FN semi-automatics

[chrisintexas]

Can someone explain how the various models of FN are different?
Like the FN FNP, FN FNX? Thanks

[KMAX]

The FNX is a DA/SA hammer fired pistol. If I am not mistaken the FNP is striker fired. I have been eyeing the FNX 40.

[TunnelRat]

If I am not mistaken the FNP is striker fired.

You're mistaken. The FNP is a hammer fired DA/SA pistol, like the FNX. You're thinking of the FNS, which is striker fired. The FNP came out before the FNX. The FNP is decocker only, the FNX adds the ability of that decocker to work as a safety. Grip texture, styling, and overall size are a bit different between them. Both the FNP and FNX are nice pistols.

[KMAX]

Thanks TunnelRat for correcting me on this. You are indeed correct. I was checking myself on a FN website while you were posting.

[mrray13]

Tunnelrat nailed the differences and I follow up and say they are some of the best da/sa pistols on the market. I own a fnp9 and a fnx45, and they'll never leave my possession.

[WVsig]

You're mistaken. The FNP is a hammer fired DA/SA pistol, like the FNX. You're thinking of the FNS, which is striker fired. The FNP came out before the FNX. The FNP is decocker only, the FNX adds the ability of that decocker to work as a safety. Grip texture, styling, and overall size are a bit different between them. Both the FNP and FNX are nice pistols.

This is mostly accurate. There are FNPs which allow you to carry cocked and locked. They were known as the USG models and came in black and dark earth frame with a black slide IIRC.

Also the FNP45 has always had a cocked and lock capability.

The safety on the FNX is an improvement IMHO.

They are good quality guns and used to be a steal when you could get them for right around $400 NIB. They have moved up a bit in price but still represent a solid value.