jad0110
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For those of you that know me, you know that though I respect polymer frame pistols, I've never been, well, in love with them. On the other hand, my lower back has been the worst its been in years, and though I prefer steel frame handguns like DA S&W revolvers and 1911s, I decided it was time for a polymer frame semi auto for those days / time periods when a near 3 lb 686 is just too much. Eventually, I'll add an M&P9 Shield to the mix, but so far my back is really appreciating the reduced weight of the SD9VE.
I really like the gun, haven't had a glitch other than bumping the slide long a couple of times on the last shot, resulting in the slide failing to hold open. It feels sooo much better in my hand than any other polymer pistol. Fits like a glove. Granted, it doesn't warm my heart the way a S&W revolver, Colt Single Action Army or 1911 does, but I really appreciate this gun for what it is: a solid, dependable, easy to carry self defense pistol.
2 issues, I've already fixed one: I prefer clean sight pictures, and 3 dot sights have always struck me as being fussy. Black electrical tape on the rear dots fixed that.
Issue #2 is the trigger. Though I like not having the Glock or XD "dingle berry" safety protruding from the trigger face itself, the action is gritty and spongy feeling. The grittiness is improving, but the spongy, springy feeling is still there. Not the slick feeling of a nice S&W double action revolver, but doable.
It'd be nice to clean up the action while keeping the pull weight about the same (I prefer firmer triggers). Any thoughts on the Apex kits? Do they help with the sponginess?
Also, I noted the Apex trigger has the "dingle berry" safety sticking out of it. How does it feel compared to the Glock and XD triggers? I ask because those triggers always irritated my trigger finger after a 150 rounds or so.
Any other suggestions?
Again, pull weight doesn't bother me a bit, I actually rather like it.
Thanks!
I really like the gun, haven't had a glitch other than bumping the slide long a couple of times on the last shot, resulting in the slide failing to hold open. It feels sooo much better in my hand than any other polymer pistol. Fits like a glove. Granted, it doesn't warm my heart the way a S&W revolver, Colt Single Action Army or 1911 does, but I really appreciate this gun for what it is: a solid, dependable, easy to carry self defense pistol.
2 issues, I've already fixed one: I prefer clean sight pictures, and 3 dot sights have always struck me as being fussy. Black electrical tape on the rear dots fixed that.
Issue #2 is the trigger. Though I like not having the Glock or XD "dingle berry" safety protruding from the trigger face itself, the action is gritty and spongy feeling. The grittiness is improving, but the spongy, springy feeling is still there. Not the slick feeling of a nice S&W double action revolver, but doable.
It'd be nice to clean up the action while keeping the pull weight about the same (I prefer firmer triggers). Any thoughts on the Apex kits? Do they help with the sponginess?
Also, I noted the Apex trigger has the "dingle berry" safety sticking out of it. How does it feel compared to the Glock and XD triggers? I ask because those triggers always irritated my trigger finger after a 150 rounds or so.
Any other suggestions?
Again, pull weight doesn't bother me a bit, I actually rather like it.
Thanks!