CSX with new grip panels...

[SnidelyWhiplash]

I recently bought a new CSX and didn't like the larger grips panels and backstrap it came with. I installed the small backstrap which fits much better but really didn't like the resulting smooth, bare metal sides of the grip. I ordered a set of sandpaper-like panels off eBay for like $11-$12 just to try them and they're great. They were wraparound but the CSX already has a rough texture on the frontstrap so I carefully trimmed the new material down and it looks and feels great. It has adhesive which you heat up with a hair dryer after installing.

The CSX without the new grip panels...

With the new grip panels...

I also picked a new DeSantis holster for it on sale from MidwayUSA...

Now I still haven't taken it to the range for a workout yet. I want to shoot it side-by-side against my Kimber Micro9 to see which would make the better carry piece.

I'm not one to believe that large capacity is the be all and end all...reliability and an effective round is more important...plus my own skills and judgment. When I was a LEO and carried a revolver for most of my years I never felt underarmed so with an eight or twelve round self-loading pistol I'm confident.

 

[5150guy]

Looks good. I ordered some diy sheets from Talon Grips that I'm going to try and trim down and wrap around the mag spacer and mag baseplate to try and keep it from sliding around during reloads. May have to order grips now as well.

 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

I have never liked smooth grips on a handgun...I've seen many stunning looking examples but once my hands get sweaty I find such a gun harder to hang on to. I'm all about practicality as much as aesthetics but practicality wins out. If I'm staking my life on it I don't want to be concerned about the ice sliding in my hand and possibly changing sight picture and distracting me.

 

[CQB60]

I use a similar rubberized set that I found on eBay for half the price of Talons. Traction grips. No more slip with that grip! CSX is a fun lil gun

 

[tin040599]

Link to purchase

Could you send me a link to purchase the grip panel? I have been trying to find a link to it but unable to find it.

 

[BLLefkay]

I have never liked smooth grips on a handgun...I've seen many stunning looking examples but once my hands get sweaty I find such a gun harder to hang on to. I'm all about practicality as much as aesthetics but practicality wins out. If I'm staking my life on it I don't want to be concerned about the ice sliding in my hand and possibly changing sight picture and distracting me.

I passed on the CSX because of the smooth panels and I’m a micro guy that prefers hammer fired action.

 

[3rdgenfriend]

CSX Grip questions

The black tape looks good Snidely !!

I have a couple of questions: Will the Bigger CSX back strap still fit over the tape you installed? Also, has your front plastic grip piece ever come off as others have claimed?

Thanks in advance I love my CSX... included pic showing size comparison with my Compact M&P Shield 45 PC, and SA Emissary 9mm 1911

3GF

 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

I’ve been away from home for a trip…won’t be home for another week…so I can’t look at the pistol to be sure…but there’s no issue with the back strap I remember. I used the back strap that felt best in my hand.

The factory front strap is just fine…no issues with it at all.