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CSX E-series owners PLEASE respond

SoCalDep said:
Decision has been made but I’ll say as an original CSX and E-Series owner…

I think it’s funny how much some people focus on the direction of the trigger that doesn’t fire the pistol.

Seems a bit counter intuitive…
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I even went so far as to email S&W asking was there any consideration in the future for a cleaner trigger in the e-series to eliminate the three click reset. They responded to my email by telling me what an improved trigger the e-series had. Just sorta scratched my head and said well the answer to my question is no.
 
Smith and Wesson answer to my email

Smith & Wesson Support
3:42 PM (3 hours ago)
to me

Donald,

      Thank you for contacting Smith & Wesson. The CSX E-Series features the new E-SERIES® TRIGGER - Newly enhanced E-series trigger that has a light, clean break, and an improved reset. You can see all the specifications through the link below.

S&W® CSX® E-SERIES® 3.6 INCH | Smith & Wesson

Regards,
Jonathan
From: Donald Benson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 3, 2025 4:56 PM
To: Smith & Wesson Support <[email protected]>
Subject: S&W Contact Us - Donald Benson

REASON: General Inquiry

NAME: Donald Benson

EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE NUMBER: 336-497-8164

ADDRESS:



, US

SERIAL NUMBER:

COMMENTS:

Any possibility of the CSX e-series getting an upgraded trigger in the foreseeable future????? As you know the current design has a 3 click trigger reset and it is not as crisp as a true 1911 or even the shield plus models of triggers....
 
dben002 said:
I even went so far as to email S&W asking was there any consideration in the future for a cleaner trigger in the e-series to eliminate the three click reset. They responded to my email by telling me what an improved trigger the e-series had. Just sorta scratched my head and said well the answer to my question is no.
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Why do you care so much about the part of the trigger cycle that doesn’t fire the pistol?

I don’t want to feel or hear my reset… I want it to happen so fast that I don’t consider it because my focus is on the next press… the thing that fires the gun.
 
mckenney99 said:
I love all these folks that just keep repeating what they have read about the CSX's trigger. Yet when they are finally forced to be honest, they haven't actually ever fired one with live ammo.
CSXs do not have the light squishy let off of most striker fired handguns that seems to be favored by todays "experts" and no it isn't the clean straight back pull of a good 1911. The CSX does not have a 25/50 yard bullseye pistol trigger.
The CSX is meant to be an up close and personal self defense pistol with a trigger that will keep you from popping off an unintended round under stress. Don't think that will ever happen to you, I have seen it multiple times in training classes, with experienced shooters, when put under the stress of a timer or a live fire exercise.
I have 2 CSXs and they both have very manageable triggers when you actually put live ammo on target and learn how to run them.
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Let me apologize now and say that this is more about the original CSX and other options that it is the CSX-e.

I have a CSX. The trigger is pretty bad for a SAO pistol. Especially if you put it up against a CZ or 1911. Or even a 3rd gen Smith. However, for me the false reset is not there as is mentioned on the internet. Mine has a different problem. The trigger randomly locks up and will not move until I rack the slide.

It went back to Smith twice because of this and nothing was done. Probably because it is random and apparantly could not be duplicated by them. Another CSX owner on another forum mentioned that he had the same problem and they ended up replacing the trigger bar?

Anyway, I would like to think that with how much flack that Smith got over the trigger, the new CSX-E has a decidedly better one.

Personally I think that of the SAO micro 9 pistols in current production I would lean toward the FN Reflex MRD. This is compared to Sig's 938, the CSX-E and the Kimber Micro 9.

The reviews indicate it has a good trigger, it comes with a night sight up front, you can mount a dot or a light (none of the others offer this), it can come with or without an external safety. It comes with 11 and 15 round mags (10 round if you live in certain places). It just checks more boxes and is priced to compete with these others.
 
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hudson69 said:
Let me apologize now and say that this is more about the original CSX and other options that it is the CSX-e.

I have a CSX. The trigger is pretty bad for a SAO pistol. Especially if you put it up against a CZ or 1911. Or even a 3rd gen Smith. However, for me the false reset is not there as is mentioned on the internet. Mine has a different problem. The trigger randomly locks up and will not move until I rack the slide.

It went back to Smith twice because of this and nothing was done. Probably because it is random and apparantly could not be duplicated by them. Another CSX owner on another forum mentioned that he had the same problem and they ended up replacing the trigger bar?

Anyway, I would like to think that with how much flack that Smith got over the trigger, the new CSX-E has a decidedly better one.

Personally I think that of the SAO micro 9 pistols in current production I would lean toward the FN Reflex MRD. This is compared to Sig's 938, the CSX-E and the Kimber Micro 9.

The reviews indicate it has a good trigger, it comes with a night sight up front, you can mount a dot or a light (none of the others offer this), it can come with or without an external safety. It comes with 11 and 15 round mags (10 round if you live in certain places). It just checks more boxes and is priced to compete with these others.
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You are correct...I think whoever is running the CSX show now at S&W must have kicked some backsides because the e-series trigger is a thing of beauty....Let's hope things are getting better at S&W. Obviously when they get an ear full of complaints they have the fortitude to make internal changes.
 
Trigger reset is very important for the second time the trigger is pulled.
 
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I picked up a 2022 CSX recently. I had had a 938 SAS model. Personally I like the CSX much better, but agree with the posters above the trigger could be better for an SAO pistol. Went to a lgs that has a huge compliment of S&W to try the trigger and they are consistently sold out of the newer version CSXs
 
renroh said:
I picked up a 2022 CSX recently. I had had a 938 SAS model. Personally I like the CSX much better, but agree with the posters above the trigger could be better for an SAO pistol. Went to a lgs that has a huge compliment of S&W to try the trigger and they are consistently sold out of the newer version CSXs
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Seems to be the case in a lot of places.. I was lucky the new CSX arrived at the gun shop at the same moment I did... one pull of the trigger and it was mine.. date stamp was 1/27/25. Now after two range trips and 300 rounds down range in all honesty can say that I personally have never shot a handgun as accurate is this thing is and the new trigger is a joy to behold.
 
I was surprised to see that the reviewer Sootchoo on youtube, even though he mentioned the perceived "Bad Trigger" on the original CSX, he admitted that in 2022, with the original CSX model, he still liked it enough to make it his everyday carry, and he has now adopted the New CSX-E as his EDC. I also have noticed other youtubers are liking the CSX-E and it's improvements. I think Sootch00 gets his S&W guns for free...so there may be a bias on his reviews

The trigger on my CSX (the original) has never been an issue and it is even better after over 500 rounds through it. Was at the range yesterday with it...just a great shooting Micro 9...3GF
 
I have both the original and the e series, I will admit the e series has a better trigger but both are good shooters.
 
I wanted the CSX when it was released. I like the metal frames. After hearing about the original CSX issue, I went with the Hellcat OSP instead and love it. Then SW released the E-series. I had to check it out. Got the 3.6 and loving it. I like the weight and the feel of the grip over the Hellcat. And tbh, i felt the E-series trigger are better than my hellcat. That's just me.
 
Now if someone would just come up with a decent leather inside the waistband holster for the 3.6 in for appendix carry but they ain't out there yet:rolleyes:
 
I admit to being a trigger snob. My favorite guns that I use in local competitions are a CZ Shadow 2 with an SAO Cajun Gunworks trigger job and a Phoenix Trinity H-TAC 2011with a 1.75 lb trigger pull and very short reset. For carry guns I like S&W's. A couple weeks ago I ordered a CSX-E 3.6" through by favorite FFL. When it came, it was a 3.1", but before we sent it back I got to handle it for a bit. I must say that I was pretty happy with the trigger. I measured the pull to be 4.5 lb. The takeup wasn't too long and the break had only a very small amount of creep. The reset was reasonably short and I could hear and feel only one reset, though it was not as forceful or loud as I would prefer. Still, it was totally adequate and serviceable. I didn't get to shoot it, but it did feel very good in my hand. I am looking forward to my 3.6" coming and hope that its trigger will be as good. Comparing the CSX-E trigger to that of my 4" Shield Plus Performance Center, I would say the CSX-E has slightly less travel and has a bit crisper break.
 
xingr8 said:
I admit to being a trigger snob. My favorite guns that I use in local competitions are a CZ Shadow 2 with an SAO Cajun Gunworks trigger job and a Phoenix Trinity H-TAC 2011with a 1.75 lb trigger pull and very short reset. For carry guns I like S&W's. A couple weeks ago I ordered a CSX-E 3.6" through by favorite FFL. When it came, it was a 3.1", but before we sent it back I got to handle it for a bit. I must say that I was pretty happy with the trigger. I measured the pull to be 4.5 lb. The takeup wasn't too long and the break had only a very small amount of creep. The reset was reasonably short and I could hear and feel only one reset, though it was not as forceful or loud as I would prefer. Still, it was totally adequate and serviceable. I didn't get to shoot it, but it did feel very good in my hand. I am looking forward to my 3.6" coming and hope that its trigger will be as good. Comparing the CSX-E trigger to that of my 4" Shield Plus Performance Center, I would say the CSX-E has slightly less travel and has a bit crisper break.
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You are going to be very very happy with the 3.6 inch e-series trigger...so much better than the original CSX...Don't know if or why there would be a difference in the 3.1 vs 3.6 e-series triggers..would think they would be the same, but I only own the 3.6 and never fired the 3.1......
 
Was disappointed in the first CSX, hoping this will be better, but bought a Shield+ which is super, replaced my 938 that was outstanding but had limited capacity.
 
wx7b said:
Was disappointed in the first CSX, hoping this will be better, but bought a Shield+ which is super, replaced my 938 that was outstanding but had limited capacity.
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You'll be very impressed with the new csxe series give it a try
 
First range day with the CSX-E and I am pleased. I bought it because of the all metal and hammered configuration. Also, because it's a Smith & Wesson. It's trigger has only one reset and it is heard and felt. I felt no grit, but I am not very picky. I like a trigger on a carry that says I meant to pull that trigger. This pistol fits that description well. It conceals well with 15 rounds. It feels great in my hand, I removed the palm swell and went with the simple back strap. Did I say it was an all-metal pistol?
 
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