If the gun catches on, I'd expect the aftermarket to supply more choices.
Hogue, VZ, Lok, ...
But I see your point. Seems Smith went out of it's way to make it look ugly.
Smith & Wesson CSX?
- Thread starter GaryS
- Start date
If the gun catches on, I'd expect the aftermarket to supply more choices.
Hogue, VZ, Lok, ...
But I see your point. Seems Smith went out of it's way to make it look ugly.
I've had the same experience with the P938s and others of it's type.
It's too small for me to shoot well and it's not that fun to try.
Hopefully Smith has done a better job of it.
I'm not sure I'll buy one but I'm at least interested in shooting one.
RWPBR
Member
I'm hoping to see this in 30 Super auto!
mscampbell2734
Member
- Joined
- Jan 29, 2012
- Messages
- 789
- Reaction score
- 870
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRDu8hnCCW8[/ame]
bigwheelzip
Absent Comrade
That was my feeling after seeing a video review this morning. On the plus side, it's good to see them back in the metal-framed, hammer-fired semi-auto business.
Sent from my motorola one 5G using Tapatalk
357-RevolverGuy
Member
Cool little gun. I hope that S&W brings the metal frame to some of the full size pistols in the M&P line as well. A lot of us would love to see that.
- Joined
- Jun 3, 2019
- Messages
- 185
- Reaction score
- 132
The EZ is hammer fired and carried with the hammer back. The trigger safety makes the CSX drop safe, replacing the function of the grip safety.
handgunhero has the CSX in their database for size comparisons:
Smith & Wesson CSX vs M&P 9 Shield Plus size comparison | Handgun Hero
The CSX is nearly identical to the Shield Plus.
Last edited:
KWIndy
Member
Meh.....I would buy one tomorrow if they had a DA / SA version though.
hammy5150
Member
S&W could probably make a pretty good ersatz-2011 for a third of the price if they build on the CSX's foundation and make it a full-size railed optics ready pistol for duty and competition use.
This one's a miss for me.
I'm thinking I got enough invested in 3rd Gen carry Smiths (CS9, 3914, 6906, 4513TSW, SW99 .40 compact, and a CS45) that a single-stack SAO ain't in my future. Plus there's both 9mm and .380 EZs in the safe if I ever have problems with my hands.
I mean how much better than any of the 3rd gens can this be? Maybe a bit lighter, perhaps a bit thinner, but I got a good belt and hardly notice I'm carrying most of the time.
Actually, I probaqbly ought to sell off some of my carry guns, there's just too many of 'em to carry (add a Sig P6, Beretta PX4 compact, and a compact Sig 250 in both 9 and 40 to the inventory) but each is a really good gun in it's own right, most shoot as well as anything full-size, and I really hate selling quality.
I'm thinking I got enough invested in 3rd Gen carry Smiths (CS9, 3914, 6906, 4513TSW, SW99 .40 compact, and a CS45) that a single-stack SAO ain't in my future. Plus there's both 9mm and .380 EZs in the safe if I ever have problems with my hands.
I mean how much better than any of the 3rd gens can this be? Maybe a bit lighter, perhaps a bit thinner, but I got a good belt and hardly notice I'm carrying most of the time.
Actually, I probaqbly ought to sell off some of my carry guns, there's just too many of 'em to carry (add a Sig P6, Beretta PX4 compact, and a compact Sig 250 in both 9 and 40 to the inventory) but each is a really good gun in it's own right, most shoot as well as anything full-size, and I really hate selling quality.
Walther did that, but it costs some serious coin.
kbm6893
Member
Not for me it doesn’t. The function of the grip safety for me is the gun can’t fire without the grip safety being de-pressed, so it forces a proper grip. Also, for me, when holstering a gun with a grip safety, I place my thumb on the hammer, or in the case of the EZ9 I have, my thumb on the back of the slide. This forces my hand off the grip safety so the gun can’t fire when it’s being holstered. The grip safety also prevents the gun from being fired, as John Browning intended in case a cavalry soldier might drop the gun. For a SAO weapon, I’d much prefer the grip safety than the trigger safety.
I see this as a miss. Make it in DA/SA and I’m interested. As it is, it serves no purpose.
Last edited:
LVSteve
Member
I'm simply not seeing the fixation with DA/SA for so many. It complicates the design and would likely result in a wider gun. As for the lack of grip safety, S&W didn't design it that way, so don't bring 1911 habits to the CSX.
It's not plastic........Aluminum frame. Steel slide/barrel.
JDBoardman
US Veteran
Metal frame, metal slide, hammer fired, high capacity - what's not to like? Oh, I forgot - no lock.
kbm6893
Member
Every review I have seen references the 1911 style operation. It’s a SAO pistol with a thumb safety. Of course it’s going to be compared to a 1911.
A hair wider to make it DA/SA would be welcome. The CS9 wasn't that wide.
Smith & Wesson CSX?
I prefer appendix carry, most days. SAO makes me uncomfortable. It shouldn’t matter if all goes well. Still, I prefer the buffer of a firm trigger pull, etc. Also, never shot SAO well.
It’s funny. I looked at these on GunBroker last night. Really wanted to buy one but realized that it would just sit in the safe. Would probably never carry it. So, I bought another DAO 3914. Ha. It’s my third.
Give me a DAO or DA/SA and I’ll buy it right away. Not sure if any Smith and Wesson product development folks read this thread, but that’s a promise. Probably not the only one.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I prefer appendix carry, most days. SAO makes me uncomfortable. It shouldn’t matter if all goes well. Still, I prefer the buffer of a firm trigger pull, etc. Also, never shot SAO well.
It’s funny. I looked at these on GunBroker last night. Really wanted to buy one but realized that it would just sit in the safe. Would probably never carry it. So, I bought another DAO 3914. Ha. It’s my third.
Give me a DAO or DA/SA and I’ll buy it right away. Not sure if any Smith and Wesson product development folks read this thread, but that’s a promise. Probably not the only one.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
