I shot one at the range, and I'm wondering that myself.
I think the problem is that when you mention s&w autos on this particular forum, you have two types of respondants.
Those who love them, and those who hate them.
Both are almost rabid in their beliefs.
Some people really like them.
I am not one of those people.
But, the CS series is worth talking about.
Small, accurate, reliable, and easy to shoot.
I'm now gonna get flamed by not one, but two groups of people.
Smith auto lovers, for dissing their beloved guns.
And smith haters, for mentioning that CS series guns are worth a look.
That's ok, it's just how I see it.