Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson SD VE
Category
Country
Production
2010–
Quantity
40
Unit Price (current)
$368.748↗ 6% inflation · 2023→2025
Original Price
$349 (2023)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · MODERN ERA
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$368.748
Original: $349 (2023)
Inflation: +%6
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year2010
- Weight (Empty)0.635 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeStriker-Fired
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity16
- Trigger Typestriker
- Safety Typetrigger safety
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)182 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length101.6 mm
- Sight TypeDovetailed, White Dot front and rear sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length182.9 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularitycolor variants
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start2010
- Unit Cost349 USD
- Variants4
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Width32.8 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2010Production started
16
years in service
40
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
70PISTOLS14MODERN ERA · PISTOLS439UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS33PRICE · PISTOLS904PRICE · ALL WEAPONS60PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Firearm action where the trigger mechanism both cocks and releases the striker or firing pin to discharge the round.
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