New Vibe 2025: Smith & Wesson’s CSX E-Series
Originally published: February 5, 2025
In January of 2022, Smith & Wesson introduced a new micro-compact pistol featuring an aluminum alloy frame, called the CSX. Since Smlith & Wesson released its CSX pistol about three years ago, the company’s been working to refine its design, implement upgrades, and incorporate additional features to elevate the platform to new heights. Here we are in 2025, and Smith & Wesson is launching the next evolution in the CSX line – the CSX E-Series.
There are six pistols in the series. Available in four 9mm configurations, consumers can now choose between a 3.1-inch or 3.6-inch barrel, two models that include 12, 15, and 17-round magazines, as well as two 10-round compliant variants.
Although these pistols remain aluminum-alloy-framed micro-compacts, they feature significant design upgrades that are hard to overlook. One really cool factor is the sighting system. CSX E-Series pistols are optics-ready and utilize an RMS-C/507K footprint. For that reason, these pistols now include Smith & Wesson’s ClearSight cut, designed to strategically divert gasses away from the optic lens, leaving an unobstructed view.
Built with versatility in mind, the CSX E-Series also offers a new modular grip adapter that allows the user to size down their frame for deep concealment or size up for better handling and increased capacity. All six models boast an enhanced trigger that has a light, clean break, improved reset, and straighter pull to the rear to aid in accuracy. Additional features include interchangeable backstraps, ambidextrous controls, standard white-dot sights, and a flat-black finished frame. Prices vary from $619-$699 depending on which CSX E Series you choose; visit Smith-Wesson.com for more.
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