Hi does anyone have any expirence with this manufacture FN Herstal? good bad expensive ? I came across a 45 and liked the idea it holds 15 rounds in the clip mag . the price is about 525 at buds and bit more else were. Thanks

Great pistol, great company, great fit for my hands. If you have small hands, the grip may have too much girth however.

I have been doing some reading on this firearm online, and it really seems to get great reviews. It is slightly bigger than I first imagined, about the size of a 1911 (comparison pictured below, FNP is in the middle, 1911 is on top). But it can take mags that hold 15 rounds. Also, since it is double stack instead of the single stack in the 1911, I have read that the wider grip results in slightly less felt recoil than a 1911. About the same size, same firepower, twice as many rounds, less recoil.....what's not to like? I plan on putting in a price request pretty soon, as I think this will be my first pistol.

Dont buy the less recoil bit. It is a great gun, good build quality, terrific value. It is a great high capacity 45. The gun is physically a tad on the larger side, however not that much bigger than the full size Glocks, Hk 45's etc. My personal gripe with it is the safety. With the Enos grip (thumbs forward, riding the safety ala 1911), the safety is against your thumb, banging you every shot... for 95% of the people this will not be a problem, but I dont want to start getting a new grip into my head.

 

As far as shooting it, it was pretty accurate. It felt more like shooting an Hk45, USP45 and the likes moreso than a 1911. In fact, from what I recoil, was not anything close to a 1911.

 

Bang for the buck it is a terrific gun and I am sure it is reliable. If you are a JMB fan, dont expect a 1911 experience or you will be disappointed. If you are coming from a glock and want something that feels better than a Glock, but dont have an Hk 45 or a Sig 220 budget, this is a terrific deal. If you want a high capacity 45, this is pretty much your only choice unless you want to spend $1500+ on a 2011.

 

Hope this helps.

 

btw... I believe Shane45 is selling his, check the marketplace or shoot him a pm.

Shane already sold his. Can you describe what you mean by recoil was nothing like a 1911?

Shane already sold his. Can you describe what you mean by recoil was nothing like a 1911?

 

 

Felt like shooting a 40 caliber Glock, not a 45ACP steel 1911. Recoil was a tad snappy, instead of a push. And these were with my 45 acp loads that were on the lighter side.

I owned one and I really liked it. I personally felt the recoil was not snappy at all. I traded mine to Shane45 for a rifle. I dont want to speak for him, and he will correct me if i am wrong, he moved the gun because he is a dedicated 1911 shooter and did not want to get into a new MOA mindset.

 

The gun is big, HK45USP sized. It comes with every functtion avail, is 100% ambi and the trigger, while not 1911 is pretty good. Come with one 15rd mag and two 14s I believe. The gun shoot soft, recoils about like a 9mm. I found it to be very accurarate and it ate anything I fed it. I taught two new shooters how to shoot with it. I moved it because if I am going to use a gun that large I am more comfortable with my G20. Great gun... I say go for it.

 

 

I have owned two FN hipowers and this gun. I like FN products, they have been making guns for 300 years or so. They are the original Browning factory. The Hipower design was finished by a FN engineer, the original Browning A5 were built at FN amd in Europe the A5 is known as "The FN". They also make the majority of the SAWs and carbines in action right now in the sandbox. The FN45 is made in South Carolina at their plant there. They have a small bit of the HK LE/Mil vs Civy mindset at times, but they are coming out of it slowly. FN is a company we should support in that they employ a good number of US citizens and support our forces. I will eventually pick up another FN HiPower.

Correct, dont want to mess with the muscle memory AND wait 6 months for my PD AND an op for some Nightvision presented itself

I owned one and I really liked it. I personally felt the recoil was not snappy at all. I traded mine to Shane45 for a rifle. I dont want to speak for him, and he will correct me if i am wrong, he moved the gun because he is a dedicated 1911 shooter and did not want to get into a new MOA mindset.

 

The gun is big, HK45USP sized. It comes with every functtion avail, is 100% ambi and the trigger, while not 1911 is pretty good. Come with one 15rd mag and two 14s I believe. The gun shoot soft, recoils about like a 9mm. I found it to be very accurarate and it ate anything I fed it. I taught two new shooters how to shoot with it. I moved it because if I am going to use a gun that large I am more comfortable with my G20. Great gun... I say go for it.

 

 

I have owned two FN hipowers and this gun. I like FN products, they have been making guns for 300 years or so. They are the original Browning factory. The Hipower design was finished by a FN engineer, the original Browning A5 were built at FN amd in Europe the A5 is known as "The FN". They also make the majority of the SAWs and carbines in action right now in the sandbox. The FN45 is made in South Carolina at their plant there. They have a small bit of the HK LE/Mil vs Civy mindset at times, but they are coming out of it slowly. FN is a company we should support in that they employ a good number of US citizens and support our forces. I will eventually pick up another FN HiPower.

 

 

Ok... so maybe I have just been shooting steel guns with weak loads too far. The recoil was noticeable... but yes, not like any other polymer gun.

 

Geri, you need to shoot my 9mm loads then. =P

From what you guys are saying it is a good gun. does anyone know if any sporting good stores in central jersey have one in stock ?

None of us keep track of gun shops stock...put in a price request and in the comments section state that you want to look at one before purchasing.

Check the price request here. Vinny, TJ's and A-n-A probably have 'em.