S&W Sigma .40 and 9mm question - Page 2

Tally XD · July 1st, 2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Superhouse 15

A gunsmith familiar with the design should be able to do a trigger job suitable for a SD gun for between $20 and $40. They're a good bargain for the money. I hate the 10 round restricted magazines, but the normal capacity ones are sturdy enough to drive nails with.

No need to spend anything. Smith & Wesson will fix it free and it will come back with a 5.5lb trigger.

Brady · July 1st, 2009, 11:45 PM

I've had a SW40VE for right at 2 years now. About 1000 rounds through it (I don't get to shoot much) without any problems what so ever. Never rejected a single round. It is my primary carry mainly because I can't afford a $1000 gun. I like it and trust it. The trigger lightened up and smoothed out after a while but it is still tough. I like it that way since there is no external safety.

doctruptwn · July 2nd, 2009, 12:07 AM

I have both, There is a trigger job on the S&W Forum that can be done, Simply remove a couple of springs that do nothing but increase trigger pull wieght. I have not had a single failure in either, close to a 1000 rounds through each. It is accurate, and fairly concealable. If you can get it at the right price it can be a real steal.

Teufle · July 3rd, 2009, 12:35 AM

Thanks all for your replies. I'll forward this thread on to my dad. And it will be a defense weapon and not a range queen. He had his business broken into the other day at around 4:30am. He's usually the first to arrive at around 6am. I had already helped open his eyes, but that sealed the deal. Think I can probably even get to him to spring for my CCW course expenses after this

Urk 22 · July 3rd, 2009, 01:42 AM

I would go with the XD, its a very reliable weapon and shoots well, and most people say it feels great in their hands which in turn helps them to shoot better, granted I know this might not be the case for everyone who has shot the XD but the people I have talked to say this.

Teufle · July 3rd, 2009, 12:43 PM

I have an XD .45 5" myself

Haven't had the chance to let my father shoot it yet though. He only owns one auto at the moment that I'm aware of and it's a .25. Better than nothing, but a bit light for a defense round. I've always thought of him as a "revolver type" as that's what he mainly owns. Was surprised when he asked me about a Sigma, and since I wasn't sure, I decided to ask the people that were sure

I love my XD, by the way

punk rocka · July 25th, 2009, 12:13 PM

I will wade in on this one late. I own a Sigma .40 and love it. I bought mine new in late '97 and have put countless rounds through it and I can't remember it having any jams or other issues. It did just recently start having a very high rate of light strike misfires (I would estimate around 40%). I called S&W customer service, they mailed me a return Fed-Ex label and they had the gun back in the mail to me about 7 working days after they received it. I haven't actually received the gun back yet, but I talked to a customer service person and they verified that it was fixed and back to Fed-Ex to be delivered to me.

For the money spent (-$300) I couldn't be happier. The trigger pull is sort of heavy, but once I had spend some range time with it, it became just part of how the gun fired and it didn't bother me at all. I wish they made a more compact one; I would buy it in a heartbeat.

oneshot · July 25th, 2009, 11:11 PM

My brother and nephew were looking at the sigma, M&P, & xd.

they both went with the M&P .nephew got the .40 standard.

Brother got the 9mm compact. Nephew wishes he got the compact also.
trigger was way smoother on this gun , as were most of the ergonomics.

Hope this is not to late

WASHINGTON DID’NT USE HIS RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH TO DEFEAT THE BRITISH, HE SHOT THEM

July 1st, 2009, 11:45 PM	#12
Brady Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 112	I've had a SW40VE for right at 2 years now. About 1000 rounds through it (I don't get to shoot much) without any problems what so ever. Never rejected a single round. It is my primary carry mainly because I can't afford a $1000 gun. I like it and trust it. The trigger lightened up and smoothed out after a while but it is still tough. I like it that way since there is no external safety. __________________ ...he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. Luke 22:36 USN; NRA; GOA - http://gunowners.org; GRGR-SC - http://www.scfirearms.org

July 2nd, 2009, 12:07 AM	#13
doctruptwn Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 99	I have both, There is a trigger job on the S&W Forum that can be done, Simply remove a couple of springs that do nothing but increase trigger pull wieght. I have not had a single failure in either, close to a 1000 rounds through each. It is accurate, and fairly concealable. If you can get it at the right price it can be a real steal. __________________ Kansas Concealed Carry Website

July 25th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#18
oneshot Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus Mi. Posts: 200	S&W M n P My brother and nephew were looking at the sigma, M&P, & xd. they both went with the M&P .nephew got the .40 standard. Brother got the 9mm compact. Nephew wishes he got the compact also. trigger was way smoother on this gun , as were most of the ergonomics. Hope this is not to late WASHINGTON DID’NT USE HIS RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH TO DEFEAT THE BRITISH, HE SHOT THEM

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July 3rd, 2009, 12:35 AM	#14
Teufle Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 29	Thanks all for your replies. I'll forward this thread on to my dad. And it will be a defense weapon and not a range queen. He had his business broken into the other day at around 4:30am. He's usually the first to arrive at around 6am. I had already helped open his eyes, but that sealed the deal. Think I can probably even get to him to spring for my CCW course expenses after this

July 3rd, 2009, 01:42 AM	#15
Urk 22 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Posts: 401	I would go with the XD, its a very reliable weapon and shoots well, and most people say it feels great in their hands which in turn helps them to shoot better, granted I know this might not be the case for everyone who has shot the XD but the people I have talked to say this.

July 3rd, 2009, 12:43 PM	#16
Teufle Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 29	I have an XD .45 5" myself Haven't had the chance to let my father shoot it yet though. He only owns one auto at the moment that I'm aware of and it's a .25. Better than nothing, but a bit light for a defense round. I've always thought of him as a "revolver type" as that's what he mainly owns. Was surprised when he asked me about a Sigma, and since I wasn't sure, I decided to ask the people that were sure I love my XD, by the way

July 25th, 2009, 12:13 PM	#17
punk rocka Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 126	I will wade in on this one late. I own a Sigma .40 and love it. I bought mine new in late '97 and have put countless rounds through it and I can't remember it having any jams or other issues. It did just recently start having a very high rate of light strike misfires (I would estimate around 40%). I called S&W customer service, they mailed me a return Fed-Ex label and they had the gun back in the mail to me about 7 working days after they received it. I haven't actually received the gun back yet, but I talked to a customer service person and they verified that it was fixed and back to Fed-Ex to be delivered to me. For the money spent (-$300) I couldn't be happier. The trigger pull is sort of heavy, but once I had spend some range time with it, it became just part of how the gun fired and it didn't bother me at all. I wish they made a more compact one; I would buy it in a heartbeat.