SCCY CPX-2 Vs.Glock 42
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aarondhgraham
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The "need" is simply for a new toy,,,
The "need" is simply for a new toy.
I have fondled a SCCY CPX-2 at a gun shop,,,
It has a wide grip due to it's double-stack magazine design
It's essentially a 10 round DAO double-stack 9mm with concealed hammer.
I have only read about the Glock 42,,,
It's essentially a 6 single-stack round striker-fired 380.
The SCCY costs $275.00 at budsgunshop.com,,,
The Glock costs $425.00 at budsgunshop.com.
.380 ammo costs anywhere from 1.5 to 2 times the cost of 9mm.
It's really a "what do you want" thing,,,
Pick 'em up and see which makes your smile the biggest.
I have considered buying an SCCY CPX-2,,,
Not because I need another gun,,,
But to have for newbies to try.
It's cheap enough at less than 3-bills,,,
And by all reports is a well performing compact pistol.
So, make a well thought out decision,,,
Or simply flip a coin.
I have three very fine 380's,,,
And three very fine 9mm pistols,,,
So I really have all of my bases covered.
Maybe the Glock just for the fact I don't own a striker fired SD pistol.
Have fun deciding.
Aarond
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The "need" is simply for a new toy.
I have fondled a SCCY CPX-2 at a gun shop,,,
It has a wide grip due to it's double-stack magazine design
It's essentially a 10 round DAO double-stack 9mm with concealed hammer.
I have only read about the Glock 42,,,
It's essentially a 6 single-stack round striker-fired 380.
The SCCY costs $275.00 at budsgunshop.com,,,
The Glock costs $425.00 at budsgunshop.com.
.380 ammo costs anywhere from 1.5 to 2 times the cost of 9mm.
It's really a "what do you want" thing,,,
Pick 'em up and see which makes your smile the biggest.
I have considered buying an SCCY CPX-2,,,
Not because I need another gun,,,
But to have for newbies to try.
It's cheap enough at less than 3-bills,,,
And by all reports is a well performing compact pistol.
So, make a well thought out decision,,,
Or simply flip a coin.
I have three very fine 380's,,,
And three very fine 9mm pistols,,,
So I really have all of my bases covered.
Maybe the Glock just for the fact I don't own a striker fired SD pistol.
Have fun deciding.
Aarond
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JR47
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We recently bought the grand daughter, 14 years old, 5'5", 125 pounds a CPX-1. She was trying guns at a LGS, and mentioned that this one "felt really good" in her hands.
On the first outing, the first round down range produced a loud "OW", and a bruise on her right thumb. The CPX-1 has a safety, one that is protected by a ridge of polymer on the frame. That ridge battered her thinly-padded thumb. The CPX-2 doesn't have a safety, nor the ridge.
Spoke to an SCCY rep, and he said to simply cut the ridge down with a Dremel tool, or send it back with him, and the factory would do it. As the gun was staying in Georgia with me when the grand-daughter returned to Northern Virginia, I used my Dremel to clean it up.
Next trip out, the gun got a work-out, pain free. 200 rounds without a failure of any sort.
The G42 is a .380 ACP, while the SCCY is a 9x19. The SCCY is lightweight, with a snappy recoil.
My thought is that, if you need the power of a 9x19 cartridge, it's not a bad choice. However, it IS snappier in the hand than a .380 gun. It's also a physically larger gun, as it holds 10 rounds of 9x19 in a double-stack magazine.
I am NOT a Glock fan. However, the G42 impressed me in my hands.
On the first outing, the first round down range produced a loud "OW", and a bruise on her right thumb. The CPX-1 has a safety, one that is protected by a ridge of polymer on the frame. That ridge battered her thinly-padded thumb. The CPX-2 doesn't have a safety, nor the ridge.
Spoke to an SCCY rep, and he said to simply cut the ridge down with a Dremel tool, or send it back with him, and the factory would do it. As the gun was staying in Georgia with me when the grand-daughter returned to Northern Virginia, I used my Dremel to clean it up.
Next trip out, the gun got a work-out, pain free. 200 rounds without a failure of any sort.
The G42 is a .380 ACP, while the SCCY is a 9x19. The SCCY is lightweight, with a snappy recoil.
My thought is that, if you need the power of a 9x19 cartridge, it's not a bad choice. However, it IS snappier in the hand than a .380 gun. It's also a physically larger gun, as it holds 10 rounds of 9x19 in a double-stack magazine.
I am NOT a Glock fan. However, the G42 impressed me in my hands.
I vote (and bought) the Glock 42. If this were to be a defensive pistol, that may change but for fun, I find a striker fired pistol more enjoyable to play around with than a DAO such as the SCCY. The .380 in that size/type firearm is very pleasant to shoot. With a pinky extension it allows a great grip. For me, it was an option I thought I would have more fun with at the range than a similar size 9mm. An ultra small 9mm isn't what I'd buy for a fun gun.
Check out the EAA Witness Pavona or the Sar B6P compact. The Sar runs around $300, is 9mm, is accurate, small enough to carry concealed, and is a pure joy in the hand and to shoot. My daughter loves mine. The Pavona looks to be the same weapon, just with colored polymer to make it more appealing to girls. I also have a Keltec P-11.. Not as nice as the other two, more snappy, but easier to CCW and reliable.
My idea of a 380 Auto "toy" is the TriStar C-100 in 380 Auto, or the Tanfoglio FT-9 in 380 Auto or the Pavona in 380 Auto.
IMO the Glock 42 is neither fish nor foul in the 380 offering, not really small enough to be a pocket pistol and larger than the micro-nines so it fills a niche - IMO, of people who probably don't like the snappy micro-nines and want the 380 ACP in a larger gun that gives slightly better terminal ballistics but still want a smallish lightweight pistol for ease of carrying.
I don't see it being much of a range toy. I'd have more fun with the Pavona or the TriStar (if you can get one).
I wouldn't consider the SCCY much of a toy either since I think the trigger is not that great. A not-so-great trigger makes for frustrating sessions at the range = NOT FUN.
The SCCY for a cheap backup. truck gun, boat gun? Ya I can see that and I almost bought one before the CM9s became available for $319.00
IMO the Glock 42 is neither fish nor foul in the 380 offering, not really small enough to be a pocket pistol and larger than the micro-nines so it fills a niche - IMO, of people who probably don't like the snappy micro-nines and want the 380 ACP in a larger gun that gives slightly better terminal ballistics but still want a smallish lightweight pistol for ease of carrying.
I don't see it being much of a range toy. I'd have more fun with the Pavona or the TriStar (if you can get one).
I wouldn't consider the SCCY much of a toy either since I think the trigger is not that great. A not-so-great trigger makes for frustrating sessions at the range = NOT FUN.
The SCCY for a cheap backup. truck gun, boat gun? Ya I can see that and I almost bought one before the CM9s became available for $319.00
Ed Ames
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This is pretty close to my opinion as well. The SCCY may or may not beat you up, depending on a number of factors, but other guns will be more comfortable. The .380 is fine in a mousegun like a P3AT but it gets expensive to shoot.
Disclaimer: I bought a P11 (very similar gun) with a very flimsy rationalization so I am not saying "don't", but these are extremely utilitarian guns designed to do one thing really well at the expense of everything else.
To me, a toy 9mm would be one of the $400ish 9mm 1911s, or one of the $240ish Zastava M70s, or a CZ clone, not an extremely specialized no-frills concealed carry gun.
Thanks forum. You have talked me out of Both. 
I got frustrated at the decision & by both options, so I just ordered a:
11129 Ruger 10/22 LaserMax for $219 delivered from PSA.
I've never had an 18.5" 10/22 & I think both of my kids (7&9) will enjoy this more!
I got frustrated at the decision & by both options, so I just ordered a:
11129 Ruger 10/22 LaserMax for $219 delivered from PSA.
I've never had an 18.5" 10/22 & I think both of my kids (7&9) will enjoy this more!
MedWheeler
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^^ Now that would be a gun for "fun." The other two are strictly "carry pieces".
My son bought a Glock 42, then I did and then my wife bought one. I load my own and I had to buy another 1,000 once-fired cases to keep up with what was being shot by four people. We like the little gun a lot: easy to shoot, accuracy as we all expected and basically they are the "go to" fun gun for the present.
Vodoun da Vinci
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Shot 'em both and own a G42..just for fun? The G42 while ammo is expensive is a *blast* to shoot. Accurate, small, robust, and easy to shoot (very low recoil) and easy to maintain and keep up.
The CPX-2 I shot one mag out of and was done. Not fun...I prefer 9mm but in this small of a package there is little fun about it. The recoil is not fun. IMO/YMMV.
VooDoo
The CPX-2 I shot one mag out of and was done. Not fun...I prefer 9mm but in this small of a package there is little fun about it. The recoil is not fun. IMO/YMMV.
VooDoo
jcwit
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The SCCY's are not ment as a range gun.
With that said I have no trouble using it as such, mayhap my pain meds for arthritis overcome the pain of shooting it.
BTW, I have 2 of them, one a CPX2 all black, the other a 2nd gen. CPX1 in 2 tone mode.
With that said I have no trouble using it as such, mayhap my pain meds for arthritis overcome the pain of shooting it.
BTW, I have 2 of them, one a CPX2 all black, the other a 2nd gen. CPX1 in 2 tone mode.
aarondhgraham
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I hafta shoot a Glock 42 someday,,,
I have never warmed up to Glock pistols,,,
And it's not because they are polymer,,,
It was always that dang wide grip.
I have K-frame hands,,,
I prefer single-stack pistols,,,
In general they fit me much better.
Lots of the young folk I shoot with,,,
Really seem to prefer the compact pistols,,,
I need to shoot one just so I can tell them about it.
Who knows,,,
I might like it.
Aarond
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I have never warmed up to Glock pistols,,,
And it's not because they are polymer,,,
It was always that dang wide grip.
I have K-frame hands,,,
I prefer single-stack pistols,,,
In general they fit me much better.
Lots of the young folk I shoot with,,,
Really seem to prefer the compact pistols,,,
I need to shoot one just so I can tell them about it.
Who knows,,,
I might like it.
Aarond
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snooperman
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To me a "fun" gun would not be a small 9mm or 380 pistol but rather a 22 caliber pistol that is low in recoil and cheap to shoot. I fun shoot 2 days a week here at my farm range with 22 pistols and one day a week with my 9mm or other guns, You can get an excellent "fun" 22 for a reasonable low price and have much fun and practice with your shooting skills.
JWH321
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Had a similar situation a few weeks back -- just wanted something new.
I wound up buying a S&W SD9VE. I selected it mostly on price, but a bit because it felt good in my hand. I paid $289 for it, and I figured that it could become my gun to play with and modify without costing me a fortune.
I was pleasantly surprised at the range. Its a pretty good little gun. Its had several hundred rounds through it. The end of its trigger bit my finger pretty bad, so I got it an APEX polymer one. I didn't like its rear sight, so I switched it for an M&P metal one.
I still have less than $350 in it and it looks like its going to be a surprising little gun. Well worth considering.
I wound up buying a S&W SD9VE. I selected it mostly on price, but a bit because it felt good in my hand. I paid $289 for it, and I figured that it could become my gun to play with and modify without costing me a fortune.
I was pleasantly surprised at the range. Its a pretty good little gun. Its had several hundred rounds through it. The end of its trigger bit my finger pretty bad, so I got it an APEX polymer one. I didn't like its rear sight, so I switched it for an M&P metal one.
I still have less than $350 in it and it looks like its going to be a surprising little gun. Well worth considering.
jcwit
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Depends what one calls "cheap". Hard to find .22's now cost in the neighborhood of $50.00 bucks a brick or more. At times one can still find it available at retail outlets at somewhat normal prices of $15/20 bucks a brick.
I reload, I cast, 500 rounds cost me 2 cents each or less. That's $10.00 for a "brick of 500 rounds".
My son is 32 @ 6'2"; his wife is maybe 5' and 110 pounds. She's a horse person and competes in barrel races so she's not a weakling. $419 is a little less than what wife and I paid; son got his for less than that with a blue label discount because of his job. Wife's went to Glock for failure to reset trigger, but that was $0.00 cost to us and turn-around was one week. Glock is about 150 miles from us essentially straight West on I20.
Wife's 42 has now had slightly over 200 flawless rounds through it and the other two have a bit more than that. Actually with two shooting son's 42, I suspect his round count is nearing double mine. We are all very satisfied. Others having problems is a bit sad to hear, but ours have been great.
Based on motorcycle glove size, son and I have L to XL hands and wife has M to L. Like shoes, size designation is not consistent from one manufacturer to another. But the larger size seems to be more appropriate.
On all my compact and subcompact Glocks, I've installed Pearce magazine caps with pinky rests. I was going to do that on wife's and my 42 but decided against it. The gun is very comfortable as is and our pinkies don't feel "lost" at all.
All together. we have nine magazines. So far, they've all been charged and emptied at least twice per session per person, hence the need to get more empties to load. We all feel the 42 is extremely comfortable. I'm 68 and wife is 65. We're both about 5'7" and we are "robust" individuals. But that has little to do with the firing comfort of this gun. I've owned an AMT Backup in 380ACP and it was not easy to shoot at all. Wife did own a Walther PPK/S and it beat the skin and flesh off both our thumbs hand/thumb joints. Plus the gun double once and shortly after that the extractor broke. Maybe coincident with that. At any rate, Walther repaired the gun under warranty and she traded it for a Ruger LC9 with CTC laser. Her 42 is the PPK's replacement and she's quite happy.
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I baught a G42 about a month ago and really like it. Very comfortable to shoot, reliable, accurate and fits my small hands nicely.
By the way there is a lot of 380 ammo available now priced around 31 and 32 cents a round. Not as cheap as 9mm but not really a bad price.
By the way there is a lot of 380 ammo available now priced around 31 and 32 cents a round. Not as cheap as 9mm but not really a bad price.
JR47
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As I posted, my 14 year-old, 5'5" 125 pound grand-daughter has no trouble shooting a CPX-1, after the modification I made. If SHE has no issues with the 9mm in that package, I really have to wonder about the dedication of some posters.
FYI, as she wasn't an "accomplished" shooter, she learned the trigger quickly, and can fill the X-ring of a Shoot-N-C at 7-10 yards. She's certainly not Tod Jarret, but I sometimes wonder where the descriptions come from.
FYI, as she wasn't an "accomplished" shooter, she learned the trigger quickly, and can fill the X-ring of a Shoot-N-C at 7-10 yards. She's certainly not Tod Jarret, but I sometimes wonder where the descriptions come from.
In my case it's because my 82 year old joints don't like being hammered with more powerful rounds.
I do shoot my PM9, but only one or two magazines at a time.
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