I'm looking for a little something for the nightstand and what better way to say "GET OUT!" than 15 rounds of 45ACP. My question has to do with the grip. How fat is it? Is it as thick as a Glock 21, Springfield XD45, or other comparison? I know I have to go handle one in person but thought I could at least get an idea from someone here.

Caso's had a few (different versions too) and the grip was big. Not so much on the girth but on the length. The bottem of the grip was fat.

http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/family.asp?fid=FNF020&gid=FNG001

Caso's had a few (different versions too) and the grip was big. Not so much on the girth but on the length. The bottem of the grip was fat.

 

Any idea on how much Caso's has the FNP9 for? I have been holding off on calling them bc ive been a bit busy lately.

I have handled one and the grip felt larger than my Glock 21SF. Thicker and longer. But i dont remeber if it had a backstap on it or not. It is a big gun. But being so big it probaly shoots real smooth. Seems like a good choice for a nightstand / range gun.

I have handled one and the grip is larger than my Glock 21SF. Thicker and longer. It is a big gun. But being so big it probaly shoots real smooth.

 

Thanks. I handled the 21 and XDM 45 at Shoreshot yesterday. I forgot to ask if they had a FN. If it is thicker than the Glock it won't work for me. I handled the Glock for all of 2 seconds, too thick. The XDM wasn't bad though. Guess I'll have to go back and check it out.

I personally prefer the XD/XDM 45 over the Glock 21. Glock 21 made me keep shifting my grip after each shot and it felt snappy. Didn't feel natural. Ray Ray's old XD45 felt perfect.

Just let me say that I have no dog in this fight - but if you are looking for a .45 ACP for HD/SD, you're missing out if you don't checkout the Marketplace, on this site. HNIC has a P220R for sale for $575 - that's pretty hard to beat. Why pay more for that tactical tupperware you're drooling over, when you can have the real thing from Sig Just sayin'

 

Adios,

 

PIzza Bob<----loves his Sigs and S&W wheelies

The XD or XDM are an option I guess. I really prefer DA/SA though. I love my P220 but would like more capacity for the nightstand gun.

I love my P220 but would like more capacity for the nightstand gun.

 

 

Two P220's?!?

Just let me say that I have no dog in this fight - but if you are looking for a .45 ACP for HD/SD, you're missing out if you don't checkout the Marketplace, on this site. HNIC has a P220R for sale for $575 - that's pretty hard to beat. Why pay more for that tactical tupperware you're drooling over, when you can have the real thing from Sig Just sayin'

 

Adios,

 

PIzza Bob<----loves his Sigs and S&W wheelies

 

Already have one or I would jump on it. (Been thinking about it anyway. Can never have enough 220's)

He lowered it to 575? Oh man, I'm gonna be in trouble.

The XD or XDM are an option I guess. I really prefer DA/SA though. I love my P220 but would like more capacity for the nightstand gun.

 

Px4 Storm .45?

Px4 Storm .45?

 

 

For just 2 more rounds, I'll stick with my 220. Thanks though, they do look nice.

FNP45 does have interchangeable backstraps

FNP45 does have interchangeable backstraps

 

Yes it does. And I was comparing to a Glock 21 SF, wich has a smaller grip then the regular Glock 21. Do you know which Glock 21 you handled? Don't rule out the FNP, I think it had the MED backstrap on it when I handled it. So with no backstap it might be the same as a Glock 21 SF or smaller. It did have a nice sticky feel to the grip and good ergos.

I handled the standard 21. Thanks for all the input. I just didn't want to hear it was twice as thick as the Glock or something ridiculous like that. Guess I'll have to stop by NJFG or Shoreshot to see in person. Hopefully one of them have it in stock.

The Allentown gun show had a couple today, FNX's and FNP's.

 

The FNP 45 is NICE. When I got my .45, it was between that and the 97b. Of course I am a CZ fan so I went the 97b route, but the FNP45 is still on my list for future purchases.

 

In terms of grip, it is thick but it is very ergonomically comfortable. I don't own Glocks or XD's, so I can't compare, but the only real way you will ever know is to go handle one.

 

I will tell you they are beaming more and more popular (not just .45, all FNH pistols). FNH makes quality firearms that I would not hesitate to buy. Plus you'll have a really nice pistol that not everyone and their mom has (blocks, xd's, sig's etc).

 

I believe they are slowly doing away with the FNP9/40's and starting to produce the FNX's in replacement. I heard this on a couple other forums, but don't quote me. For the record, the FNX grips are EXTREMELY aggressive. I like the FNX looks but I prefer the FNP grips, much more comfortable.

 

I would love to own the FNP45 or FNP9 in the future.

TJ Sporting arms and Shane 45 had one. Shot the FNP 45 and liked it. My only gripe is the position of the safety lever which cuts into my thumb, especially since I have smaller hands. Otherwise, the pistol is great.

 

If you want a fantastic CZ based alternative for under $500, in an all metal gun with 14+1 or 15+1 package, I would look at the EAA imported K2. I played with it at shot show and it is a fantastic firearm. I believe standard issue Turkish army?

 

Amazing ergo's like any CZ.

 

http://www.eaacorp.com/

 

click handguns, go to Sarsilmaz K2.

 

14+1 in 45 acp.

If girth is a problem the XD/XDm line are hard to beat. Probably the slimest (other than a 1911) of the 45 auto's.

Recently i compared the FNP 45, Glock 21, Smith M&P45 and the HK45 at a local gun store and simply by feel, grip and trigger alone, the FN and HK were tops! The Glock felt the worst in terms of grip and trigger, the M&P has a great feel, but trigger is the same as the glock stock since they both have that mushy striker fired trigger feel. The SA mode of the HK and FN were very nice and the HK just had a better ergonomic grip feel than the FN. This is all my own bias but you can clearly see that some of these guns that feel better in the hand have clearly paid better attention to the overall ergonomics of the overall experience. It does come at a price though but its worth it to check it out just for the sake of completeness.

The hk45 is a very nice gun. I would choose it over the fn everyday of the week.

The hk45 is a very nice gun. I would choose it over the fn everyday of the week.

 

Agreed... I just wish it had more than a 10rd capacity.

TJ Sporting arms and Shane 45 had one.

 

 

It's been in my locker for a while now and has no plans of leaving anytime soon

It's a decent sized handgun with some weight. Overall great quality firearm, I have no complaints.

Like I said, try the K2.

The FNP45 that is now in Manny's locker was my NIB purchase. It is a high quality gun and I regret selling trading it somewhat, for many reasons.

 

High quality, great ergonomics, fantastic array of controls, soft shooting, reliable, great company that supports USA gunners and great value.

 

14+ rounds of .45acp will usually solve any issue. That being said, I had two issues with the gun. First was that grip checkering was so sharp it could be uncomfortable for a lengthy session. Second was the decocker movement took some time getting used to. What i mean is that you could carry the gun cocked and locked. Then thumb off the safety, but if you thumbed it off to much it decocks the gun. It was all about touch, but I thought that might be a point of failure during a time of stress. Part of the reason I dont have any decocker guns currently.

 

Plus I have an affinity for Glock 20s... the only thing that surpasses 14 rounds of .45acp for major bad mojo is 15 rounds of 10mm!!!

First was that grip checkering was so sharp it could be uncomfortable for a lengthy session

 

 

 

I agree with this also. But I am sure you can take some sand paper to it and make it a lil less agressive.

I shot axeman's at the initial NIB break-in... While the FN was a soft shooting .45, I attribute that to the fact it is a MONSTER sized handgun and the ammo capacity helps weigh it down to tame recoil. That being said I love my XD45 for a lot of the same reason (13 rounds, mild recoil, etc.) but I can comfortably grip the XD, and was stretching with the FN.

 

$0.02

I second checking out the EEA SAR K2. Or, visit the Para-Ordance site and check it out. Lastly, I would look into Lastly, consider a Colt Double Eagle or an STI Spartan.

As others have stated above, the thing I least liked about the FNP 45 was the sharp checkering on the grip and the *heavy* DA trigger - to the point that I couldn't shoot it worth a damn in DA mode. I shot the HK45 before handling the FNP, and found it to have a lighter trigger than the FN's...and that's saying alot because HK's have heavy triggers to begin with. My choice for a tactical .45 would be the HK45 with the LEM trigger. Amazing feeling pistol and it really manages the recoil from the .45 nicely.