Smith & Wesson SD VE Smith & Wesson SD VE The Smith & Wesson SD VE is a polymer-framed, striker fired semi-automatic pistol series introduced in 2012 by the American company Smith & Wesson. The SD VE is a direct evolution of the Smith & Wesson SD and Smith & Wesson Sigma designs. The SD VE design has an improved self-defense trigger and a comfortable, ergonomic, textured grip. The SD VE also features an improved stainless steel barrel and slide which the SD did not include. The SD VE is a striker fired semi-automatic pistol. This trigger system prevents the firearm from discharging unless the
Smith & Wesson Model 61 had numerous reliability problems and according to Smith & Wesson historian, Jim Supica, many were returned to the factory for repair. According to Supica, many of these returned pistols were not actually repaired. Employees at Smith & Wesson simply took a new pistol off the line, restamped the serial number and shipped the pistol to the customer in place of the old one because repair time would have been too costly. Model 61 engineering changes: Smith & Wesson Model 61 The Smith & Wesson Model 61 (also known as the Smith & Wesson Escort or simply the Pocket Escort) is