Shot a SCCY CPX-2 today

[LVSteve]

Finally got in a range trip with my fiance and her buddy. The latter has a SCCY CPX-2, a 9mm semi-auto. It's about the same size in outline as a Ruger LC9s or a Shield but takes double stack 10 round magazines. It has a double action only trigger using a concealed hammer.

I shot some 115gr FMJ and 147gr JHP Winchester loads and found it far more comfortable to shoot than the LC9s I own with the 147gr. The LC9s really starts to torque and buck with that load, even with a Hogue overgrip fitted. The slightly thicker grip of the SCCY gave me MUCH more control. The trigger is long but very smooth and I was able to get suitable groups at self defense ranges.

Thing is, our buddy is finding it a bit of a handful. I think basic hand strength is the issue. She shot our Sig 250C in .380 ACP and found that MUCH more to her liking. Sadly, that weapon is no longer imported and they are like hens teeth used. SCCY now make a CPX-3 in .380, so maybe that is what she needs. I have a feeling that her SCCY may end up in my safe if she cannot get a reasonable trade on the CPX-2 in 9mm.

There are some unfavorable reviews about of the early guns, especially the CPX-1. Maybe this have been sorted now.

 

[GKC]

I've owned several CPX-2 9mm pistols, and while this was several years ago, they were good guns. I haven't been on the SCCY forum in a while, to see how things are going for them now, but at the time the most common problem was the magazines shipped with the springs put in backwards, and the frame pins tended to walk out under recoil. I don't know if they've fixed those now.

The CPX-2 didn't seem to have much recoil to me at all. It was a nice little carry gun, and the trigger was long but smooth. Back then, SCCY would send you free parts on request, had great service, and paid for shipping. I don't know if they are still doing that.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Nice to hear. I have an unfired CPX-1. Some day soon I'll do a range report on it.

 

[Steve912]

Nice to hear. I have an unfired CPX-1. Some day soon I'll do a range report on it.

The CPX-1 had a rep for safeties snapping. The factory might have an updated replacement for that...

I have a feeling that her SCCY may end up in my safe if she cannot get a reasonable trade on the CPX-2 in 9mm.

I've heard new SCCYs in gunshop radio spots advertised for $199.

 

[Arm]

I still have a CPX-2 which spends most of it's life in the back of the safe. It's really not a bad pistol, my only concern is the unsupported case at the ramp, leaves a very pronounced bulge on the fired case. SCCY sent me a new barrel where the ramp was not polished as steep as the original. It did improve it somewhat but, brass was still not usable for reloading, I just scrap the brass that was fired from it. As far accuracy, well, not bad for the type of pistol and, it's usage. SCCY support was stellar, so aside from the bulged brass it's a deal for the price.

 

[BC38]

I've given these some serious consideration as an alternative to my LC9.
But if they bulge brass that is a deal-breaker for me....

 

[TomkinsSP]

...SCCY now makes a CPX-3 in .380, so maybe that is what she needs. I have a feeling that her SCCY may end up in my safe if she cannot get a reasonable trade on the CPX-2 in 9mm...

FWIW, A while back I did the math (max SAMMI pressures, fastest powders (smallest space) same 90 grain bullet for a friend comparing S**s p238/938) the .380 delivers about 15 percent less rearward force as compared to 9x19. That is with the same 90 grain bullet. Increase the weight of the Parabellum round, and force goes up. If the recoil spring in the 9 is heavier, more of that force is delivered to the shooter. Unless your 9mm is significantly heavier significantly more force is delivered to the shooter.

 

[walnutred]

In a moment of weakness I picked up a SCCY CPX-2 just before Christmas. Saw some online reviews saying they were picky about ammo so despite the single digit temps I took it to the range. I ran 5 different brands of 115 gn ball ammo through the pistol with no malfunctions, including some steel case Winchester I bought by accident. Some shot better than others but I could keep all shots in a 6" paper plate at 12 yards. My unscientific yardstick for a pistol I plan on carrying. Buy a cheap mag loader, your fingers will thank you.