Making peace with the 9mm

[Bill in Oregon]

I've never been a big fan of the 9, coming from the 1911 tradition. But Smith's improved E-series CSX won me over. I had the earlier version that had some warts. This one seems to have cured them all.
Hammer fired, aluminum frame and steel slide, single action, can be safely carried cocked and locked, safety swipes down as God and John Browning intended and the ergonomics really work for my hand. Will shoot it tomorrow with FMJ, defensive ammo and a CCI snake load or two. If it shoots like the Gen 1 CSX, it will be "it" -- the last EDC I'll ever need.

[JimT]

SAY IT AIN'T SO, JOE!

Are you OK or do we need to stage an intervention?

[Ysabel Kid]

[Bill in Oregon]

Jim: Single action and no polymer to speak of!

[JimT]

Just kidding with ya Bill ... if you looked around at my place you would probably find a 9mm or two .....

[Scott Tschirhart]

Since the Holiday (where we had a really good snubby seminar) I’ve been daily carrying a J frame Smith in .32 H&R. I strap on a SAA for the weekend but I’m still carrying the .32.

While I realize that I might have to turn in my man card, I’m really enjoying the convenience.

Yes, I have a few 9mm guns in the safe.

[JimT]

HA! Got ya beat Scott! For the last month I have been carrying a Bearcat Shopkeeper .22 nearly every day. I was glad I had it when my grandsons caught this Texas Rat Snake in the chicken coop. Had 3 of our eggs in it! The Shopkeeper kept shop! I have killed 11 raccoons and a feral cat so far.

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[Bill in Oregon]

Scott, there are absolutely no flies on that J frame in .32 H&R, but I wish it came in .327 Federal.

[Scott Tschirhart]

Jim,

I’m not sure it’s a contest. I can see the utility in that little shooter. And that’s sort of what I’m getting at. I’m carrying what is useful for me.

[samsi]

I really wanted to like the CSX, but it turned out to be too small for my paws to manipulate easily. A friend has one that he's fond of as his walking the dog gun.

As much as I like serious pistols the current grab and go casual battery consists of e J frame 38, LCP22 and a Wrangler!

[JimT]

Jim,

I’m not sure it’s a contest. I can see the utility in that little shooter. And that’s sort of what I’m getting at. I’m carrying what is useful for me.

Absolutely. It was just a my way of saying it. I am not in competition with anyone ... other than myself.

[marlinman93]

Bill, you got my interest when you said no polymer parts. I sold off the only polymer 9mm I had just because it just irritated me to have plastic parts beyond grips. I now only own all metal semiautos, and they also happen to only have wood grips too. And of course mine are all S&W also. I feel so much better strapping on a metal frame, wood gripped semiauto, even if a couple are 9mm handguns.

[Bill in Oregon]

Vall, the CSX would be spectacular with wood grips, but I must confess the plastic inserts are extremely practical as well as comfortable.

[Streetstar]

Didnt know they (S&W) made a small 1911 format pistol

I have experience with the Sig 238 and 938 by proxy, and would love to add a Colt Mustang to the inventory if i come across one at a time that coincides with me having some walking around money
Great little guns and i would be happy to retire my Glock 42 or pay it forward to someone else who needs it if i get one