{"id":156654,"date":"2022-01-06T16:24:56","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=156654"},"modified":"2022-01-06T16:24:56","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T00:25:22","slug":"meet-the-new-smith-wesson-csx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/meet-the-new-smith-wesson-csx\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the New Alloy-Framed Smith & Wesson CSX Micro-Compact!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The newest concealed carry pistol from Smith & Wesson. (Photo: S&W<\/em>) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Smith & Wesson is introducing an interesting hammer-fired micro-compact pistol for concealed carry, the new CSX<\/a>. This lightweight, alloy-framed single-action pistol is chambered for 9mm Luger and carries 10+1 with flush magazines and 12+1 with extended mags. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Introducing the new Smith & Wesson CSX, our latest addition to the micro-compact category, an all-alloy, all-steel handgun, hammer-fired system with the highest magazine capacity in its class,” said Senior Product Manager John Myles. “All Smith & Wesson CSXs comes with a 12-round magazine and a 10-round magazine, both low-profile to minimalize printing.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We’re really proud of the CSX,” said Myles. This is a welcome, modern take on a time-tested concept that’s rare to see in today’s market. There are fewer and fewer companies still making all-metal hammer-fired pistols, and only a fraction of those are made for concealed carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the alloy frame, the CSX weighs about the same as similar polymer-framed pistols or even a little less. The CSX has an unloaded weight of just 19.5 ounces, including the 12-round magazine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s not just another polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol. (Photo: S&W<\/em>) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The CSX is an ergonomic design with an 18-degree grip angle, a thin undercut trigger guard, an extended beavertail for a high-up grip and interchangeable palmswell grips, including small and extra-small grips that let the shooter customize the pistol for comfort and concealability. It’s also chamfered and de-horned to prevent snagging on clothes or a holster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CSX has a compact 3.1-inch barrel and comes with 3-dot combat sights. It’s an ambidextrous design with dual manual thumb safeties, dual extended slide stops and interchangeable left- or right-side magazine release buttons. It comes with a flat-faced trigger for repeatable, predictable trigger finger placement as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The small components, along with the stainless steel slide and barrel, have a deep black Armornite nitride finish while the aluminum alloy frame has a matte black anodized finish. In addition to the manual safeties, the CSX has a passive trigger safety for even more control of the action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE ALSO: Smith & Wesson Goes to 10mm with New M&P Pistols<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The slide has forward and rear serrations as well as a serrated topstrap to reduce glare. Like many Smith & Wesson pistols, it also has a loaded chamber port in the slide and barrel to see if a round is chambered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the vast majority of companies focusing on polymer-framed, striker-fired micro compacts, the CSX stands out from the rest pack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suggested retail price for the CSZ is $609. For more information about this very new, very different pistol, visit Smith & Wesson today<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n