. 2 mags is the minimum...I'm out...

[@biggz36]

$349 I just bought one from academy sports $299 plus bullets all together was $337 think I did pretty good

[@Ghostpr787]

Does the mag from the sd9ve fit in this new model?

[@mattkatz1046]

It does

[@stevenhall1097]

Are the coming out with a 40????

[@TUKByV1]

Anyone know the degree of parts compatibility with original SD series? How about magazine compatibility? Are they discontinuing the original SD line?

[@cheeng1]

1.0 magazines work with the 2.0 gun.

[@TUKByV1]

@@cheeng1 That's a good start. Thanks.

[@Isaiahlp]

Holster work as well

[@TUKByV1]

@@Isaiahlp that's actually pretty important. Not many makers advertise SD compatible holsters.

[@Isaiahlp]

1.0 holsters work with the 2.0

[@Mike1614b]

many guns have poor triggers. you'd think that would be a priority

[@dj-HSTP]

Smith & Wesson could’ve kept that

[@jjoutback]

I can't believe S&W did not replace the recoil spring PLASTIC rod with stainless steel in the 2.0 Sad.

[@gavinbarrett4415]

Dont glocks also come with plastic recoil spring rods or am i mistaken

[@bill5552]

Accessories are interchangeable....it looks like the holsters will work as well from the older SD9 series.

[@Davedeadly30]

Is this better than the CZ p10?

[@tymondo316]

No

[@thinkinyblinko6666]

I have one and i took it to the range for the first time yesterday and i was wondering if it was just me needing more practice or if it was shooting to the left. Now after seeing this im a bit worried.

[@MichaelMiller-op5sx]

I think i will just stick with the czp10c a hell of a lot better gun around same price and alot better trigger and just a hell lot better gun.

[@4546gbhgcnju6re]

Ok

[@MichaelMiller-op5sx]

@hbdrahh you know I might change my mind. Just took that czp10c to the range 2 weeks ago and 34th round starts having trouble. The stupid slide stop spring design the j spring leg came off notch and tge slide stays open. I put it back tried a week later 19th round same thing. Took home bent the spring towards and downward so I will try it out. But I'm really waiting for Smith and Wesson to make the new sdve 2.o in a 40cal

[@THORR-mh9px]

How does this compare 🤔 to Taurus g3?

[@davidno1minton997]

Dam,good,looking,gun

[@Powder148]

Do the Sigma magazines work in this?

[@powerbagle]

Where is he getting his affordable mags? $35 is not what i would consider affordable.

[@mchlcordell]

Compared to what sig 😂

[@powerbagle]

@@mchlcordell what are those $50?

[@mchlcordell]

@@powerbagle give and take even the FN magazines.

[@WN_Byers]

They are stainless steel

[@atranimecs]

why didnt they move the front serrations a touch further away from the barrel muzzle? bad design choice.

[@greko137]

I owned the sw9ve and I want to change just the trigger from 9 pounds to at least 6

[@gregblau8082]

I just installed a wesbaun spring kit and Galloway boudica trigger. It was about $45 for both. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but it feels much better dry firing

[@Fishinaroundtn]

I used the apex spring kit. I tried the apex trigger but it wouldn’t fit correctly mainly the trigger bar geometry changed. I bought the Boudicca trigger and works great

[@neverendingmods]

Lol, that is a hell of a lot of reset length. Damn!

[@dmxisraw]

The older models at least came with 2 mags… C’mon Smith… I’d buy a Canik

[@Isaiahlp]

Older model is a 100 more, get two mag and shut up

[@tymondo316]

Caniks aren't a deal anymore

[@SmokeytheJeep]

Started as Sigma, then became SW and THEN became SD.

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

just ordered one of these but in 40.

[@cainpaul08]

I disagree. I love everything about my SD9 including the trigger. Only part that sucked was taking it apart. Them little tabs on the side are a pain!!!

[@cainpaul08]

... the price of the magazines are high too. Not sure if the new magazines are the same or not but be nice if they weren't so much

[@paulcarlin5181]

Ruger and S&W are proud of their magazines. :)@@cainpaul08

[@larryknowlton7094]

I think it's Galloway precision that sells an extended takedown lever for them that fixes that.

[@jeromestaab3455]

I did purchase the extended takedown lever. It really helped and super easy to install.

[@ramongonzalez1564]

​@@cainpaul08yes the magazines are the same, I got a SD9 2.0 yesterday and luckily I still have 2 magazines from my old SD9VE.

[@darrellwoods5961]

Btw, i also Own a Taurus G3. In My opinion is a Vastly Better Gun than S&W SD9 2.0 9mm

[@3Pillers]

👍

[@Robb-n6b]

I'm glad that I didn't buy the first model, then spend money to upgrade the trigger.

[@mpkp2011]

Even Glock agrees the Sigma series is up to their standard lol

[@jamesmarkov9570]

Usually they come with 2 magazines…

[@mr.puddles5246]

If a pistol caliber carbine used these mags, itd do a little better.

[@dwyanemilton7781]

Love It

[@Thomas-yw9eo]

"S&W has affordable mags."? They charged me $50 for an extra 23 round mag for my FPC. Compared to Glock mags, that's pretty steep.

[@TheDrRJP]

"Left a little bit to de desired?" UNDERSTATEMENT of the DECADE!. The original SD Series had the WORST TRIGGER of any handgun I've ever tried. WHY did it TAKE S&W 10 YEARS to UPGRADE that AWFUL TRIGGER?

[@Baptizebyfire-n9v]

I wish it had a RMR cut

[@Itsasecret4321]

Lost me at 1 16 round mag

[@BrassAddict93]

It’s a sub $300 gun 💀

[@robertomorales5465]

Does it have option for manual safety? Thanks

[@jayblkue1169]

Is this to big to conceled

[@TheDoomWizard]

Easy to conceal? That thing looks massive

[@Pmac711]

A lil too late maybe 5 years ago!

[@AZ-yo1qd]

Reset is too long)

[@michaels33]

Oh god, they ruined it. Sandpaper grips, yet another staplegun trigger, only one mag and cheesegrater serrations. I have an original and it's awesome. Dropped in an apex trigger spring kit and never looked back. More intrinsic accuracy than an M&P, and in 2800 rounds so far, of mixed ammo, not a single stoppage, not one.

[@MTB_CRZY]

I make the slides for a living. The new serrations are MUCH improved over the older generation. Its also easier to machine now and it takes us less time than before. The trigger is much better too but I would replace it still yet with an Apex one. The only thing I really dont like about it is the grips. That polymer grip pattern is so bad, especially if you have sweaty hands. It becomes slippery as hell when the gun gets hot and your hands get wet.

[@stanthebamafan]

New gangbanger gun just dropped 🔥

[@mikentheresashanks8077]

Why is it considered a gang banger gun? Because it's affordable for the average person?

[@travisp11]

I thought that was the HiPoint 10mm.

[@justinhronchak9275]

Flat face trigger instead of hinge design. Still has SAME EXACT spongy take up as SD9VE and only comes with one magazine instead of two like the VE. Better off buying an SD9VE and putting in an Apex trigger. This gun is a gimmick.

[@Isaiahlp]

This gun has like a 5 lbs trigger pull, quit hating its a good option fir 300

[@justinhronchak9275]

@@Isaiahlp It’s not the weight. It’s the shitty trigger pull. Relay that to your bosses at S&W!

[@Isaiahlp]

@@justinhronchak9275 lol i dont work for smith homie, i have caniks and glocks, the trigger is not bad, but it does some dead space its not a problem at all considering ive put 250 rounds in it before cleaning and not a single hiccup

[@Isaiahlp]

And to compare it to my 550 g23 g5 makes me feel pike i overpaid for it

[@MrBuckeye63]

ONE Magazine 🤣🤣🤣

[@goosee7776]

Goose' finally gets done sand papering the grips",,, and puts his sand paper away' great gun to aggressive on grip texture, there thats alot better that eat your hand up if shoot all day long, thats unessary, unless your wearing some gloves or something...

[@jamesbranham2217]

Sold my sd9 ve for that exact reason.. rotten trigger.. i doubt i will throw any money smith and wesdons way

[@Chef-James]

Why spend more? Buy two for $600.