Taking the company's sleeper value 9mm pistol series and injecting a better trigger and other upgrades, Smith & Wesson has debuted the new SD9 2.0 line. 

Originally introduced in 2010 with a distinctive black polymer frame and a stainless-steel slide and barrel, the S&W SD9 at the time was a follow-up to the original M&P series striker-fired pistols and was a ground-up reboot of the Sigma line. Short-lived in its initial form, it was reintroduced in a gray/black and FDE/black variant in 2015 then in an enhanced SD9 VE model that debuted in 2018 to complimentary reviews. Best yet, it was priced at around $300, making it an American-made alternative to guns like the Taurus G2/G3 and Canik TP9. 

Well, Smith has listened to the past seven years of feedback from the SD9 VE and issued a response in the form of the new SD9 2.0.

While still using the same general layout as the legacy pistol – the new handgun remains compatible with existing holsters, lights, sights, mags/extensions, and lasers designed for the original SD9 – it has a new flat-faced Self Defense Trigger that Smith says offers a smoother take-up, crisp break, and audible reset. There is also a new slide serration pattern for better ergos. Further, the giant logos plastered down the slide of the SD9 VE have been dropped in favor of more understated rollmarks. 

The price is still the same as well, advertised at $349, which is likely lower at retailers (these are shipping now, by the way). For reference, a new similarly sized S&W M&P9 M2.0 Compact has an ask of $598 on the non-optics-ready variants. 
 

"This compact striker-fired pistol is a viable option for home defense, everyday carry protection, and training at the range,” says S&W on the new pistol. "Chambered in 9mm, the SD9 2.0 boasts new performance upgrades, all for an affordable price."