FN model FNP/ Browning Pro 9
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Spyvie
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I have an FNP-9, but very little experience with a Hi-Power...
The FNP comes with 2 backstraps, I prefer the slimmer of the two as it it fits my medium size hand a little better. Not to say the rounded FNP backstrap or a thicker grip like the one on my Ruger P95 is unmanagable. I'm just saying that a grip as slim as possible up to a point is more comfortable and confidence inspiring for me.
So, I didn't really answer your question, but here is a pic of my FNP-9 with the slim backstrap installed... just because most of the FNP pics you will see are of the humpback configuration.
The FNP comes with 2 backstraps, I prefer the slimmer of the two as it it fits my medium size hand a little better. Not to say the rounded FNP backstrap or a thicker grip like the one on my Ruger P95 is unmanagable. I'm just saying that a grip as slim as possible up to a point is more comfortable and confidence inspiring for me.
So, I didn't really answer your question, but here is a pic of my FNP-9 with the slim backstrap installed... just because most of the FNP pics you will see are of the humpback configuration.
Coltdriver
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Normally FN is the very definition of quality and reliability.
But a lot of folks have reported cracking the trigger group when dry firing the FN P9 without a magazine in place. When this trigger group is cracked, it stops working. I am not sure what the fix is but if it is just replacing one flawed part with another that would be a dissappointment.
I am watching to see FN's response because I don't know of a single other fatally flawed FN product, ever. But this is a big deal.
But a lot of folks have reported cracking the trigger group when dry firing the FN P9 without a magazine in place. When this trigger group is cracked, it stops working. I am not sure what the fix is but if it is just replacing one flawed part with another that would be a dissappointment.
I am watching to see FN's response because I don't know of a single other fatally flawed FN product, ever. But this is a big deal.
SouthpawShootr
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They're response is they are quietly fixing the guns as they break. Speaking as an FNP9 owner, as long as they do the necessary repairs quickly and at no charge to the customer (meaning they pay shipping) I'm ok with it. Handle it any other way and they're going to wind up wishing they'd never made the gun to start with. Stuff like this can affect LE contracts as many private gunowners now lots of police officers.
An no, this design comes nowhere close to equalling the Hi-power's grip. It's blocky, though not as bad as Glock and not as good as the M&P.
An no, this design comes nowhere close to equalling the Hi-power's grip. It's blocky, though not as bad as Glock and not as good as the M&P.
Spyvie
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Coltdriver, Are you sure your not mixing up the Ruger SR9 and the FNP? I know some FNPs have had the cracking trigger group problem but I wasn't aware of any relation to a mag disconnect.
FWIW, mine is up over 800 rounds with no problems at all.
FWIW, mine is up over 800 rounds with no problems at all.
Fn-P9
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Yes, I broke the trigger group with mine also. Dont dry fire with the slide off:banghead: Long story short I got a brand new gun out of the deal but they had to fix it again anyways. Shoots ok though They WILL back their product up. I guess its better that it just breaks than a Glock Kaboom 
SouthpawShootr
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If I understand it correctly, the source of the problem is dryfiring or decocking without the magazine in place (dryfiring without a snap cap could also be part of the issue). Apparently, the magazine supports the problem part. When you dryfire it without the magazine in place, it's not good. IMO, this is a poor design and should have been caught in R&D. None of us like paying $400-500 to be beta testers. When are gun companies going to realize that?
Got a new design? Spend the time to run a random sample (half a dozen or so) through their paces and pay attention to what crops up. I'd say 30k-40k rounds should be about right.
Got a new design? Spend the time to run a random sample (half a dozen or so) through their paces and pay attention to what crops up. I'd say 30k-40k rounds should be about right.
Coltdriver
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I had not heard of this problem with the Ruger. But I have seen it reported by several FNP9 owners. And a few have chimed in here to confirm it.
I am not knocking FN because they are simply at the top of the quality chain in my book. I have not had a chance to look at an FNP9 to see if there is a fix or if it is a fundamental design flaw.
But this is one FN pistol I would not purchase unless the design flaw is some how cured.
I am not knocking FN because they are simply at the top of the quality chain in my book. I have not had a chance to look at an FNP9 to see if there is a fix or if it is a fundamental design flaw.
But this is one FN pistol I would not purchase unless the design flaw is some how cured.
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