Testing a SCCY 9mm pistol – photos included

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Gene Pool

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Gentlemen,

Last week there was discussion on another thread regarding SCCY pistols. In it, I made the comment that my son had one he was satisfied with after firing the first 100 rounds. I also mentioned that he was visiting us over Christmas and was bringing the SCCY for me to try.

On Christmas day after lunch we stepped outside to do some shooting...”we” being my son, my granddaughter's husband, and myself. Our objective was to run another batch of ammo through the SCCY.

In all, we put another 110 rounds of various configurations through it without a hitch. It fed and functioned perfect with everything. The ammo consisted of factory Remington hollowpoints, my reloads with XTP hollowpoints, and factory PMC and Winchester FMJ's. Not only was the SCCY malfunction free, it was accurate as well. The pictures show metal targets shot at 25 feet.

I have also included pictures with it compared with my personal carry gun, a Sig P290. The custom pocket holster for the Sig surprisingly fit the SCCY....or maybe I should say, the SCCY fit in the holster. The other holster is my son's be bought from Galco...a “tuckable” model. I have showed the model number since it is not listed yet for the SCCY pistol.

Regarding the grip, it felt much better in the hand while shooting than my Sig. With a mag capacity of ten rounds, the grip is naturally thicker, thus spreading out the shock of recoil better. However, I believe most women with their shorter fingers might find it more difficult to reach the trigger than on my Sig. And speaking of the trigger, it was a long and smooth pull. Not even a hint of “crunchyness.” It took a little familiarization to get used to the trigger's forward reset. After firing, the trigger must go almost to the original forward position to reset. But my Ruger LC9 and Kel Tec PF9 are that way too. Like I say, it just takes a little familiarization.

I really like the SCCY's sights. They have large white dots....just what is needed for a serious pocket pistol. I like them better than the sights on my Sig.

So, there you have my unbiased evaluation. All in all, I would not hesitate to carry the SCCY. The one my son has performed superb.

Respectfully,
Gene Pool
 

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My original SCCY was the safety model, it ate the web of my hand. A email resulted in a complete CPX 2 frame that does not bite anymore. Still a truck gun but one I have confidence in.
 
Your son's experience runs very close to mine. I bought one last summer, then my wife decided it was time to learn to shoot. She fell in love with the SCCY and we shoot most weekends. After over 500 rounds of factory and reloads, there's been no issues here. Thanks for the review.
 
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I agree with your report!

Purchased a CPX2 for my wife, when we first saw the gun I checked it out and said this gun is not for you the trigger is hard to pull and the reset is too far forward. She picked it up, she liked the style and fit and was able to use the trigger with ease. So I bought the gun and she is satisfied with the accuracy, the fit and recoil. I was the first one to use it and it took me a few rounds to get used to the long pull. Than at 5yds. I was able to get a tight group of 6 rounds in the 9&10 ring. We also like the fact that its a double action gun and has a good warranty. It came with 2 magazines one did not seat unless you hit it hard. I called SCCY and within 4 days I had another.
 
Bought my daughter one for her birthday, last year. It goes boom every time you pull the trigger, and it hits where you point it. That's all you really need.
 
BTW, Gene - if you hand load for your SCCY mine LOVES True Blue powder w/125grn lead RN for practice. Fairly clean for a ball powder - IF you can find it.:o
 
Histed,
If my son would have left his SCCY with me I would work up a load. But he didn't. Regarding True Blue powder, I don't have it in my supply of powders. I will look for a pound the next time I go to the big city.

Thanks for the tip.

Gene
 
Not a Believer Yet

Purchased my SCCY CPX2 last Saturday and finally had a chance to shoot it yesterday. I was only able to put 65 rounds down range. Unfortunately, I had two failures to feed. I'm going to give it one more chance to shine in the next few days, but I'm 100% certain that if I encounter any more F2F, I'm sending it down the road.

I'm happy for the guys who have had 100% functionality and reliability, but there's no warm fuzzies for me at this point; which is sad b/c I really want to like this gun:mad:

OBTW, I was using 115 grain Federal FMJ. No cheap stuff or reloads.
 
Not a Believer Yet
Purchased my SCCY CPX2 last Saturday and finally had a chance to shoot it yesterday. I was only able to put 65 rounds down range. Unfortunately, I had two failures to feed. I'm going to give it one more chance to shine in the next few days, but I'm 100% certain that if I encounter any more F2F, I'm sending it down the road....
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Before you start blaming the gun, be sure you have learned the gun. The CPX is a light, short barreled pistol which means the shooter is required to handle it correctly. If you do not have a good grip and locked wrists, the CPX will let you know, especially when it is new and the springs haven't lightened up some.

This suggestion is usually not received well by experienced shooters who, ironically, have no experience with the CPX. The CPX is like any gun, you need to learn it. So please take this as it is intended...an offer to resolve an issue.

If you don't want to learn the gun, I would still buy it based on your report.
 
"Before you start blaming the gun, be sure you have learned the gun. The CPX is a light, short barreled pistol which means the shooter is required to handle it correctly. If you do not have a good grip and locked wrists, the CPX will let you know, especially when it is new and the springs haven't lightened up some.

This suggestion is usually not received well by experienced shooters who, ironically, have no experience with the CPX. The CPX is like any gun, you need to learn it. So please take this as it is intended...an offer to resolve an issue.

If you don't want to learn the gun, I would still buy it based on your report."

I'm not at all offended at your remarks. It's sound advice. I was cognizant of the "limp wrist" problems that could occur with a light weight hand gun when I was firing it. I was holding on for dear life and trying to make sure it wasn't a "me problem". I may put another 100 rounds down range soon just to be sure, better yet, I may allow a more experienced shooter have a go at it. I'm trying to be as objective and fair as possible.
 
Foofer, that is good to know! Mine has gone to about 800 rounds without a problem, I hope yours turns into the same experience.

Last week end I took my CPX to practice some defensive shooting I learned in a pistol fighting class. This is the kind of moving and shooting not allowed on a shooting range, if you get my drift! The CPX performed perfectly.
 
Foofer - FWIW, My CPX-2 seem to prefer heavier bullets. My first two mas through it were some left over 115 FMJ - got 2 stove pipes. Went to 124 gr and haven't had a problem since. Not sayin' it the cure for you, just sayin'...
 
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