New S&W SAO compact

[gregkl]

That comparison really brings out the ugly in the Shield, and I can understand the trigger dingus to satisfy the lawyers.
I think I like it, but I carry a Springfield 911 9mm...

That's interesting. Shows that there is a good reason we have so many choices.

 

[kscessnadriver]

Some people don’t use rails or optics so I get it and no big deal. That said, I’m just wondering why they don’t just bring back the 3900,5900,4000,1000 and 4500 series under the “Classic” line. There would be a market and a lot of us that cut their teeth on metal framed hammer fired DA/DA guns.

Because the talent that S&W had to make all those marvelous guns doesn't work there any more, they've moved on.

 

[ancjr]

 

[gregkl]

I like the way they did the slide lock. I often cover the slide locks on my M&P's preventing the slide from locking open.

Same price as the Shield Plus when it first came out.

 

[NyleRN]

I think the CSX is good additional option but I personally won't carry a SAO. I don't like external safeties on a carry gun. I would buy/carry a shield plus before I would the CSX. I still ankle carry my gen1 shield quite often

 

[marvin02]

Some videos direct from S&W:





Not much info, mostly marketing, but Julie Golob will have a longer video soon.

edit: and another review:

*NEW* Smith & Wesson CSX Hammer-Fired 9mm | G&G First Look

It's a brand new platform from Smith & Wesson - The CSX hammer-fired, micro 9mm. The CSX offers an aluminum alloy metal frame, ambi-thumb safety, interchangeabl

www.guntalk.com

 

[cedartop]

Seems like it would make a nice little NPE appendix carry gun. With a manual safety and hammer fired I would sure prefer a good trigger. Next up, optics cut model.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Seems like it would make a nice little NPE appendix carry gun. With a manual safety and hammer fired I would sure prefer a good trigger. Next up, optics cut model.

Yep, once the trigger gets taken care of I will be checking it out. Probably going to need some grip tape as well.

 

[JEBland]

Another review that's a little more critical of it (TL;DWatch: Wait for gen. II?)

 

[gregkl]

Another review that's a little more critical of it (TL;DWatch: Wait for gen. II?)

I watched this one. I like his videos. I have the same issue with my Shield + though with loading mags to max capacity and seating them on a closed slide. I can do, but I really have to ram it home.

And the Uplula has to have some pressure behind it to load that last round into the mag. I swear the magazine springs are being completely collapsed by the time that last round is loaded.

I'm still working the Plus and I'm sure it will get better but as of now I still favor my Shield 2.0.

 

[marvin02]

A user on the S&W forum has taken the CSX apart. Thread with pics:

CSX disassemble

I just bought myself a CSX and had to perform a complete disassembly to inspect and look how the gun works. ItÂs not easy but not impossible either I will post pictures later.

smith-wessonforum.com

There are a couple of other thread on the S&W forum about the CSX.

 

[1gunaholic]

Wow, I don't even see this on their website yet. Interesting.

Though I see this post on another forum:

New smith & Wesson pistol: CSX (1911ish) info leaked early - AR15.COM

Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear.

www.ar15.com

Looks nice. Hope someone reports (real world) on how it performs.

 

[Route 45]

I'd be a lot more interested in an aluminum frame Shield Plus or M&P compact. That would get my attention.

 

[Thegent219]

Looks really nice , price? How does the trigger feel? Very interested ! Thanks

 

[gregkl]

I'd be a lot more interested in an aluminum frame Shield Plus or M&P compact. That would get my attention.

That would be cool.

 

[marvin02]

S&W CSX Product Page:

CSX | Smith & Wesson

The CSX is built on an aluminum alloy frame with interchangeable polymer back straps, providing the user the ability to customize their level of concealment and ergonomic fit. Chambered in 9mm, the CSX holds an impressive 12+1 capacity and comes with an additional 10 round magazine for deeper...

www.smith-wesson.com

Price appears to be running from $550-$600.

The S&W forum I linked to earlier has a couple of real world shooting reports.

Disassembly video:

 

[DadSmith]

 

[doddg]

A friend of mine picked up a used CSX 2-3 weeks ago.
I was surprised since I thought they had just recently released them.

CSX got my attention since I like a hammer for whatever reason.
I have enjoyed Shields & found myself gravitating back to them with forays into other choices from time to time.
Last August I picked up a Shield Plus Performance Center & determined to stick with it.

I did a size comparison on handgunhero.com between the CSX & Shield Plus PC.
They are the exact same size except the trigger guard & slide are a bit deeper/larger on the Shield Plus PC.
I'm so old-fashioned, I carry a revolver most of the time anyway.

Range time pic with both Shield Plus & Plus PC & the Rami.

Targets with the Shield Plus & Plus PC & CZ Rami.
With my eyes & hands, they all shoot nearly the same.

Just the Shield Plus PC

 

[Noble Sniper]

I handled a CSX yesterday and just say I was impressed!!! If only they made them in 40 or 45 I’d definitely have one. Reminiscent of the old Chiefs Special from the turn of the century

 

[Airtevron1]

I like it. Dont need optics cut, I use those old things called sights.