Considering a CSX-E

[Petrov]

I am actually looking at CSXe3.6 and H&K CC9 right now. I am a south paw with weird fat short sausage fingers so ergonomics matter.

 

[Tanners Owner]

Had another opportunity to shoot my new CSX E today- my club hosted an IDPA classifier, using the older 72 rd version. The gun ran fine, no malfunctioning or any manipulation issues.

I scored SS, doing well except for the weak hand, strong hand strings. Something I need to work on. Think I did well with this gun after only 2 range sessions.

I hope to use it more in BUG division in the near future. A fun gun

 

[Tanners Owner]

Had a short abbreviated shooting session with my CSX-E along with my CZ P07. Also tested some defensive ammo with my CSX-E- ran fine.

I do enjoy shooting the CSX-E. I need to work on it some, learning its trigger. When I take my time, it excels, when I rush I get some poor shots. It comes down to familiarity IMO as this was only the 3d outing with it.

I used my new Black Arch proto m IWB holster. That too worked fine.

More range reports in the future

 

[Tanners Owner]

I shot my CSX-E again, earlier this week. No surprises, meaning it worked superbly. I conducted a series of drills to include strong hand and weak hand only. Am pleased with my performance with this little gun. I need to shoot it more to gain proficiency, but it's performance is rewarding.

Ive yet to experience any malfunction, or issues. I'm pleased with this gun and plan on shooting it much more after my IDPA season is over.

 

[Tntcwg3]

I shot my CSX-E again, earlier this week. No surprises, meaning it worked superbly. I conducted a series of drills to include strong hand and weak hand only. Am pleased with my performance with this little gun. I need to shoot it more to gain proficiency, but it's performance is rewarding.

Ive yet to experience any malfunction, or issues. I'm pleased with this gun and plan on shooting it much more after my IDPA season is over.

Thanks for the update!

 

[IAM Rand]

Anyone know if the E series mags fit the original? Don't want to get the E when I already have a CSX but would like to get the bigger mags. Not sure if this has already been addressed elsewhere.

 

[Tntcwg3]

I believe that they are the same, most of the "E" series changes were internal to improve the triggers.

 

[Kokodude]

I use a Rounded kydex holster with straps.

 

[lrad]

Anyone know if the E series mags fit the original? Don't want to get the E when I already have a CSX but would like to get the bigger mags. Not sure if this has already been addressed elsewhere.

While I don't know if the new E series mags will fit the original, I do know the old CSX 12 round mags will fit the new E series and function correctly.

 

[Shootist00]

Anyone know if the E series mags fit the original? Don't want to get the E when I already have a CSX but would like to get the bigger mags. Not sure if this has already been addressed elsewhere.

From the S&W website the newer mags fit the original CSX.

 

[IAM Rand]

I ended up picking a couple of the E-series mags from a special website for LEO's. They fit like a glove, can't wait to take them out and put them though their paces.

 

[BillinAlamo]

Just picked up my CSX-E 3.1 yesterday and can't wait to shoot it this weekend. I had the original with the trigger re-set issue and loved it, so expect joy from the E series. I, too, am looking at leather IWB holsters including the Galco pictured above and the elegant Ultra Custom from 1791 that you boil to mold to the gun.

 

[RRT48]

I just bought the CSX E Series 3.6 and put 50 rounds through it at the range. I shot it better than my carry gun S&W EZ performance 9mm. When I get more rounds through it I will probably start carrying it instead. Better accuracy and more rounds. Seventeen rounds versus 7+1. The problem for me is being in my late 70s and having arthritis in my right hand, having lost some hand strength is the take down!!! I really struggled to get the take down pin out!!! I finally got a q-tip bent in two in the slide which got the take out pin lined up with the TH in the wording WITH only then could I get the pin out. But the pressure to get it out is substantial hopefully it will loosen up with more range time!!?? I was very frustrated in the beginning. I took a photo for future reference!!! I probably won't clean this gun as often as I normally do. Just my initial post here.

 

[Shootist00]

I just bought the CSX E Series 3.6 and put 50 rounds through it at the range. I shot it better than my carry gun S&W EZ performance 9mm. When I get more rounds through it I will probably start carrying it instead. Better accuracy and more rounds. Seventeen rounds versus 7+1. The problem for me is being in my late 70s and having arthritis in my right hand, having lost some hand strength is the take down!!! I really struggled to get the take down pin out!!! I finally got a q-tip bent in two in the slide which got the take out pin lined up the TH in the wording WITH only then could I get the pin out. But the pressure to get it out is substantial hopefully it will loosen up with more range time!!?? I was very frustrated in the beginning. I took a photo for future reference!!! I probably won't clean this gun as often as I normally do. Just my initial post here.

Have you read the manual? You PUSH out the take down, Slide Lock/Release, lever from the right side using a small pin of some type. IIRC they actually give you a tool to do that. At least they did in the one I bought, IIRC.

Let me add that you cock the hammer and then grab the front of the slide with your hand and place your thumb of that same hand on the trigger guard and move the slide back slightly.

 

[steve99]

I just bought the CSX E Series 3.6 and put 50 rounds through it at the range. I shot it better than my carry gun S&W EZ performance 9mm. When I get more rounds through it I will probably start carrying it instead. Better accuracy and more rounds. Seventeen rounds versus 7+1. The problem for me is being in my late 70s and having arthritis in my right hand, having lost some hand strength is the take down!!! I really struggled to get the take down pin out!!! I finally got a q-tip bent in two in the slide which got the take out pin lined up the TH in the wording WITH only then could I get the pin out. But the pressure to get it out is substantial hopefully it will loosen up with more range time!!?? I was very frustrated in the beginning. I took a photo for future reference!!! I probably won't clean this gun as often as I normally do. Just my initial post here.

I had the same problem with my CSX take down pin. Sent it back to S&W. No joy. Your solution with the Q tip is similar to what I use. And I have read the instructions more than once.