Thoughts on FNX9

oneanddone · January 25, 2014, 08:43 PM

Hey guys,
This is my first post to the forum and I'm excited to hear your opinions! I'm considering a handgun for home defense and have settled on the FNX9. It checks off everything on my list (polymer, ambi setup, da/sa, manual saftey, etc). However, I have heard of issues with the quality such as trouble firing due to heat, cruddy back straps that move around, etc. Before I buy it, I was wondering if FN has addressed these problems or if they are still ongoing? Anything else I should be aware of? Thanks guys!

Indi · January 25, 2014, 08:53 PM

I had one for a while used it as my nightstand gun. I had a tlr2s attached to it. Its a fine weapon. Backstraps were loose but never had a problem with them. Never had a heat issue either..... I think FN addressed that. Only reason I sold it was I had a double fire while shooting at the range. I think it was all me, maybe I didnt grip it like im supposed to. Happened more than once in the same range session. Traded it for a glock 19.

Martowski · January 26, 2014, 02:24 PM

Welcome!

I have not owned an FNX but have looked at them numerous times (and I own a fair number of other handguns). From what I have seen, the FNX9 is a solid pistol that may not be "remarkable" in any one aspect, but the combination of features and quality make it a very solid pick in the market.

The late Stephan A. Camp (a frequent and very well respected contributor to this and many other forums, rest his soul) produced a couple nice write ups on the FNX9 on his website:

http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/t...9mm_pistol.htm

http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/s...iderations.htm

I wouldn't be concerned with the FNX. Keep in mind that people tend to post a lot on the internet about the problems they are having with any one firearm; for every one negative post there are likely hundreds of other users perfectly happy with their firearm.

DFM914 · January 26, 2014, 06:29 PM

I would recommend any FN handgun. I have an FNP9, an FNS9 and just got a FNX9. All outstanding guns that will never fail you!! Very reliable and accurate.

Indi · January 26, 2014, 07:43 PM

On by the way, after retiring the fnx9 from nightstand duty it was replaced by a fnp 45 tactical. Which is basically the same gun in 45acp. That glock 19 has stayed in the safe, glock 23 on the hip.

[QUOTE I wouldn't be concerned with the FNX. Keep in mind that people tend to post a lot on the internet about the problems they are having with any one firearm; for every one negative post there are likely hundreds of other users perfectly happy with their firearm./QUOTE]

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January 25, 2014, 08:43 PM	#1
oneanddone Junior Member Join Date: November 19, 2013 Posts: 2	Thoughts on FNX9 Hey guys, This is my first post to the forum and I'm excited to hear your opinions! I'm considering a handgun for home defense and have settled on the FNX9. It checks off everything on my list (polymer, ambi setup, da/sa, manual saftey, etc). However, I have heard of issues with the quality such as trouble firing due to heat, cruddy back straps that move around, etc. Before I buy it, I was wondering if FN has addressed these problems or if they are still ongoing? Anything else I should be aware of? Thanks guys!

January 25, 2014, 08:53 PM	#2
Indi Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 231	I had one for a while used it as my nightstand gun. I had a tlr2s attached to it. Its a fine weapon. Backstraps were loose but never had a problem with them. Never had a heat issue either..... I think FN addressed that. Only reason I sold it was I had a double fire while shooting at the range. I think it was all me, maybe I didnt grip it like im supposed to. Happened more than once in the same range session. Traded it for a glock 19. __________________ I dont understand why people get addicted to drugs, when they can get addicted to guns instead!!

January 26, 2014, 02:24 PM	#3
Martowski Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2000 Location: Texas (By Way of Illinois) Posts: 1,376	Welcome! I have not owned an FNX but have looked at them numerous times (and I own a fair number of other handguns). From what I have seen, the FNX9 is a solid pistol that may not be "remarkable" in any one aspect, but the combination of features and quality make it a very solid pick in the market. The late Stephan A. Camp (a frequent and very well respected contributor to this and many other forums, rest his soul) produced a couple nice write ups on the FNX9 on his website: http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/t...9mm_pistol.htm http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/s...iderations.htm I wouldn't be concerned with the FNX. Keep in mind that people tend to post a lot on the internet about the problems they are having with any one firearm; for every one negative post there are likely hundreds of other users perfectly happy with their firearm. __________________ Midwestern Ramblings (my amateur firearms blog): http://martowski.wordpress.com/

January 26, 2014, 07:43 PM	#5
Indi Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 231	On by the way, after retiring the fnx9 from nightstand duty it was replaced by a fnp 45 tactical. Which is basically the same gun in 45acp. That glock 19 has stayed in the safe, glock 23 on the hip. [QUOTE I wouldn't be concerned with the FNX. Keep in mind that people tend to post a lot on the internet about the problems they are having with any one firearm; for every one negative post there are likely hundreds of other users perfectly happy with their firearm./QUOTE] ^^ this __________________ I dont understand why people get addicted to drugs, when they can get addicted to guns instead!!

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January 26, 2014, 06:29 PM	#4
DFM914 Member Join Date: March 2, 2011 Posts: 63	I would recommend any FN handgun. I have an FNP9, an FNS9 and just got a FNX9. All outstanding guns that will never fail you!! Very reliable and accurate.