Sccy cpx2 fde

[smokersteve]

Picked this gun up today. 10+1 capacity w/2 mags. Each mag has a flush mount and an extended grip base plate. $250
I was skeptical of a $250 gun. Took the gun apart and cleaned it. This little gun seems well built.

Off to the range. Shot 160 rounds of a combo of wwb, federal, tula steel, and federal jhp - no issues.
The trigger is long and fairly heavy with a long reset but after a few mags I was getting use to it. I preferred the flush mount base plate because the extended one pinched my pinky when shooting.
Very accurate and not too bad of recoil considering it is lighter than my CM9.

As of now I am impressed with this little gun

[KingWulfgar]

Friend of mine has the CPX1 (manual safety). That thing is super snappy and the molded plastic around the safety lever bites my thumb. I shot whatever the mag held and handed it back to him. Maybe the CPX2 is improved, but I didn't like it. Shop near here is selling them for $199 this weekend.

They look pretty good and if you want a double-stack it's an ok option, but I vastly prefer the CM9 for $100 more.

[muggsy]

Brings new meaning to the words "ghetto blaster".

[berettabone]

There are reasons why it sells for $250...................................

[smokersteve]

Friend of mine has the CPX1 (manual safety). That thing is super snappy and the molded plastic around the safety lever bites my thumb. I shot whatever the mag held and handed it back to him. Maybe the CPX2 is improved, but I didn't like it. Shop near here is selling them for $199 this weekend.

They look pretty good and if you want a double-stack it's an ok option, but I vastly prefer the CM9 for $100 more.

The gun I got is the cpx2 gen 2. They must have changed some things because this gun was very similar in recoil to my cm9 and S&W Shield 9mm.

[smokersteve]

There are reasons why it sells for $250...................................

Have you handled one of the cpx2 gen 2's? Taken one apart? Shot one?

My initial impressions say it is built as good if not better than my cm9 and cw380.

[Bawanna]

I don't think I've ever seen one or heard of them. Looking at the pictures I don't see the reason it sells for 250.

Looks like it has all the right stuff. i guess if it works for smokersteve it must be ok. Wonder if it's one of those some are good and some aren't so good deals.

I'll have to keep my eyes peeled and check one out when I get a chance.

I'm still a 45 guy but I like to look ya know?

[berettabone]

Have you handled one of the cpx2 gen 2's? Taken one apart? Shot one?

My initial impressions say it is built as good if not better than my cm9 and cw380.

The trigger pull is longer than a ride to the mall with your mother in law, and the accuracy after 10 ft. is questionable at best. Seeing that this firearm is targeting a specific audience, it should be just fine for that audience, but for someone who is serious about having a carry firearm that is accurate, it doesn't fit the bill, unless you have no experience with handguns at all. Then you wouldn't know the difference. The extra money you pay for a Kahr, results in better accuracy IMHO. I feel that unless you have a money tree in your yard, or you don't care much about the firearm you carry, these cheaper handguns are a waste of money. Unless you just like to try different firearms(there's that tree again) then go for it. Hard to get any money back for it, used.

[Longitude Zero]

I have fired a CPX-1 and CPX-2. The -1 models were huge POS crap wagons. The -2 are improved. This is one you fire maybe 50 rounds to see if it works and load it and forget it. This is NOT a frequent shooter. They are cheaply made and long term durability is obviously far below a Kahr or SIG. The are slightly better than the worlds worst POS the Diamondback pistols.

[headache]

I had a gen 1. My first carry gun. Accuracy was actually pretty good. Recoil was my issue with it. My hands are too big for the grips, I couldn't hold it firmly enough to control it. The only functional issue was every so often it wouldn't return to battery. I'd have to use my thumb to push it forward the last eighth inch or so. It ate everything I put through it. That being said, I sold it and got a cw45. No regrets at all

[TheTman]

I'm glad you found one that worked out for you. They have a pretty spotty reputation. I let a gun shop owner talk me into a Diamondback DB9, and it was the worse gun I've ever owned, except for a couple of .22 revolvers, one an older one, that the timing was way off, and the other I bought new, but I'm not sure the barrel was rifled, as every shot out of it keyholed.

Not everyone that needs an inexpensive gun is from the ghetto, some folks are on a tight budget and need something for home defense or whatever. I think If I were in that spot, I'd look for something like those S&W model 10 police trade-ins Buds had for quite awhile. At least a gunsmith won't laugh at you if you bring it in for repairs.

[smokersteve]

and the accuracy after 10 ft. is questionable at best. Seeing that this firearm is targeting a specific audience, it should be just fine for that audience, but for someone who is serious about having a carry firearm that is accurate, it doesn't fit the bill, unless you have no experience with handguns at all.

My friend and I both had no problems with accuracy shooting at 8 yards (24 ft.). He is an excellent marksman and I am just an average shooter.

[b4uqzme]

I just know what you hear on the interwebs...which isn't typically favorable. So it's good to hear first-hand that you've found one that works for you. A viable $250 carry option is a good thing. Thanks for sharing.

[CJB]

As much as I like my KSG, which is faultless, and operates faultlessly, I find it miserably uncomfortable to know that KelTek, Diamondback and SCCY are all located within about 200 miles of my abode, and share equal reputation.

I wil say, however, that KelTec having survived as long as they have, is getting their act together - or so it seems - as witnessed on the very long factory tour video seen online.

I suppose there is a need for Dixie Cup handguns. Certainly these fill that role.

[muggsy]

I'm glad you found one that worked out for you. They have a pretty spotty reputation. I let a gun shop owner talk me into a Diamondback DB9, and it was the worse gun I've ever owned, except for a couple of .22 revolvers, one an older one, that the timing was way off, and the other I bought new, but I'm not sure the barrel was rifled, as every shot out of it keyholed.

Not everyone that needs an inexpensive gun is from the ghetto, some folks are on a tight budget and need something for home defense or whatever. I think If I were in that spot, I'd look for something like those S&W model 10 police trade-ins Buds had for quite awhile. At least a gunsmith won't laugh at you if you bring it in for repairs.

People on a budget can usually find a quality used firearm at a reasonable price. There is no need to purchase an unproven gun just because it has a low price.