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triggertime
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The Browning Pro-9 is the FNP-9 from FN Herstal S.A.
Gary G23
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I handled one at the Shot Show last weekend. It had a good feel to it.
Gary G23
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Now you've got me curious. I wasn't really interested when I looked at it since it wasn't one of the pistols I was planning on buying. It is not listed in the Browning catalog I picked up. It was trigger cocking but I don't know if it was TDA or DAO. I don't know where it is made but triggertime is right about it being made by FN. They had the exact same pistol at their booth only with a black slide.
Owen
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The Pro-9 is a TDA. It is made completely in the United States, with final assembly in Columbia, SC.
The Pro-9 is very similar to the FNP-9, but there are functional differences. The Pro-9 has a magazine disconnect, a stainless slide, and an upward (1911 style) safety built into the decocking mechanism.
Owen Cramer
Product Design Engineer
FN Manufacturing, Inc.
The Pro-9 is very similar to the FNP-9, but there are functional differences. The Pro-9 has a magazine disconnect, a stainless slide, and an upward (1911 style) safety built into the decocking mechanism.
Owen Cramer
Product Design Engineer
FN Manufacturing, Inc.
Gasp! Does that mean it can be used "cocked & locked" like H&K USP Variant 1? Oh, my... somebody listened! But not on the magazine disconnect...
What kind of magazines does it take, proprietary or High Power?
Is it available for sale now? What's the trigger pull like?
Wildalaska
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Bring back the FAL...
Owen
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Gasp! Does that mean it can be used "cocked & locked" like H&K USP Variant 1? Oh, my... somebody listened! But not on the magazine disconnect...
yes, it will be suitable for cocked and locked. It will also be suitable for uncocked and locked (Browning insisted)
The magazine disconnect is easy to remove, but as always, altering a pistol from the manufactured configuration will void any warranties. Browning, FN Herstal, FNMI, and any other entity you can think of are not responsible for the performance of altered products. (who needs law school?)
What kind of magazines does it take, proprietary or High Power?
Proprietary mags, sorry! If it had been up to me, they would use HP mags.
The FNP-9 is available for sale from FNH USA. The FNP-9 does not currently have a manual safety. The Pro-9 is pending, and should be available sometime around July, presuming everything goes well.
Bring back the FAL
I would love to buddy, but I am a mere lowly engineer. besides, why would anyone want an overpowered scary looking baby killing death machine like that?
yes, it will be suitable for cocked and locked. It will also be suitable for uncocked and locked (Browning insisted)
The magazine disconnect is easy to remove, but as always, altering a pistol from the manufactured configuration will void any warranties. Browning, FN Herstal, FNMI, and any other entity you can think of are not responsible for the performance of altered products. (who needs law school?)
What kind of magazines does it take, proprietary or High Power?
Proprietary mags, sorry! If it had been up to me, they would use HP mags.
The FNP-9 is available for sale from FNH USA. The FNP-9 does not currently have a manual safety. The Pro-9 is pending, and should be available sometime around July, presuming everything goes well.
Bring back the FAL
I would love to buddy, but I am a mere lowly engineer. besides, why would anyone want an overpowered scary looking baby killing death machine like that?
Owen
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I don't have much experience with either, but I think it is shorter than both of those. Don't quote me on that, Its a WAG.
emann
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Is there a website anywhere that I could see a picture of the FNP-9 at? Couldn't find it at FNMfg.com. Also where is this gun available for sale at? I live in the Columbia area and am always interested in FN products.
PCRCCW
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A cocked and locked/decocker combo safety???????????.....SOMEBODY did listen 
Its the one thing I miss about my PT911 the most. HK and the RAP 9/40 have the same style of safety...I think they should come standard on all guns.....
Shoot well and thanks....
Its the one thing I miss about my PT911 the most. HK and the RAP 9/40 have the same style of safety...I think they should come standard on all guns.....
Shoot well and thanks....
Yup. That's what I like about my H&K40C - the safety/decocker arrangement (well, actually I like its utter reliability most).
The safety arrangement is very flexible. I do wish most, if not all, gun makers would use that system. It would certainly increase the number of guns that the average- to small-handed can use.
The safety arrangement is very flexible. I do wish most, if not all, gun makers would use that system. It would certainly increase the number of guns that the average- to small-handed can use.
Owen
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emann,try here
FNP-9 link
We will be shipping as soon as we get manuals from Herstal. Please be aware that the FNP-9 does not have a manual safety.
FNP-9 link
We will be shipping as soon as we get manuals from Herstal. Please be aware that the FNP-9 does not have a manual safety.
Tamara
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owen,
Sometimes the question is an answer in itself...
I would love to buddy, but I am a mere lowly engineer. besides, why would anyone want an overpowered scary looking baby killing death machine like that?
Sometimes the question is an answer in itself...
Owen, thank you for the insider info.
Now why the heck wouldn't they try to use Hi-power magazines? There are millions of those things out there for a great price. That would have been great. Now it is just another 10 round 9mm. I think the ability to adapt existing preban magazines is a must have for any new full size 9mm.
Now why the heck wouldn't they try to use Hi-power magazines? There are millions of those things out there for a great price. That would have been great. Now it is just another 10 round 9mm. I think the ability to adapt existing preban magazines is a must have for any new full size 9mm.
Owen
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I started after the decision was made, so I couldn't tell you. My guess is it is not on the typical marketing guys radar.
Believe me, nothing is worse than designing magazines. The magazine is the same as the 40-9, just longer. Why doesn't the 40-9 use highpower mags? I dunno.
Owen
Believe me, nothing is worse than designing magazines. The magazine is the same as the 40-9, just longer. Why doesn't the 40-9 use highpower mags? I dunno.
Owen
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Boss Spearman
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I just found my first Pro 9 and made some trades for it. I was very pleasantly surprised to see the decocker/safety design on it. I had noticed it decocked, and completely missed the fact I could cock and lock it until I got it home.
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Boss Spearman
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I took the Pro 9 to the range today, and I was pleasantly surprised. It is one of the nicest, smoothest shooting 9mms I have ever fired. I am pretty shocked actually that this weapon isn't making major news in the handgun world. I so far highly recommend one.
Ivy Mike
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Holy back from the dead-thread!
I'd like to chime in about my two FN handguns. I own both a Forty-Nine (in .40S&W) and the FNP-9 in 9mm (obviously)
I absolutely love both weapons. They are very comfortable in the hand and on the belt. Why someone would pay more for a Sig or HK, I'll never know. I'm still waiting to see the FNP-40. I'll buy one on the spot if I find it. I'm not too hot on having the Browning name on it nor do I care for a manual safety.
owen, if you are still around, whats the word on the .40 cal model? Will it ever be released? Will it take my Forty-Nine mags? Only reason I ask is that the mags from both weapons (FNP and Forty-Nine) look different. Now, I realize that they are different calibers, but there are marked differences.
Oh, the manual says that the Forty-Nine is built with an extra margin of safety over SAAMI spec. What I'm asking is will the Forty-Nine survive a conversion to 10mm? Is it strong enough? This is totally off the record of course and no one should consider his answer to be from FN, but rather, just some guy who knows these guns very well.
-edit- for those who haven't seen it, the Forty-Nine's barrel and chamber are pretty beefy. The slide is a rather stout piece as well. My biggest concern would be that captive guide rod/recoil spring combo. Is it heavy enough for 10mm or would I need a newer, stronger one (if one exists)
I'd like to chime in about my two FN handguns. I own both a Forty-Nine (in .40S&W) and the FNP-9 in 9mm (obviously)
I absolutely love both weapons. They are very comfortable in the hand and on the belt. Why someone would pay more for a Sig or HK, I'll never know. I'm still waiting to see the FNP-40. I'll buy one on the spot if I find it. I'm not too hot on having the Browning name on it nor do I care for a manual safety.
owen, if you are still around, whats the word on the .40 cal model? Will it ever be released? Will it take my Forty-Nine mags? Only reason I ask is that the mags from both weapons (FNP and Forty-Nine) look different. Now, I realize that they are different calibers, but there are marked differences.
Oh, the manual says that the Forty-Nine is built with an extra margin of safety over SAAMI spec. What I'm asking is will the Forty-Nine survive a conversion to 10mm? Is it strong enough? This is totally off the record of course and no one should consider his answer to be from FN, but rather, just some guy who knows these guns very well.
-edit- for those who haven't seen it, the Forty-Nine's barrel and chamber are pretty beefy. The slide is a rather stout piece as well. My biggest concern would be that captive guide rod/recoil spring combo. Is it heavy enough for 10mm or would I need a newer, stronger one (if one exists)
Flashpoint
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I saw a Browning Pro-9 for the first time today and thought about starting a thread to see what the general consensus was.
I thought it was pretty egonomic, the tigger was nice, felt well made, I loved the c and l/decocker option, but didn't care for mag disconnect. It seemed a little large for ccw, but would make a great duty weapon/ plinker.
The shop was asking $510 for it, I think the would sell like hotcakes if they were around $470.
I thought it was pretty egonomic, the tigger was nice, felt well made, I loved the c and l/decocker option, but didn't care for mag disconnect. It seemed a little large for ccw, but would make a great duty weapon/ plinker.
The shop was asking $510 for it, I think the would sell like hotcakes if they were around $470.
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Boss Spearman
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I bought my pro 9 used for $425.
I actually find it just right for ccw, although I carrying my Para LTC currently.
I actually find it just right for ccw, although I carrying my Para LTC currently.
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