Advice on SCCY CPX-2

[KYamateur]

I am interested in possibly getting one of these. They are attractive little guns and have a very reasonable price. I have tried to search the web for reviews, but I see everything from great to junk. I don't mind the heavy trigger pull, because this would be strictly a carry gun for SD. Just wondering if I can hear about some real world experiences with these.

 

[Analogkid]

I loved mine. I carried it for 2 years then sold it off to help pay for a Glock 27.

Trigger sucked. Supposedly fixes for it now though.

 

[LeftyTSGC]

I have had one know for over a year, only had one issue that they resolved quickly. The warranty is great, no matter what happens they will fix or replace anything wrong, warranty stays with the gun. My front sight fell off, i sent it in and they not only fixed the front sight but replaced other parts that were either updated or worn.

The trigger pull is like a DA revolver, but you get used to it over time. I also use mine for SD.

Lefty

 

[MedWheeler]

You won't like the trigger if you're a Glock fan. Those triggers are best handled by those older coots of us who trained with double-action revolvers.

But, they can be learned and handled. I don't own one, but I do have a Kel-Tec (two, actually), that have run and performed well. I assume the quality to be similar, if not better, than the KT line. If I didn't already have the PF9, I'd seriously consider one. I've seen them as low as $225 at a recent gun show.

 

[Mayvik]

Like mine. No warranty issues in 3?years I have had it, and found it much more comfortable than KTs sandpaper grip of doom. Mags hold 11 or can be made to fit 11 where legal...possibly 12 if you feel frisky. Unfortunately sight options are basically zilch, you can get some small-shop FOs and that is it. I would at least glow paint the dots then clear polish the whole sight, as my one and only problem was a white dot fallling off. Trigger is stagey like a DA revolver as mentioned, but you do get true second-strike capability and long heavier pull w/o a real mechanical safety is probably preferable.

 

[bersaguy]

A buddy of mine recently bought one and I shot it last time we went to the range...yes the trigger is heavy, long, stacks, but it is consistent so you always know where the break is. For the price and what they are I'd say they're pretty good. Better can be had, but that's always the case with budget pistols. I always look at it from a value standpoint. If you're looking for an inexpensive pistol for concealed carry, it's not too shabby

 

[Saddlebag Preacher]

I alternate between a Glock 23 and my Sccy. my first duty weapon was a DA revolver back in the day and a Model 36 S&W for off duty, so I am used to a DA revolver type trigger, so I have absolutely no problem with the long trigger pull. I also don't have a problem transitioning back and forth between the two because even after the Dept allowed Glocks, I still carried a Model 36 for backup and off duty.

The SCCY is a fine little gun that I carry most of the time in a pocket. (cargo pants, dockers or wrangler relaxed fit jeans.)

 

[KYamateur]

I'm considering getting the SCCY just like new for $200 or a used S&W Shield for $315. I know the history on the SCCY. A lady bought it but didn't like the recoil. It performed flawlessly though. I like the Shield but I kind of like the extra capacity and the true double action trigger on the SCCY since the gun is strictly a SD piece. I have a shield now but my wife took it over. I don't want to sink too much money in a carry piece that will be subject to sweat, rain, and scratches, but I do want a reliable pistol.

 

[Gik-tal]

Went to a gun show money in hand to purchase one, but after holding it, it just did not feel right in my hands. I can't really say what it was but I just could not get comfortable with the grip style. Other than that what I've heard about them is mostly positive.

 

[Armor Snail]

Bought a FDE/stainless CPX-2 for $259.xx OTD from SARCO Inc. yesterday.

Well here is my initial feelings.
This gun is a winner.

My wife and I shot 200 rounds today.
A box each of:

Winchester NATO 124gr
Federal 115gr
American Eagle 147gr
Fiocchi 115gr

All FMJ

All went bang.
Zero gun related malfunctions.

There was 4 user related issues but were quickly rectified.

1. My wife's second shot was limp wristed. She quickly fixed her grip.
2. Had one time I thought was a click. After a tap rack bang I realized it was me. I didn't let the trigger fully reset. Was the only time.
3&4. Near the end of the session I inadvertently locked the slide back with my thumb. My grip must have changed. No problems after a readjustment.

Ordering up some jhp to test yet and would like another 100 or 2 of FMJ through it yet to be sure.

My only real complaint is that while it throws brass with force(no annoying forehead impacts thankfully), it does not put them in a consistent spot.

I don't see this being a high volume shooter anyways. Just here and there and carried as a work/backup gun.

I am thoroughly impressed with it. We were shooting 8½x11 sheets of white paper @ 25ft with nary a flyer.

That's good enough for social work. When focusing solely on accuracy I was getting about 2-3" groups.
Rapid fire kept them on the paper almost entirely.

The wife took to the gun like a duck to water. She is getting a pink one tomorrow now lol.
She liked the finger rest bases I actually preferred the flush ones.

I'd say that any issues that were once present in these SCCY's are gone. I can say buy with confidence for a $240 gun.


Also, I did something I never, ever do today with a new gun. Aside from a quick field strip to inspect the barrel I did not clean it. At all.
Of course I am now but all I can say is wow.

From when I bought mine

 

[C0untZer0]

It does feel blocky - like a Glocky, but it is a double stack so it is what it is. I think the trigger is long, heavy, stacks and doesn't break that cleanly. I'm not sure about the comparison to DA revolver triggers - its not as nice a trigger as either of my Smiths DA triggers, but its not as bad as the DA trigger on a Taurus 905 that I tried one time in a gun store.

 

[whatever]

I am a fan of mine. I use mine as a fanny pack err...tactical waist pack gun for when I go for my evening walks.

The only thing I am not a fan of is the non-existent trigger reset. Mine has been 100% flawless. For $240 OTD I won't complain.

 

[thewillweeks]

You won't like the trigger if you're a Glock fan. Those triggers are best handled by those older coots of us who trained with double-action revolvers.

But, they can be learned and handled. I don't own one, but I do have a Kel-Tec (two, actually), that have run and performed well. I assume the quality to be similar, if not better, than the KT line. If I didn't already have the PF9, I'd seriously consider one. I've seen them as low as $225 at a recent gun show.

I have to argue with the Glock fan part, I'm a Glock fan, but carry a SCCY for backup/formal carry sometimes and have no problem/complaints as to the trigger. It is what it is.

I like mine just fine. I will note that they can be limp wrist-ed by smaller people, a good friend of mine who's on the smaller side had it happen to her once, but once we worked out what was going on she was able to lock up and get it working just fine. Just something to think about depending on who else might use it.

I got mine in a trade for a bubba-ed k98 Mauser I'd gotten used, seller threw in 140 rounds of ammo to even it up and I've never looked back.

 

[C0untZer0]

I wonder how many people realize that the SCCY CPX-2 is smaller and lighter than the Glock 43, is about the same width, holds 10+1 rounds and only costs $220.00


SCCY CPX-2
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.1 in
Length: 5.7 in
Height: 4.0 in (without mag extensions)
Width: 1.0 in
Weight: 15.0 oz
Capacity: 10+1 Round

Glock 43
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.39 in
Length: 6.26 in
Height: 4.25 in
Width: 1.02 in
Weight: 17.95 oz
Capacity: 6+1 Round

 

[Armor Snail]

I do. Lol.

Most don't.

 

[Armor Snail]

It's Glocks goofy mags. If they would use steel mags like normal folks the guns wouldn't be so fat.