S&W New CSX e-Series

Published on April 3, 2025
Duration: 17:51

This review of the Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series 9mm micro-compact pistol highlights its key upgrades over the original CSX, focusing on the optics-ready slide and a significantly improved trigger. The reviewer, Justin Opinion, details the slide's compatibility with RMRcc/RMSc footprint optics and praises the ease of mounting red dots like HoloSun and Crimson Trace. He also emphasizes the reworked trigger mechanism, noting the elimination of false resets and a crisper break, making it a strong contender for a primary concealed carry firearm.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series is an upgraded 9mm micro-compact pistol featuring an optics-ready slide compatible with RMRcc/RMSc footprints and a significantly improved trigger. It addresses previous criticisms with a crisper break and better reset, making it a strong contender for concealed carry.

Chapters

  1. 00:00:16Introduction to CSX E-Series
  2. 00:00:41Optics Ready Slide Features
  3. 00:01:22Iron Sights and Cover Plate
  4. 00:02:01Rear Sight Removal and Adjustment
  5. 00:03:04Improved Trigger System
  6. 00:04:03CSX E-Series Overview
  7. 00:05:25Trigger Reset and Feel
  8. 00:06:00Magazine Options and Grip Extensions
  9. 00:06:49Ambidextrous Safety Features
  10. 00:08:05Optics Readiness Revisited
  11. 00:09:04Technical Specifications
  12. 00:10:06Accuracy Testing (Offhand)
  13. 00:13:04Action Type and Controls
  14. 00:14:07Ergonomics and Grip
  15. 00:15:00Finish and Build Quality
  16. 00:15:10Trigger Performance Analysis
  17. 00:15:56Conclusion and Value

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main upgrades in the Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series compared to the original CSX?

The primary upgrades in the CSX E-Series are the optics-ready slide, pre-cut to accept micro red dot sights like the HoloSun 507k and Crimson Trace, and a significantly reworked trigger mechanism that addresses previous issues with reset and feel.

What optics footprint does the CSX E-Series slide support?

The CSX E-Series slide is designed to accept micro red dot optics with the RMRcc or RMSc footprint, which is standard for many popular micro red dot sights.

How is the trigger improved on the CSX E-Series?

The CSX E-Series features a completely reworked trigger that eliminates false resets and grit, offering a crisper break and a more positive forward spring for reset, making it feel much better than the original CSX trigger.

What are the dimensions and weight of the CSX E-Series for concealed carry?

The CSX E-Series weighs 19.7 oz, stands 4.6 inches tall, is 1.12 inches wide, and has an overall length of 6.1 inches (with the 12-round magazine), making it well-suited for concealed and pocket carry.

What is the price of the Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series?

The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series is $6.99, and it is expected to be found in local stores for around $650.

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