FNP 40 DA/SA anyone own one yet?

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I was looking at the new April issue of American Rifleman.
And on page 29 they show this new gun.I like the gun in 40cal.

And it comes with 3 mags something all gunmakers should do.

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I've got to play with the FNPs a little bit. I'm actually very impressed with them. Retail price is pretty darn good also.
 
I did a web search and was seeing prices of $455.00 to $500.00.

Is that good?
 
Yes, they are about $50-$100 less than a Glock.

I was checking out the FN reps stuff, and he was pitching the FNP series to us. I thought they were nice guns, but mentally I was calculating that they were going to be more expensive (they are FN guns).

The design is very simple, and everything in them is made to be easily replaced by an armorer. They are going to eventually have about 50 variants, including some really mind blowing ones that I'm not at liberty to talk about.
 
The design is very simple, and everything in them is made to be easily replaced by an armorer. They are going to eventually have about 50 variants, including some really mind blowing ones that I'm not at liberty to talk about.
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Are you at liberty to speak to how long eventually might be?
 
I honestly don't know. I can ask the FN rep next time I see him.
 
I've got the Browning versions in both .40S&W and 9mm. The 9mm has a much smoother trigger. The .40S&W trigger seems griddy in comparison.
 
If it's FN and you want to know about it go here. This forum is dedicated to FNH products
www.fivesevenforum.com
 
Gun pron? Alright! ;) Here's my Browning Pro-9 ...

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... Same exact gun as the FNP9 -- it's made by FN for Browning.
 
Yowzaaa!

I got a like-new FNP-9 in trade, and it's a sweetie! I'm hooked.

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If you go to look for tht 16-round magazines, however, look for the "Browning Pro-9" mags and you'll get 'em a lot cheaper!
 
Loved my FNP 9mm,
I will get others as they come available. I really want a .45, and compacts, subcompacts. I think the FNP series is a real sleeper. The company should be supported, afterall they had the balls to import the PS90. "HK" who?
 
I have the same question.

Does it have the same kind of fire control system an H&K USP does?

Does it, does it allow cocked & locked carry?
 
I might be wrong, but I believe the Browning version has a safety, while the FN only has a decocker. That's the way my FNP 9 is. The trigger is wonderful, by the way. :D Extremely smooth, breaks quite cleanly, and is light as well. No malfunctions of any kind so far, but I only have about 200 rounds in it. Very ergonomic in my opinion, but I think a larger backstrap insert would be nice. My only complaint about it is the sights are set about a six to ten inches low with 115 grain ammunition. I'm going to try some 124 grains soon, since that's what I'd likely carry in it if I ever were to, before I file down the front sight. Great gun, and only $440 brand new. :)
 
I might be wrong, but I believe the Browning version has a safety, while the FN only has a decocker.
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Browning dropped the Pro series. So FNPs are available SA now, in addition to the previous DA/SA and DAO models. It's also very quick & easy to change the hammer/sear module to convert them from one type to another.

From the perspective of someone who's taken their armorer's course it's a very good design internally; very quick & easy to fully rebuild including frame rail replacement.

With the SA, DA/SA, and DAO actions available, coupled with being engineered for ease of long term maintenance, I think FNP is one of the best service pistols available. It easily compares to the other major players and exceeds them in many areas.
 
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