I came across a used (it's a consignment sale) S&W CS40 (with just one mag and no box) at a LGS. It's the version with the SS slide and the black frame, black trigger, black hammer and controls, and the Hogue rubber grip panels. Price: $375.
I went over it pretty well. It's in very good condition, no holster wear at all, either on the slide or frame, no scratches/dings/bright spots anywhere, the Novak sights look new, the rubber grips look fresh. I wasn't able to field strip it, but the interior looks new, feed ramp is shiny, the barrel and guiderod were free of scratches and the plastic mag follower (it was white in color?) and magazine tube look new. All in all it looks like a gun that was purchased by a private party, shot a few times and kept in the closet.
What really impressed me was the DA/SA trigger feel and pull...extremely smooth, light and crisp, not at all like some of the larger, well-used 3rd Gen S&W pistols I've handled, what with their long, slightly gritty and crunchy triggers. The grip fit my hand better than any micro/compact has a right to. It's slightly smaller yet thicker than my 3913, but the decocker/safety levers seem smaller and don't stick out as far.
I'm not really looking for a .40, were it a .45 ACP or a 9mm I would have purchased it, but I'm thinking a small .40 might be better as a CCW. I'm wondering if this is a good buy for these pistols, and how the values for S&W Chief's Specials in the various calibers are trending these days.
I went over it pretty well. It's in very good condition, no holster wear at all, either on the slide or frame, no scratches/dings/bright spots anywhere, the Novak sights look new, the rubber grips look fresh. I wasn't able to field strip it, but the interior looks new, feed ramp is shiny, the barrel and guiderod were free of scratches and the plastic mag follower (it was white in color?) and magazine tube look new. All in all it looks like a gun that was purchased by a private party, shot a few times and kept in the closet.
What really impressed me was the DA/SA trigger feel and pull...extremely smooth, light and crisp, not at all like some of the larger, well-used 3rd Gen S&W pistols I've handled, what with their long, slightly gritty and crunchy triggers. The grip fit my hand better than any micro/compact has a right to. It's slightly smaller yet thicker than my 3913, but the decocker/safety levers seem smaller and don't stick out as far.
I'm not really looking for a .40, were it a .45 ACP or a 9mm I would have purchased it, but I'm thinking a small .40 might be better as a CCW. I'm wondering if this is a good buy for these pistols, and how the values for S&W Chief's Specials in the various calibers are trending these days.
) and I can't wait for it. I would snap that up if you even have two thoughts to rub together and make a spark of wisdom. Heck, if it turns out you hate it I bet you can turn a coin on it.
