S&W CSX 9mm. Anyone tried one or purchased? I’d like a small DA/SA hammer fired. This may be the closest I can get. I like the 1911 system and carried an Officers model years ago. Would like a Sig 365 sized, or close, and cap 9mm in SA/DA. I realize the csx is SA 1911 style.

I’d be interested in impressions.

I really liked the setup too. There's a "false reset" in the trigger, though. The sample of one I got to paw had it, but it was pretty light, and I'm not a bit sure it wouldn't have smoothed right out with use and time.
Still, when you're asking five and a half for a compact sidearm, those kind of bugs should have been already worked out.
Other than that, I really liked it. Give me night sights and an extended mag, and I'm in.

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Originally posted by maxdog:
I’d like a small DA/SA hammer fired.

If that's really what you want, I'd recommend keeping an eye out for a used/NOS CZ RAMI. If you want something new (and polymer), the HKs--P30sk & P2000sk--are really the best (only remaining?) options out there.

I have one. It's been my off duty for about 3 years. The false reset thing is overblown as an issue. Once you shoot about 500 rounds you don't even think about it. It is light, small, reliable and reasonably accurate.

I would recommend it unless you want night sights. I don't know of any that are available.

The only really odd thing is that loaded magazines don't drop free, but empty ones do.

Also, if you are right handed and Carry iwb, you will want to sand the magazine release on the left side, the mag botton stippling is super sharp and will tear up your skin pretty good over the course of the day. I also sanded the inside grip panel a touch so it would ride better.

I had a CSX. Mine had the false reset that has often been reported. It was a nice gun, but when it comes down to it, I'm not crazy about about SAO cocked & locked. Same reason I got rid of my P938 after I got my P365.

I had a RAMI. A RAMI is much bigger than a CSX. So are the HK SK models.

I had one. Total reliability, accurate, And the trigger was single action so the whole reset issue was not one for me. I had a major problem with the slide cutting the web of my hand. Because the grip was short, with a high tight hold the slide would hit my hand.
I really liked the pistol but shoot one or at least hold it before you buy. If you like to tuck the grip tight into your hand web and you have medium to large hands you should be able to see if it will be an issue for you.

Iron chef is correct. If this little all metal hammer fired thing had a double action trigger it would be great. It is not a range gun the reset thing is a joke. Just like a few years ago when a little Sig (don't remember the name) didn't have a second pull available, the forums went crazy trashing the thing. I guess those guys never fired a 1911.

I've recently shot one when I was considering what rewards gun I wanted from S&W through their pro-deal program for dealers. Other than bringing a S&W logo to the game it didn't do anything notably different to the party than any of the other micro SAOs do. Recoil is unsurprisingly sharp for a metal pistol of its size, similar to how the P938 and Kimber Micro9 are for me. The fake reset is an immediate turn-off for this owner of many, many pistols that get shot regularly and DON'T exhibit this annoying trait. Sure you can likely train yourself to overlook this fault, but I wouldn't recommend owning any other micro 9 to potentially complicate matters. After 100 rounds of 124gr ball I was pretty much done with its snappiness; by this time that annoying, sensitive little nerve in my shooting elbow was complaining quite loudly. I easily image 124gr +P would be worse, but I wasn't going to be the one to try it at that point. Accuracy for me was reasonably good at 7 yards, but as my elbow began to get pissed at me my groups did start to open up some. Probably not a surprise, but the CSX ultimately was judged to be a no-go to me.

Thanks for the feedback! I had a P 2000sx in .40 years ago and while I liked it, it’s bigger than what I’m looking for. The Sig 365 is an ideal size, but striker fired hammerless are a second choice for me. I sometimes carry a Commander size SW 45 Commander size LT WT 1911 and consider it ideal but the size and capacity of the 365 is appealing. Just wish there were a sa/da clone. The CSX in sa looks like as close as I can get. Gonna have to look at one again.

I might add that I carry the 1911in an IWB leather holster with a snap strap that lays across and blocks the firing pin which gives me peace of mind. I would want the same in a another external hammer sa pistol. That sort of holster may not yet be available for the CSX yet.

The false reset is overblown. The trigger on mine improved after 200 rounds. It fits in most of p365 holsters. The biggest challenge for me was the mag sleeve sliding off the 12rd mag. Fixed it and it’s no longer an issue. As for the sights, The CSX will accept any M&P front sight. The rear is proprietary.

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Originally posted by maxdog:
Thanks for the feedback! I had a P 2000sx in .40 years ago and while I liked it, it’s bigger than what I’m looking for. The Sig 365 is an ideal size, but striker fired hammerless are a second choice for me. I sometimes carry a Commander size SW 45 Commander size LT WT 1911 and consider it ideal but the size and capacity of the 365 is appealing. Just wish there were a sa/da clone. The CSX in sa looks like as close as I can get. Gonna have to look at one again.

I might add that I carry the 1911in an IWB leather holster with a snap strap that lays across and blocks the firing pin which gives me peace of mind. I would want the same in a another external hammer sa pistol. That sort of holster may not yet be available for the CSX yet.

I'm looking for that type of holster. Can you tell me who the manufacturer is?

A pistol intended for concealed carry needs night sights. Sig puts them on the P365. S&W made a mistake not including them on the CSX. They need a Rev 2 version that fixes the false reset, adds night sights, and fixes the stupid 12 round magazine spacer that does not stay in place.

Bulldog7972: I purchased the holster from MTR Custom Leather in Coleridge, NC. They have a website. It’s an excellent holster and fits my SW 1911 SC like a glove. There’s a “25” on the holster which I assume is the model number. I called them and specifically said I wanted the strap that covers the firing pin. It snaps firmly in place and has a metal stiffener backing on the strap extension to make unsnapping quick with a swipe of the thump. One of the best holsters I’ve ever had.

It also has belt slots allowing it to be converted to an outside the waistband holster if desired.

CSX-E has been released with an upgraded trigger and the false reset fixed. They have 3.1 and 3.6
barrel length options.



https://www.smith-wesson.com/products/csx

I have the CSX E-Series, and it is indeed a very compelling carry gun. It’s really three guns in one, based on capacity. 12, 15, or 17 rounds are your choices, in a very tidy and compact package.

New trigger is pretty good.

A lot of rounds in a small package makes for a very nice warm weather carry gun. It is slotted between my .327 Fed Mag LCR and the 10mm 1911 in my carry rotation.

Side note: it fits in a holster made for a P365 like a glove.

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I have the CSX E-Series, and it is indeed a very compelling carry gun

Do you carry it cocked and locked?

I was wondering how positive the safety is?

Yes, I carry it as God and John Moses Browning intended 1911-style pistols to be carried.
The safety is as solid as any other 1911, with an audible and tactile detent/click.

Is it a good pocket pistol?

If you don't mind a cocked and locked 1911 in your pocket. lol

I don't mean that sarcastically regardless of how it sounds but I think it is nuts to pocket carry a gun of that nature. Plus it certainly is bigger and heavier than I would pocket carry.

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Originally posted by still_bill:
Is it a good pocket pistol?

Yes - In warm weather-type short pants with decent pockets, in a holster that covers the trigger guard. 12 rounds of 147-grain ammo can get a little heavy, however.
Otherwise, it goes on the belt in a P365 holster I have, with the 15 or 17 round magazine in it.