FNP-45

[molonlabetn]

FN Pistols don't receive much notoriety (except, perhaps, for the Five-seveN)... but I think this one is going to make a name for itself. The FN FNP-45, as written about here: http://www.gunsandammomag.com/ga_handguns/ga_fn45_200801/

I'm sure that I'll eventually be in the market for a .45acp pistol again, and when I do, this one looks like it'll be excellent competition for the likes of the XD-45, Glock 21SF, M&P 45, etc...

The external hammer and DA/SA trigger action will appeal to some... and I wouldn't be surprised if they followed suit, as with their other FNP lineup, and produce a SAO version with a safety to be carried cocked-and-locked.

As a side note... FN has just released a .357sig version of the FNP, as well. Veeeeery interesting... I'll be giving these guys a harder look in the future.

Here's some of the numbers, in comparison with the other FNPs:

Weight

941 g (33.2 oz) (FNP-45)

1040 g (26.7 oz) (FNP-40)

1040 g (26.7 oz) (FNP-357)

1040 g (26.7 oz) (FNP-9)

703 g (24.8 oz) (FNP-9m)

Length

200 mm (7.875") (FNP-45)

187 mm (7.375") (FNP-357)

187 mm (7.375") (FNP-40, FNP-9)

179 mm 7.06" (FNP-9m)

Barrel length

11 mm (4.5") (FNP-45)

10 mm (4") (FNP-357)

10 mm (4") (FNP-40, FNP-9)

9.63 mm (3.791") (FNP-9m)

Feed system

14 round magazine (FNP-45)

14 round magazine (FNP-357)

14 round magazine (FNP-40)

16 round magazine (FNP-9)

15 round magazine (FNP-9m

[Smith]

Just got the FNP-9 and I love it. Quality from FN is excellent, much better than my XD9 I had. Here's my review on it. Cost less too! http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5211&highlight=nsnate02

If you really need .45 to compensate, then this is as good as they get!

[Guest Halfpint]

We had one in the shop up til today . . . not a bad feeling gun, but HUGE compared to a lot of other comparable pistols.

I like the entire FN line, basically; I just find it kinda funny that the FNP-45 comes in what is basically a small suitcase!

[molonlabetn]

Is the grip very thick, or is is simply long? I know that this pistol has to be a bit bulky, at least, to fit 14rd in the magazine... but I'm hoping that it's still similar in size to the XD-45 and Glock 21SF.