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New FNX pistols
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ainokea
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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 -
You most likely have the FNP USG models. The one in the video is an early FNP.
ainokea
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From the messages i'm getting from the videos, looks like the magazine and backstrap issue might just be my pistol. Someone checked their gunshop and handled a duo tone and black slide. Both had tight magazine lockup and tight backstraps.
I handled two different FNX pistols today. One had a problem retaining the magazine unless it was inserted at a certain angle. The other was fine. Not sure if this is a design or a QC issue. I want to buy one, but am reluctant to buy even one that works fine for fear that it will eventually start dropping the magazine at the wrong time.
Steelshooter101
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Fnx 9
I purchased an Fnx 9 3 months ago I have small hands so the grip panels are fine with me. Off the bench shooting for sight in the sights are right on the money at 25 yards. Was suprized to find the groups tighter than with my XDm.
The trigger came in at 4.5 pounds. The trigger group is differnt than the FNH. The weight loaded is 2 onces heaver than my XD sub compact. I don't seem to get on the steel plates as quick as the XDm but all in all I am extremly pleased with it.
I purchased an Fnx 9 3 months ago I have small hands so the grip panels are fine with me. Off the bench shooting for sight in the sights are right on the money at 25 yards. Was suprized to find the groups tighter than with my XDm.
The trigger came in at 4.5 pounds. The trigger group is differnt than the FNH. The weight loaded is 2 onces heaver than my XD sub compact. I don't seem to get on the steel plates as quick as the XDm but all in all I am extremly pleased with it.
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Just handled one...
I just looked at an FNX-9 at a local store, and the magazine was secured in the frame regardless of how it was inserted (pushing forward was not required to lock it in...).
The backstrap moves VERY little, maybe 1/32" imho. This did not bother me, and I would suggest securing it if it bothers you--feel free to use a chemical that can be removed later with no residue.
The gun is LIGHT, and does not feel top-heavy to me (the glock 22 feels top-heavy to me). The ease of removing the slide is very nice (Sig-like), and I prefer the safety/decocker combo (YMMV).
My current gun is the Sig P239 in .40 S&W, and the FNX-9 is much lighter. The FNX appears to be about 1/2" longer and taller than the P239, but I don't see the size of the gun preventing CC (YMMV). Update: The Sig P239 is 5.1 in tall and 1.2 in wide. The FNX-9 is 5.45" high and 1.55" wide (respective web-sites).
All in all, the magazine issue that I was concerned about did not exist on the two guns I looked at today. I sense FN has fixed that issue-whatever it was...
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I just looked at an FNX-9 at a local store, and the magazine was secured in the frame regardless of how it was inserted (pushing forward was not required to lock it in...).
The backstrap moves VERY little, maybe 1/32" imho. This did not bother me, and I would suggest securing it if it bothers you--feel free to use a chemical that can be removed later with no residue.
The gun is LIGHT, and does not feel top-heavy to me (the glock 22 feels top-heavy to me). The ease of removing the slide is very nice (Sig-like), and I prefer the safety/decocker combo (YMMV).
My current gun is the Sig P239 in .40 S&W, and the FNX-9 is much lighter. The FNX appears to be about 1/2" longer and taller than the P239, but I don't see the size of the gun preventing CC (YMMV). Update: The Sig P239 is 5.1 in tall and 1.2 in wide. The FNX-9 is 5.45" high and 1.55" wide (respective web-sites).
All in all, the magazine issue that I was concerned about did not exist on the two guns I looked at today. I sense FN has fixed that issue-whatever it was...
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