The NEW Smith & Wesson CSX Review: What is it?
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
- In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews (and mini-torture tests) the (super-leaked) NEW Smith & Wesson CSX, or "Chief's Special X". Is this just a metal S&W Shield Plus? No - it's also hammer fired. And single action only. And smaller. And lighter. And holds more ammo. You know what, just watched the damned video.
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Contents:
0:00 Intro
1:55 History
3:50 Features and Specs
6:03 Trigger
6:30 Negatives
10:00 Range Review
12:30 Saltwater Submersion Test
12:44 Shield vs. CSX Accuracy
13:55 Conclusion - Спорт
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X Gon' Give It to Ya…. One last time, the S&W CSX
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@UCII5qbN5a32JrAy3nt-HI_A REEEEEEEEEE!!!
Just waiting on some 30 super carry
Trends work in cycles. I hope this gun is successful because I like hammer fired metal frame guns. We're spoiled for choice with polymer striker guns, but if you want a hammer, you've not got anywhere to go. I hope this gun takes off ane revitilizes the hammer fired market.
That's why I daily carry my HK P30sk. I also have so..I like this one as well. Hammer is great for a carry weapon.
Maybe, but only if S&W does their follow up patch with optics. That trend simply isn’t going anywhere and the option will sell a ton more of these
@@timunderbakke8756 a lot of people do not carry optics on their ccw. It kinda defeats the purposeof making it as compact as possible. I tried and personallyit isn'tfor me. Now all my rifles and a couple of full sizes have optics on them.....I agree it should be an option though.
I like them too, but in DA/SA.
@@timunderbakke8756 This is a micro compact thats designed to fit in a pocket or be deep-concealed, as like a backup gun. Putting features like lights and reflexes and trying to turn it into a primary sidearm deafeats the whole purpose
Best quote ever...."the trigger, like your mom, needs to lose a little weight." I actually woke my wife up because I laughed so hard at that! I am a S&W guy and can't wait to try this out. Great job!
Astounded by just how compact they managaed to make a 9mm alloy framed micro-compact. Good job S&W.
I just picked one up this afternoon. It's absolutely fantastic and replaced my hellcat as my daily carry. It reminds me of what my old kimber micro 9 should have been.
It's a really comfortable full purchase with the 12rd mag. Higley recommend you check one out at some point.
@@sexytopramen were there extra mags available, took months to get extra shield plus mags.
@@dannydean3024 none. Customer support wasn't able to tell me when they would be able either
Glad your's work, mine had a trigger that hits a wall and when you pressed it takes a concerted effort to fire and then you focus on the trigger instead of the target.
Finally something different. Hoping to see more modern hammer fired single action aluminum designs coming out.
Totally agree. All aluminum and it will last forever.
Nah the market is flooded with single actions we don’t need anymore. Aluminum frames yes.
@@durrtybuck8949 agreed.
@@durrtybuck8949 It's also flooded with Striker Fired Guns
@@borkwoof696 I’ll always love DA/SA
I'd love to see a throwback version of this. Either blued or maybe a stainless version with wood grips. Fuse the old with the new. I love the old metal framed smiths and am interested in this. I've never been a huge fan of the striker fired pistols.
Same thoughts exactly
Oh!!! Stainless would be great
Maybe they’ll make some special edition ones? I’d love to own either a blued version or ss!
striker action sucks. No idea how Glock is popular with the worse striker fire pistols made.
Blued with walnut grips 😫
My wife carries a P938 and likes (and of course is familiar with) the manual of arms - she wanted something with higher capacity in the same size, and until now was limited to the DAO polymer options, THIS however changes the game and I think will be EXACTLY what she's looking for!
....do you really mean you want it ?
I truly love three things about this video… (1) thoroughness in explaining every little detail. Thanks! (2) I learned a lot. Thanks! And (3) you did it without all the politicizing so prevalent in other videos that are supposed to educate us about a gun. Thanks for that.
This has to be my fav gun channel. Informative, fun and reliable.
As a lefty, I really like that it’s fully ambi including the slide release. I’ll have to keep an eye on this one.
Might wanna say left handed shooter just so you don’t have people confused
@@danielwaters306 ha! I see what you did there.
@@Banditomojado You had me in the first half, lol
Yes sir I think I am sold on this one I can't remember last time I see one fully ambi for left hand shooters
Absolutely, me being left handed also, if a carry gun isn’t ambi, it’s a deal breaker for me.
I like what Smith has been doing lately. Seems like they're really branching out, but also putting time into refining and enhancing their core lineup. Is this what actually listening to your customer base looks like? Time will tell.
I've shot this twice and so far, it's been wonderful. Very easy to rack, great capacity, shoots well and seems to be ideal for summer carry/deep concealment. As far as I'm concerned, it's one of the best---if not *the* best---true micro-compact 9mm on the market today.
*Very strong gun! Very nice! Respect from Greece🇬🇷*
I love how after James does the bucket drop, he poses like a cross between a Soviet commisar and Captain Morgan to take his shots!
On the level though, you are dead right.
We come here to TFBTV for your excellent take on the guns, especially ccw types.
Thorough review, you hit some stiff that some others that posted first didn't hit.
Well done.
Been waiting for the CZ DWX compact forever. Saw this one on YT and found it online 10% off of MSRP. Wife's gonna yell at me again.
Worth. It. 🎉🎉🎉
As a southpaw, I really really like the looks of this gun. I'm gonna hold out for a performance center version though. I reckon it'll come with night sights and an upgraded trigger, and possibly even a ported barrel.
I'm a southpaw and gonna hold out as well.
I'm also left handed and I'm happy about the accommodation for us with the features. I'm not interested in a carry gun with a safety.
Left eye dominate but right handed
@@Token_Black_Guy Same, wonderful isn't it.
Wrong handed, got one recently and love it
Seems like people who want to conceal carry are spoiled for choice.
I'm impressed that that board with the slots isn't riddled with holes. Seems like it would be a boneheaded thing to hit it, but I reckon it's the kind of thing I'd do anyway.
Yeah no hits, even with the periscope!
That's why you train
@@920utdoors9 Yes but...you train to make the mistakes so there's something to learn from. That is of course allowing for those perfect in every way (like the line in the song). In this case I'll use James as my example.
There's a sign at the spring clays field I go to. It's on a section of fence in front of one of the clay launchers, and it says, "do not shoot fence." The first week it was put up, 2 people shot the sign.
Damn, when I saw that hammer I was hoping it was DA/SA. I'm not a fan of safeties on carry guns nor am I a fan of carry a SA pistol without the safety on so I'll have to pass on this one. The second they release a DA will be the second I own one
Do more training and that safety won't be an issue
I agree I like a decocker on my pistos
Not the SAO for you or I or most people. No benefits of SAO with a heavy trigger with False reset, and a squishy small safety. Downside of having to carry cocked and locked.
Like you, I need that first pull to be double action as a safety precaution.
100% this
The configuration W/O lights and accommodation for add on stuff is perfect for a carry gun. Particularly for a micro compact whose purpose is NOT to hang on lights and suppressors. I have a Sig P239 9mm configured similarly and love it. So your review has encouraged me to very seriously consider purchasing this handgun. I already own the original Shield and the Performance Center Shield. Thank you.
Hey thanks for another great video and I just want to say I appreciate your views as you are straight up and honest always and very informative. One of the absolute best reviewers out there as far as I am concerned. Thanks for the work you put in and keep it up!!
Interesting that they made a hammer fired compact 9 but maybe that will open up the market to others doing the same? I have several of each style (hammer/striker) but my heart is with the hammer fired DA/SA if I had a choice.
Great vid James, had no idea it was so much smaller than the Shield Plus.
Smaller is not necessarily better. The shield Plus with optic meets all my concealment needs with a gun that’s reasonably easy to shoot. Smaller then the shield plus= harder to shoot and less fun to practice with.
@@godgunsandgoldens That's not what the reviewer said. Check 12:44 and onward.
They need to adopt that To a full size.
Back in 82' I used to be able to throw a pigskin a quarter mile..
Lucky
I scored 4 touchdowns in a single game at Polk High.
James’ reviews are the perfect mix of info i need mixed with the humor i appreciate
For me it’s a few steps up from the shield plus (which is a great gun) metal framed, hammer fired, still lightweight (19 oz) and has minimal abrasive texturing on the sides of the grip which should make it massively more comfortable to carry IWB than the shield plus or any of the 2.0 guns. I’m gonna get one
For people that prefer a 1911 manual of arms, looks like a great option. I will stick with the Shield. The biggest pro about SAO is the trigger pull. Will be interesting to see what Apex does for this gun. Also will be interested to see what the Performance Center model offers. Wish they would have kept the traditional S&W serrations.
I will stick with my Ruger Commander SR1911 .45 &my Springfield Armory A1 Mil Spec 1911 .45 both great pistols
@@thomaspalmer7900 those are both significantly larger, heavier guns, so you are comparing apples and oranges.
Most wouldn’t conceal carry either one of those (nice guns though 👍🏼) all year around.
As someone who prefers the 1911 manual of arms, a gritty 8# trigger with a Glock safety defeats the entire purpose of single action. It's an abomination. S&w has been going down hill since they stopped bluing guns. It's sad to see how far they have sunk.
@@zdub8438 apparently you didn’t watch the review in regards to the trigger. It was not 8 lbs. He showed it was 5-6 lbs once he had a couple hundred rounds through it, which is acceptable for that particular guns use (concealed carry). It’s all about application. You could probably polish it or go aftermarket (eventually) if you wanted to make it better. The trigger “dingus” is also irrelevant for the guns use. Concealed carry is up close, center mass, fast shooting. It’s not a target gun.
Smith and Wesson still makes some great guns. Accurate, reliable, the finish/treatment they use on the M&P series is fantastic from a durability perspective, good ergonomics, so your shrill reaction to this gun is unwarranted.
We are in agreement though that old school Smith and Wesson firearms are the best from a materials used, beauty, and craftsmanship (example - old smith and Wesson blued revolvers, 5900 series, etc). Frankly, if we could go back in time I’d love it. However, to not recognize the pros of the new stuff and calling it junk is being very closed minded, particularly for carry guns that are exponentially better now from a size, weight, caliber, and reliability perspective.
Poor accuracy is acceptable to you. It's not acceptable to a 1911 guy.
My p938 will put every single round into a head sized target at 25 yards. I don't take gun advice from people that shoot from feet away.
Ive carried a P938 for years. I'd love to see a performance center version of this with better texture on the aluminum frame, maybe some sort of checkering, night sights, improved trigger, rail and maybe optics cut. Better yet, I hope it inspires Sig to do a similar update to the 938...
Sig Sauer would be way better off if they adapted a micro style of the p226 style gun, based around the p365 magazine. Everything about the p938 would have to be redesigned to make it doublestack since it's so freaking thin already.
@E the p938 is still smaller and thinner than a p365. It shoots better too. And cosinderinf how fast they still move at local gun stores, the p938 is still far from dying.
@E I mean I don't hear reliabikity complaints about the p938 very often. If at all. If anything the p365 has has a much worse history of reliability issues. Either of them at this point are extremely reliably so that seems like a moot point between them.
I've carried a 938 for year as well. Great trigger and reliable design. I still want to pick up a P365XL for more ammo on hand if needed.
Just the grip.@@alexanderguzman6235
I'm thrilled to have more options in the metal-framed semi auto market. I also like that this thing doesn't have a rail. Wish it looked as pretty as S&W's older third-gen semi autos though!
This was a great review with some hilarious one liners in there too. Can't go wrong with that.
That's just an opportunity to learn refinishing. Strip it down, go with a brushed/beaded chrome.
Now this peaks my interest. As someone who has had a G43 for years I haven't seen the need to grab one of these staggered stack micro pistols. The CSX may change that as I'm a sucker for 1911 style pistols. Great video as always
I suppose its true metal "competitor" then is the Sig 938, whose single-action trigger is lighter and has no "false reset" issue (but holds fewer rounds). Thanks for the review!
And the p938 is limited to a few skus now because of the p365
Hopefully sig takes notice and does something about the capacity. I’ve always wanted a 938 but the capacity was always a deal breaker
I use the Sig P 225a1 only 7+1 and I don't care cuz it is everything that I expect from a Sig classic. Nice try S&W. I appreciate their efforts on this affordable sidearm. I hope shooters who understand the strengths of this format will GET SOME !
I have and carry a sig 938. Love everything about it except the limited capacity.
@Peter Angles you've whined about every gun on the market in about a dozen videos on this channel. You've whined about Glock, Barrett, Sig, and a few others. You just want something to cry about.
Looks like a nice pistol. I didn't expect an all metal pistol from Smith these days. Especially one patterned after a 1911.
Have one I got about a year and a half ago or so runs flawlessly never had any malfunction even used some aluminum ammo I’m left handed and it’s a blessing I love hammer fired guns and it’s surprisingly accurate for a compact pistol in my experience which I’m no master or expert small pistols kinda suck I’d say it’s just as accurate if you can handle the little extra recoil I just wish they would make a 15 rnd mag instead of the 30-50 it’s such a small gun the 30-50 mags are bigger than the actual gun lol
Never cared for the sub compact line-up but this one has me considering trying it out
I know a bunch of people who love to carry Sig p938’s, Springfield 911, and Kimber Micro 9’s. So immediately after watching some videos on this I was pretty convinced that this pistol is gonna sell well. I would love to see a variant come out with night sights, a milled slide and accessory rail to put on a WML. Cool gun imo. Maybe S&W has hopes of making a DA/SA variant as well?
I would bet there will be a S&W custom shop variant soon that gives you what you want for a price!
@@fchazelton lol. I was thinking the same thing too brother! If they make this with an accessory rail and milled slide I’m gonna be saving up some extra beans. If they make it in DA/SA I’ll happily go into debt for a little to get it lol.
Yep, da/sa version with night sights and I'm sold.
@@mlbshiver I’d buy 2 lol 😂.
I sold my micro 9 and got the CSX
The "pointability" of this weapon is amazing. You get used to the faults reset and heavy trigger. I do wish that it just had regular grip panels but it's whatever. Overall I love this pistol.
Thank you for the very well-balanced review. For me, the trigger reset is the only thing that concerns me. I think it will be fine now that I know about the tactile false-reset. Mine should be arriving at my FFL tomorrow.
Before I watched this take on the CSX, I was lukewarm to what the gun had to offer for me. James sure does know how to make a product look and sound good however. I want one!
It looks like a nice piece. I would prefer SA/DA, with a decocker, though. A light rail would have been nice as well. But I guess you can't have everything. Maybe their performance center division will release some other variant(s).
They’ll probably drop a model like that in a year for people interested if there’s enough demand
You just described a Sig P229.
@@kylegungamers2755 right because all DA/SA compacts are sig clones
@@blakedavis2447 I thought it was the smallest gun with that feature set in production. That title actually goes to the PX4 Subcompact.
The gun is to small for either of those... Lol
As a person that’s looking to get a CSX, thank you for the in depth perspectives for this!
Thanks for reviewing the new CSX. This gun reminds me so much of my stepfather’s Detonic .45 ACP. I like this one a lot.
If it was single action/double action I would have been sold.
Same. Best of both worlds if it has a safety/ decocker, But i prefer decocker only.
Yup. Especially with a decock only model
Could not agree more. I’m an appendix carry guy and I will not carry a single action only pistol in the appendix position! You make this double/single and this gun would be my jam
Exactly. Carrying a SAO gun, no thanks.
@@hunterbemboom318 right gotta take safe measures when protecting the man parts 😜
i hope they make a da/sa this things pretty cool but i do not like sa only with a safety especially for a carry piece
Hell, I'd even take SAO + firing pin block and trigger dingus with no manual safety.
Yeah I feel like they kinda missed an opportunity here. There are zero DA/SA guns in the micro compact department and I think more people than just me really want one.. I can't be the only person who likes DA/SA guns and the only thing that is close is the springfield XDE and its massive in comparison, to the point where yoy might as well carry a full or compact sized gun lol.
Add another vote for DA/SA with safety/decocker. All they needed was a few tweaks on the old CSP: dump the stupid bulky rubber grips, and add capacity with the width that freed up. I wouldn't complain if they lightened and repositioned the slide release either. It's tough to reach from a firing grip.
@@prfwrx2497 So you want a striker fired gun but with a hammer? What's the point of that?
@@jayzenitram9621 whats the point of having an external hammer? Mainly that appendix is a super popular carry position but regardless of carry spot you can ride the hammer while reholstering and make it impossible for the gun to go off even if there is pressure on the trigger. Not to mention that some people just prefer the DA/SA trigger, you need intent for the first pull and every pull after is generally lighter than a striker fired gun with a better break.
There are other reasons like when the hammer is cocked its generally easier to rack the slide for those who are older or have lesser hand strength.
I was just re watching your Shield Plus video last night then this comes out 🙌🏼
The main reason I stick around on this channel is the fact that you guys don't rag on any gun that doesn't deserve it. Even if you hate it, you really do try to do it as much justice as you can. That unbiased outlook is what makes good content. Well... That, and James's messed up sense of humor I can TOTALY relate to. Great job!
I think a performance center version of this could be promising.
That's what I'm waiting to see. I want a more tailored style.
Even better if they just made it as a performance center. It’ll beat other brands by a bigger margin
Yeah, give it 2-3 years, improve on it, and then maybe. I'd always be willing to pay $100-200 more for a better product.
@@andrettski8686 More like 2 months. These guys work fast.
@@tomcampbell8934 I thought they might want to bring in a bunch of $ off this model for more R&D on the next model.
My miniature schnauzer is 12 years old. She is very strong!
Your the first positive reveiw on the trigger I've seen so far. Four to five pound triggers are my comfort level in a carry gun.
Out of the 5 reviews I've seen for the CSX, I like yours the best 👌
A DA/SA version would be better for carry.
I love hammered fired guns. However, I carry the P365XL due it’s size and comfortability while still being a really effective carry gun. The only thing holding me back from the CSX is that they don’t offer it (at this time, hopefully in the future) with a decocker. If a company can make a hammer-fired micro 9mm with a decocker I will be all over that!
Im not a gun guy (live in UK). But that one hand training you do is awesome
Great review!
Viewing from afar, it seems an upgraded p938. 938's are really good, high quality carry pieces with really great trit sights. A micro light was my wish but alas...
Give the people what they want James… and the people want Gun Limericks
Hey TFB! It's been 3 minutes since the CSX came out. I've been waiting on you to give me the lowdown. Thanks for another great video.
Interesting piece. I'm left handed and really like the controls of this new gun. Might have to bite... maybe. I have the original P365 and love it. But this has ambi controls and that's a plus.
Sounds like it is time to revisit the carry math (rounds per sq in) championships. Also, if aftermarket mags are allowed, this time they should be a different class (modified) and include magguts springs for 365.
Maybe pfpi² (power factor per inch²) so we can include the lcp max also.
@@snafuequals I would love a way to factor in the lcp-max , but wouldn’t ammo choice be too big a part of the power factor? And shouldn’t it be fired out of each muzzle to be somewhat accurate? OTOH, it would be a nice way to give an advantage back towards the larger pistols. But no doubt, the lcp max needs to be included purely from an efficiency standpoint.
@@christofonobrown3659 Obviously we'd try to compare the same manufacturer at standard pressure and just use the ipsc formula. I think that's close enough for the discussion at least, don't you? It's definitely not going to win but it has its place for sure.
@@snafuequals definitely agree on having a place, was just thinking about penalties/adjustments for shorter barrels. I mean if someone comes out with a 1 in barrel it should take a hit in the power factor category by design of the gun. Maybe I’m getting too esoteric? Edit: maybe just figure out a handicap system per 1/4” or 1/2” reduction of barrel from 4” (G19 is the standard after all) and people can decide for themselves.
@@christofonobrown3659 Not according to IPSC lol but yes, that's going to depend on barrel, powder, etc. Bit too deep for this I think. Let's just say that every single one of these small guns is going to perform worse than the advertised velocity on the box, with 9mm probably suffering a slightly higher loss per inch.
I think thats the first semi auto pistol s&w has released that im excited about, I've always been partial to a metal frame pistol but most are bulky and really heavy, seems s&w has eliminated the negatives and kept the positives
Ok.. I saw the ads for this and after seeing your review..I love it... I just got one and it's totally koooool... being a fan of the 1911 I had to see it, touch it, caress it.. and compare it to my Hellcat and it's surprisingly smaller.. compared it to my Kimber micro 9 and wow it is so close to being the same size.. now question is when are the "extended" magazines coming out?? Please keep me posted... thanks!!!
Great review, I dig the dare I say, cute figures of speech you use when describing stuff! Informative and entertaining, what could be better?
Looks promising! But I think the inevitable 2.0 version will address a lot of the issues James had, which are honestly dealbreakers for me.
I'm sure there's a performance center edition in the works.
i need optics and light options, if/when they provide that i will buy
@@thebeastondrums I hope so
I guarantee the 2.0 is basically gonna be a 2011. Mark my words.
Cool to see a new design. I was a bit disappointed to the that it was a single action gun. I would have much preferred to see a da sa gun. As far a looks go I don't think it is particularly ugly. It is better looking than that Kimber mako.
Yeah, I think it would have been better as a DA/SA, but it seems like it's targeting the kind of people that have shot a lot of SA only handguns like the 1911. The first handguns I ever owned were SA only so I don't have a problem with it. I'm just glad it has a good trigger. This is 100% gonna be my new carry gun because of the trigger, safety, and overall small size
Meh. Go with LEM like HK on their hammer fired USP/P30 series guns. A false reset is a huge deal.
Agree, if this was DA/SA I would buy it as soon as it's available. This in DA/SA with an optics mount would be my ideal carry pistol.
Im glad im not alone. I love my hk p30sk and its very comfortable for me to winter carry but its a but thick for summertime. Always waiting for a really subcompact da/sa
@@tomrkba4685 they are too thick. Also if you do any amount of training that false reset shouldn't be an issue.
Informative i learned alot not just about the csx also what to look for in other guns
EXCELLENT VIDEO!! Showing my age, I’m a revolver and 1911 guy and despise lattice guns. After watching your video I just might give up my 5-shot J-frame for concealed carry.
Smith has their s together now for sure. Very impressed with their innovation and market leading.
How is this innovative though? It's a double stack sig p938, a 12 year old gun at an affordable price. That's not innovative. That's just competition.
Thanks for the review. I would prefer an all metal pistol even though the modern polymer guns seem to be holding up just fine. The single action firing of this CSX is a definite plus, as is its added capacity. I prefer a handgun with no safety at all but the tradeoff for the single action trigger isn't too bad. I don't remember the details but didn't you do a review of an all metal Glock clone not too long ago? I think it was a Rock Island Armory pistol.?.? I don't think the RIA was sub compact though. Would you even compare these all metal pistols in a similar category? I can't remember the details of the other video. This pistol is something interesting, especially for people that like all metal guns. Great job. 👍
RIA makes the STK1000 I believe is what it's called. It's a Glock 19 clone made of metal
I have the p938 legion which I used quite a few gift cards to knock the price way down. Otherwise probably wouldn't have got it. The trigger and xray3 sights are excellent, I highly recommend it if your willing to spend the $. That being said I think most people aren't. So would happily buy this as a cheaper alternative to take some market share from sig. I love the 10 rnd mag capacity and always been a fan of s&w since the m&p came out. I hope Sig recognizes this and somehow comes up with a 10 round mag for the 938!
My left ear really enjoyed the range sections of the vid 😂
All joking aside, keep up the great content, guys.
James did an excellent job of reviewing this firearm with a genuine approach to telling it like it is, I feel like he is putting himself in the consumer’s place and understands what we want. Looks like a great pistol, but no optics cut, no rail, and no night sights makes it a pass for me. The S&W accountants must have won out over the engineers to get this product out to market. Maybe next time S&W should include James in their product focus group during product development. I’ll wait for the 2.0 version.
Absolutely agree, I don't think I'd use this for main carry. but for a true pocket pistol or backup shooter, I think equipped with night sights its a great option.
I bet they come out with a performance version in 6-12 months with all of those features.
@@True_Patriotx That would be great but I’m no fan of the PC pricing.
Interesting...I wager they'll put out a bigger one with more features
I don't understand why they don't all include an option for a light. It's not really a pocket gun so why not made a little rail cut
@@ballsack8937 useless extra cuts cost extra, and they're useless
@@nathanielyoungman4454 cool opinion bro
Great review; thanks!
Excellent. I particularly liked how you gave the dimensions of the target and distance. Too often they're left out. Having small hands and small in stature I'm going to check out the csx as a ccw. thanks
Quick overview, it’s absolutely great. Remember it’s for CC self defense. That’s 21’ or less. You don’t need night-sights because you should be point shooting in that situation NOT aiming with sights. Especially if in low light or darkness. You’d be blinded by the muzzle flash. It’s very accurate, fits my hand, medium size, very well. I’ve even seen a guy with large hands shoot it no problem. No trigger issue for anyone who knows how to shoot. There’s 12 rounds in the mag so expect it to be a little tight. Love the 1911 style safety. If it was good enough for John Browning it’s good enough for me. I was never comfortable cocked and locked striker fire but this hammer fired external safety I have complete confidence in. Also there are some really good Kydex holsters made for this gun both IWB and OWB type. So in summation, 👍👍.
Coming from a self confessed sig rose colored glasses wearing fan boy I liked my original shield performance center better than a couple of my sig micro compacts. Having fired all these micros on the market I can confidently say that Smith came out swinging and the competition better duck. I look forward to a pc csx!
i agree. my shield 2.0 w.maguts upgrade and talon grip feels and shoots awesome. can't get my hands around the p365
As always, a GREAT video & a GREAT review!!!🇺🇸🤓
I just picked up my CSX from my FFL. I immedietly threw the trigger pull gauge on it when I got home and it's a hair under 5lbs. You read that right, brand new with a trigger pull UNDER 5lbs. Everything else is solid and the thumb safeties have a very positive click.
I really really hope they have a DA/SA version in the works, or something similar. Second I saw this I freaked out, just to find out it's SA only. Like, just, why?
The day it goes da/sa I’ll buy one.
@@robertmace4501 Same. It would be a game changer for people who prefer to carry hammer fired pistols.
Yep. I completely lost interest when I saw it was SAO.
@Sqwee I actually own a CZ-82 for that reason. One of the better options for carry when it comes to DA/SA
+1 on a DA/SA.. would get one !
I love 1911s. I really like the M&P Shield. I'd love to test drive one of these. Unfortunately, I live in Commifornia, so I'm sure that this thing is classified in the same category as a nuclear weapon. Excellent review, by the way. Liked and subscribed because of it.
I’m counting down the days until my exit from this corrupt state. When I do I’ll have a hard time deciding what CCW to get.
You can find one on calguns, but it's gonna cost 2x-3x msrp and it'll be used 😏
I love my CSX. I wish it was more popular than it is, and had more aftermarket support. Its my go to gun for a quick outting where i dont wanna rig up my belt.
I picked one up today. Took it to the range I really like it excellent firearm one of the best micros out
All hail the alloy gods! 🙏
Yep sticking with my shield 1.0-night sights, 10 rd mag (hyve) with apex trigger and barrel upgrade (tru precision) for carry. Always nice to have more carry options though! Personally Looking at Springfield’s xdm elite compact with hex red dot for my next carry piece.
Yeah I’m gonna have to have one of these. Thanks for reviewing.
I was in the market for a new carry gun and was heavily convinced on a glock 48. But then I was shown the CSX and I fell in love. Great little gun for EDC and suuuuuper compact
Nice already seen some pre mature jerk offs release to soon and call the gun heavy. I mean it weighs less than the polymer shield and holds more ammo what's heavy about it. Nice video. You can definitely tell professional gun reviews vs amateur.
I'd have really preferred it to be DA/SA with a decocker rather than SA only. I'd rather not expose the hammer / firing pin interface to debris when carrying. And I'm of the opinion that all modern carry pistols should be carried in an equivalent of Condition 0, rather than the Condition 1 that the CSX was unfortunately designed for.
Exactly. DA/SA is the way to go with deep concealment pistols.
I agree, I love DA/SA pistols with a decocker. I wish there was more options for concealed carry in that format.
@@RJ-oi3ck CZ doesn’t make anything close to this size though.
@@RJ-oi3ck CZ dosent make a DA/SA in this size. I carry a P07 and looked at a Rami but they are not small and arent made anymore. Someone needs to make a modern double stack subcompact DA/SA to compete with the p365 style guns.
Great review. Excited to see what the aftermarket does with this. Any hints of a full size on the way?
Can't wait to see the performance center option of this. Would love to see them bring back some of the originals style chief special with a stainless option but keep a matte finish.
Been avoiding videos on this gun like spoilers for “No Time To Die”. Always holding out for James and Ryan 🤙🏻
Aside from the single action trigger (that James was not impressed with), S&W is catching up with Sig P365. I love me some S&W stuff though, and this one looks pretty sweet.
Perhaps S&W wanted a deep conceal & a perfectly shootable gun with their CSX and plus like the Sig has with 365 & XL?
I don't know if the goal should be to "catch up" with a 4 year old gun. They should be trying to one up it.
@@JD-tn5lz sure, but it's just a double stack p938, which is a much older gun
Great review James as always. Slide/Hammer bite are a major concern for me. Single action hammer fired pistols must have an extended grip safety or I bleed. I'll stick with the Shield 9mm and Sig P365. If S&W would like to make me happy They'd re-introduce the 3913,my favorite 9mm pistol.
thanks for the review! No tritium front sight, small safety lever that you MUST use, possible hammer bite. Very helpful.
After the Rami got discontinued I was hoping that CZ would quickly fill that void. I never expected Smith and Wesson to do it.
Needs a decocker instead of a safety
I like SA guns with a thumb safety. (gimme a break...i'm old) and normally I would be all over this but I know damn good and well as soon as I get one an optics ready version will be released. Also that trigger needs to lose it's dingus and be skeletonized.
I agree with all the above. I’m definitely going to hold out a little while to see what happens
Great Review. I have been to the range with my new CSX. Agree, the false reset isn’t a issue when shooting. My CSX trigger is getting lighter but it still too heavy for me. Would love for someone to review the CSX with the XS DXT2 Big Dot night sights. I think even after a year they are the only replacement night sights for the proprietary CSX rear sight.
I have the Chiefs Special CS40, and CS45, and LOVE them both. Hope this one lives up to the same standard.
At first I was thinking about its design as a "deep cover" or even as a great back up gun for law enforcement, so I didn't like that you couldn't attach optics or a light. After thinking it over though, it may just end up being perfect (after night sights are added) in an ankle holster or elsewhere as a backup gun for LEO or when you when you want a true pocket pistol.
@@pjbiggleswerth8903 features like a light rail and optics mount might require a full redesign. This thing is tiny.
Seems it could fit a true deep cover role very well to me... but I'm no spook glowy type of dude
Wouldn't be surprised if they release an optics-ready model if this thing sells well. maybe with a rear-dovetail delete or something
That’s what the Sig P238 and P938 is already there for.
If it shoots anything like the P938, I think it'll be a great gun. I love the idea of a slim gun with a low bore axis. They shoot comfortably and the capacity would finally make me consider it over other carry options. Night sights would be good though.
Thank you! Great review!
I'm very curious what the CSX becomes after it goes through the same product evolution as the Shield. A 2.0 version, CORE treatment, a slightly longer slide, higher capacity version, etc. And I don't see any way they offer a sub-five pound trigger from the factory on a carry gun.
PC version too
I'd like to see this design upsized... Like I understand I am essentially asking for more 1911 variants but I honestly would just like to see what S&W could do if they wanted to put a double stack single action only that isn't a super expensive triarc or nighthawk custom. Want 10mm too.
They probably have it, but they have to make guns for conceal carry because that’s what mostly sells, but I really want this in a full size.
Like in my head im thinking S&W accuracy and their sturdy designs might equal seriously stiff competition.