New FNX pistols

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@Country boy 88

So you CAN confirm that the FNX line can be had WITHOUT a manual safety? I only ask because I only see one part number listed on FN's website and it appears to be for the gun with the manual safety.

The only thing that kept me from picking up an fnp was the weak and snag prone decoking lever, and I don't want a gun with a manual safety.
 
Zonfolge said:
When I made the image, I placed the FNX over the FNP and set it partially transparent ... then I scaled the FNX to where the two round bits above the trigger area and the extractor were the same size. Then I aligned them so that the centerline of the bores were lined up.


I still contend that the FNX and the FNP are likely the same bore axis.
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wrong.

watch the FN rep in this video from the 2010 SHOT show--he confirms it is indeed a lower bore axis on the FNX:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ6NINgjJQA
 
@cohawk.

Im sorry I may have been mistaken on that one. I believe the FNX will be decock/manual safety only while the FNP will remain the same.

Out of curiosity why is it you not want the manual safety?
I only ask because If you don't want it on then do not flip up on the lever. Worried that might happen when un-holstering and go to fire and the switch accidently got bumped?
 
I just don't see the point of a manual safety in a da/sa gun, and prefer simplicity of operation over extra controls that will go unused given that they aren't present on most other modern sa/da guns. I want to know that if a round is chambered, and I pull the trigger, that it will fire, and not have to deal with the possibility of a manual safety being inadvertently activated.

Given the similarities between the fnx and fnp, I wonder if that is something that FN would be able to modify if I were to send it in. We'll see.
 
@cohank no FN will not modify your gun if you send it in. Your concerns though are valid and by all means get the gun you are comfortable with. IF it were me I would have both still available.
 
thanks for the info anyway, i appreciate it. i'll likely still pick one up. it's just too good to pass up, regardless of the presence of a manual safety.
 
Looks GREAT to me!:D

I have two of the FNP-45 USGs...Had a regular FNP-45. Much prefer the Decock Only of the standard version.

I have front serations added to virtually all my autos if not like that from factory.:)

Like the ability to configure the handgun to how it fitsme best,ie interchagable backstraps.:)

Ambi. controls are the only way to go!:)

Have yet to handle one and will be sometime before I can. When I get back home tho'...Just might give my SIGs a run for their money.:scrutiny:

Are they going to be availible in FDE?
 
Anyone know how bit the FNP9 grip is compared to the G19? And trigger reach?

And maybe slide and frame width comparisons?
 
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I LOVE the idea of the "multi-function" safety/decocker lever. I've always felt the FNP would be perfect with a similar setup (like the Browning PRO-9/40 was available with before it was discontinued).

I'll give the FNX a few months in the sales arena, and check out a few reviews, but if it's at least as good as the FNP series and doesn't have any issues I'll be getting one.
 
I got my FNP-9 on thursday, and surprisingly it was made in october 2009, I checked and it has the newest trigger group. I haven't gotten to fire it yet, but so far it seems like a nice gun for $485 with transfer.
 
So it's the poor mans USP?
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LOL. I was thinking the same thing.

With that being said, I have heard nothing but good things about them. I might have to pick one up some day and give it a try.

You guys going through all this trouble to compare the fnp and fnx are wasting your time and cracking me up! They are practically the same pistol. It's like comparing a USP to a P2000. Same pistol on the inside, just new ergonomic characteristics. The bore axis height is the exact same. Quit wasting your time.
 
Help with a holster

I have had an FNAR for over a year and think it is a great rifle, have been considering a FNX 40 as a carry gun. Problem is I'm left handed and finding a good IWB holster seems dificult right now, I have contacted Kramer and Galco but neither make holsters for the FNX.

Thoughts?
 
Bill S said:
I have had an FNAR for over a year and think it is a great rifle, have been considering a FNX 40 as a carry gun. Problem is I'm left handed and finding a good IWB holster seems dificult right now, I have contacted Kramer and Galco but neither make holsters for the FNX.

Thoughts?
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The FNX isn't available till march so there aren't any holsters currently available, but I'm sure blade-tech will make some, they make the FN shooters pack for the FNP's as well as several other holsters for the FNP. Most holsters made for the 4" XD40 will fit the FNP's as well, the problem with the FNX is we'll have to wait and see whether or not the new decocker design will prevent it from fitting in the FNP and XD holsters.
 
If the bore axis is lower isn't the slide a bit different? Or did you lower the bore by simply raising the beaver tail on the frame?
 
Thanks for the info on the holster, I now understand the confusion. We have a large gun store near where I live and the salesman showed me the FNP 45 and said they had the same gun in both 9mm and 40 cal. I assumed he meant the FNX, because of the safety/decocker but he must have been referring to the FNP's
 
This pistol looks very interesting. The trigger pull may be great out of the box (I don't know....I've never tried one), but if it isn't, does the FN shop do any kind of custom work like a trigger job ? Or do they strictly handle repair/warranty work ?
 
So the inovative pistol that was supposed to be so awesome when stacked up against what's out there, the FNP9 & FNP40, have now been changed ever so slightly and now they're really more inovative....

Decent choice for the guy looking for a modern da/sa pistol but just really hasn't figured out that he should just get a Glock IMO... YMMV.
 
I don't mean to knock the FNX. Everyone I know who has shot the FNP has loved the hell out of it. Also, everyone I know who has an FNP 9 or 40 wishes it had the same grip and controls of the FNP45. So I think this FNX is a big step in the right direction.

However, I think FN Herstal is being a little strange with the claims of major redesign elements like lower bore axix, etc, when clearly it's basically just the same great gun with an upgraded grip.

I'll buy one eventually, though I'm not sure which and I'm not sure how soon. I'd really like a defensive pistol in .40, and this is the best combination of value and features that I've seen.
 
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