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CSX or Reflex for EDC
17 March 2024, 18:29
Uncle GrinchCSX or Reflex for EDC
Somehow in my search for a micro 9mm, I ended up with two of them. Got them for a very good price, one on sale and the other from a young man who was looking for a Glock with optics, so he was in a selling mood.
First is the FN Reflex. It’s a nice polymer frame internal hammer fired pistol. The two magazines give me the option of 12 or 15 rounds. It has no safety and a very good trigger pull. The polymer frame is new to me and feels too light.
The CSX on the other hand is a 1911 type hammer fired all metal gun. Two mags gives me the option of 10 or 12 rounds. Its grip is more roundish and feels good in the hand. I tend to favor the CSX for the feel and its 1911 manual of arms. I probably need to sell the FN but haven’t made my mid up yet. They both have good points. My primary EDC is still my Sig P239 40 S&W.
Shoot Safe,
Mike
NRA Endowment Member
19 March 2024, 15:25
p dog shooterTwo new toys.
Is reason enough.
30 March 2024, 17:55
Bill/OregonI'm surprisingly happy with my CSX, Mike. Just need to tweak the trigger but it is perfectly serviceable as is. It fits my hand better than any other 9 I have owned and the grip shape and controls feel natural to a 1911 guy.
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31 March 2024, 05:02
Uncle GrinchBill, Exactly my thoughts and findings. I sold my Reflex this morning after much thought and last week I picked up a nice leather paddle open top holster for my CSX. As nice as the Reflex is, I feel no regrets in keeping the CSX. It just feels right.
Shoot Safe,
Mike
NRA Endowment Member
13 June 2024, 22:36
AtkinsonI really like the CSX, I have one new inthe box and one shot about a box or so of LE plus P Plus ammo..
I suppose I should sell the nib one.
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
26 June 2024, 22:02
450 FullerI have always preferred size, trigger and concealed carry. Like many Federales, I prefer the KAHR PM 9.
They don't jam, are accurate-and carry like a Walther PPK-with a 9mm chambering. If that's not enough-they are accurate. I have 2-one in blk diamond. Tough.
That and a Browning HP or a really nice custom MarkIV Series 70 45 ACP. You have to be willing to bet your life on whats IWB or in yo holster. I do like my old Colts...they will equalize.
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05 August 2024, 04:13
AtkinsonI been fighting my need for a KAHR, you not helping me much!!
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
09 August 2024, 15:22
p dog shooterThe smallest pistol I carry these days is a Glock 23.
I have no need for super concealment.