FNP-9...Opinion on this gun! - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Perchjerk · 04-14-2008, 01:03 PM

I guy at the gun store got me interested in this pistol! ive been wanting a 9mm for ammo prices and seem to like the DA/SA for my next purchase! this gun feels good and isnt too expensive! what are ur thots on this gun!

Oh and plz dont suggest a sig. not looking to spend that much! just looking for info and THIS specific gun!

robinsre · 04-14-2008, 01:09 PM

I've never heard anything but good from the reliabilty reports on these (and most other FN firearms). I had the option to pick one up a while back at a great price, but passed because it just felt "toy-like" in my hand.

- Ryan

rube · 04-14-2008, 04:21 PM

fn makes a fine weapon in all respect. i have a couple of their products in the 5.7's. their customer care is second to none. their weapons shoot well and are reliable, no regrets.

**SVThuh** · 04-14-2008, 04:57 PM

I was actually thinking about buying an FN Five-Seven. Im surprised that they are legal here in california. Figure they are cool, but more of a novelty than anything. Dont know if I want to spend that much on a novelty gun. It just doesnt seem all that pratical to me, but it does seem pretty f'ing cool.

Chapie+ · 04-14-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rube

fn makes a fine weapon in all respect. i have a couple of their products in the 5.7's. their customer care is second to none. their weapons shoot well and are reliable, no regrets.

I'm not familiar with the ballistics associated with the 5.7. What is the round designed for / what is it good for?

Chapie+

eddyfinster · 04-14-2008, 05:46 PM

I almost bought an fn from cdnn. I ended up with a sig but that was just because the deal was too good to pass up. cdnn has some deals on fns right now, you may want to check them out.

anyways the only bad rumor i have heard about the fn is that sometimes the trigger will crack, the times this has happened fn has been very good at resolving the problem and returning the pistol.

shipwreck · 04-15-2008, 06:00 AM

The FNPs are nice guns. There was a minor issue with a few of them receiving a bad batch of trigger/firing units installed. FN had redesigned that section to make it stronger. And, they are replacing the affected piece for free (and even paying shipping).

So, if you read older posts concerning this issue, don't fret about it.

As for the Five Seven, I have 1 and it is a nice gun. Come check out the FN forum if you want to learn more about either gun. www.fnforum.net

Captain Jack · 04-17-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by shipwreck

The FNPs are nice guns. There was a minor issue with a few of them receiving a bad batch of trigger/firing units installed. FN had redesigned that section to make it stronger. And, they are replacing the affected piece for free (and even paying shipping).

I believe that only applies to the FNP-40 models. The 9mm's are fine.

I own an FNP-9, and I have to say, the gun rocks. Love it, love it, love! Very nice and accurate shooter, and comes apart like a Sig.

Brickboy240 · 04-17-2008, 09:47 AM

If the 9mm is as nice as the 40 version I borrowed last summer...yeah...I'd say their very nice guns. The price on these is great, too and you get three magazines. It looks like FN did their homework and I don't know anyone that owns one and hates it.

Yeah, if you're in the market for a d/a s/a 9mm hi cap pistol...the FNP9 really has alot going for it. They also seem to be very well made and nicely finished.

- Brickboy240

shipwreck · 04-17-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Jack

I believe that only applies to the FNP-40 models. The 9mm's are fine.

I own an FNP-9, and I have to say, the gun rocks. Love it, love it, love! Very nice and accurate shooter, and comes apart like a Sig.

There were reports about the 9mms as well - but, it is a non issue now...

04-14-2008, 01:03 PM	#1
Perchjerk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 451	FNP-9...Opinion on this gun! I guy at the gun store got me interested in this pistol! ive been wanting a 9mm for ammo prices and seem to like the DA/SA for my next purchase! this gun feels good and isnt too expensive! what are ur thots on this gun! Oh and plz dont suggest a sig. not looking to spend that much! just looking for info and THIS specific gun! __________________ XD9sc bi-tone Browning Buckmark (Traded for a CHL class) Taurus Model 94 "An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a slave!" "To protect yourself and the ones you love from the unthinkable, you must not dismiss the possible."

04-14-2008, 01:09 PM	#2
robinsre XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,793	I've never heard anything but good from the reliabilty reports on these (and most other FN firearms). I had the option to pick one up a while back at a great price, but passed because it just felt "toy-like" in my hand. - Ryan __________________ Zeroth law of thermodynamics : If you have 1 six pack of beer and your neighbor brings 4 beers over, you will each end up drinking only 5 beers. First law of thermodynamics : There's no such thing as a free beer. Second law of thermodynamics : Even if there was such thing as a free beer, you couldn't drink it all anyway. Third law of thermodynamics : The colder it gets, the less beer you will have.

04-15-2008, 06:00 AM	#7
shipwreck XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,324	The FNPs are nice guns. There was a minor issue with a few of them receiving a bad batch of trigger/firing units installed. FN had redesigned that section to make it stronger. And, they are replacing the affected piece for free (and even paying shipping). So, if you read older posts concerning this issue, don't fret about it. As for the Five Seven, I have 1 and it is a nice gun. Come check out the FN forum if you want to learn more about either gun. www.fnforum.net __________________ - Visit: http://www.fnforum.net The ULTIMATE FN site!

04-17-2008, 09:47 AM	#9
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,264	If the 9mm is as nice as the 40 version I borrowed last summer...yeah...I'd say their very nice guns. The price on these is great, too and you get three magazines. It looks like FN did their homework and I don't know anyone that owns one and hates it. Yeah, if you're in the market for a d/a s/a 9mm hi cap pistol...the FNP9 really has alot going for it. They also seem to be very well made and nicely finished. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

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04-14-2008, 04:21 PM	#3
rube XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 110	fn makes a fine weapon in all respect. i have a couple of their products in the 5.7's. their customer care is second to none. their weapons shoot well and are reliable, no regrets.

04-14-2008, 04:57 PM	#4
SVThuh XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,045	I was actually thinking about buying an FN Five-Seven. Im surprised that they are legal here in california. Figure they are cool, but more of a novelty than anything. Dont know if I want to spend that much on a novelty gun. It just doesnt seem all that pratical to me, but it does seem pretty f'ing cool.

04-14-2008, 05:46 PM	#6
eddyfinster XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 122	I almost bought an fn from cdnn. I ended up with a sig but that was just because the deal was too good to pass up. cdnn has some deals on fns right now, you may want to check them out. anyways the only bad rumor i have heard about the fn is that sometimes the trigger will crack, the times this has happened fn has been very good at resolving the problem and returning the pistol.