Shot this at the range twice and loved it overall, with no qualms about the trigger. It's very easy to manipulate the slide, also. The one negative thing I did notice was that the last time I took it for a spin, the 12-round magazine that came with the gun for range use (it was a rental) wouldn't load past the 9th round or so, and that was with the UpLula mag loader. I'll be sure to bring it up with the staff next time I visit. Other than that, this baby has been great and IMO is definitely worth considering for a relatively easy to use (and pretty reliable, in my experience) true micro-compact (i.e. smaller than the micro-XL pistols) 9mm.

Great review. Love my CSX. Replaced my Sig P938 as EDC.

Optic ready, optic ready! I agree with you. Optics are nice, but you dont need it. go practice, and get proficient. thats all the optics you need on a EDC gun!

I haven't experienced the Armonite coating. Nice looking and good shooting little piece.

I'm not going to lie I kind of like that. I like the fact that it's not all polymer. And even though I always pretend to hate on Smith & Wesson. I actually really do like Smith & Wesson firearms just don't tell anybody

I refuse to own a plastic (polymer) handgun or rifle stock so I have been researching this Smith extensively......I own it's Godfather, a CS9, so I can be patient and let the bugs get worked out.

I have been thinking about this pistol, but what is stopping me is that weird trigger that you have to totally remove your finger from the trigger to reset it. Two triggers, two resets. My sig p938 does not have this issue. Neither any of my six older s&w pistols and the 3913 is half inch taller and longer, but a much better fitting pistol. I am 8n NYS with a 10 rnd mag limit, so 10 rounds vs 8 is not an issue. I think I will stay away from the csx. By the way, my sig p225 is marginally longer than the 3913 and my cz Rami same size as the csx, but a little thicker. The csx does not add anything to my carry rotation pistols. Accuracy free hand is about 8 inches at 20 to 25 yards, with any of my carry pistols and at my age, I am ok with that.

Neat little Smith 👍

I think you are the only one who likes this pistol, the big knock from reviews is the trigger. They do not like the trigger dingus and reset.

It breaks down like a HiPoint. Neat. Lol.

I also thought the trigger was terrible, wanted to like this gun to get away from the polymer wonders,

Bought one last weeks. Luvs it a lot.

A mini 1911, how cute, lol. Reminds me of a sig 938, really tiny 9, but like you, I don't need an optic on a belly gun for social work if need be. Thx for the vid Richard

This pistol is very well made and comfortable. Handles great with different ammo

Usually I don't care for small guns. They just don't fit my hand right and they're kind of uncomfortable. Every now and then something small does work for me. I'd be interested to try this one out based on the features. Thanx for doing a thorough review.

Thanks for a good review of this pistol.

Excellent review!

I looked at one at a shop yesterday.I have the Shield Plus & the 2.0 sub compact,both I really like so I ended up getting the full size 2.0 45.

Plan on buying this for my wife. Great review

Good review

Thanx for the vid...I love my CSX it is a great pistol

while i think its a neat idea i am not sure what this gun does others dont it is metal and i think it would have a 1911 type trigger its cool but im not gonna say much until i get to fiddle with one im not sure how to feel about it

Take down pin. "....... and it takes a little bit of pressure".... as he pushes with a white knuckle grip.😁 I can see why that would be a dislike. Good lookin' piece and a good review as .... as usual. JimE

Love that coating. Wonder how durable it is.

Hi Excellent informative video. I was wondering what your opinion was regarding the trigger. I noticed you didn't talk about it which give me the impression you were okay with it, plus you made accurate shots on the silhouette. I've seen other people's video where they complain about the trigger. Could you please do a brief review on the trigger based on your opinion? Thanks

Love the Rem UMC .22 short box! Kleanbore???😍 the 9mm is cool too.

Really well done first look and review. I was "on the fence" about the CSX, but decided to order the Shield plus instead. After seeing it come in a "bugout bundle" with night sights, 3 extra 13 rd mags, OR, bag, and $50 rebate, I couldn't pass it up. *I am also partial to the look, feel and shootability of all metal construction and my 92x is nice! I'm hoping Smith and Wesson will expand the CSX line. 👍

Once again this will not be as sellable as the taurus gx4 or the springfield hellcat or the sig p365 .

I've watched probably 50+ videos on this gun and you're about the first one that I can recall, mention the half cock 👍Great video.

Nice video. Regarding magazines mine load easily. There have been reports of magazine spring not properly hooked onto the follower, or in backwards. Personally I don’t mind the field strip procedure. Some examples do have a pretty bad false click in the reset, but the one I got has a bit of a hump (no click) in the reset. For the ones with the click, slightly cleaning up the trigger bow and the linkage for the firing pin block where they interact seems to be the cure.

Informative of the _Smith & Wesson CSX_ in this video. My observations: If you have XXL/XL hands the CSX maybe be a poor choice. For women & small to medium men, it probably works as far as *_fitting the hand._* The *"issues"* with the CSX are well known by now: - *_heavier_* to pull trigger on A SINGLE ACTION GUN ( the striker-fired S&W Shield has a better trigger I'm told - What the...?!) - the CSX has a "false reset" before the real reset - some say the gun's handle is comfortable, *others* say the CSX is uncomfortable to hold. TEST before buying. - odd/strange disassembly - tight bullet fit in magazines when full of rounds - tight magazine well fit when loading firearm with a magazine full of rounds - *_minor pet peeve_* - has an external manual safety that most modern firearms have gotten away from. Anyway, this _$610 USD_ *S&W CSX* could be a success or become a flop - 50/50. There are many cheaper in cost, higher quality small guns out there in comparison (SIG P365/P365XL, Glock 43/43X, S&W Shield, etc.), IMO. To me this gun is *_not the one._* A better S&W CSX *_Ver. 2 or Gen. 2_* is very much needed.

Nice review👌👌

Nice review Richard! I always like your honest opinion. Been on the tether about this CSX, I'd like to see how it fares in the real world. I agree with you, I like an alloy frame because I'm tired of all of the polymer guns out there. Thanks for the review! Cheers! -Steve-

Good review but this guy is a bad shot .. hit 5 on the small missed on the big and missed 3rd rd on the steel

Real interesting review Richard Liked & shared