| SCCY CPX-1 | |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Sccy Industries LLC |
| Produced | 2005- |
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| Specifications | |
| Weight | 15 oz (425 g) |
| Length | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Barrel length | 3.1 in (79 mm) |
| Width | 1 in (24 mm) |
| Height | 4 in |
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| Cartridge | 9x19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Short recoil, locked breech |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed |
The Sccy CPX-1 is a 9mm double action only (DAO) semiautomatic pistol, produced by Sccy Industries, (formerly known as Skyy Industries). It feeds from a staggered column removable 10 round box magazine. It has a polymer frame with a stainless steel barrel and slide, which lock open when the last round is fired. Unlike many handguns of similar size the CPX-1 is equipped with an ambidextrous safety lever. Also a distinctive aspect of the model is, rather than a striker, it is designed with an internal hammer which is more commonly associated with revolvers. The Sccy CPX-1 entered the firearms market in 2005 as, then SKYY Industries’ pilot product. The CPX-1's size makes it an attractive choice for a concealment weapon, as a result this pistol has found support in the US concealed carry community. Concealed Carry Magazine gave it a positive review in its June 2006 issue.[1] Sccy is currently preparing to release the MPX-3 (.380 Auto) and the MPX-9 (9x19mm) as slimmer single stack versions of the CPX-1. Company president, Joe Roebuck, is quoted as saying: "Sccy Industries is committed to providing excellent firearms that do not compromise looks, quality, reliability, or value.”[2]
Sccy CPX-1 has a history of broken guide rods, firing pins, recoil springs, mis sized chambers and cracked slides due to early quality control issues. Even in the latest production models of the CPX-1 the ambidextrous safety will often engage during firing leaving the gun inoperable. Sccy offers both an upgraded safety kit and a safety eliminator for $20.00 to fix the problem.
Sccy has just released, as of October 2010, the CPX-2, which only varies from the CPX-1 through its lack of safety levers and its redesigned polymer frame. This resolves a longtime complaint about the CPX-1 and the position of its safety levers. Early adopters of the CPX-2 are experiencing magazines falling out during shooting and chambering problems causing jams and feed failures. Shooters have also noted the trigger will not reset for a follow up shot. Sccy has stated that the issue is due broken axis pins resulting from a vendor issue.