There Are Many CSX Pistols

[justicetyme]

But this one is mine.

I've got three other pistols with Trijicon RMRs but they don't make anything with the RMS-C/507K footprint so I went with the SIS Romeo X Compact 6 MOA.

I managed to slip down to my range this afternoon and do some preliminary sighting in.

This is PPU 124 FMJ @ 7 yards.

Another 7 yard 124 FMJ PPU group

After getting it close I moved back to 12 yards with Federal 124 HST.

I haven't gotten a holster for it yet so I've been using my 4553 TSW's Mitch Rosen 5JR.
It's adequate for range work but not for actual carry.
I've found lots of holsters for the 3.1" and lots of IWB holsters for the 3.6" but few OWB holsters for the 3.6".

At this point I've put about 425 rounds of two factory loads and a 120 Penn Bullets TCBB handload through it and it has run flawlessly.
Before I shot it I gave it a good cleaning and polished the feed ramp, which is my standard practice on a new pistol.

Upon examination AFTER I had bought it I noticed that the bore lands had a mark about 1/2" long.
I sent some pictures to S&W and their reply was "the broach marks are normal."
I've had somewhere in the neighborhood of 200 rifles, pistols, and revolvers and never saw that "normalcy" before.
Perhaps he meant that is the "new normal" for S&W guns.
That seems to be the case for me anyway.
My S&W M&P9 Pro had a barrel so bad that they acknowledged its shortcomings and sent a new one.
My M&P FPC had the bolt/firing pin issue and it had to be sent back for an updated bolt and retainer pin.
This barrel obviously is sufficiently accurate for what the pistol is designed for but I do believe it is a poor specimen.
All in all I am very pleased with the pistol as I am persuaded it will perform its designed function well.
It joins the micro pistol family of a:

Kimber Micro 9 Raptor

Kimber Solo

S&W M&P Bodyguard 380

S&W 4553TSW

Cheers
James

 

[dben002]

Mine is going to the range this weekend...have been waiting for the Talon grips that came today so I'm ready to see if this weapon is a good as I have been hearing about.

 

[mikerjf]

Nice shooting! I like mine (orig model) but just discovered that when pocket carried in a Nemesis, the rear sight is making holes in my pocket lining! Probably switching to IWB.

 

[relco01129]

Bought mine a couple of days ago and I've been up to the range twice. Love this gun. Having a slight problem sighting it in, but I'm sure that will come in time. ps also love my Bodyguard 2.0...

Dave

 

[LVSteve]

The finish on S&W barrel bores has been a subject for debate since they launched the polymer M&P series. For sure they are not nice and shiny like my 5906 Tactical, but if there is an effect on accuracy then I cannot detect it in my shooting. Of course, that might say more about my shooting than the guns...

 

[URIT]

Nice collection of pistols, and good shooting.

Look at the holster options for your CSX at MTR Custom Leather. They have your model listed. My daughter has their belt slide master carry for her pistol. https://www.mtrcustomleather.com/product/belt-slide-master-carry-c-2/

MTR have a lot of choices for the CSX. Read the reviews.

 

[dben002]

Actually, the new e-series is even better than the reviewers say it is....IMHO.....first range day 150 rounds 5 different ammo makes, no faults, no failures and the trigger is short, crisp, tactile and just plain sweet.....My 79 year old eyes are more than pleased......

 

[justicetyme]

I bought this holster from 1791.
They don't make a holster for the 3.6" CSX, and I was told they never would,
They suggested I try their SIG P365XL.
It's not a perfect fit but it's good enough to use until I get something better.
For the price, about $60, it a very nice holster.
The leather is thick, the stitching is nice, and the edges are buffed out nicely.
They offer several colors but I took what could be shipped soon.
It's not as finely boned as a Mitch Rosen 5JR but then I didn't pay $175 and wait three months for it either.
Mitch told me that he has no plans to make a holster for the CSX.
Cheers
James

 

[dben002]

I bought this holster from 1791.
They don't make a holster for the 3.6" CSX, and I was told they never would,
They suggested I try their SIG P365XL.
It's not a perfect fit but it's good enough to use until I get something better.
For the price, about $60, it a very nice holster.
The leather is thick, the stitching is nice, and the edges are buffed out nicely.
They offer several colors but I took what could be shipped soon.
It's not as finely boned as a Mitch Rosen 5JR but then I didn't pay $175 and wait three months for it either.
Mitch told me that he has no plans to make a holster for the CSX.
Cheers
James

Not a bad looking holster at all...I carry AIWB in a Murphy Custom Leather holster that I added a belt claw to....$42.00 and fits and works perfectly.