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Smith & Wesson
Model SD40 VE
Smith & Wesson Pistol SD40 VE .40 S&W Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.29-in
Length:7.2-in Height:No Data
Barrel:4-in Weight:22.7-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (180 grain bullet)180000
  • Recoil Factor (180 grain bullet)9.91 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity15 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor90%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2012 -
Caliber:.40 S&W
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:striker single-action (SA)
Safety:
Magazine:14-round
Frame:black polymer
Grip:integrated polymer
Sights:white 3-dot
Notes:stainless steel slide
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$406.00Used Est:$300.00
Last Update:1/27/2023
About the Gun

SD Series striker fired polymer frame pistols evolved from Smith & Wesson's earlier Sigma pistol designs. They are meant to fall between the company’s Sigma and M&P lines, both in terms of features and price. The first generation models came with a Melonite finish slide and a tritium night front sight. The second generation models come with a stainless steel slide and standard combat 3 dot sights. Features include deeply defined front and rear serrations on the slide and an ergonomic grip with textured grip panels.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .40 Smith & Wesson
Alias: N/A
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:180 grains
MV:1000 ft/sec ME:400 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed as a joint venture between Winchester and Smith & Wesson. It was an effort to to create a cartridge with the same power as the 10mm Norma round that the FBI had just started using, but in a shorter case. The shorter cartridge would facilitate accuracy and allow use of a smaller, more comfortable grip frame. The .40 S&W has become the cartridge of choice for many law enforcement agencies in the United States.

User Rating
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User Comments

4 of 5 Stars
Good Solid Firearm!
By JediSayia on 26 Aug 2023
Not that I had any complaints of the stock trigger weight but M*Carbo had a great kit to change the 7lb+ pull to a 4lb+ ! This made a good gun AWESOME!