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To the OP's original and especially follow-up post, the DA/SA FN-X is superb imho. Ergonomics are excellent, controls are natural and the trigger beats Glock by a landslide. Comes with 3 17-round mags in the box which is awesome considering how a lot of manufacturers are cheaping out in that department these days. Go try one out, I think you'll end up buying one.
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Jim243 is right on target.
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I have owned 3 FN's, a FNP9, FNS9 and an FNX40. Still have the 2 latter ones. I would put them up against any modern handgun made today for reliability and accuracy out of the box. Very fine handguns. I would trust my life with either of them.
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I just bought a FNH in .45acp. Really nice weapon that can carry a lot of ammo. I had to Loctite the threaded barrel cap to keep it in place. Nice weapon.
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I bought an FNS about 3 months ago. It has seen over 1000 rounds and hasnt malfunctioned once. It is a very accurate handgun and would pick it over a Glock, XD or M&P....even a PPQ any day. For the $450ish price range you can find them for, you cannot lose. Anyone who thinks their cheap, really should have their eyes checked.
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There great guns. I took an FNS to frontsite and it never malfunctioned, shot great and handled brilliantly. Theres not to much aftermarket but the great part is that they come with 90% of what youd need. Optional night sights, comes with 3 mags, changeable backstraps,accesory rail, and lots of different variants (i see a lot of there competition 45 version, supressor ready and rails) The only problem you might have is holsters (a local maker made mine) and if you do want more mags there pricey. Also some people think the thumb safeties too small for a full size pistol. I never missed mine during a draw though. Overall I love mine and Id buy it beofre any other striker pistol.
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This is why I switched to carrying my .38 and now only use the FNX at the range. The problem wasn't bad enough for me to get rid of it and I do enjoy shooting it but I do feel like I can't fully rely on it like I should be able to rely on a carry weapon. This would only be a problem in one-handed (left handed, to be specific) operation but I figure I should carry a weapon that's "fool-proof" or as close to it as possible. :beer: |
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Got an FNP9 a few years back. I like it. It's pretty much feels like a polymer Sig
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for that matter, their work with rifles, autos, and heavy weapons has no bearing on their work with handguns or even their work with other models of rifles, or heavy weapons. bushmaster used to be very respected for their AR15s(pre cerberus), however there is little doubt that their M17 bullpups were utter junk. Ruger has been one of the most respected US arms manufacturers for decades but the ruger red label(pre-reboot) is not respected in any sense. Remington was being considered to take over the M4 production for the US government and their R51 is one of the biggest handgun flops ever. are you seeing trends here? just because FN Herstal can make good guns for the US military does not mean that 1 or more of their handgun product lines are of the utmost quality. I will say for a 4th time because apparently it is not sinking in. FNH HANDGUNS are not garbage. I am not bashing them. THEIR PRICES ARE NOT IN LINE WITH THE QUALITY OF THEIR HANDGUNS! I am no fan of glocks but I would rather buy a $500 glock than a $600 FNS. I am no fan of Beretta, but I would rather buy a $400 PX4 than a $400 FNP. I am not a huge fan of 1911s but I would rather buy a $1100 semicustom 1911 than $1100 for a FN57.
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I found the old piece that failed on me.
Yes, that tiny (probably can't even see it) piece of metal that looks almost bronze inside the hole is what grabs onto the safety mechanism and it is a very flawed design (in my opinion). YMMV |
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If it does not, with all the magazines you have for this gun, then the gun has a problem. Time to get back with that excellent FN customer service. Bart Noir
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I am coming late to this discussion. Sorry.
I have an FNX-40. Great gun, very accurate and easy to shoot. I carefully compared it to the Sig SP2022 and chose the FN, but both were very fine, and I could have been happy with either. The FN seemed to fit me better. I forgot the exact price I paid, but it was about $75 more than the Glock 22 on the shelf. I tend to use Glock 17 / 22 as a common price point, and I rate every pistol in terms of "more pricey than glock" or "less pricey than glock"... the FNX was more by about $75. At its price, I thought the FNX was a bargain. It was equal to pistols costing several hundred more. As far as that intangible attribute "build quality", it is hard to judge objectively. Obviously, if you let a group of people handle a kel-tec PF11 and a Les Baer 1911 side by side, everyone is going to judge the kel-tec as lower "build quality". But with more closely matched pistols, it gets very subjective. With that said, my FNX "build quality" I would rate as slightly superior to my several glocks, superior to my wifes LC9, and about the same as my walther pps. Based on shooting a Sig 229, I would rate it equal. Based on shooting a Beretta M9 I would rate it equal. Based on shooting a Ruger SR9c I would rate the FNX as slightly better. Based on shooting a 1960's BHP I would say the BHP was superior. Based on shooting a Walther P99, the nod goes to the Walther. Based on shooting a colt python, no comparison. I seriously question the judgment of anyone who says that the FNX is overpriced based on how it compares to other pistols. Jim |
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I guess what it all comes down to is what kind of deal is available at the time. I don't fully know what an FN goes for but if its pretty close to glock then it might be worth considering. It is interesting to know that if theyre lacking anywhere it will possibly be in the controls and levers from what I get out of it. ive got a 9, 45, and a .357 I might go .40smith for my next one.
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I have a five seven and a fnp45. My wife has an fnp 40. A friend has a fnp 9 and 45 tactical. Not one has ever had an issue nor have I ever witnessed one have a problem or heard of one having an issue from a reliable witness. The five seven is mostly plastic but that had no bearing on quality. It has proven to be a high performing and quality weapon. Although some of the finish colors make the fnps look kind of cheap their construction is topnotch. Materials and machining are excellent. My 45 is a tank in the same degree as say an hk. I am certain if it ran dry I could just bludgeon an attacker with it. I own a range of guns from a witness race gun to a KSG to a lar grizzly and the FNP is what I keep close to guard my life. I understand most people are judging these on personal feelings or appearance but if you rate it purely on construction and performance there is no way you can reasonably call it cheap or unequal to other top rated firearms of metal/polymer construction.
The only issue I have had or know of was during my carry class and was no fault of the gun. I had a weak case rupture and blow throwing the mag out the bottom and stinging my hand. Considering the noise and fury of the explosion I expected the worse and wss surprised that aside from a stinging in my hand I was unhurt. The FNP suffered a broken decocker lever. I loaded a second mag, racked the slide and finished the round without issue. The gun ran flawlessly the rest of the class. The next week I sent it back to FN with the damaged mag and ruptured case. Even though the damage was the result of bad ammunition they sent me a new gun and entire new shooter's pack free of charge. FN's product and customer service are excellent.
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I have an FNX-45. It carries the most ammo of any current 45 pistol, 15+1. Its visually boring, with slab sides, and very few curves. It points naturally, and easily hits what its aimed at. I have almost 1,000 rounds through it now, factory, and reloads, and it has never hesitated. I like that it is a decocker, Double Action, or can be carried "Cocked and Locked". I trust my home defense to it, and my life as well. Great pistol.
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I have a gammut of pistols. The FNX-40 is my second most recent. Qualified for my employer with it and it's almost as accurate as my Kimber 1911.
One thing FNH could improve on is the geometry of the thumb safety. It works adequately as is, but would be better if it had a ledge to rest your firing hand thumb on like the 1911 or Hi-Power; provided you can't mistakenly decock it while firing a string. |
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I need to offer a thanks to everyone involved in this thread, the thoughts and comparisons have been most helpful. Just today I went to my lgs to buy some ammo and in doing that I got to looking at guns. They had glock s,fns,sigs etc. I noticed a price of 400.00 on a used,like new sig2022 in 40. After comparing side by side with glock 23 and the fnx they had I decided the price was hard to beat so I bought my 120rd can of American eagle 5.56 and put the sig on layaway while i get kids school clothes,supplies hammered out. Wasn't the fn I was thinking about but I have always pondered about sigs as well, this way ill have something in all the major calibres. Sure will be happy when I get to take it out. Thanks again folks
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