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Smith & Wesson SD VE
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Smith&WessonSDVE

Pistols · United States · 2010
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Smith&WessonSDVE

Smith & Wesson SD VE
Smith & Wesson SD VE Photo: McGrizzly · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
65
Accuracy
75
Magazine Capacity
70
Reliability
85
Concealability
80
Ergonomics
80
Recoil Control
85
Maintenance Ease
90
Modularity
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
CategoryPistols
EraModern Era
In service2010
Operators2 countries
Quantity40
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Pistols MASS Rating
14/52
Modern Era
70/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
65
Accuracy
75
Magazine Capacity
70
Reliability
85
Concealability
80
Ergonomics
80
Recoil Control
85
Maintenance Ease
90
Modularity
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson SD VE
Category
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
77
pistols category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)182 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start2010
  • Unit Cost349 USD
  • Variants4
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Width32.8 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2010Production started
16
years in service
40
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 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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