FNX .45

lefkosia · February 6, 2013, 02:00 AM

I need some guidance here. I am looking at a used FNX .45 with three mags and the guy wants $550. Is that too much for this gun? I am hearing mags are hard to find and expensive and that this gun can not be detail stripped.

Any help is appreciated.

chris in va · February 6, 2013, 02:49 AM

Nope, that's a decent price. My LGS had them for $650 before the panic.

WC145 · February 6, 2013, 11:07 AM

I'd buy it. My duty piece is an FNP45 Tactical, great guns.

bigghoss · February 6, 2013, 11:48 AM

I'd go for it.

TunnelRat · February 6, 2013, 11:57 AM

Seems fair to me. I'm a big proponent of FN, great company, great products.

lefkosia · February 6, 2013, 01:00 PM

Ok. Thanks for the help. I'll pick it up today and can't wait to shoot it! The funny thing is this will be my truck gun. I was looking for something a little less expensive for this purpose but the previously less expensive guns are about the same price now.

pat701 · February 6, 2013, 01:08 PM

Buy it. I bought a gen4 Glock 21 only because i didn't have the time to save the differance for a FNX-45. But i like DA/SA pistols.

6.8 · February 22, 2013, 04:39 AM

Buy it

adamc · February 22, 2013, 07:54 AM

you will like it...

Tactical Jackalope · February 22, 2013, 09:35 AM

You should definitely jump on that deal. ASAP.

black mamba · April 7, 2013, 01:43 AM

Sorry to resurrect this thread, but am considering one of these FNX 45s.

Can they digest a steady diet of +P ammo?

Tactical Jackalope · April 7, 2013, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by black mamba

Sorry to resurrect this thread, but am considering one of these FNX 45s.

Can they digest a steady diet of +P ammo?

Define exactly what you mean by "steady diet"? And I feel any gun manufacturer says to not give a steady diet of any +p or +p+ rounds.

You can carry and shoot it here and there to test if it functions...but a steady diet will wear the gun out more. And +p or +p+ has more recoil than standard pressure and will surprise the heck out of you if you don't train with it enough.

I feel a little iffy. I have carried and shot it before. I'm back to standard. I feel it's plenty.

black mamba · April 7, 2013, 12:35 PM

Thanks, C. Good info.

TunnelRat · April 7, 2013, 12:39 PM

I had an FNX-40 some time ago. Of all the firearms I have bought and traded, I regret getting rid of that one the most. Was just an excellent firearm. I'd love one in 45.

WC145 · April 8, 2013, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Sorry to resurrect this thread, but am considering one of these FNX 45s.

Can they digest a steady diet of +P ammo?

Don't know why you'd want feed it a "steady diet of +P ammo" since it comes at the expense of increased wear and tear on the gun and your wallet both. I'm sure the gun could handle it fine but I can't think of a good reason for it.

The duty ammo in my FNP45T is +P but I only shoot enough to assure reliable function and then burn up what I've been carrying when we qualify and load up fresh afterwards. I carry the same ammo in my off duty gun (a 1911) but the formula is the same - shoot enough to be confident that it functions, use it up when qualifying and replace with fresh. All other shooting I do, whether training, practice, or competition is with standard pressure ammo.

6.8 · April 8, 2013, 11:34 PM

They are excellent guns. I've been told the mags are diff. fnp vs FNX. The FNX has a few upgrades over the fnp, most importantly it has more chamber support. I have owned 5 total 2 fnp 3 FNX all 45 acp. On my examples the D/A pull was about the same but the S/A pull is a little nicer on the FNX. The trigger plus its ability to soak up recoil make it a very accurate Pistol. The fit and finish is also a little nicer on the newer models FNX

FN FANBOY · May 22, 2013, 07:02 PM

I have an FNX 9, and I'm looking for a few part upgrades for it. I want to get a metal safety lever, (I'm left handed and the darn thing is loose), A trigger kit, different sights, and possibly a magazine extension. Anyone know if/where I can get this stuff?

6.8 · May 22, 2013, 11:59 PM

Try here. http://fnforum.net/forums/fn-fnx/

February 6, 2013, 02:00 AM	#1
lefkosia Member Join Date: September 18, 2012 Posts: 47	FNX .45 I need some guidance here. I am looking at a used FNX .45 with three mags and the guy wants $550. Is that too much for this gun? I am hearing mags are hard to find and expensive and that this gun can not be detail stripped. Any help is appreciated. __________________ If frogs had side pockets, they'd carry hand guns. - Dan Rather

February 6, 2013, 11:07 AM	#3
WC145 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 1,836	I'd buy it. My duty piece is an FNP45 Tactical, great guns. __________________ "If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge or jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - LtCol Jeff Cooper

February 6, 2013, 11:48 AM	#4
bigghoss Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2006 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,664	I'd go for it. __________________ I don't collect guns, I accumulate them.

February 6, 2013, 11:57 AM	#5
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,215	Seems fair to me. I'm a big proponent of FN, great company, great products. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

February 6, 2013, 01:00 PM	#6
lefkosia Member Join Date: September 18, 2012 Posts: 47	Ok. Thanks for the help. I'll pick it up today and can't wait to shoot it! The funny thing is this will be my truck gun. I was looking for something a little less expensive for this purpose but the previously less expensive guns are about the same price now. __________________ If frogs had side pockets, they'd carry hand guns. - Dan Rather

February 6, 2013, 02:49 AM	#2
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Nope, that's a decent price. My LGS had them for $650 before the panic.

February 6, 2013, 01:08 PM	#7
pat701 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2005 Location: South west Missouri Posts: 315	Buy it. I bought a gen4 Glock 21 only because i didn't have the time to save the differance for a FNX-45. But i like DA/SA pistols.

February 22, 2013, 04:39 AM	#8
6.8 Junior member Join Date: February 21, 2013 Posts: 316	Buy it

February 22, 2013, 07:54 AM	#9
adamc Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2013 Location: Stalingrad Connecticut Posts: 216	you will like it... __________________ ** NRA Life Member *** Connecticut was the Cradle of the Gun Industry, NOW it is just a Pine Box, Courtesy of our Governor "Chairman MAO Malloy"

February 22, 2013, 09:35 AM	#10
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	You should definitely jump on that deal. ASAP.

April 7, 2013, 01:43 AM	#11
black mamba Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2011 Location: SW Florida Posts: 890	Sorry to resurrect this thread, but am considering one of these FNX 45s. Can they digest a steady diet of +P ammo?

April 7, 2013, 12:35 PM	#13
black mamba Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2011 Location: SW Florida Posts: 890	Thanks, C. Good info.

April 7, 2013, 12:39 PM	#14
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,215	I had an FNX-40 some time ago. Of all the firearms I have bought and traded, I regret getting rid of that one the most. Was just an excellent firearm. I'd love one in 45. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

April 8, 2013, 11:34 PM	#16
6.8 Junior member Join Date: February 21, 2013 Posts: 316	They are excellent guns. I've been told the mags are diff. fnp vs FNX. The FNX has a few upgrades over the fnp, most importantly it has more chamber support. I have owned 5 total 2 fnp 3 FNX all 45 acp. On my examples the D/A pull was about the same but the S/A pull is a little nicer on the FNX. The trigger plus its ability to soak up recoil make it a very accurate Pistol. The fit and finish is also a little nicer on the newer models FNX

May 22, 2013, 07:02 PM	#17
FN FANBOY Junior Member Join Date: May 22, 2013 Posts: 1	anyone know if there's an aftermarket? I have an FNX 9, and I'm looking for a few part upgrades for it. I want to get a metal safety lever, (I'm left handed and the darn thing is loose), A trigger kit, different sights, and possibly a magazine extension. Anyone know if/where I can get this stuff?

May 22, 2013, 11:59 PM	#18
6.8 Junior member Join Date: February 21, 2013 Posts: 316	Try here. http://fnforum.net/forums/fn-fnx/