S&W SD9VE Discontinued ???

David Ozlo · February 22, 2018, 09:03 PM

Is the S&W SD9VE being discontinued or maybe being updated to lower production cost in this slowed down economy ?

TunnelRat · February 22, 2018, 09:08 PM

What makes you say that?

carguychris · February 23, 2018, 09:24 AM

As I write this, the S&W website shows almost 20 different variants as being available, and the shelves at my local Academy Sports were well-stocked when I visited last week. Additionally, the staff at this Academy store usually puts all discontinued guns on a special "Clearance" shelf, and the SDs weren't located there.

My guess is that it's a temporary local supply drought.

FWIW if a local dealer has none and is telling you that he can't get any, he may be taking sales lessons from a car dealership on how to convince buyers to pick something from current inventory rather than leaving empty-handed.

kymasabe · February 23, 2018, 05:39 PM

If you want one right away and can't find one locally, check out Gunbroker. I just got an SD9 in FDE for $240 shipped, and bought two more brand new 16-round mags for $20 each. There are deals to be had if you search.

kymasabe · February 23, 2018, 11:42 PM

Here's nice grey framed SD9 -New, in box, 2 mags:
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/747080677
Or flat dark earth like mine:
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/749614163

moosemike · February 24, 2018, 03:36 AM

I highly doubt it. They sell too well. Although the profit margin for Smith can't be very high.

February 22, 2018, 09:03 PM	#1
David Ozlo Member Join Date: November 23, 2015 Posts: 47	S&W SD9VE Discontinued ??? Is the S&W SD9VE being discontinued or maybe being updated to lower production cost in this slowed down economy ?

February 22, 2018, 09:08 PM	#2
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	What makes you say that? __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

February 23, 2018, 09:24 AM	#3
carguychris Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 7,523	As I write this, the S&W website shows almost 20 different variants as being available, and the shelves at my local Academy Sports were well-stocked when I visited last week. Additionally, the staff at this Academy store usually puts all discontinued guns on a special "Clearance" shelf, and the SDs weren't located there. My guess is that it's a temporary local supply drought. FWIW if a local dealer has none and is telling you that he can't get any, he may be taking sales lessons from a car dealership on how to convince buyers to pick something from current inventory rather than leaving empty-handed. __________________ "Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules... MARK IT ZERO!!" - Walter Sobchak

February 23, 2018, 05:39 PM	#4
kymasabe Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,747	If you want one right away and can't find one locally, check out Gunbroker. I just got an SD9 in FDE for $240 shipped, and bought two more brand new 16-round mags for $20 each. There are deals to be had if you search. __________________ God's creatures big and small, eat them one, eat them all.

February 23, 2018, 11:42 PM	#5
kymasabe Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,747	Here's nice grey framed SD9 -New, in box, 2 mags: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/747080677 Or flat dark earth like mine: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/749614163 __________________ God's creatures big and small, eat them one, eat them all.

February 24, 2018, 03:36 AM	#6
moosemike Senior Member Join Date: July 4, 2009 Location: Lebanon PA Posts: 535	I highly doubt it. They sell too well. Although the profit margin for Smith can't be very high. __________________ et cognoscetis veritatem et veritas liberabit vos