S&W CSX
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I bought my CSX the first of May, 2022, I never thought it would replace my M&P Shield 40, but it became my EDC the first week I had it.
I just received a used csx. The trigger is very different than my other carry guns, a shield, and a sig 938. I’m also having trouble finding an owb kydex holster for it. I would prefer a paddle holster. I also need it left handed. Anyone have a suggestion?
I will be shooting it for the first time on Saturday.
I will be shooting it for the first time on Saturday.
CSX?
Heavy metal for sure!
Bought mine last year from an upset customer. Paid $350 for it. Great deal for a real good shooter. I would take a CSX over a lot of other guns. The only exception would be My 1911.
Look at muddy river tactical. He has some owb in leather and kydex. I have a leather one and really like it.
Made it to the range today and ran 105 rounds through my new S&W CSX. Not a complete review here, but so far I am happy with the gun. All rounds fired at 21 feet standing two hand hold. 1st 50 rounds factory 115 grain fmj, 2nd 50 my own cast flat nose 142 grain hand loads. Then 5 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense.
The firing pin safety plunger is white plastic with the tapered/ angled leading edge. I experienced none of the "false trigger re-sets" or mag drop issues that others have reported.
The only failure was the last round of the session. I had loaded 5 rounds of the Hornday CD in the mag, and the last one failed to feed. Pics will tell the story, but the slide basically got stock as the round began to enter the chamber. I could see no reason for this happening, and a very gentle nudge sent the slide home. I was able to replicate the jam at home by easing the slide forward instead of the typical 'slingshot' motion most of us use to chamber a live round. I will chalk it up as possibly a break in issue/dirty gun/limp wristing? Time will tell.
(apologies for the 'sideways' pictures)
The firing pin safety plunger is white plastic with the tapered/ angled leading edge. I experienced none of the "false trigger re-sets" or mag drop issues that others have reported.
The only failure was the last round of the session. I had loaded 5 rounds of the Hornday CD in the mag, and the last one failed to feed. Pics will tell the story, but the slide basically got stock as the round began to enter the chamber. I could see no reason for this happening, and a very gentle nudge sent the slide home. I was able to replicate the jam at home by easing the slide forward instead of the typical 'slingshot' motion most of us use to chamber a live round. I will chalk it up as possibly a break in issue/dirty gun/limp wristing? Time will tell.
(apologies for the 'sideways' pictures)
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Your grouping, to the left of POA, is about the same as what my CSX, & my son's CSX, got initially.
Drifting the rear sight to the right, about a pencil mark's thickness, fixed ours.
Glad you're liking it so far.
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With over 500 rounds down range now with no hitches and the holster almost finished, I am about ready to carry her.
Yesterday day was the 1st time I tried a complete take down. I got down to all but the fire control 'unit' and decided not much would be gained from taking that assembly apart. I also modified the magazine fillers on the two 12 rounders.
Now I need to get back to the range to check for function after reassembly and a few days carrying around the house to find the sweet spot for the belt stays and final tweaks on my diy holster.
Yesterday day was the 1st time I tried a complete take down. I got down to all but the fire control 'unit' and decided not much would be gained from taking that assembly apart. I also modified the magazine fillers on the two 12 rounders.
Now I need to get back to the range to check for function after reassembly and a few days carrying around the house to find the sweet spot for the belt stays and final tweaks on my diy holster.
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I can strongly recommend it. Bought one out of curiosity when they first came out because I had to. S&W makes a "metal" semi auto other than a 1911 for the first time in years. How could I resist?
In five range visits, I put 25 boxes of ammo of all makes and grain through it with no issues. Also, found it to be surprisingly accurate in both point and shoot, aimed and target shooting.
As mostly a double action shooter, I never noticed the dreaded false reset of which some have complained.
Grips are about as small as I can use and still securely draw IWB without readjusting before shooting. Found a nice Kydex holster.
Don't carry it, but would have no problem doing so if I had to. I just still prefer my double action low-capacity 640 pro, 36-1 or K-9.
That said, I wont be selling my CSX.
In five range visits, I put 25 boxes of ammo of all makes and grain through it with no issues. Also, found it to be surprisingly accurate in both point and shoot, aimed and target shooting.
As mostly a double action shooter, I never noticed the dreaded false reset of which some have complained.
Grips are about as small as I can use and still securely draw IWB without readjusting before shooting. Found a nice Kydex holster.
Don't carry it, but would have no problem doing so if I had to. I just still prefer my double action low-capacity 640 pro, 36-1 or K-9.
That said, I wont be selling my CSX.
