Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Semi-Automatic Pistols > Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols
o

Notices

Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols Other Smith & Wesson Semi-Automatic Pistols from the 1950's to Present


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 07-22-2022, 09:13 AM
HOUSTON RICK HOUSTON RICK is offline
Member
CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus  
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS
Posts: 10,123
Likes: 7,091
Liked 14,252 Times in 5,366 Posts
Default CSX v. Shield Plus

Which would you rather buy and carry - a 8mm S&W Shiels PLus or a CSX and if you feel like it, please say why. THank you!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 07-22-2022, 09:31 AM
ken158 ken158 is offline
Member
CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus  
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: VA
Posts: 4,667
Likes: 1,436
Liked 4,487 Times in 1,927 Posts
Default

Shield Plus due to round capacity and DA striker style action. You should consider making this a poll. Update - went to the LGS today and handled the CSX… First impression is that I don't like the smooth frame around the rubber / plastic grip. In just working the gun, I inadvertently put the right side of the ambidextrous safety either on or off… The trigger was ok but nothing great. Just the idea that the factory needs to run a 1.0 then a 2.0 of anything just to get the trigger right and any bugs fixed bothers me… Just a continuation of the customers reviews to keep the ship pointed in the right direction.
__________________
S&W factory revolver armorer

Last edited by ken158; 07-22-2022 at 01:38 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #3  
Old 07-22-2022, 10:03 AM
malph malph is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Posen, IL, USA
Posts: 670
Likes: 1,788
Liked 987 Times in 388 Posts
Default

I love the idea of the CSX. The reports of the wonky trigger and mediocre accuracy are keeping me away though.


I think Smith will eventually address those issues. Perhaps in a 2.0 version or maybe a PC version.

I will probably wait for that rather than jump in.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #4  
Old 07-22-2022, 10:33 AM
AppStFan AppStFan is offline
Member
CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus  
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 501
Likes: 714
Liked 458 Times in 229 Posts
Default

The Shield Plus for me as I already own three other Shield pistols. I would be more interested in the CSX if it were DA/SA.
Reply With Quote
The Following 5 Users Like Post:
  #5  
Old 07-22-2022, 11:50 AM
Bald1's Avatar
Bald1 Bald1 is online now
Member
CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus  
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: NY
Posts: 2,866
Likes: 2,139
Liked 5,157 Times in 1,888 Posts
Default

I would not buy any 8mm pistol. Ammo is all most impossible to get.
Reply With Quote
The Following 6 Users Like Post:
  #6  
Old 07-22-2022, 11:51 AM
sigp220.45's Avatar
sigp220.45 sigp220.45 is offline
US Veteran
CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus  
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Colorado
Posts: 8,075
Likes: 27,784
Liked 33,565 Times in 5,253 Posts
Default

My next new gun purchase will be optics ready, since I’m overdue to try a red-dot setup. I like the aluminum frame and cocked and locked operation of the CSX, so when S&W offers one with a red dot (or a plate) that’s what I’ll get.
__________________
“What you got, ain’t new.”
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #7  
Old 07-22-2022, 12:06 PM
kbm6893 kbm6893 is offline
SWCA Member
CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus  
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,625
Likes: 636
Liked 6,861 Times in 2,541 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by AppStFan View Post
The Shield Plus for me as I already own three other Shield pistols. I would be more interested in the CSX if it were DA/SA.
Me too. I have zero desire for a cocked and locked small carry gun. If it was DA/SA, I'd be all in.
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #8  
Old 07-22-2022, 12:25 PM
IAM Rand's Avatar
IAM Rand IAM Rand is offline
Member
CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus  
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 878
Likes: 119
Liked 1,007 Times in 433 Posts
Default

As someone that owns a CSX, yes, a CSX please. Getting a bad rap for no reason. I have carried a 1911 and it is no different other than smaller. It feels fantastic in my hands for such a small pistol. Shoots great too. The people that have an issue with the trigger need to get over themselves. Unless you are shooting competition, it really doesn't matter. Train with it and it will serve you well. Plus it is a good change from all the plastic guns out there.

Also, why do you call it an 8mm. I believe you are referring to the 30 supercarry. Just say 30 supercarry. Why all the mystery with 8mm. Always bothered me when people have to be fancy.
Reply With Quote
The Following 6 Users Like Post:
  #9  
Old 07-22-2022, 12:40 PM
HOUSTON RICK HOUSTON RICK is offline
Member
CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus  
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS
Posts: 10,123
Likes: 7,091
Liked 14,252 Times in 5,366 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by ken158 View Post
Shield Plus due to round capacity and DA striker style action. You should consider making this a poll.
Yes, I struggled with the poll somehow and deleting this, when Mrs. Houston had a few simple things for me to do - now. Now here we are. Thanks for your opinions.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 07-22-2022, 12:43 PM
lkabug's Avatar
lkabug lkabug is offline
US Veteran
CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus  
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Piedmont of Virginia
Posts: 3,970
Likes: 4,401
Liked 5,737 Times in 2,219 Posts
Default

I have both. I shoot the Shield Plus much better. Although, I must admit I have very little range time with the CSX. I just didn't transition well to the CSX in the first 100 rounds. I'm very proficient with a full size 1911, and feel I would also be with the CSX. The Shield Plus is a great shooter for me.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #11  
Old 07-22-2022, 03:42 PM
1sailor 1sailor is offline
Member
CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus  
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: South Oregon Coast
Posts: 1,820
Likes: 89
Liked 1,648 Times in 584 Posts
Default

When I first heard about the CSX I thought "great, maybe I'll get one". But then I learned it's single action only and lost interest. Not that it makes the pistol itself undesirable but I just don't have any need for a small SA only pistol.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #12  
Old 07-22-2022, 04:14 PM
HOUSTON RICK HOUSTON RICK is offline
Member
CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus  
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS
Posts: 10,123
Likes: 7,091
Liked 14,252 Times in 5,366 Posts
Default

8mm was a typo. The editorial staff is getting old.
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #13  
Old 08-01-2022, 04:17 PM
CQB60's Avatar
CQB60 CQB60 is offline
Member
CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus  
Join Date: May 2010
Location: VBA, Va.
Posts: 185
Likes: 8
Liked 98 Times in 53 Posts
Default

I’ve been impressed with the CSX. I shoot it better one handed than any other pistol it’s size. P365XL included.
__________________
"Non sibi, sed patriae"
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #14  
Old 08-03-2022, 12:44 PM
vegasgunhand vegasgunhand is offline
Member
CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus  
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Las Vegas, NV.
Posts: 382
Likes: 240
Liked 924 Times in 189 Posts
Default

I have two Shields and a CSX. I like them both for CCW carry. I do believe the CSX is getting a much maligned internet rap. I have well over 500 rounds through mine without any problems. It is as accurate as either of my Shields. I also believe the trigger is non-issue. It seems to me that too many people are trying to make a match-grade target pistol out of a defensive handgun. When it comes to defending your life, a pistol needs to be reliable and accurate, but not necessarily a match accurate pistol.

So in the end, they are both very capable pistols, and you should carry what works for you.
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #15  
Old 08-03-2022, 02:48 PM
kbm6893 kbm6893 is offline
SWCA Member
CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus  
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,625
Likes: 636
Liked 6,861 Times in 2,541 Posts
Default

I held the CSX and it felt like a quality gun. I just have no desire for a SA cocked and locked carry gun.

As for the trigger and the reset, I think too many people have become "trigger snobs" since youtube videos came out. Everybody wants to sound tactical. It's a micro carry gun, not a target gun. I never ride the trigger to reset on any of my guns. Yank 'em and crank 'em, as I would if I was firing them for real. The targets still get full of holes.
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #16  
Old 08-03-2022, 03:10 PM
otis24 otis24 is offline
Member
CSX v. Shield Plus CSX v. Shield Plus  
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Central SD USA
Posts: 1,819
Likes: 1,859
Liked 1,495 Times in 600 Posts
Default

I love an all steel pistol. However, I didn't like the feel of the CSX, nor the fact that it is SA. A DA/SA would have been preferrable.
__________________
otis
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Shield, Shield 2.0, Shield Plus Parts Compatibility? curlysir Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 0 08-22-2021 04:32 PM
Shield RMSC options Shield 2.0 Perf. Center Ported Bigjim874 Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 3 03-28-2020 08:33 AM
Got the 9mm Ported Shield today. Range report & compared to regular Shield M5RahuL Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 51 03-22-2020 05:30 PM
Anyone used a Techna Clip on a shield for pocket carry--what's best shield holsters BryanD Gun Leather & Carry Gear 25 02-26-2020 05:08 PM
Trigger on PC 9mm shield vs. std 9 shield vs. apex 9 shield? Flyingfool Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 17 02-14-2017 11:04 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:41 AM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)