The SD9 VE is Smith & Wesson's budget 9 mm striker fired pistol, often bought as a first gun or for home defence. Two upgrades make the most difference on it: night sights and a red dot.
Night sights
Night Fision tritium sights, listed for the M&P M2.0, SD9 VE and SD40 VE, replace the factory sights with ones that glow in the dark. For a gun kept for defence, being able to see the sights at night is the point. See Sights for Smith & Wesson SD9 VE.
A red dot
The SD9 VE has no optics cut. Outer Impact mounts take the rear sight's place: a type C for RMR, RTS and Docter optics, in black or silver to match two tone guns, and a type S for RMSc, DPP and K-series. No milling is needed, and the change is reversible. See Red dot mounts for Smith & Wesson SD9 VE.
Choosing the optic
An inexpensive gun does not need an expensive optic. Any dot built to a listed footprint fits.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a silver mount?
Yes, the type C mount comes in silver for two tone guns.
Are SD9 and SD40 mounts the same?
Yes, one set of mounts covers both pistols.