I love this gun the trigger is a little tight but its as accurate as you make it.Whatever I aim at I can hit it dead on everytime.I dont have any jams misfires or anything like that with this gun.

I am carring this sidearm and I love it to death I will never use any other gun unless i fine one better then this one and that hasnt been done yet and when I carry this gun I am packing 45 rounds of 180gr Full Metal Jackets and I will say this very well done SMITH & WESSON and I also love the trigger it isnt a hair pin and it isnt lose it is just right thank you agian SMITH & WESSON

I got this gun 2 weeks ago and have been shooting it ever since. I have noticed the trigger is tight but will be replacing it soon. Other then that it shoots great and hasn't had a stovepipe yet.

PACKS A POWERFUL PUNCK.ACCURATE

this is one of my very first guns that i own a lot of power big kick

ONE OF MAY VERY FIRST GUNS LOT OF KICKING POWER

noooooo..... Couldnt wait to get rid of it. unless needed point blank range I would not trust this weapon for self defense. Feel free to comment or ask me questions . There is no comparrison between this and the Glock 22.

I didn't much care for the look, but it fits my hand well and shoots well. This is actually my wife's favorite gun. Takes down exactly like a Glock (which happens to be MY favorite) but for the price and ease of use, it can't be beat.

I have the SW9VE (9mm) version of this weapon. I alsop didnt care for the look, but it does fit my hand, and breaks down similiar to the Glock. It is a fairly good weapon.

I've owned my S&W SW40VE for about 5 years. It is a well handling and built firearm, and pretty accurate, but I found mine to be a bit picky with ammo. I tried to shoot Remington UMC (cheap target ammo) and had nothing but bad luck with it. The Winchester white box target ammo was a little better, but still had a few FTF problems. The trigger weight is an easy fix, it just takes a spring kit in the trigger mechanism. It fires Speer Lawman ammo flawlessly, and I have had only good luck with my reloads. I went to the Springfield XD 40 as my primary weapon but will hold on to my S&W. (It's fun to shoot)

Not even a good boat anchor due to the lack of weight. Friend had one press the trigger to the rear all the way to the frame 3 times and failed to fire. I know a retired instructor that found a dead fly in the slide that was causing a fail to fire. Nobody beats Glock for combat tupperware HK is a very close 2nd.

Simple, No frills fighting gun. Reliable, comfortable to shoot, and it points great. $440 is expensive, but its by far the best gun in its price range. I like it better than Glock because mine will eat my handloads.

I have owned one for about 4 years and have literally fired thousands of rounds through it without a single jam. Mine is not pick about any ammo I put through it. Fits great in my hand and is very accurate. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

I Bought this firearm in 40F when it first came out about 15 years ago. I carried it for 12 of my now 14 years in law enforcement. This weapon was designed to compete with Glock at the time and S&W had to pay dearly for that. With that said, this is without a doubt the most durable firearm I have ever used. The trigger was tough for awhile but lightened over time. It never miss fired and is forgiving with sub-par ammo. It is easy to clean ( Breaks down just like a glock) and it hates, and I mean HATES alot of oil. Will fire dirty and wet. For the money it is a great first as well as long term duty weapon, especially for those officers that have to buy their own to carry at work without going broke. With the smaller grip it is also excellent for female officers and others with smaller hands. Minimal recoil and you can get every accessory under the sun. I will never get rid of this one and the only reason I don't carry it now is that my dept issued us Glocks and requires us to carry them.

I am in the market for a new firearm, I will keep this one in mind.

Product is accurate and easy on recoil. Only thing that im not a big fan of is its trigger pull. Very stiff. Besides thats it reliable. I carry it off duty every now and then but prefer my Glock 27.

my first off-duty sidearm. great gun, accurate. i beat two firearm instrustors in tic-tac-toe. i also split a playing card from about 5 yards (15 feet). however, trigger pull is alittle strong. overall, great choice.

good gun, nice to shoot, very easy to clean, bad resale value

Nice gun all around.

Great gun. Never had any jams with it. Gave it 4 stars because i could only find i type of weapon light to fit it, the M4 by streamlight.

I actually just purchased this weapon last week, I love the feel and it's very lightweight for personal carry. It also shoots very well, I am pleased with my purchase.

i bought the 40 used love it so much bought the wife a new nine.
even though i carry the glock 22 for work i keep the smith next to the bed for home protection.
i would buy more and when the chance comes around i probably will
the trigger is not as nice as the glock but i guess you can fix that if ya really dont like it.
i have left mine alone so far.

I just bought the sigma 9 mm its a good gun, small with a big punch, as accurate as you make it.

I love this gun, great especially for the price.

Very accurate and overall good gun for the money. To say the trigger is a little tight is a bit of an understatement. The trigger comes from the factory at 12 pounds and is not adjustable. Compare this to a glock at 5 1/2 ponds or a Smith and Wesson M&P at 6 1/2 pounds. It is very difficult to maintain accuracy with this gun at the range. Because of the heavy trigger pull your hand becomes fatigued very fast (after about fifty rounds i'm all over the place). I consider myself to be a decently big strong guy and a VERY experienced shooter and after fifty rounds i just cannot keep my hand from shaking all over the place. That being said, in a self deffense situation there is no better gun, it is very accurate and chances are you won't need to shoot any more than a couple of rounds at most.

i love this gum cuy a couldnt buy a glock at the time so i try the next best thing and wow truned out to b the best gum i every had and i have many now i own 4 of them

I just bought this gun 299.99 on sale and a $50 dollar rebate w/ 2 free mags from S&W. I have ran about 500 rounds through so far. I Love it. It is accurate, no jams, stovepipes, etc. it eats any of the range ammo and defense ammo I put through it well. To me it's feels like a Glock just cheaper. It field strips just like a Glock and I could probably change out a few parts for the glock parts and it still function well. And as far as the trigger pull try clean sweeping the trigger instead of waiting for the break and then tell me what you think. Remember. the trigger pull is a little heavier because there is not safety, so if you're thinking about adjusting the trigger and you have your CCW think about this: If you have to defend yourself with deadly Force would you want a prosecuter saying "Oh Yeah and he adjusted the trigger pull to make it easier to kill!!"? GREAT GUN!

i actually own a gun just like it and it shoots a breeze

Comfortable and well shooting weapon but has a heavy 8pound trigger pull from the box. After over 3,000 rounds and since owning the weapon since they were first made I haven't had any problems ( jams, misfeeds, stovepipe, etc.) Check out the M&P from Smith and Wesson with a few extra features it is well worth the few extra bucks.

I am happy with my Sigma DAO ( double action only, ) internal striker fired 40VE.
I have given this weapon a "4" partly because of it's value.
I purchased mine during a dealer sale and in addition to the S & W April 2008 factory rebate,
I walked out the door with this polymer ( a nice way to say "plastic," ) and stainless cap gun for $330.00 with 4 magazines. Such a deal! And it works! But seriously folks, this little guy is accurate, light and feels great in my hand but......the trigger pull is as long as the last day of school in June. I have had wrist surgery ( no; not because of that! ) and after several rounds;
it is pretty hard for me to pull the trigger but if you need that many rounds to hit what you are aiming at, you are going to need a lot more than just wrist surgery. I did not see a ton of holsters available for the weapon but maybe that is beacuse it is a newer model? I believe so. I ordered a Galco "FLETCH" leather high ride thumb-break which retails for $82.00 and when you spend 25% of what your gun costs on a holster; you know your gun was a good deal. Maybe cheap holsters are bad ideas anyway. A holster needs to work as well as the weapon in that it must fit and secure the weapon properly and let it draw smoothly so I did not have a problem with parting with the 90 dollars after tax. I believe Fobus has several holsters to choose from but I believe I remember Bianchi being sort of weak for pouch pics when it came to the Sigma. Again; I believe the weapon is a newer model so maybe that is why. Happy shooting.

I love this weapon. Its light, accurate, and very confortable to fire.

Ive owned this firearm for a few months now and have shot thousand or so rounds out of it... I am very happy with my purchase!!!! I have researched this weapon and came to find out that people had problems with the older generations of this weapon...This has been phased out with new generations... I recently added a LaserLyte rail laser site.... AWESOME!!!! I got it dialed in in about 5 minutes.. took it to the range and had to make one adjustment.. Other than that pull the gun ... where you point that laser is where it fires... This is made easier by S&W's 18 degree slope to the handle which keeps it inline with your arm and allows quick target accusition... I recently let my girlfriend fire this weapon.. She put about 75 through it and had no problems... Ive double tapped and all out ran the mag out as fast as I could and havent had so much as a hesitation with it.. Over all GREAT GUN GREAT BUY!!!!!!!

BLAH! Trigger pull is horriable! Give me a real Glock any day of the week over this knockoff

This is my first handgun purchase. Although the trigger pull is more than i care for, it is fairly accurate.

Like many before who have reviewed this weapon... I too own one & paid $349 for mine. I could careless about its looks (picture does it no justice) but, I will say it is fairly accurate & extremely easy to break down. I use mine for personal protection & around the farm target plunking. I never have issues with double feeds or stove pipes. My only issue is the trigger spring is waaay to tight & I will be replacing mine soon. For those in the smei-auto pistol market... if your looking at a Sigma VE or SVE (the SVE's barrel is about an inch longer), be prepared for massive recoil. This little boom stick will bite if not firmly held & handled correctly.

Even though I own one... the Glock 23 is my solid choice.

It may be ergonomic and it may be this and that, but the model that I had, I put nearly 200 rounds through, and could not get a consistent pattern. I took out all of the human factors, and the handgun still failed to perform adequately enough for me to trust it as an off duty, concealed carry. Tried it both in the 9mm and the 40 cal, and had the issue with both firearms, with mid grade ammunition.

Highly inaccurate, top heavy (even when the mag is loaded). I had numerous jams. I had to keep the gun very clean to a void jamming. I did fire about 2700 rounds through this gun, but the more I shot it the less I liked it.

this is a good weapen for a starter. its small and easy to consile . i own the s&w sw9ve 9mm. its almost like the glock if u compare them the tigers r nt the same other then that u r get the same results and for have the price. i thing i have noticed about both glock 19 9mm and the sigma 9mm is that both weapons jam up with cheap rounds but once i started using the winchester luger round the sigma has nt jammed or misfired clean or dirty for the most part it is a accurate weapon once u brake it in.

HAD ONE, DIDNT LIKE IT AT ALL. ONLY GOOD FOR A PAPER WEIGHT!

FIRST GUN I HAVE OWNED AND IS ALWAYS RELIABLE

have a sw9ve 9mm 16rds for 2 ys now 2000+ rds soo far only issue was mag drops while shooting.
repaired by s&w for free in a week door to door.
dead on at up to 125ft (range limit)
a favorite to carry 17rds is a good reason.
break down is a breeze
solid shooter

I paid $239.99 plus I got a $50.00 mail in rebate from Smith & Wesson as well as an additional high Cap magazine. How can you beat that offer? I like the fit as well as the trigger. Shoots flawlessly.

piece of junk. do not stake your life on it. I had to give it 1 star because it wouldn't let me submit it without it!

I purchased this gun for a great price. In fact when I got the gun it came with a $50 rebate and 2 extra hi-cap mags. So I now have the gun, case and 4 14rd mags. Put a crap load of rounds through it and no issues. The trigger is weird, but this also acts as a safety for the gun. If you don't like that part, you can just have a gunsmith take care of that for a small fee. Great gun for the price and no issues from my end.

I carry this as my off-duty weapon and I trust it with my life....plain and simple. The Sigma 40VE is not a range gun and it's definitely not for plinking. This is a straight up self-defense weapon. You hear everyone complain about the heavy trigger pull but, in my opinion, that's one of the outstanding features on this weapon. It has no external safeties so a slightly heavy trigger pull is your buffer between a clean, well aimed shot and an accidental discharge. If your in the middle of a FUBAR sitiuation, the adrenaline is running and you have to pull your weapon, do you really want your finger on a 3.5 pound trigger with SA? In my experience that would be a big no. I want DA with a heavier trigger pull...that way I know my shot is going where I placed it and I'm not going to accidentally let off a round. The time difference between letting off a SA shot and a DA shot is minimal to say the least so it's not really a matter of getting the shot off faster. Trust me, when your in that situation, your not going to feel the trigger pull at all anyways. Frankly, for those people complaining about how heavy the trigger is, you've got to be kidding. Apparently you got spoiled on your 3.5 - 5.0 pound trigger pulls. Yes it's a fully DA weapon for every shot but the average full-grown man should have no problem pulling the trigger without losing his sight picture...even under pressure. Everything else about the weapon is superb. It shoots POA, fit and finish is clean with very small tolerances and break down and cleaning is simple. The 18 degree grip feels great and it's even better with the Hogue grip I have on it. It's a comfortable weapon, conceals easy with the right rig and you can't beat it for the price. I've thrown about 700 rounds through my weapon and I have yet to experience any FTE or FTL's. I got mine for about $319 along with a $30 rebate. If you looking for a sub $400.00 self or home defense weapon...you couldn't ask for a much better weapon.
Just a little background... In my career, I've carried Glocks, S&W, Sigs and Berettas. I've won the Top Gun award three times and I was an expert marksmen in the Army (Pistols and Rifles). Of all the off-duty weapons I've owned, this one is my favorite.

very accurate. handles well. OK capacity. LOW reliablility after several rounds. tends to hang up with FTE (fails to eject) rounds.

Trigger pull is awful. Accuracy is good. Not well suited for on-duty carry. The firing mechanism has several moving parts which could malfunction if even a small amount of dirt was to get into it. I use mine for an in-car backup.

Good weapon. Problem free for years!

I have had this gun for 4 years now, and i have never had a problem with it period. Its been my baby! very accurate!

I currently use the smith and wesson sigma 40ve. I would not recommend this weapon for duty use. It should only be used for a bed side gun. It has a heavy trigger pull, which can cause you to "pull" your weapon to left or right.

This is my EDC weapon, and I have been carrying it for four years now.....and all this time I
have had not one FTF or malfunction.....yes the Sigma does have a hard trigger.....But I had
a Wolf spring kit installed and had the barrel ported and polished and put a Houge grip on it
and she turned out to be one fine pistol and fun to shoot,......

Owned this gun a few months back and had to replace it , not a very accurate weapon in my opinion. Although to the defence of S&W, it is a good fitting gun and not too heavy so it isn't uncomfortable to carry for long periods of time. I also put somewhere between two or three thousand rounds through it without fail or misfire, I wouldn't carry this weapon for self-defence but wouldn't have a problem keeping one for the range.

I carry this weapon on duty and have had no issuea with it it fires all ammo that it's fed and i've never had any issues with misfeeds or jams and i feel like others on this site i don't mind the trigger pull. when i need to conseal carry it's great i will be adding after market grips soon. the best part about buying this weapon was getting the 50.00 rebate along with 2 14 round mags fo4r the low price of 325.00. i will for sure go buY another one for home protection and will be buying the S&W 9VE. I would recomend this for the woman shooters because of it's weight and it's easy to shoot.

it has a kick, kinda touchy on the cheap ammo. the trigger is tight but you get used to it.

Extremely top heavy, tight trigger, and I'm not a big fan of the stainless steel-polymer mix. It is a decent firing weapon all the same...once you get used to it. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone other than an experienced shooter with many years under the belt.

Piece of crap. I have several buddiesthat have one and wish that they never bought. They jammed up very easliy, but the 9mm is way worse. You are at least able to get a mag off in the 40 before it jammed up

I bought both the SW9VE & the SW40VE. Considering the price (under $300 for each with laser), I think it is one of the best bargains on the market. They are very easy to handle, easy to pick up, aim, and shoot. It is fairly accurate, despite the heavy trigger pull.
I own several Glocks, S&W MP and Beretta pistols. The Sigma series certainly holds its own in comparison.

It's my opinion that the gun was designed for novice and inexperienced shooters (based on its ease to aim and fire) looking for home protection. The trigger pull was most likely designed for newbies and inexperienced gun owners from accidental discharges.
However, if you are an experienced shooter, don’t dismiss the Sigma based on price. It is a well manufactured and reliable handgun ideal for personal protection and range use.
For those who have issues with the heavy trigger, take it to your local gunsmith to get it adjusted to your liking.

Fires decent and doesn't jam up. Hard trigger pull! Makes you jerk off center every time you fire if you are not use to it! Good for close range and not so well for 50 feet or better.

I was not impressed with this gun / S & W needs to stick to the way they make guns and not try to get competitive with other brands - this is the gun S7W got sued over by Glock for copy right infractions.

Has been an OK gun, the feel & weight are very nice. I have run 2500 or so rounds thru it now with out 1 glich. Yet typical to mass produced merchandise, no two are alike. The accuracy is terrible, at least the one I purchased. I have compared the craftsmanship between identical gun's & there was a difference. The tollerances allowed must vary quite alot.
My humble opinion would suggest, look at something else. While it maybe cheap, placing the bullet where you want is what it is all about.
It kinda runs like the old Bell helmet adverts, have a $10 head, buy a $10 helmet.

I just got the pistol yesterday and fired it for the first time. It was much more accurate than the guns I had been using from the range folks. The trigger is very tight but that's because it is the only safety on the gun. I thought it may affect accuracy but I found it to be a plus. This is a very nice weapon at reasonable price and a good carry gun.

These things are dogs. Get something else.

Shoots straight every time. For what you get, the price can't be beat.

I got into security about 8 years ago and when i got my sigma sw40v i fell in love with it. I would not trade it in for anything else on the market,I have relied on this firearm and in my eyes you cant buy anything better....

I CC this weapon it shoots great no jams or FTF's. I was unhappy with the Trigger pull so I called S&W 's service center and they had me send it in, fixed it and sent it back at no cost to me. The Trigger now breaks at 5.5 pounds and the pull is butter smooth.

No Issues with this weapon; I dont CC this one much because it has a longer slide then my Sub compact Glock. so it is much harder to conceal.

The Sigma.40 was my 1st handgun, bought it used with 5 mags for 275$ definitley a good shooter but the trigger takes some gettin used to thats all.its a knock off glock its exactly what it is for half the price but it still shoots great.im a bigger fan of S&W revolvers then their semi-autos but the M&P`s are damn fine guns and accurate too.

This was my first weapon purchased new. A great defense weapon, very little recoil, accurate, easy field stripping, 1 star short because of lack in spring strength causes misfire if gun is used in rapid fire.

I purchased mine new about 2 months ago. Very nice weapon. Shoots accurate. I am a solid point and shoot individual. On target at 20 yrds. So far I have put 300 rds through it with no issues. I like to (well require) practice from different shooting positions as well as "off" hand and "strong" hand firing. I find the recoil minimal so "off" hand has been about 85% accurate as strong hand. I am working to improve that. I would recommend as a good CC and personal defense weapon. Always remember "Quality Ammo".

i just bought one and yes the trigger is tight but there is a quick fixes just buy a lighter spring $1.50 put it in and you will have a awesome gun

Nice gun for the price. A bit small for my taste. Slide catch is a bit tricky if not familiar with it.

Poop

Long trigger pull, but reliable and durable. Great beginner or practice firearm. If you can accurately pull this trigger, you can pull any trigger!

This is a Glock clone, The law suite proves it. Great range or truck weapon. Can be found for under $300.00 now. for the money it cant be beat.

Being disabled I need something that I can depend on should it come to having to defend myself. This piece came highly recommended as fitting my needs and capabilities. It's part of my personal arsenal should the "bad guys" decide to try something untoward and my life or property is in peril.

I purchased this gun over an year ago. I am very please with the aiming of this gun. I like the tight tigger, and it took a bit to use. But I would not trade this weapon for anything right now. Some like it and some don't, it's ones choice.

This is my current off duty carry and I love the4 feel of the firearm in my hand. It fires controllably and reliably. I don't have a problem hitting what I aim at with the firearm.

It does what it is supposed to. Heavy trigger pull, dependable. I don't shoot as well with it as other handguns but they pulled me off the line at the academy to help instruct others so I guess I was shooting ok. So far I'm 50/50 as to which shoots better. My sons m&p 40 or my sigma. His trigger pull is almost half of mine. I'm probably near 2,000 rounds but still need more tunning. Will update.