FNX 45 Tactical vs Glock 21 (or….)

[rman]

In my quest to thin out the P320 collection and get back to my first true love, the 45…. These are my current considerations.

Looking for a full size double-stack that will be great at the range, perfect for home defense, and occasional OWB concealed carry. Needs to be durable, optic cut if I decide to mount one, and have (or be able to have) threaded barrel. As much as it will be a tool, I also enjoy nice guns.

FNX 45 Tactical
Pros:
it’s a beast.
Capacity
It screams “this guy is cool” (don’t laugh, it matters)
Suppressor height sights and threaded barrel

Cons:
Trigger is meh
No aftermarket trigger support
Not much aftermarket anything.


Glock 21
Aftermarket galore
Cheaper, can be built the way I want
Can get MOS or aftermarket slide
No shortage of holsters

Cons:
Dime a dozen, not a lot of wow factor

Total price will likely be the same. Do I go all out for the FNX and possibly hate the trigger, or build a glock for twice what it’s worth?

Open to other suggestions as well.


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[ZX9RCAM]

HK USP Tactical.

 

[glenbo]

So 1911's are out.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

HK USP Tactical.

Just re-read and saw the possible rds requirement.

 

[rman]

Just re-read and saw the possible rds requirement.

A few people have suggested that one. I shot a USP in 40 about 10 years ago and hated it. Something about the recoil felt really weird. Like springy or spongy or something. Granted, it was a 40.


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[rman]

So 1911's are out.

I’ve got a small collection of 1911s. Too nice and not enough capacity


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[glenbo]

I’ve got a small collection of 1911s. Too nice and not enough capacity


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2011's.

 

[TreyG-20]

Glock 41 will help with the wow factor and less common than a 21.

 

[rman]

2011's.

So a RIA or one of my dad’s old Paras.


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[rman]

Glock 41 will help with the wow factor and less common than a 21.

That was my first choice, seems the 21 is the better shooter due to the heavier/thicker slide.

But I agree, long slides are where it’s at.


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[V-Tach]

Either or?

Buy both..........problem solved.........

 

[Shady]

I love my fnx 45 and to me it needs nothing lol

 

[paknheat]

Maybe shoot both the G-21 & G-41 against the FNX to help make the decision.

I ended up preferring the G-41 over the G-21 after doing that a few years back.


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[Byrd666]

A used S.A. XD(m) might fill the void on the shelf that you have.

 

[Sasquatch]

Glock 21 of the options listed.

 

[zackmars]

The people who are impressed by FN handguns typically aren't the crowd you want to go around trying to impress.


You could paint a hi point tan and the FN pistol guys will drool over it. It may be hard to tell though, they're always drooling

 

[rman]

Either or?

Buy both..........problem solved.........

if all my listed guns sell, that might be the way to go. and then some.

I love my fnx 45 and to me it needs nothing lol

I can't leave a mechanical pencil alone lol.
I do have a lot of guns that are unmodified... but a lot of them are safe queens

This 45 purchase would be for the sole purpose of bastardizing

Maybe shoot both the G-21 & G-41 against the FNX to help make the decision.

I ended up preferring the G-41 over the G-21 after doing that a few years back.


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we didn't ask for any logic here
I should check if my range has them for rent.

A used S.A. XD(m) might fill the void on the shelf that you have.

I've got a XD9 Tactical and XDs45 for sale right now, trying to un-XD right meow.

 

[zackmars]

Email LTT and see if they'll work on a PX4 in .45?

Would be much better than sending your gun back to FN every 2k rounds or having grip frames made of rubber

 

[Charlie]

1911 Colt, stainless. 'Nuff said

 

[deemus]

I have a Glock 21 and love it. It’s a big gun. But it eats any kind of crap ammo I put in it. It’s completely stock, and I can’t imagine I’d be any happier with it tricked out.

Couldn’t give you an accurate round count? But it has never choked on a single round.

My vote is for the 21. And for you to shoot it a bunch before considering any upgrades.