The new E series CSX

[Mongo1958]

The new S&W CSX E Series Pistol.
I'm liking it.
But Hey, I like the older one too.

CSX | Smith & Wesson

 

[Mongo1958]

here is the release letter

Canto

 

[Joezilla]

It appears to solve all the Gen 1 problems. New trigger, grip inserts, higher mag capacity, red dot capable. I am definitely interested!

Joe

 

[SoCalDep]

I like the original version. I carry it often. This is an exciting improvement and I’m planning to buy at least one of the 3.6” models. There were no Gen 1 “problems”. It’s a good gun that exposed a lot of training and “lack of training” problems.

People problems aside, this new version might be a hit. Small, hi cap and optic ready - probably with a trigger at least as good if not better than my CSX…A 3.6” version with the Holosun 507K I already have seems like a kick butt low profile carry pistol.

 

[GaryS]

I know that this has been asked before, but if they can make the CSX with an aluminum alloy frame, why can't they bring back the 3rd Gen guns?

Better yet, why can't the put the 3983 designed for NYPD into production?

I know, I'm dreaming.

 

[squidsix]

The longer barrel makes it a must have for me. I like the "CCO" configuration of shorter grip and longer barrel. This looks like a winner. I will let you know when I get one.

 

[03hemi]

This is the only "E" series that matters. lol

 

[VictorLouis]

Heck
YES

 

[SoCalDep]

This is the only "E" series that matters. lol

A semi-decent take on a recipe done by everyone since 1911. No real exciting flavors and certainly not pushing boundaries… it’s pistol… I mean… culinary monotony. But hey… grilled cheese sure is good.

lol.

 

[Markmontana]

I like what I’m reading about it. I will look closely at the 3.6” barrel version when they become available.

Had a Gen 1 CSX when they first came out and for some reason I just couldn’t get it to group good. Trigger wasn’t that great and reset was imperceptible.

 

[Echo40]

If only they would release one chambered in .40 S&W, then I might be interested.

Heck, if they had released one chambered in .30 Super Carry — as they should have done in the first place when they were trying to promote the round — then I could see getting one just for the sake of having something cool and collectible.

 

[03hemi]

A semi-decent take on a recipe done by everyone since 1911. No real exciting flavors and certainly not pushing boundaries… it’s pistol… I mean… culinary monotony. But hey… grilled cheese sure is good.

lol.

Some like gourmet grilled cheese and some are happy with grilled cheese made with imitation cheese, I'm more of a gourmet kinda fella. lol

 

[Fastbolt]

I might take a closer look at one of the WA-compliant versions (3.6" only??) after we move and get settled. I wouldn't mind reverting back to my original SA technique (longtime 1911 guy) ... but it would REALLY interest me if they introduced a .40 model. Otherwise, a Shield 40 is becoming really interesting to me. I can't forget the way I was pleasantly surprised by how nicely the T&E Shield 40 we had for a while handled on our range. It acquitted itself very well in both controllability and practical accuracy, using our 180gr duty ammo of that time. I remember thinking that I ought to trade-in my M&P 40C for one, but I sat on my hands and never got around to it.

It would be even better, from my biased perspective of having taken so many S&W armorer classes , if I could take an armorer class for the CSX. I dunno if they even offer one, though, since it's not exactly a weapon being marketed for LE use.

 

[Fastbolt]

I might take a closer look at one of the WA-compliant versions (3.6" only??) after we move and get settled. I wouldn't mind reverting back to my original SA technique (longtime 1911 guy) ... but it would REALLY interest me if they introduced a .40 model. Otherwise, a Shield 40 is becoming really interesting to me. I can't forget the way I was pleasantly surprised by how nicely the T&E Shield 40 we had for a while handled on our range. It acquitted itself very well in both controllability and practical accuracy, using our 180gr duty ammo of that time. I remember thinking that I ought to trade-in my M&P 40C for one, but I sat on my hands and never got around to it.

It would be even better, from my biased perspective of having taken so many S&W armorer classes , if I could take an armorer class for the CSX. I dunno if they even offer one, though, since it's not exactly a weapon being marketed for LE use.

 

[hudson69]

I wonder if the new trigger can be added to the Gen 1, non-E CSX's?

 

[mauser9]

Yep start making the CS series again!! S&W knows they would sell for sure. They sound more reliable than some of the latest offering and with less headaches.

 

[500swmag]

I wonder if the new trigger can be added to the Gen 1, non-E CSX's?

it is possible.

you would need new fire control assembly and trigger assembly

 

[BAM-BAM]

Close to the size and weight of a 6906; which is 12+1 or 15+1 with the +2 adaptor!

 

[Fastbolt]

Yep start making the CS series again!! S&W knows they would sell for sure. They sound more reliable than some of the latest offering and with less headaches.

If only the TDA guns were more marketable among today's newer shooters who want SA-ish light triggers.

The improved and tighter machining tolerances of today would likely make 'filing/fitting' extractors unnecessary. We were seeing some of the late production (2010-ish) 3rd gen guns where an extractor could be dropped in and fall within good spec, and it didn't take long for the requirement of buying a .40 extractor bar gauge to be dropped in the M&P pistol armorer classes. (They never even offered extractor bar gauges to armorers for the 9's & .45's, as they concluded the tighter tolerances made them unnecessary, and the 9's and .45's came along after the .40s.)

That would just leave the sear release lever to be fitted for each gun.

I'd also like to see them replace the solid extractor pins with the roll pins they were working on in the last days of the 3rd gen guns. I never got around to calling and getting the tentative list of roll pin sizes for the 3rd gen guns, which we were told they were developing in the Repair dept. Oh well. Maybe a coil pin?

Or, corporate might have a brain bubble and decide to offer a rebirth of the 3rd gen guns in one of their previous DAO variations (which would never interest me, FWIW).

Personally, I'd like to see a trial run of compact and subcompact "4th Gen" TDA guns offered with both aluminum and steel frames. I'd jump on a steel-framed 3913TSW & CS9 so fast my credit card would be steaming. I'd even buy an all-steel 3916TSW if it came with an integral accessory rail. I might even buy another 4040PD or 4013TSW if steel-framed version models were offered. No full-size models, though, as they were belt-mounted boat anchors over the course of a 10-18hr shift.

Day dreaming ...

 

[Yendor357]

Fast bolt, look at the Shadow II Compact. If you can get over the fact it’s a CZ, and not a Smith, I think you’d be please with one.