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INTRODUCING THE NEW CSX PISTOL FROM SMITH & WESSON

ByAaron C.

January 6, 2022

INTRODUCING THE NEW CSX PISTOL FROM 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 concealment. Designed with flexibility in mind and, despite its micro-sized frame, the CSX packs both ambidextrous slide releases and manual safeties.

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Product Features

  • Aluminum alloy frame
  • Glare reducing serrations on top of slide
  • Interchangeable, textured backstraps including small and extra small sizes for better concealability
  • Textured front strap
  • Ambidextrous manual thumb safety
  • Ambidextrous, elongated slide stop
  • Two magazine release buttons included for left and right hand shooters
  • Chamfered ejection port to help ensure no snags when drawing from holster
  • Slide includes EZ-tab integration for simpler racking
  • Optimal 18-degree grip angle for natural point of aim
  • Flat faced trigger with integrated safety for a consistent finger placement
  • Single action for a light, crisp trigger pull for accurate shot placement
  • 1 in 10˝ twist rate barrel
  • Armornite durable corrosion resistant finish

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Specs:

  • Caliber: 9mm Luger
  • Capacity: 10+1, 12+1
  • Length: 6.1”
  • Height: 4.6”
  • Width: 1.2”
  • Barrel Length: 3.1”
  • Front Sight: Metal White Dot
  • Rear Sight: Metal White 2-Dot
  • Action: Single Action
  • Grip: Interchangeable Backstraps
  • Barrel Material: Stainless Steel with Armornite® Finish
  • Slide Material: Stainless Steel with Armornite® Finish
  • Frame Material: Aluminum Alloy
  • Slide Finish: Matte Black
  • Frame Finish: Matte Black
  • Weight: 19.5 oz. (1.22lbs)
  • MSRP 609.00
  • MAP 549.00

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I for one am very excited that Smith and Wesson has come out with a hammer-fired Micro-Compact Pistol that somewhat mirrors their M&P Shield line, but is completely different. Unfortunately, this pistol won’t fit any of the M&P Shield magazines or Shield holsters. Will the market love it or hate it? Time will tell.

ByAaron C.

I was born and raised in NC and I have grown up around firearms with shooting BB guns at the age of around 3-4. I serve my county as a Paramedic and work part-time at my local gun shop. I have been writing for Epic Tactical since May 2016 and have been doing firearm reviews on YouTube for about the same amount of time. My enthusiasm is geared towards the medical side, yet I am always there to help out new shooters find that perfect gun and work on their technique. My wife usually accompanies me to the gun range and she is always there to help female shooters with their techniques and to answer questions.