Sisco Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 It came today. I had to really search to get the Black Slide/Black Frame model, as FNH now only has the FDE/Black and the Black/Stainless steel slide combination. My initial impression is this thing is a beast! Not Desert Eagle size, but No CC unless your 6'6" and 300 pounds. I have size XXXL hands, and this pistol fit them like a glove. It comes with three different width backstraps to tailor the fit. Interesting that it has a safety AND a decocker. So you can carry it cocked and locked ala 1911, or decock and carry it hammer down like a Sig Sauer. Your choice. Weighs 33 pz empty, As the magazine holds 15 45 acp, it will be a load. It comes with 3 magazines. I will be trying to get it out to the range next week to give a full report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malig8r Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) Congratulations on your new purchase! Always believed FN made good weapons. Can't wait to hear how she shoots for you. Edited August 28, 2015 by Malig8r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Sweet pistol, I agree with the black and black combo for sure. Looking forward to the range report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Thank you gentlemen. I have a set of Ameriglo Tritium night sights on order for it as well as a Blade Tec FNX pistol pac. That includes a Kydex Holster that can be used either as a paddle holster or a belt holster, along with a twin magazine carrier with the same ability. I will try to do a report on all three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyGoose Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) Good looking rig.Is that a full size pistol? They seem pretty cool, don't those come stock with a threaded barrel?I used to carry 1911's, so after 8 years of carrying a G19 and G23 I figured when I bought a G21 lugging a full sized heavy piece around would be no biggie, and I am one of those 6'3" 240 lbs guys with big ass hands, but damn loaded that thing is a sledgehammer or a gun! Haha.Makes a better nightstand drawer or truck gun than a carry option.Gotta luv the good ole .45 ACP! Enjoy, and congrats! Edited August 29, 2015 by GreyGoose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted August 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 The tactical model comes with a 5.2 threaded barrel and night sights for an extra $500. I don't have a stamp application in for a supressor, so I am hoping FN will eventually offer the threaded barrel as an accessory if I decide to get a suppressor down the line. Problem is, the tactical model has real limited holster options right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) I have the FNP45. It is the same size without the interchangeable back strap. I'm not 6'6" but I carry it concealed with a versacarry. I do wear my pants a little big so it will fit inside.It is a great shooting gun as long as I do my part. Congrats on your addition to the family. Edited August 29, 2015 by Armed Eye Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted August 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Doc if that is your CC, At least I know your bringing enough gun to any altercation you may get into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Doc if that is your CC, At least I know your bringing enough gun to any altercation you may get into.I never want to be outgunned if the need is there. I like having 16 rounds without a mag change. I find it amusing that I could carry this in CO but not my less-than-stellar Sigma 9mm because of the 16 round mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Damn Sisco! You got some fucking PAWS on you, man!!! lmao~!The sights on that beast are setup for a dead hold at 25 yards. Set several targets out there to get used to it, then rip the shiit outta something at 25, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Damn nice pistol brother Sisco,I likey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Not trying to be a shiit talker here... I still think this gun is badass.... Just putting this info out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Damn, that is crazy Rob! WTF! Edited August 31, 2015 by 392heminut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I know. I caught that this afternoon and was shocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I will see if I can duplicate that next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Check that out tomorrow, mine isn't a tactical but the frame should be the same.http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/08/10/flexible-fnx-magwell/never would have thought in a hundred years!Some quick research. A lot of discussion about this on forums. A lot of individuals have shot theirs in the desert, left them on car dashboards in the sun and never had anything like this happen. One suggestion is that there are a lot of gases pushed back into the magwell when Osprey suppressors are used. Might be from the hot gases. Will do more investigation. Edited August 31, 2015 by Sisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Got to the range today for a little bit, so here are my impressions:First, yes there is some flex in the grip when a magazine is removed. Not a lot at 80 degrees, but it is disconcerting if you are not used to it, which I wasn't. The reason for it, is I think FN has pushed the limits of what you can do to accommodate a 15 round 45 acp magazine and still have a grip that most people can grip comfortably. Something has to give when you use thinner polymers, and in this case it is torsional rigidity. It did not affect performance, and disappeared once a magazine was inserted.Two: With an empty magazine it seems a little nose heavy. Once you put a loaded magazine in, it points naturally as pointing your finger. Nice job on the ergonomics, FN!Three: Ammo digestion; It functioned flawlessly with everything I put through it, but accuracy wise it liked 230 gr bullets the best. The Remington Golden Sabre 185 gr Hollowpoints I put through it was the least accurate of any ammo I tried. Funny, the same holds true of my 1911's. 230 gr ball and JHP's did quite well on accuracy. See pictures below.Four: At 25 yards it shot slightly to the left. For me, this is normal for factory set sights. I took a nasty left hook to the eye in my boxing days that distorted the lens in my right eye and causes this. If my son shot it, it would be dead on. One reason I like adjustable sights.Five: The good news, is that once I got used to it, it is accurate as all get out. In fact the pistol is capable of more accuracy than I am.All in all I am very satisfied, especially once I get the sights replaced and/or adjusted.My best groups are below.first picture 230 gr. FMJ generic.second picture 230 grain Remington JHPThird picture 230 grain JHP Remington rapid aimed fire.All shooting was seated off a rest.All 25 yards. I need to get some more ammo! Shot everything I had! Edited August 31, 2015 by Sisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted September 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Bad photo, but the Kydex holster from Blade Tec fits very well and is very secure. I put on the paddle style backing and it is by far and away the most comfortable paddle I have ever used. The pistol does not seem that big or bulky with it. The magazines fit the mag holder very securely but I haven't put it on my belt yet. Decided to hold off on the tritium night sights. Might have a,gunsmith do those, haven't decided yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Nice shooting. When I got mine, there was a promotion where it came with night sights, 3-15 rd mags (instead of 1-15 and 2-14) and the holster. They fit well together. I plan on wearing it on the first day of open carry along with my new shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyGoose Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Not trying to be a shiit talker here... I still think this gun is badass.... Just putting this info out there. I will just go in and make love to my G21... that is fu*kin ridiculous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted September 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) I will just go in and make love to my G21... that is fu*kin ridiculous!tried to replicate the film, after shooting 2 and 1/2 boxes of ammo through mine, I left it on my black dashboard in the sun for an hour while I shot other stuff. Couldn't. There is a little grip flex, but not much. I take that film with a huge grain of salt. Good idea though about the love making, if the FNX makes love as well as it shoots, I am a lucky man. Edited September 5, 2015 by Sisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemaniv Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 I have the fnx 45 tactical and love it. I also have the fnp-45 and cc it in a crossbreed with no problems, I am 5'11" and 200 pnds. The only issue I have is that the mags are not interchangeable. I have been thinking about selling my fnp and get a standard fnx as my ccw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted September 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Damn Sisco! You got some fucking PAWS on you, man!!! lmao~!The sights on that beast are setup for a dead hold at 25 yards. Set several targets out there to get used to it, then rip the shiit outta something at 25, man. 98; Part of the reason I like the FNX is the size of the grip. Below is my Sig SP2022 which is a large full size auto. The curse of big hands. My FNX for comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted September 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I have the fnx 45 tactical and love it. I also have the fnp-45 and cc it in a crossbreed with no problems, I am 5'11" and 200 pnds. The only issue I have is that the mags are not interchangeable. I have been thinking about selling my fnp and get a standard fnx as my ccw.that would be a sweet set up with interchangeable mags. Have you had any issues with grip flex like in that video in this thread? Seems to be a bit controversial right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted September 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I will just go in and make love to my G21... that is fu*kin ridiculous!a little strange that he never fires the gun in the video. It shows him holding it then he starts playing with the grip. As I couldn't replicate it. I am somewhat suspicious if something else wasnt done to the firearm before the film. Any number of chemicals or heat treatments (microwaves, etc) could have been done to the frame to destroy its molecular integrity. So like I said, a very large grain of salt as to its authenticity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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