Your thoughts on the FN FNX45?

[00ChevyScott]

Been thinking about getting one for a while now, and may have some extra cash to get one. I've read mostly positive reviews, it is an FN after all. I find the .45acp to be fun to shoot, although it is more expensive to shoot than my 9mms. I already have a 1911 so I do already have a supply of 45, so I'm not adding a new caliber.

 

[grumper]

I think Jackash has one.

 

[Dawico]

FN makes good stuff. They are nice pistols. I shot one at a range and really liked it.

I have been very close to getting one myself.

 

[itchin]

They're nice. I also like the full sized xd45.

 

[Acera]

I like mine.

IIRC there is one in the marketplace with a bunch of accessories for a decent price.

 

[TexMex247]

I've heard they're pleasant to shoot. I really like the idea of a suppressor ready version. Unfortunately I recently lucked into a Colt Gold Cup Trophy... and there goes my FNX money. Still on my handgun bucket list though, I'd love to get some trigger time with one.

 

[Jakashh]

I think Jackash has one.

Wanted one, but never got one lol.

 

[BRD@66]

Unfortunately I recently lucked into a Colt Gold Cup Trophy...

Wait. What?

 

[CombatM3D]

I can't speak for the FNX-45, but I have an FNX-40 and I love this pistol.

 

[cdurbin]

I have a FNX 40 and FNX 45 Tactical and love them both. My go to pistols.

 

[Acera]

One more thing, post up where you live. You might find someone nearby that will let you pop a few rounds from theirs.

 

[00ChevyScott]

One more thing, post up where you live. You might find someone nearby that will let you pop a few rounds from theirs.

I live in Arlington.

 

[Acera]

I live in Arlington.

Sorry too far of a drive for me to help out.

 

[1slow01Z71]

Go ahead and get one so I can shoot it.

 

[cdurbin]

I live in Arlington.

I'm down at Ft Hood. We could meet up at Webers Range in Troy one weekend if that'd work for you?

-Corey

 

[00ChevyScott]

I'm down at Ft Hood. We could meet up at Webers Range in Troy one weekend if that'd work for you?

-Corey

I appreciate the offer Corey. The local gun ranges in town rent the FNX Tactical, so I may give that a shot unless I just go ahead and buy one haha.

 

[57K]

Great pistols and I almost bought an FNP 45 before deciding to get the XDm 4.5 in .45 ACP in 2010. Both of these pistols along with the G21 have pretty large grips which wasn't much of an issue for me having fairly large hands. Through coincidence early last year, I was able to get a Ruger P-89 replaced buy buying an SR9 directly from Ruger. I was so impressed with the design and engineering of the SR9 that I sold my XDm and bought an SR45 a month later when they were fairly new in 4/13. I gave up 3 rounds in the mag for a pistol that has much better ergonomics and can be carried by bigger guys that can carry a full-size 1911. It also didn't hurt that the SR45 is the most accurate of the non-1911 pistols I've fired. It's performance totally belies its price tag. So, if you get a chance to rent the FNX, I'd recommend trying the SR45 also if one is available for rental. If you have large hands, install the backstrap with the arched side exposed. If you're hands are not so large, you may prefer the flat side exposed where the backstrap is easily reversible. SR45 trigger's can be easily modified to about as close as you'll come to perfection, or a tuned 1911 trigger. The Ghost 3.5# "Rocket" has a tab that must be filed down to accomplish an over-travel stop. The side benefit of that other than the accuracy enhancement is that it will also make reset about as short as it can possibly be. My SR45 will handle loads from 200 gr. SWCs at around 800 FPS to my 185 gr. Golden Saber handload that chrono's 1087 FPS where you'd have to buy the factory +P version to get better performance and then it will be slight. 100% functioning with everything I load and with warmer JHP loads I prefer to shoot them in the SR45 over any 1911 as far as recoil which inludes 230 gr. JHP load above 900 FPS.

 

[KELEKONA]

Get it, you won't be disappointed.

 

[Pistol Pete]

I'd buy another 1911.

 

[Special Ed]

I've got a late model FNP45 and I love it. My version of the FNP has the ambi controls that were missing (from what I hear) on earlier versions so functionally it's just like the FNX45 (as a southpaw, that was important to me). It's better for people with larger hands because the grip is a handful. The interchangeable backstraps give you a few good options. I prefer the coarser checkering but a good friend of mine thinks it's too rough. I also own the FNX-9 and used to have the FNX-40. I got rid of the 40 because it felt redundant with the 9 and 45 - and with the 14 and 15 round mags in the 45, I wasn't really losing out on having enough lead by my side. All of the FN pistols I have (had) are top notch and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

I'd recommend looking into an FNP45 as well if you can find one with the ambi safety since it'll mean it's a later model with the enhancements. However, given the chance, I'd buy an FNX45 to add to the family (wouldn't ditch my FNP45 though).