mscampbell2734
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Just saw on GunBroker they are listed well below MSRP. Sort of refreshing to see no price gouging.
Smith & Wesson CSX?
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I like it so far. I'm sure there will be a couple of bugs to get worked out or changed. I've never liked DA/SA actions. I want one trigger pull on an auto pistol. I trust cocked and locked way more than anything with no safety. It's new, but not ugly, to me. The little 938 looks like a toy carved out of a wood block. I want a better trigger, maybe the first ones are for California.lol. I want to handle one. This might replace my Shield for EDC.
LVSteve
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Why not ditch the safety, spur hammer and trigger dingus and fit the 3953 trigger system. I think there are a good number on here who would go for that.
The Last Standing Knight
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I have had a chance to take a look at one up close and personal (No, I did not fire it).
I was not impressed in its current form. It does however have potential if S&W was to act .
First, SA lock in a pocket pistol: carrying a 1911 in condition 1 is fine and dandy...but it is a belt pistol designed for a belt and holster and NOT a "pocket pistol" as the CSX is. IMHO cocked and locked with this pistol is asking for trouble.
My suggestion would be a lockwork like the revolver. You rack a round in the chamber and the hammer safely drops to double action position. The pistol can be manually cocked like a double action revolver for a well-aimed shot, but in operation it would function just like a regular double action revolver in all aspects. It would just be in semi-automatic guise. Also in this form it would supplant the need for a manual safety of any kind.
I either case, it needs to be out a bit and have some bugs and kinks worked out of it. Like I said, potential....but not quite there yet.
I was not impressed in its current form. It does however have potential if S&W was to act .
First, SA lock in a pocket pistol: carrying a 1911 in condition 1 is fine and dandy...but it is a belt pistol designed for a belt and holster and NOT a "pocket pistol" as the CSX is. IMHO cocked and locked with this pistol is asking for trouble.
My suggestion would be a lockwork like the revolver. You rack a round in the chamber and the hammer safely drops to double action position. The pistol can be manually cocked like a double action revolver for a well-aimed shot, but in operation it would function just like a regular double action revolver in all aspects. It would just be in semi-automatic guise. Also in this form it would supplant the need for a manual safety of any kind.
I either case, it needs to be out a bit and have some bugs and kinks worked out of it. Like I said, potential....but not quite there yet.
I was able to check one out at my LGS today. I liked it a lot. I have medium to large hands and it felt great. Trigger isn’t fantastic but was fine. Price tag was 609. It’s on my radar to buy once there is more feedback and reviews from normal Joe’s. I also want to wait and see if a Performance Center model comes out.
I don't have any reason to own a DAO pistol.
I don’t get the level of hostility for the CSX. High capacity compact, ambidextrous and not poly, what’s not to like. I’ve been watching for a 9mm compact understudy for my 1911. I’ll be checking it out.
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For me, it's a 6.5lb pull and a trigger dongle on a SAO pistol.
LVSteve
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The TFB reviewer commented that the trigger lightened up considerably with use. Now, I know that is not ideal in today's ammo market, but it suggests that there is nothing fundamentally wrong with the design.
LGS had 3 of them yesterday @549. I doubt they last until Tuesday.
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I got to see and handle one of the CSX pistols at my dealer yesterday. I was rather impressed with it. Fit and finish were good, trigger wasn't bad, and with break-in should be nice. Someone else bought it before I could get my wallet out. I've got one coming next week.
Like others, I would prefer a DA/SA and think the 3913 and 6906/669 were the finest carry gun ever issued by S&W. However, I'm also a 1911 fan, and I can get by with an S/A for now. I generally carry either a Shield Plus or a j-frame with my more relaxed, retired mindset these days, but I'm anxious to get the CSX and run some rounds through it.
Like others, I would prefer a DA/SA and think the 3913 and 6906/669 were the finest carry gun ever issued by S&W. However, I'm also a 1911 fan, and I can get by with an S/A for now. I generally carry either a Shield Plus or a j-frame with my more relaxed, retired mindset these days, but I'm anxious to get the CSX and run some rounds through it.
The internet gun forums are awash with vids on the CSX. No slam, I'm sure it's a fine pistol. What I'm not sure of is what slot S&W's trying to fill? With the Gen 1 and 2 Shields as well as the EZ's already out there, seems to me the CSX is the answer to a question nobody asked.
hkcavalier
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There are reviewers that depend on the gun companies (ads) for revenue. They all love it.
There are the reviewers that depend on their viewers/fans for revenue. They all dislike it, mainly due to the trigger.
I think S&W has a good idea here, but a mushy 6-8lb trigger isn't what the SAO crowd wants. They want manual safeties that make a crisp 4lb trigger feasible and safe.
There are the reviewers that depend on their viewers/fans for revenue. They all dislike it, mainly due to the trigger.
I think S&W has a good idea here, but a mushy 6-8lb trigger isn't what the SAO crowd wants. They want manual safeties that make a crisp 4lb trigger feasible and safe.
Got one, and it seems solid. Handle is very comfortable, grip material is excellent. Held all the compacts and csx felt most comfortably to me, with Glock 43x a close second. Trigger is excellent, on average of 10 pulls with Lyman gage is 4lb. Sharp break trigger, very little movement. Controls seem well positioned to me. The trigger reset is a little meh, you can feel the trigger bar come off the firing pin safety plunger. Not a show stopper for me as the trigger pull itself feels excellent. The rubber donut on the 12rd msg catches my hand preventing the mag to drop free. But then I saw a S&w rep (Julie Gotlib?) mention to take that off so as to prevent finger pinch when inserting. I tried that and much better. Still can get my pinky on the mag fine, no pinch, and it drops free. All in all seems like a very nice option. Seems to shoot well (only 100 rounds so far). I like that the grip width ar the back strap is pretty close to glock 19 width (28.8mm vs 30.2mm). I like it so far.
Late to this party.
Saw the title and expected a new gun for the CSX railroad police.
Maybe CSX will see the name and order some. Or sue for trademark violation.
Saw the title and expected a new gun for the CSX railroad police.
Maybe CSX will see the name and order some. Or sue for trademark violation.
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HCH
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Can someone tell me if the frame is milled, cast, or MIM?
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No competitor, I have both and shot both today and my edcx9 will hit the exactly where I aim at 10 yards and the csx will not, at best it’s a 3 yards gun anything further than that your praying that they hit or at least my gun didn’t do all that well, I also shot a original shield 9 and that was also spot on at 7 yards
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