SCCY CPX-3 Red Dot Tabletop Review and Field Strip

Published on January 13, 2020
Duration: 13:35

This review of the SCCY CPX-3 highlights its value as an affordable, double-stack .380 ACP pistol, particularly the variant equipped with a Crimson Trace CTS-1500 reflex sight. The presenter details its double-action-only trigger system, locking breech mechanism for reduced recoil, and ease of field stripping. While acknowledging minor manufacturing imperfections common at its price point, the review emphasizes its suitability for concealed carry and its potential for improved accuracy with the integrated red dot sight.

Quick Summary

The SCCY CPX-3 is a double-stack .380 ACP pistol featuring a locking breech mechanism for reduced recoil and a double-action-only trigger system. This variant includes a Crimson Trace CTS-1500 reflex sight, enhancing target acquisition by allowing focus on the target rather than aligning iron sights.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: SCCY CPX-3 with Red Dot
  2. 00:47Unboxing and Included Accessories
  3. 02:08SCCY CPX-3 Handgun Overview
  4. 02:51Double Action Only Trigger System
  5. 04:34Crimson Trace CTS-1500 Reflex Sight
  6. 05:20Benefits of Red Dot Sights
  7. 06:11Ergonomics and Features
  8. 08:19Field Stripping the SCCY CPX-3
  9. 09:08Internal Components and Build Quality
  10. 10:02Color Options and Practicality
  11. 10:51Reassembly and Function Check
  12. 11:49Magazine Fitment Issues
  13. 12:36Potential Improvements and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the SCCY CPX-3 pistol?

The SCCY CPX-3 is chambered in .380 ACP. It is described as a 'wonderful little double stack 380' offering good capacity for its size.

What type of trigger does the SCCY CPX-3 have?

The SCCY CPX-3 features a double-action-only (DAO) trigger system. This means the hammer is cocked and released with a single, consistent pull of the trigger for every shot.

What are the advantages of the SCCY CPX-3's locking breech mechanism?

Unlike many straight blowback .380 ACPs, the CPX-3's locking breech helps reduce recoil by diverting some energy into the mechanism, making it more comfortable to shoot and absorb.

Does the SCCY CPX-3 come with a red dot sight?

Yes, this specific model of the SCCY CPX-3 comes factory-equipped with a Crimson Trace CTS-1500 reflex sight, simplifying aiming by allowing focus on the target.

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