The Down Range Forum
Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: usmcdadx2 on May 19, 2010, 08:41:54 AM
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A couple of months ago I was being wishy/washy about chosing between a 45 Witness Match and FNP-45 I keep thinking about how much I liked the FN even though I picked the Witness. So now I've decided it is time to add a 9mm to my "collection", after looking at a number of different guns I was drawn back to the FN product line. I've been looking at the FNP-9 but it has been suggested to me that I should consider the new FNX-9 because it has all of the features that I really liked in the FNP-45 USG.
No one local has one in stock that I can check out so I'm coming to you guys for advice. Does anyone have one of have fired one? What were your impressions?
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Moot point now guys, found a shop that had one last night...liked it...bought it. Now I'll find out for myself how it shoots. I had read of problems with the mags locking in cleanly. No such issue with the one I bought.
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A full range report will be required for those of us that are thinking of getting a FNX. :)
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They are a terrible gun.... and very very dangerous. Send it to me immediatly for safe keeping ;D
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They are a terrible gun.... and very very dangerous. Send it to me immediatly for safe keeping ;D
Eric, you're a saint. ;D
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Eric, you're a saint. ;D
Just trying to help the guy out.
He bought a gun that has been know to spontaniously explode and then emmit poisonous gas....... It also rapes women and children and shouts racial slurs. ;)
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Eric,
Ya know I think I read somewhere that they are only dangerous if you're standing on the wrong side of them so I think I'll hang onto it, that way I know I'll be ok. Then again to hear some sheeple talk I'm in trouble too because the evil thing is just waiting to jump out and shoot some poor innocent. Or wosre the things you suggest.
I pick it up Friday and with any kind of luck I'll be able to head to the range this weekend. Things I really liked so far are:
The ergonomics seem spot on to me.
The slight change made to the grip- holding the FNP and the FNX side by side I have a slightly higher grip on the X which suits my grip style really well.
The texture on the grip, it may not suit everyone but so far I like it. I'll have a better idea after I feel it under recoil.
The improved safety/decocker lever- very easy to reach and seems more substantial than the one on the P. The function is the same as on the P-USG models so you have the choice of "cocked & locked", hammer down/safety off or on as you chose.
The trigger when dry fired with a snap cap seemed really good to me. DA was moderately heavy but controllable and the SA was very clean and crisp.
The sights are great (my opinion) 3 dot style the front blade and dot are very easy to acquire and the rear sight has a deep open notch which is very clear.
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Front Towards Enemy, usmcdadx2 ;)
... and thanks for your service.
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Eric,
Thanks for the "thanks" but it was not I who served. The x2 in my "moniker" stands for the service of my sons both of whom are Marines (one is now IIR and the other still active). In fact the active duty son will be home on leave in a couple of weeks and is already talking about "teaching the old man how to shoot his new toy"... in his dreams!
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Eric,
Thanks for the "thanks" but it was not I who served. The x2 in my "moniker" stands for the service of my sons both of whom are Marines (one is now IIR and the other still active). In fact the active duty son will be home on leave in a couple of weeks and is already talking about "teaching the old man how to shoot his new toy"... in his dreams!
That does make obvious sense now - please speak slowly and clearly into the clown's mouth ;D
Well, tell your sons "thanks for their service" and thanks to you for raising them right.
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Congrats usmcdad, Nov 9th 2008, The day after the BHO election, having never been a 9mm fan, and seeing the result of a terrible election, I went to my local Bass Pro Shop, and bought an FNH 9.
Despite the reasons, I have nothing but to be grateful. It is a fine weapon. It simply works., and actually gets smoother.
No FTF, FTE, NOTHING. With Tula 9mm, Winchester White Box, Magtech, Georgia Arms, regardless......It simply shoots everything.
Accuracy is combat accurate without fail, and you made a great selection.
The trifecta, M+P 40. EAA Witness Ported 40, and the FN9.
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/DSCF1337.jpg)
The FNX is based on the FNH, and their just keeping a good thing going.
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TW, nice picture!
Ok so I was able to get to the range over the weekend to try out my new FNX and I have to say it made a very good first impression. Granted we’re only talking 250 rounds thus far but it was a good 250 rounds. I was using Bianchi D1 targets and with the exception of 3 called bad DA shots every round was at least inside the B ring (with most being much better than that) at 10, 15 and 25 yards from both “rested” slow fire and more rapid seated, unsupported fire. I don’t know about the rest of you guys but for me that’s about as good as I get, so the gun worked at least as well as I do.
I used 3 types of ammo; 150 rounds of WWB 115 gr FMJ, 50 rounds of AE 147 gr FMJ and 50 rounds of PMC 115 gr JHP. I fired all of the WWB first and then randomly mixed the others when refilling my mags. I had no issues at all; every round fed, fired, extracted and ejected. most of the casings landed in an area about 4 to 5 feet behind my right shoulder. The sights are very good and easy to acquire. I found the texture of the grip to be excellent for recoil control despite sweaty hands (full sun and the range thermometer read 89). The single action trigger pull was very nice with some, but not too much, “take up”. I found the double action trigger pull to be acceptable but the trigger stroke has a different feel than my revolvers so I found myself pushing shots a bit left and low.
Once I finished on the line I used the clubhouse trigger gauge and found the DA broke at 9.4 lbs and the SA broke at 4 lbs even. I can’t complain about that.