EDUCATE ME About the CS9

[dawggunner]

I am away from my references and need some info the Model CS9 that I found online. Not knowledgeable about the model at all. I have Models 39-2 and 3906 and wonder how the CS9 compares.

The SN is EKW 177X. Described as 90+% Matte Black finish, 3 inch barrel, 2 seven round mags, box, lock, paperwork, factory grips. Advertised price is $395 + Shipping.

Any feedback on the price, age, finish, scarcity, quality, etc. of the CS9 is much appreciated.

 

[BUFF]

The CS9 was made from 1998 and I don't know when discontinued. Aluminum frame, single column magazine. The black ones have carbon steel slides and black anodized frames while the stainless ones have stainless steel slides and silver anodized frames. Stainless guns came out about a year after the blued ones did. Similar CS-series guns made in .40 S&W and .45 ACP.

About the only common complaint expressed with them is the oversize, soft rubbery stocks, which are great for shooting but often disliked for concealed carry.

I bought mine, a stainless model, used but like new in 2002, EKW9869 I haven't shot it a lot but so far it has run 100%.

Sounds like a good price you found.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I love my CS-45 so I'll just imagine the CS-9 is just as wonderful, with less recoil.

 

[jbrentd]

I'm in the market for a CS9, myself. It sounds like that's a pretty good deal compared to the prices I've seen. Nice to have the box, papers and extra magazine. MidwayUSA has mags in stock if you want more than two. From what I've read they have been hard to find in the past. I went ahead and picked up a couple...just in case.

I found one in stainless recently for $450 shipped that I think I'm going to get. According the spreadsheet in the sticky, they were made from '98-'06.

 

[DD357]

Price sounds decent - owned a 3913 but never the CS9 so can't help on how they shoot but if it is anything like the 3913 you should be pleased. If it was a 3953 instead of the 13 I'd still have it.

 

[Zebra War Wagon]

I had the C9 but got rid of it. I felt it was to "Blocky" in my hand. The slide had the same contour as my 908S as compared to the 3913 slide. Never had any malfunctions, but it just didn't appeal to me. As other had reported that the grips are kind of bulky as well but as I remember, there is a company named something..... Dog........that makes thin replacement grips.
IMHO; I would just go for any version of the Shield instead.

 

[dawggunner]

THANKS!

Your feedback is very helpful , but I am on the fence now about another 9mm. There are seven already in the safe.

 

[Win75]

I have a blued CS9 and carry it every day. Love it. Big Dog was making grips from 3913 grips but I don't think they make them any more. The grips make a world of difference. I think I paid $350.00 for mine 3-4 years ago.

 

[mauser9]

Price sounds great and the blued version was produced for only a short time I read here.They seem harder to find lately and are often closer to the $500- 550 asking price. Bought a stainless one back in 99 and it does function well with the ammo I have tried.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

The CS9 and CS45 are my carry guns. Both are highly under rated and more accurate and sturdy than their competitors. Easy for me to pocket carry.

 

[Ascension]

I am away from my references and need some info the Model CS9 that I found online. Not knowledgeable about the model at all. I have Models 39-2 and 3906 and wonder how the CS9 compares.

The SN is EKW 177X. Described as 90+% Matte Black finish, 3 inch barrel, 2 seven round mags, box, lock, paperwork, factory grips. Advertised price is $395 + Shipping.

Any feedback on the price, age, finish, scarcity, quality, etc. of the CS9 is much appreciated.

That is a GREAT price on a nice CS 9!!
I own a CS 9 and love mine. Also own a pristine 3914 and prefer the CS 9.
My CS 9

My 3914

 

[WTN1271]

I believe early versions of the CS9 also had a plastic rear sight but it can be swapped out with traditional Novak style or night sights if desired. I had a stainless version but found it just a bit too short to get a comfortable 3 finger grip and ultimately opted for the 3913. My CS9 was very accurate and reliable with various types of ammo. Probably should have kept it.

 

[Maddog 521]

Buy it as they are hard to find, around here anyway. I looked for 3 years before I found a NIB CS9. I paid more for mine.

 

[grcoffman104]

Carry mine every day. Shoots like a dream. Replaced plastic 3 dot with ashley express 24-7 big dot. Glock 19 leather holsters fit well

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[18DAI]

I have a black one with the EKY serial prefix. Nice little gun.

Anyone know if there is a flat or rounded base plate mag for the CS9? If there is, does anyone have a spare that they would part with? Regards 18DAI

 

[jbrentd]

I have a black one with the EKY serial prefix. Nice little gun.

Anyone know if there is a flat or rounded base plate mag for the CS9? If there is, does anyone have a spare that they would part with? Regards 18DAI

Based on my searches, I have read that 3913 and 3913TSW floorplates will work. The latter are wider and match the shape of the overall grip better.

 

[tom 45]

I agree with jbrentd...
The 3913/908 flat bases will fit... the pic on the right.
The other thing I did was take a belt sander to the curved (original) grips... the pic on the left. They are hollow so you have to be careful how much you take off, and the angle. I went straight up with the base plate upside down. It removes the hook and is much more comfortable... and free!

 

[grcoffman104]

Carry mine every day. Shoots like a dream. Replaced plastic 3 dot with ashley express 24-7 big dot. Glock 19 leather holsters fit well

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Cs9 in a AE NELSON Glock 19 summer special.

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[kmik]

That is a good price. I had one I bought used (one owner) with three magazines, box, papers, etc. that had dim night sights for $475 in 2010. Like a fool I sold it for 'something better/new'. I sold it for in 2013 for $675. Prices go up and down regularly. I missed it - it is a great shooting little 9mm - and bought another one earlier this year. One owner, like new condition with the original matching box, two magazines and all the paper work for $600. Buy it, you'll like it!

 

[mauser9]

Seems to be enough demand for the CS series today. Another run of the blued version would send buyers scrambling I would think. Would believe the price to be up there though.

 

[BUFF]

I don't think we will ever see any of the metal framed Third Gen guns new from S&W again. They no longer make anything in the line for consumer sales. They will build a bunch of whatever a law enforcement agency will order (I don't know how many "a bunch" is) but most everybody now wants a 1911 or a plastic framed semiauto.

I am afraid that what we have out there is all we will ever have.

 

[18DAI]

IWB? OWB? Pocket?

You fellows carrying the CS9 everyday, what method? IWB? OWB? Pocket carry?

And what are you using as a holster? Thanks! Regards 18DAI

 

[gasaman]

IWB in a High Noon for me.

 

[grcoffman104]

You fellows carrying the CS9 everyday, what method? IWB? OWB? Pocket carry?

And what are you using as a holster? Thanks! Regards 18DAI

AE nelson summer special (see above) & a sticky holster for pocket carry. ANY non plastic Glock 19 or 27 holster will work well

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[Dparker]

Picked up my "new to me" CS9 yesterday. Came with 3 mags (2 are the wider flat base plates) and the Big Dog grips. While at my LGS picking the pistol up began looking at OWB holsters. I found The Tauga Quick Draw Springfield XDS was a perfect snug fit!!! Anyone use that particular holster?

Cheers!!!
David

 

[0849]

You fellows carrying the CS9 everyday, what method? IWB? OWB? Pocket carry?

And what are you using as a holster? Thanks! Regards 18DAI

Initially, special assignment necessitated CS9 ankle carry (my least favorite) but extremely comfortable in a Bianchi Triad ankle holster, then a Ted Blocker horizontal shoulder holster rig which was excellent for comfort and concealment, then a Galco belt slide, which was fine.

 

[LizzieJane]

price question

I have a 95% Stainless CS9 that I have priced at 625, how overpriced is this? I read the date post but wondered about the number made, It took a while to find a spare magazine. Atlanta

 

[ACEd]

I have a 95% Stainless CS9 that I have priced at 625, how overpriced is this? I read the date post but wondered about the number made, It took a while to find a spare magazine. Atlanta

CS9 were made 1998-2006 beginning with blue but stainless showed up late 1998 so not particularly rare.

Very nice pistol but based on value line which means less desirable sights, poorer blueing (which makes the stainless slightly more desirable), plastic guide rod, etc. I dont think anyone would consider them more collectible than 3rd generation pistols in general.

Parts availability is an issue due to lack of commonality with other 3rd gen pistols. (Recoil Springs are available, unlike the CS40 & CS45, but guide rods are not.)

As to general info, early pistols had a single sided left safety, late pistols (after about 2000) had ambidextrous safety. The magazines are semi-unique - they supposedly fit early 7rd 3913TSW & 3953TSW but bases are slightly different.

There were CS9D Double Action Only variants in both Blue and Silver which were very rare and rare respectively. (I have only seen 1 CS9D in blue SKU 103886 dated year 2000.) These would in my mind command a premium but only if you are trying to "collect" an odd model.

 

[ACEd]

I have a 95% Stainless CS9 that I have priced at 625, how overpriced is this? I read the date post but wondered about the number made, It took a while to find a spare magazine. Atlanta

As for value, I just bought (3-16-2025) a stainless CS9 in very good condition with 4 mags and original case for $530 plus tax and shipping or just over $600 to me.

I thought $530 with 4 mags and matching case was a deal. The mags are worth ~$50 each - you can find under that sometimes because they only fit CS9 and early 3913TSW 7rd - but you can also find listed well over that if you are desperate.

Based on my experience , a more realistic price might be $500-550 with 2 mags and no case.

Recent GB sales $482-645. The $645 was silver with case and 2 mags, $482 was silver with no case but 3 mags. Second highest sale $549 (blue) but mostly low $5xx. (GB buyer add roughly $100 for tax, fees, shipping, GB seller subtract fees.)

Other listings $600-799 but NO BIDS. Several with bids under $600 but did not meet reserve - so it appears sellers may be over optimistic.

 

[mauser9]

Great older thread by the way. Seems $500-600 for stainless sounds about right. Glad I kept my box too! Sure makes for a nice carry gun. Mine went for around $550 new back in 99.