Examining the Smith and Wesson CSX. Offer subject to change without notice. I wish they just went with a blacked-out style of sight. The CSX was comfortable to shoot and quite controllable. You can keep the safety in the 'on' position, drop the magazine, and then eject any live round from the chamber while still having the safety on. That just seems like a complete oversight on Smith & Wesson's part.
Measuring Instruments. They have a plastic insert built into the base pad of the 10-round magazine which, if you compare the 10-round magazine next to the 12-round, leads me to believe they could actually fit 11 rounds in the 10-round magazine if they hadn't used that insert in conjunction with the base pad. For more information, visit. Unfortunately, ammo is still running short in my neck of the woods, and the little that has started filling shelves comes at a steep price. As I write this, I'm at the end of my third full week carrying the Smith and Wesson CSX as the backup to my EDC pistol. It's a good trigger, not gritty, and it has a clean break. This trigger is decent. They really should have just made this a 12-round gun right from the beginning versus trying to half-ass it.
When training youth and new shooters, it's a huge positive that the CSX can be loaded and a round chambered with the safety engaged the whole time. The right-side slide stop does not come out and will stay attached to the frame. I really like what Smith & Wesson did here, and believe they hit a sweet spot with the CSX in an under-served genre of carry guns. Tools & Other Accessories. Shooting it side by side with other options, it was somewhere in between the SIG P365 and the Glock 26 — the latter being the easiest to shoot. That being said, it did not get in the way or hinder my firing in any way. GunMag Logo Glow In The Dark 4" PVC Patch. Anti-glare serrations on top of the slide remind me of the Smith and Wesson 1911s and add to the overall coolness of the gun. Velocity is a 5-shot average using a LabRadar. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson. While not quite as easy to rack as the EZ Rack Shield, the slide on this gun is not unpleasant to rack at all. The only time the CSX needs to be taken off safe to change the condition is if the shooter wants to de-cock the hammer without removing the round from the chamber. Then the trigger resets.
By the end of my fourth range session, I was producing targets, such as the one shown here, shot at seven yards. One of my favorite things about the Smith & Wesson CSX is definitely its ergonomics. Case Cleaning & Prep. The trigger itself has an interesting shoe, designed to look like a 1911-style trigger where the trigger shoe itself is pushed back straight to the rear, when in reality, that's a deception. Popular Manufacturers.
If I was in a life-or-death situation and had to reload this firearm, the chances that the mag sleeve stayed there while I was trying to reload another magazine with a mag sleeve on it are very high. Keep in mind that this is one of the very first production guns that has been released on the market. However, I believe most people will have no issue shooting the CSX. Federal Tactical Hydra Shok 124 gr., 3. Rod & Reel Storage & Accessories. I do wish they had made take-down a little bit easier, but considering how small this gun is and how well they designed the controls, I can live with the setup they've offered. The Defender Double mag pouch fits the CSX Magazines perfectly. If an Impact Guns error causes the need to return an item or we are replacing a returned defective or incorrect item, then we will pay the associated shipping costs. Smith & Wesson Fools Us! I must have determined that I can shoot it well, and it's not prone to any type of failure. Warranty Information. Conversely, it can also be unloaded and the round removed from the chamber with the safety engaged. If you plan to conceal carry this firearm and have skin sensitive to aggressive texturing, this gun may be a good option as the sides are very slick. Built to last with quality components.
I was intrigued by the CSX when I heard of its release, and I'm happy that I got the chance to test it. It shoots pretty typical of most striker-fired style triggers despite being hammer-fired. I really don't have any complaints beyond those with shorter thumbs potentially having an issue reaching them. Self Defense & Police Gear. Scent Elimination Accessories. At that wall, you're going to feel just a little bit of creep before you feel a relatively clean but heavy break. Decoy Bags & Accessories. The skeletonized hammer is partially recessed into the slide and only about half of it is exposed. Projectiles & Accessories. The slide is dovetailed to accommodate both the front and rear sights, so if you don't like the sights it ships with, you can easily change them. What do you think of the S&W CSX? Striker-fired guns have been the rage for years.
Plus they are the same great quality we've come to expect from Gerber. My gut tells me it's going to trend downward. Handgun Frame Parts. Disassembly is simple but will require a punch.