Latest Info on SCCY CPX-2

[Gun Master]

The Truth About Guns review on the SCCY was done in 2013. A lot can and has happened since then. I know it has a bite (recoil) for a small 9mm, it doesn't like steel cased ammo, but seemed to be a good buy for a highly concealable, lightweight, and powerful CCW.

So what has been your latest experiences with the SCCY CPX-2 ?

Love it, or leave it ?

 

[Gun Master]

Positive and negative replies are welcome. Please reply before I jump (buy). I have an OTD price of $270 NIB.
Thanks.

 

[edknn]

Check http://www.wikiarms.com/guns?q=sccy $215-$235 shipped.....Got mine NIB on sale for $195 shipped.

 

[C0untZer0]

You may not get a deal like $195.00 shipped but I have seen them go on sale for $199.99

My biggest complaint about the SCCY is a long reach to get to the trigger, the trigger has a heavy pull, it stacks and doesn't break that cleanly.

But for a 200 dollar gun its not going to have a competition trigger so I guess it is what it is.

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 now only costs $200.00


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 Rounds

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 Rounds


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[JeeperCreeper]

Love mine!!!

Got mine LNIB for under $200. There are new ones online for around the low $200 range.

Mine has been flawless and the customer service is top notch (had to call once for a non issue). It is very accurate for a little gun and keeps up with my full size autos (Minute of Fruit at 25 yards).

BUY BUY BUY if you can get one cheap cheap cheap

 

[edknn]

Add 1.75 oz to the SCCY for mag weight...they don't include it in the 15 oz. For a carry gun, I love the trigger. You have to definitely have to make an effort to fire the gun. Very little chance of a negligent discharge.

 

[Mayvik]

It is half the price of other double-stack 9s in that size. Yes the trigger is stagey (think DA revolver), and recoil is a little snappy due to weight. If I had it to do again I might consider holding out another 2-300 and picking up something metal and maybe hammered (Kahr K9 or a CZ RAMI maybe) but I do carry the SCCY a LOTin spring/fall and am comfortable I can make defensive hits if needed. Biggest issues are mag availability can be spotty (shave down the follower to get 11-12rds in...) and there are bupkis options for sights if you want FO or tritium.

 

[gamestalker]

We've got 2 CPX1's, and they function flawlessly. The triggers are actually quite nice IMO, very smooth and light, though rather long. They do have one heck of a recoil, but considering how light they are, that's something I already expected.

I'm actually going to buy a CPX2 for my wife next month, she loves the new pink one. As for the reach to the trigger, she is a very large framed woman. long fingers and large hands, so they fit her very well. And since they now have a nicer grip with a bit of a recoil pad on the back, I'm thinking it will be a lot less painful than the previous offerings.

IMO, they are a very nice CC pistol for the money, and if the choice were between that and any of the Taurus offerings, I would pick the SCCY hands down.

GS

 

[C0untZer0]

People seem to be having a pretty good experience with the Taurus PT111 G2 Millenium

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=786763&highlight=taurus

The Millennium G2 had been selling for $199.99 but those deals seem to have evaporated and its going for more than the SCCY now. The Taurus PT111 G2 is a significantly larger, heavier pistol than the SSCY CPX-2 I wouldn't put it in the same class as the SCCY for concealability.

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 Rounds

Taurus 111G2
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.2 in
Length: 6.24 in
Height: 5.1 in
Width: 1.2 in
Weight: 22.0 oz
Capacity: 12+1 Rounds

The Taurus 709 "SLIM" is closer to the SCCY CPX-2 offering, and it does occasionally go on sale for $199.00 but even the 709FS is larger and heavier than the CPX-2 and I haven't heard nearly the positive things about the 709 SLIM as I have about the Millennium G2 or the SCCY CPX-2.

Taurus 709FS
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.2 in
Length: 6.24 in
Height: 4.52 in (without mag extensions)
Width: 1.04 in
Weight: 19.0 oz
Capacity: 7+1 Rounds


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[Blaker55]

I just put this up on the SCCY forum:

Took my new CPX2, Serial number 269XXX, to the range yesterday, Sept 21. Never fired it before. Forgot to bring along 2nd magazine but oh well. All at 7 yards:
First mag of Remington umc 115 grain = aprox 6" groups and no errors with weapon.
Second mag of free box of Fiocchi 115 grain = aprox 6" groups, but slide stayed open about 1/2" 3 or 4 times as it tried to feed the bullet into the chamber.
Third mag of Winchester white box = aprox 6" groups and no errors with weapon.
4th mag of PMC 115 grain =aprox 6" groups and no errors with weapon. I did notice one ejection over my head rather than go way right.
5th mag of Fiocchi 115 grain = aprox 6" groups, but slide stayed open about 1/2" twice.

It appears that my SCCY no likey the Fiocci.

I then ran the Fiocchi through a Springfield Mod 2, 13 rounds and no issues at all.

So far I am a happy camper and hoping that the one ejection over my head was a fluke and not a future issue.

I don't mind the long trigger pull. Makes one feel better when in appendix carry mode. You can watch the internal hammer as it comes back and hold a position to allow you to line up the sights, then the last little squeeze and she blasts. It helps you to get to know the trigger.

I didn't feel it was overly kicky, but did think it was loud.

 

[mesinge2]

I got one just for the heck of it, $230 OTD.

I am at about 900 rounds now with no malfunctions yet. It is snappy for a 9mm but no more than my KelTec PF9. I still primarily carry my S&W M&P-40c just because it is a larger caliber but I would trust my life with the SCCY

 

[MICHAEL T]

My PF-9 has given me several years good service . Ill keep it . All these little 9 have recoil If I want to go slightly larger .I have a Kahr CW-9 . Another fine concealable 9mm . I think at present .Buyers have the best choice in carry 9mm at reasonable price. That I can Remember.

 

[Mike J]

My Sister has a Sccy. I haven't shot it but she went to a 200 round class with me after she got it. She did have some problems initially but her husband got it for her & she brought it straight out of the box (It had not been cleaned & lubed) . One of the instructors there put some oil on the rails & it ran fine after that. I think they are fine.

 

[usfan]

I've put several hundred.. maybe a thousand rounds down mine. It is very reliable & consistent, & fairly accurate. I have several carry pieces, & this has become my favorite, for size, capacity, & dependability. I have used a kahr cm9, keltec pf9, ruger lcr, SA xds, glock 19, & a taurus 85. I still have the others, & might carry some in some situations, but the sccy is my go to 9mm. Sometimes i'll carry the lcr in 9, for the ergonomics, but 11+1 is pretty good by me. (most people can get 11 in the mag after a while).

IMO, it is the best bang for the buck in a carry piece. My only gripe is at the range.. they throw the brass all over & makes it hard to pick them up. ..gotta like a revolver for that!

 

[C0untZer0]

Something else to consider - the prices on the Kel-Tec PF-9 have dropped.

You can get a PF-9, including shipping, from Bud's for $200.00

 

[usfan]

pf-9, which i own, is 7+1, & has been very sketchy in the reliability dept, for me. I never carry mine, because of that. It will fte &/or stovepipe much too often to make it a reliable carry piece. The sccy, OTOH, is 11+1, has been completely reliable.. as much as a glock, beretta, or any high end semiauto. OF course, YMMV, & this is just my personal experience with the pf9. I've tried the fluff & buff, but it is too fussy about ammo & i have found none that have been completely reliable with it. The sccy is a much tighter engineered tool, & has better fit & finish. I have several kel tec firearms, & perhaps i got a lemon with my pf9. But i could never recommend it to anyone, based on my experience with it.

I have been intending on calling KT to see if there is something they can do, but procrastination always gets the best of me. I've had this for several years, & occasionally go through a time where i really try to make it work, but so far, it hasn't.

 

[C0untZer0]

OK forget the PF-9

 

[Mike J]

usfan I would definitely call Kel-Tec. I have a P11 I had some problems with due to my messing with it. I called their customer service & while I never sent it in they sent me parts without any hassle. I would call & send it in. I haven't carried my old P11 in a while but I was letting a friend of mine that wants to start carrying shoot my guns this past Sunday so he could get an idea about what he might like. I pulled it out & ran a few rounds through it & it just works. It is also an accurate gun though it is harder to shoot well due to its small size & long, heavy trigger. My buddy offered to buy it on the spot. I have pretty much replace it for carry with a Taurus PT111 Millenium G2 but I still find myself reluctant to part with it.

To the OP the P11 is the gun the Sccy closely imitates though it is not a true clone. The Sccy does I believe have a better trigger, come with 2 mags instead of just one (though the Kel Tec using 3rd generation S&W mags is nice) & from what I have seen has better finish options.

 

[edknn]

PF9 only has 1 mag.

 

[wingman]

Found my Taurus 709 slim on sale for $201, for the money a great pistol, very accurate,
nice carry gun. No problems in several hundred rounds.

 

[C0untZer0]

There are a lot of folks out there who have FTEs with their 709. From what I've read the gun can be finicky about what ammo it likes. On the one hand a lot of the smaller nines can be finicky about ammo, on the other hand its not that small, having a larger foot print than the LC9 or the Shield.

I know its not good to chamber a round and let the slide forward on it but the 709 is the poster child for why you shouldn't do that - the extractor would break if you dropped the slide on an already-chambered round.

I've read where a lot of owners say the 709 won't run dirty, if you don't clean it after 100 rounds you're asking for problems, and a lot of people have reported that they get FTEs after 200 rounds with no cleaning. The 709 doesn't run well dry either - on the one hand that's just common sense, how many machines that call for lubrication run without lubrication? On the other hand, I've fired my Glocks completely dry, dripping oil, and gooped with grease and every case they just ran with no problems.

There are always clean and lube threads on this forum, and I think most people clean their SD gun after every shooting session and properly lube it. The 709 isn't a range fun-gun, its for concealed carry self-defense, so I would imagine an owner would keep it clean. For someone who isn't going to do something stupid things like drop the slide on a chambered round or rely on a dirty gun for SD - its probably OK

I've seen the goofy peanut butter and maple syrup "torture" test of the SCCY:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbYbIxmWnec

I'm not sure what useful information you learn from pouring maple syrup on a gun, but I do wonder if the 709 would function with peanut butter or maple syrup poured on it.

 

[Gun Master]

SCCY Recoil

How much recoil does the SCCY CPX-2 have compared to the P-64 (9x18mm Mak.) ? The P-64 has a snappy recoil, but I can handle it .

 

[wingman]

There are a lot of folks out there who have FTEs with their 709. From what I've read the gun can be finicky about what ammo it likes. On the one hand a lot of the smaller nines can be finicky about ammo, on the other hand its not that small, having a larger foot print than the LC9 or the Shield.

I only comment on what I own and my 709 will feed reloads or anything I give it, the trigger is excellent overall I rate the 709 with my 1911 for having
a natural feel and getting on target fast. As to firing dirty can't answer because I clean all my firearms on a regular basis would not carry an unclean gun. I was never a Taurus fan but the 709 changed my mind.

 

[Gun Master]

SCCY Local or Online ?

At a local gun shop yesterday, I priced the SCCY CPX-2. They usually have prices lower than MSRP and have a huge inventory.
Cosidering total costs, online I can buy one for approx. $77 less than local, which I plan to do !

BTW, the gun felt light, grip natural and confortable, and DAO trigger pull very easy.
The main downer I expect is the sharp recoil, which I believe will not be a major problem.

 

[Mike J]

Gun Master if you are an average sized guy I don't think the recoil will be an issue. My sister used one to take a course with me last year. We shot 200 rounds in about 4 or 5 hours. She didn't seem like it bothered her a bit. I haven't shot one but I believe they are a few ounces heavier than my Kel-Tec P-11 & it isn't really bad to me.