SW CSX vs Snubby 605

[Ed Bulldog]

QUESTION:

your selection between a TAURUS 605 poly 357 -vs- SW CSX micro 9mm-?

I have both
I shoot each equally - with a slight edge to the Snubby - as I just purchased the SW CSX

I KNOW this is a preference question

Thank you for your response

 

[Dan-O]

12+1 vs 5 shots…..? No brainer to me, but ymmv.

 

[TTv2]

I'm not a fan of polymer revolvers, but I've never actually shot one so maybe they're not too bad, just the general thought of a poly revolver and how they look doesn't appeal to me. A SAO auto tho also doesn't appeal to me, I would feel compelled to use the safety as there is no grip safety on the CSX.

I think CSX vs Taurus poly snub I'd go with the Taurus. If it were something else, like the GX4, I would have chosen that.

 

[Ed Bulldog]

12+1 vs 5 shots…..? No brainer to me, but ymmv.

Thank you for your response
The capacity difference with the craziness of recent event - makes this old revolver fan question my snubby
I am no Rambo- but I want to defend my family based on today’s issues
Thank you

 

[Dan-O]

Thank you for your response
The capacity difference with the craziness of recent event - makes this old revolver fan question my snubby
I am no Rambo- but I want to defend my family based on today’s issues
Thank you

I regularly carry a 5 shot or 6 shot snub….but it’s loaded with snake shot to either protect against rattlers or other small predators that will likely get blinded, which is good enough for me in certain situations.

If im not hiking, or on a bike, then I prefer a small 9mm.

 

[Ed Bulldog]

I regularly carry a 5 shot or 6 shot snub….but it’s loaded with snake shot to either protect against rattlers or other small predators that will likely get blinded, which is good enough for me in certain situations.

If im not hiking, or on a bike, then I prefer a small 9mm.

Thank you for your response
I have a passion for revolvers
BUT with this world’s craziness- today’s NY CITY NEWS ON subway shooting and other recent 6 months national events - has me wondering- passion vs practical - but I love the Snubby

 

[Rexster]

If both are proven reliable, the answer is “yes.” Not “versus.”

My default daily carry weapon is a short-barreled revolving pistol, though not a Taurus. When I feel compelled to up-gun, due to my planned route, my planned destination, or, just a bad feeling about our troubled times, I typically add an auto, though it is not a CSX. Small autos hurt my aging, gimpy right hand, so, I jump right to one of my former duty pistols, a Glock G17, which I normally keep in a small backpack that also works well as a sling bag. (I sold-off my non-collectible compact nines in 2020. I may sell-off my somewhat-collectible compact nines as early as this year.)

Technically, I have other options, but, yes, short-barreled (2” to 3”) revolvers, and full-sized Glocks, are my typical daily companions. (The Glock may be on hip, and the revolver in a bag/pack. Both may be in holsters. The combo may be two revolvers, or, two Glocks. One may be carried inside a pocket. And, so on…)

 

[Ed Bulldog]

If both are proven reliable, the answer is “yes.” Not “versus.”

My default daily carry weapon is a short-barreled revolving pistol, though not a Taurus. When I feel compelled to up-gun, due to my planned route, my planned destination, or, just a bad feeling about our troubled times, I typically add an auto, though it is not a CSX. Small autos hurt my aging, gimpy right hand, so, I jump right to one of my former duty pistols, a Glock G17, which I normally keep in a small backpack that also works well as a sling bag. (I sold-off my non-collectible compact nines in 2020. I may sell-off my somewhat-collectible compact nines as early as this year.)

Technically, I have other options, but, yes, short-barreled (2” to 3”) revolvers, and full-sized Glocks, are my typical daily companions. (The Glock may be on hip, and the revolver in a bag/pack. Both may be in holsters. The combo may be two revolvers, or, two Glocks. One may be carried inside a pocket. And, so on…)

Thank you for your message
I like your combination equation with parameters for selection
I will apply your method to my EDC and see what happens
Thank you

 

[Rexster]

Thank you for your message
I like your combination equation with parameters for selection
I will apply your method to my EDC and see what happens
Thank you

Glad to be helpful, or at least provoke thought.

As I see it, five or six rounds, from one of my short-barreled revolvers, will be enough for most defensive needs, but, if I need more, I may well need MUCH more. That “more” may not be more ammo. It may mean that I need that longer sight radius, the bolder sight picture, or the larger grip, to help me to be more accurate at distance.

 

[chicharrones]

I like everything about the CSX over the poly Taurus.

The reason I don't already own a CSX is because I've "trained" for far too long on guns without manual safeties, and I find that I fail at instinctively turning off a safety lever.

But for those that are consistently proficient with flipping off a manual safety, it sure seems like the CSX is a great choice.

 

[Great Scot]

Love my CSX. That said, I also throw a Smith Bodyguard in my pocket on occasion. The CSX is a great belt gun, but the Bodyguard excels in pocket carry. Buy both!

 

[WheelGunMan]

My CSX is my EDC. My SP101 and my LCR'S are relegated to occasional use.

 

[Ed Bulldog]

My CSX is my EDC. My SP101 and my LCR'S are relegated to occasional use.

Please
Why do you EDC the CSX and not your CSX-?
I am asking to learn from you
I keep going back and forth but the CSX is a more logical choice for my situation but a Snubby just feels right - the old heart vs head.
………. My brother was a champion revolver competitor- he too loved the Snubby - I wish I could ask him - he was very proficient with his wheel guns
Thank you

 

[Ed Bulldog]

Just came back from brunch - EDC my CSX and one extra magazine
To replicate the round count for a EDC Snubby - it is more challenging but can be done
I believe I have too much time on my hands
retirement can be a blessing

 

[jstert]

my two cents worth of advice, and i own neither of the two hanguns in question. my way to sort out the “which edc” choice is to put at least 300, better is 500, rounds through each option in a relatively short time frame back to back with a cleaning after each range session. doing so, you will come to know the capabilities and pleasures (or lack thereof) of each handgun well. the tolerances of your wallet and arm become clear. finally you are only dating, not marrying, any edc. don’t be afraid to play the field. if you lose a bit of money on selling one, consider the loss as the rental cost and move on. there is likely no one right choice for the ages, especially as our circumstances evolve. good luck ed and keep us informed.

now, all that said, there is much to find commendable in a 5-6 shot revolver for a normal, retired, undramatic-lifestyle suburbanite. simple, intuitive, one-handed, manual of arms. grips and ammo can be easily swapped to suit one’s needs.

 

[Ed Bulldog]

my two cents worth of advice, and i own neither of the two hanguns in question. my way to sort out the “which edc” choice is to put at least 300, better is 500, rounds through each option in a relatively short time frame back to back with a cleaning after each range session. doing so, you will come to know the capabilities and pleasures (or lack thereof) of each handgun well. the tolerances of your wallet and arm become clear. finally you are only dating, not marrying, any edc. don’t be afraid to play the field. if you lose a bit of money on selling one, consider the loss as the rental cost and move on. there is likely no one right choice for the ages, especially as our circumstances evolve. good luck ed and keep us informed.

now, all that said, there is much to find commendable in a 5-6 shot revolver for a normal, retired, undramatic-lifestyle suburbanite. simple, intuitive, one-handed, manual of arms. grips and ammo can be easily swapped to suit one’s needs.

Thank you for your response
Great advice - especially “capabilities and pleasure “………. Also “ you are only dating and not marrying, any EDC.”
Thank you again

 

[WheelGunMan]

Please
Why do you EDC the CSX and not your CSX-?
I am asking to learn from you
I keep going back and forth but the CSX is a more logical choice for my situation but a Snubby just feels right - the old heart vs head.
………. My brother was a champion revolver competitor- he too loved the Snubby - I wish I could ask him - he was very proficient with his wheel guns
Thank you

My Every Day Carry is my CSX because it has more than twice the capacity of may LCR and it's more concealable..plus I shoot it extremely well.

 

[WheelGunMan]

I don't own a 605 but do own a Ruger LCR 357 & an SP101 357. I shoot both revolvers very well. I shot my SP101 in competition and scored highly with it. I carried the SP101first and changed to the LCR because of the less weight. I carried the LCR for a few years along with a speed strip in my watch pocket. I felt I needed something a little more concealable and more capacity after several speed strips went thru the wash. By going to a 10 shot or more capacity I could have double the capacity and eliminate a reload. My SP101 is comparable to your 605 in size and weight. One of the big drawbacks of carrying the SP101 was its weight.

I changed to semiautomatics a few years back and have carried several pistols since looking for the right one. When I picked up the CSX I felt that I finally found "the one". The CSX checks all the boxes that I find desirable in a carry pistol. It's slim, fairly lightweight and holds 12 shots. I carry AIWB and find that it conceals well. I don't bother with the +1 aspect of it because you have to find somewhere to store the cartridge when unloading. I don't carry a spare mag on my person but do keep one available in my center console of my vehicle.. I also keep one available at home. I've been carrying it now for two plus years and have picked up and handled several pistols since but have yet to find one that feels better in my hand. I have also found (after much experimentation) that it prefers 124g Federal Punch ammo the best.

I hope this helps.