I know that heading was a bit misleading. I meant "pulling the trigger" in the sense of closing the deal. Bottom line, can anyone tell me why I shouldn't buy it? Or why I should? I love the way the gun feels in my hand. I like DA/SAs. I've checked around at a few gun shops in the area and the gun sells for between 470 and 485. One place has it on sale though (440), through the end of the month. Why shouldn't I buy this gun? Help me out. I've got a jonesing for it.
I came dangerously close to pulling the trigger on a FNP-9.
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Bill_G
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go for it. it is an incredible pistol. mine has not jammed from day 1.....now one year old. the internals are VERY VERY similar to a SIG. plus 3 mags included!
basically you are getting a SIG 9mm for $440.
FN is one of the most respected names in the industry. they make the High Power for Browning.
BTW....the "blackened slide" model actually is stainless steel.
basically you are getting a SIG 9mm for $440.
FN is one of the most respected names in the industry. they make the High Power for Browning.
BTW....the "blackened slide" model actually is stainless steel.
rellascout
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Good basic service pistols.
There have been reports about the trigger group cracking but I have also read that FN has acknowledged and addressed the issue.
It is basically the same gun as the browning pro.
There have been reports about the trigger group cracking but I have also read that FN has acknowledged and addressed the issue.
It is basically the same gun as the browning pro.
Marshall
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Buy it.
Make sure the "on sale" version has hi-cap mags and not 10 rounders.
Make sure the "on sale" version has hi-cap mags and not 10 rounders.
Bill_G
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i dont carry....its a nightstand pistol and a range gun. it still looks brand new.
BTW...the crack trigger issue occurs when people dry fire it with the slide off or if there is no mag in the gun. i would never dry fire any autos myself. why would anyone dry fire with the slide off the gun???
BTW...the crack trigger issue occurs when people dry fire it with the slide off or if there is no mag in the gun. i would never dry fire any autos myself. why would anyone dry fire with the slide off the gun???
rellascout
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I agree but I also find is odd that such an activity would break the gun. My biggest issue with it is the average trigger.
For the price I think they are a good value.
For the price I think they are a good value.
I've got the FNP-9 and liked it so much I bought the fnp-45 a month ago. Can't beat the price for the quality. here's the thread I started when I got it:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=355051
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=355051
modifiedbrowning
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Actually, mine broke from dryfiring with a snap cap and the mag in the gun. I sent it to FN and it was fixed and back to me in three weeks.
I've had my FNP9 for two years, thousands of rounds, never a problem.
The finish is outstanding, this is mine after 2000 rounds and lots of draw&fire practice, MAYBE a little shine on the sharp edges.
I got the 45 as well, another excellent gun.
The finish is outstanding, this is mine after 2000 rounds and lots of draw&fire practice, MAYBE a little shine on the sharp edges.
I got the 45 as well, another excellent gun.
DougDubya
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Can't talk you out of one. I love the looks of it too.
Eightball
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While your intended method of operation would seem to preclude that which causes the cracked trigger group, that's a huge notch in the "negative" column for this thing. I mean, no offense, but I don't want parts of my firearm arbitrarily breaking if it's a factory part. Don't want it breaking perioud, but if it was some cheap aftermarket jobbie, then that's one thing, but a factory part? Sounds odd to me.
Marshall
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Read this write up by Mr. Camp. I think you'll find it helpful.
http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/taking_a_look_at_the_fnp9_pistol.htm
http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/taking_a_look_at_the_fnp9_pistol.htm
redfisher43
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get it
my favorite behind my BHP
my favorite behind my BHP
rellascout
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I am seriously looking at their new 45.
mbott
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I have wanted one since shooting one at an FN-sponsored shoot last year. Mine will have to be in the matte black with night sights. In the mean time, I picked up a M&P 45, but after seeing the fugly pictures of the 14 round M&P magazine, I'm back to lusting after the FNP.
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Mike
i just bought my FNP-9 to take advantage of the free shooter's pack offer which ends today. If you haven't bought yours yet, look at the FNP-9m which is the slightly smaller one that is no longer available here in the US. It is on sale for $389 at CDNNinvestments.com or $360 at thegunsource.com (but sale ends on May 2). You can't get the shooter's pack with the FNP-9m so I went for the regular size FNP but wonder if the smaller one is better. I can't wait to get mine!
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