S&W CSX E edition

[Sisco]

I have been looking for an all metal, lighter concealeable pistol for a while. Nothing personal but plastic just doesn't do it for me. I tried the M and P and it was okay, but just that. 

I had been reading reviews on the improved CSX (E edition) And finally bit. It arrived the other day and I haven't taken it to the range yet. So that will be on a later post. But here are my initial impressions.

I have never seen a pistol this adaptable and flexible! It is a single action with a safety adaptable for left or right. It comes with 3 magazines, 12, 15 and 17 round with grip extensions for all three. In addition it comes with three inserts to modify the grip to individual hands. Having a XXXL bear paw, I found this useful. I am using the large grip insert with the 15 round magazine and grip extension and it fits my hand perfectly. The frame is aluminum and the slide and barrel treated stainless steel, yet it weighs only 1 Oz more than the polycarbonate framed M&P. The sights are white 3 dot. But it also has the cut out to install a red dot sight if wanted. Really this firearm can go from Micro, to Compact, to nearly full size depending on the magazine and grip insert you choose. I selected the 3.1” barrel, but it also comes with a 3.6”.

 

Edited Friday at 03:57 AM by Sisco

[Sisco]

My previous CC was an Iver Johnson Thrasher, a 3 inch barrel 1911 in 45acp. That weighed in at 35 ounces unloaded! The CSX 9 mm comes in at 19oz unloaded. A big difference. A big plus for the CSX is it has a similar design to a 1911. Enough that I can use my DeSantis paddle holster for my Thrasher with it. My IWB holster for the Thrasher fits it as well. And the CSX is light enough I can carry it in a belly band as well. 

[Sisco]

The CSX has combined a lot of the 1911 architecture with some newer technology in the trigger. One potential drawback is you do need a punch to disassemble the firearm. Which I have not done yet, but I will post when I do. All and all, I am feeling pretty positive about my purchase, but the true test will be at the range. Stay tuned next week.

[98Z5V]

Look at the size of the PAWS on you, brother!!!   A fukcing Desert Eagle is gonna look small in those!...   

[MtnMike]

Nice piece.  I haven't looked at CC 9s in a bit.  I like the combination of a SA in a compact package with double-stack capacity.  My original CC was a SSP938, which I still carry at times.  Coming from a Browning HiPower EDC at the time, the SA of the P938 was the natural choice at the time before the advent of the high capacity polymer micro compacts.  I later started conceal carrying a striker-fired Hellcat, and a SS 365xl for the additional capacity they offer.  Both solid and accurate pistols.  But the striker-fired triggers never felt as good as a SA to me.  Let us know what you think after you get in some range time.  I'm particularly curious as to how you like the feel of the SA trigger.

[Sisco]

1 hour ago, MtnMike said:

Nice piece.  I haven't looked at CC 9s in a bit.  I like the combination of a SA in a compact package with double-stack capacity.  My original CC was a SSP938, which I still carry at times.  Coming from a Browning HiPower EDC at the time, the SA of the P938 was the natural choice at the time before the advent of the high capacity polymer micro compacts.  I later started conceal carrying a striker-fired Hellcat, and a SS 365xl for the additional capacity they offer.  Both solid and accurate pistols.  But the striker-fired triggers never felt as good as a SA to me.  Let us know what you think after you get in some range time.  I'm particularly curious as to how you like the feel of the SA trigger.

The trigger was the weak point of the original CSX. Dry firing it, I would put the trigger below a 1911, but then most everything is. It is pretty close to my Springfield Armory SA35 which is a modernized Hi Power design and a good trigger. Have to do live firing to get a definitive opinion.