Economy striker-fired 9mm that was the subject of a famous patent lawsuit from Glock, resulting in a settlement. The SW9VE was S&W's entry-level striker pistol and introduced millions of budget buyers to the format. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 16 Year introduced: 1994, USA Weight: 24 oz Overall length: 7.25" Status: Discontinued Intended use: home defense, duty