Be not afraid though, as the SD9 VE has many redeeming qualities, too . You’ll notice things like the stamped sheet metal slide release and plastic guide rod.
I really wish I had a cool story to tell y’all about double feeds or stovepipes, but I don’t. I might do an extended test and soak it in motor oil or salt water or pack it with sand to see if I can get it to jam. In fact, this is probably going to be my recommendation for someone who wants to get their feet wet with gun ownership. / 643 g Frame Material: Polymer Slide Material: Stainless Steel Barrel Material: Stainless Steel MSRP 9.
It may be a tad large for summertime carry, but for winter carry with a jacket, you’d be good to go. Hell, for the money you’d spend on a quality 1911, you can keep one in your vehicle and one in your nightstand. It also has a picatinny rail for lasers, lights, and all manner of tacticool doodads. Favorite Feature The VE is a well made budget firearm. (more like 9 via Brownells) Ratings (out of five stars): Appearance, Fit and Finish: * * * * I’m dinging a star for stamped sheet metal parts and the plastic guide rod.
But you’ll also notice nicely textured grips and very well finished metal surfaces.
The SD ships in a cardboard box, but you get two — yes — chrome-finished magazines that glide smoothly in the magazine well. This is a budget firearm with the “budget” in all the right places.