Smith & Wesson SD40 VE .40 S&W, 4 in Barrel, Stainless Slide/Black Polymer, Striker-Fired, Fixed 3-Dot Sights
This Smith & Wesson SD40 VE stands out with its two-tone stainless slide over a black polymer frame, a 4-inch barrel, and the SDT two-piece hinged trigger. It features fixed 3-dot sights, an integral accessory rail with two cross-slots, and a loaded-chamber witness port. Built in the United States, the SD VE series was introduced in 2012 as an evolution of the Sigma/SD line, and this example carries the Springfield, MA slide marking.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes. This pistol is sold without a magazine.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson SD40 VE .40 S&W pistol
- No magazine included
The SD40 VE uses a striker-fired action with Smith & Wesson’s Self Defense Trigger (SDT), a two-piece hinged design that integrates a safety within the trigger. The left-side magazine release and straightforward controls keep operation familiar and intuitive.
Its stainless slide wears diagonal front and rear serrations for confident manipulation, and an external extractor provides reliable case control. The two-tone stainless/black configuration gives this pistol a clean, purposeful appearance.
Fixed 3-dot sights (white front dot and two rear dots) offer a clear, consistent sight picture. A loaded-chamber witness port at the barrel hood provides a visual status check. The frame is marked "CAUTION: Capable of firing with magazine removed," indicating there is no magazine disconnect.
The black polymer frame incorporates molded grip panels with aggressive front and backstrap texturing for a secure hold. An integral accessory rail with two cross-slots allows easy mounting of compatible lights or lasers. The slide is marked "Smith & Wesson, Springfield, MA U.S.A."