FN's FNP handguns, wow!

[NineseveN]

The SAO version is $469.99 at SGD w/o Night Sights

$572 with NS and it's a special order that could take some time.

$470 is a little bit more than I wanted to pay, but no one else has the SAO version except the SN PX at $489.00 (+shipping and transfer if I did it that way).

[NineseveN]

Okay, finally got my FNP-9 from my dealer, and all I can say again is, wow.

This is the lightest, shortest factory trigger I have ever felt when brand new. even the famed Walther P99 AS, which after 400 rounds was insanely light and short still didn't have a feel as good as the FNP-9 as it came out of the box, aqnd the FNP's trigger is a bit more crisp.

The balance of the gun is really nice in my hands, the grip is a little fat, but I have large enough hands that it really fits me well. This thing just points naturally for me.

I can't wait to shoot it and take some pics.

[dmg1969]

Congrats NineseveN. I know you'll really enjoy it. I've only been able to take mine out to the range once, but it (I have the 9M) is a shooter.

Give us a range report when you do take her out.

[NineseveN]

Originally Posted by dmg1969

Congrats NineseveN. I know you'll really enjoy it. I've only been able to take mine out to the range once, but it (I have the 9M) is a shooter.

Give us a range report when you do take her out.

Indeed, pics and a range report are mandatory and will be coming shortly. I just can't undertand why these haven't caught on like wildfire...they're really nice guns.

[dmg1969]

Originally Posted by NineseveN

Indeed, pics and a range report are mandatory and will be coming shortly. I just can't undertand why these haven't caught on like wildfire...they're really nice guns.

I'm hoping they do so more manufacturers will make holsters for them. It's slim pickings right now.

[NineseveN]

Originally Posted by dmg1969

I'm hoping they do so more manufacturers will make holsters for them. It's slim pickings right now.

I can't say more right now, but I know that at least one other should be coming out soon for the FNP (Kydex), but it's not a major company, it's a small PA outfit (well, one guy really). PM me if you want more info.

Now I gotta get out and shoot this thing!

[NineseveN]

Finally got the FNP to the range, and it did not disappoint. The trigger is exceptional for a polymer gun. Just the slightest bit of take up and then a short, solid break. The reset was short and very distinct, making controlled pairs a simple task (making them accurate is up to the shooter though).

I ran only 100 rounds through it today (WWB FMJ), 100% reliability as expected, and on the last 50 rounds, once I got used to the gun, I was shooting it as well or better than I shoot my 1911's with slow or medium paced fire. Rapid fire was another story. I hit the target (regular sheet of printer paper), but my groups opened up more than I like (I try to keep everything within 8" at 10-12 yards during rapid fire). I'm no great pistol shooter, so I'm sure that someone else may be more accurate off the bat with this gun than I am. Overall, it was a successful trip and I am happy with the gun. I got a bunch of 9mm coming in soon and some Double Tap 147gr +p Gold Dot rounds for carry, once I really break the gun in, I plan for it to replace my 1911's as a carry piece. It's lighter, smaller and I think I have the ability to shoot it better than any other handgun I have.

The sun was being jerky, so I didn't get any real nice pics, this was the best of the lot.




My SO shot 6 rounds at 12 yards and had in incredibly nice group with it (she shot better than I did with my first couple of mags), but then again, she often does out-shoot me with handguns anyway.



BTW, for those concerned with grip size on this doublestack 9mm, here's a comparison pic between the FNP and one of my 1911's (4" SA champion).



As you can see, there really is very little difference. The magwell on that gun is flush all the way around with the grips and frame, so it's a good representative of the actual size of the grip. The FNP is a little wider on the corners (the 1911's oval shape doesn't really have corners), but there's very little different in the hand unless you have smaller hands I suppose.

The FNP has removable frame rails, they're one solid unit up front (long rails) and two rail tabs at the back, shown in this photo:



The slide to frame fit is very solid for a polymer gun. I really like those frame rails up front.


And one last gratuitous photo:





Pro's:
1. Excellent trigger (pull and reset)
2. Cocked and locked carry
3. Single-action-Only, which keeps the manual of arms the same as my 1911's
4. Accuracy was very good
5. Easy to get the hang of
6. Disassembly is quick and easy (much like a Sig)
7. Very comfortable grip, with inter-changable grip inserts (2 come with the gun, a rounded one as you see in my pictures and also a straight that mimics the rear of a 1911 VERY closely)
8. 16+1 round capacity in 9mm


Con's:
None yet that I've noticed, except I wish it would turn me into Rob Leatham every time I touch it.


I'll update this thread as I continue working the gun out...it's not even broken in yet.

[dmg1969]

Good to hear a successful range report. I have only had mine out once, but was really impressed with it.

Dave G.