New FNX pistols

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ckone said:
...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.
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Why would he get a Glock? He's looking for a real gun. :neener:

Whatever the guy at the SHOT show said, the FNH description for the FNX pistols read, "The ergonomic polymer frame has a low bore axis for less felt recoil and improved control." It doesn't say "lower."

The FNP-9 is just about perfect the way it it is.
 
@Beltjones

Thats marketing for you ha ha.

When you hold one of these you can def feel the weight reduction compared to the fnp 9 thanks to the machine work we have done on the slide. Soon enough ill have one of these bad boys and ill be sure to do a write up for everyone :D
 
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 ?
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On the two specimens I have handled (both FNP9s), I would not describe the trigger as great. To me, it is more of a DA/LDA as in the single action never really has a break that I can detect, it just mushes along until it goes off like some kind of really light double action. It is very light though. It's why I ultimately did not get one as I like it on most other fronts.

Maybe the FNX will be different? FN is probably may favorite gun company; I love that they come with 3 mags when companies like SIG are trying to go to 1.
 
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On the two specimens I have handled (both FNP9s), I would not describe the trigger as great. To me, it is more of a DA/LDA as in the single action never really has a break that I can detect, it just mushes along until it goes off like some kind of really light double action. It is very light though. It's why I ultimately did not get one as I like it on most other fronts.

Maybe the FNX will be different? FN is probably may favorite gun company; I love that they come with 3 mags when companies like SIG are trying to go to 1.
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The SA trigger on mine is very light and smooth but the pull stiffens slightly right before it breaks, I like it that way. The DA pull on the other hand is pretty heavy and it gets really stiff right before it breaks. From what I've read when the FNP first came out the DA pull was 8-10 lbs, now it's 12 lbs. The trigger does feel like it flexes very slightly during the DA pull but that could just be the heavy trigger pull and not the trigger itself. My main complaint about the trigger is that it's not curved enough, the heavy DA trigger pull and smooth plastic make my finger slide down to the bottom of the trigger near the end of the pull, and my finger scrapes on the trigger guard a little bit when resetting the trigger.
 
Maybe the FNX will be different? FN is probably may favorite gun company; I love that they come with 3 mags when companies like SIG are trying to go to 1.
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the new sig e2's come with 3 mags. not sure if they do that for all other models now too or not. at $900, the e2's certainly should come with 3 lol
 
Diet?

If any one mentioned this I missed it.

Along with the other changes they've reduced the spec. weight from 24.8 oz. (FNP-9) to 21.6 oz. (FNX-9), about a 13% reduction.

That seems significant, they must have done something substantial to get that much difference since they are both polymer / lightweight guns to begin with.

I'm very interested to see one in person.
 
The grip on the regular FNP-9 is the same as the FNP-40. I have smaller hands and I've found that the FNP-40 tends to want to move around more than I like with the smoother side grip panels. The addition of the checkering on the FNX, ala the FNP-45, will be a welcome addition. I have an FNP-45 USG also and it's rock solid in my hand. I echo the same sentiment about the trigger and trigger guard - my finger also tends to ride too low on the trigger because of the lack of curvature. Sometimes my finger will get pinched between the bottom of the trigger and the guard after I fire a shot. I've learned to reposition my finger just a bit so as to let it ride on the trigger and the guard without it getting pinched.
 
Just got the new FNX here are some pictures compared to my FNP. Sorry for the bad quality. Hopefully I can get a video up soon.

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Here are just the frames side by side.

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This is the internals FNX is on the left FNP on the right.

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Nice comparison shots.

Ambi controls are larger, more substantial and would appear to be more positive feeling.
Slide release moved rearward where it is easier to reach for all users.
Mag release larger and reshaped.
Frame appears to be thinner... less bulk throughout sidewalls.
Axis can been as lower in FNX.
Slide is more square in FNX.. sights are slanted Bartso type... snag free.
Grip has more positve texture... hate or love it.
And this is just a guess.. but I bet the trigger pull length is shorter in the FNX... trigger seems to be set back a little more and redesigned.

My USG45 is a fantastic combat handgun. And yes... it is a poor mans USP... or is a USP a penny foolish man's USG. What is a USP in DE and Black going for nowawadys... $900? Thats about 1000 rounds of .45 I can buy with the savings.
 
Safety improvement

To me the new Safety lever is much improved,less flimsy and doesnt seem to stick out as much. The old style safety looks like it could SNAG up going back in your holster. As thin as it is, I wonder how much it would take to bend it or break it off ? I would never buy one with the OLD style safety.
Thats just my opinion, others may love it!
 
The FNP-9 is just about perfect the way it it is.
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That's what I think as well. I like the new style safety-decocker they went with a ton, but I disapprove of the new rail and the forward serrations. I really liked the original sights as well, I hope the picture is no different. Oh well, maybe I'll just have to get one of each, swap the slides, and live with the rail.
 
So they won't accept the older FNP magazines? I think overall it looks pretty good. I've actually always kind of liked their pistols even though they aren't very popular. The mag prices have always been a bit high at around $40 a pop but at least they give you 3 to start out with. I'm surprised the FNP wasn't more popular since it always seemed pretty good to me. My only complaint is that finding holsters and accessories would take a bit more work and the selection of them wouldn't be so great. I'll have to see if I can find one of these to check out.
 
FNH Pistols are like the "Lost World" those that know nothing about them haven't shot one, haven't owned one, don't know what their missing cause they haven't found them, but still will open their pie holes and spout trash (gotta love the Internet)

Those that have found the "Lost World" know they have Nirvana in their FNH pistols.

I laugh at the Glock owners that think they have the answer to the world of poly pistols. I want to keep the FNH as a secret as the more pie holers that find out about them the more the chance the price will go up. BTW, I own a number of Glocks and I can tell you the FNH pistols are NO GLOCKS and I mean that in a GOOD way, head and shoulders above Glocks (in my internet opinion) :what:...

Like Lloyd Benson said in the Vice Presidential debate against Dan Quayle:

"I served with Jack Kennedy, I knew Jack Kennedy, Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine - Senator you are no Jack Kennedy"

"I know FNH pistols, I own FNH pistols - Glock owners, Glock pistols are not FNH's"

Buy what you want - who really cares anyway - "The Internet, pooey"
 
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AtomD I don't see why they wouldn't use the same magazines, FN didn't change that much on these.
 
AtomD I don't see why they wouldn't use the same magazines, FN didn't change that much on these.
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Reports say the mag release has been changed and now the only mags that work are the FNX model magazines. I'm not sure how accurate that is, but that's what some people are saying over on the FN forum site.
 
YES cocked and locked capable, DA/SA both FNX & FNP USG. And as far as Browning, you better thank your lucky stars that there was someone like John Browning or you would all be standing around only shooting 6 round revolvers or speaking German and shooting Walthers.

Jim
 
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Interseting video's and well done, thank you. I just bought an FNP FN40 and an FNP FN9 (about two weeks ago) both in dark earth, and the slide is square with front slide serations and the slide stop is ambi, must have changed that in the late issues... not sure how many others are out there like that as well. I sold the 9mm kept the 40 -;)
 
I handled one at my LGS yesterday. Felt good, but it had no NS and the price was $600.00. I'll wait till it comes out with NS.
 
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