Nice looking gun. I just recommended the 9mm version on another thread. I have read all good things about the gun, and have held one a few times at gun shows. Very nice DA trigger pull. As I said before - if I didn't already have 6 polymer handguns, I'd probably get one

FN makes quality weapons

So...what does it do that existing .45 designs don't? The FNP 9mm/.40 design doesn't do anything that seven or eight other designs don't do as well or better.

Have U ever shot it? I haven't, but hear no neg things about it. As I said before, if I wasn't full of plastic guns, I'd probably pick one up. If I didn't just "have to have" a USP compact, I probably would have picked up one of these.

Originally Posted by Mike Barham at Galco

So...what does it do that existing .45 designs don't? The FNP 9mm/.40 design doesn't do anything that seven or eight other designs don't do as well or better.

By your reasoning there should be no Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, etc. to choose from.
My FNP9 fits me very well. It is as good in quality as guns I tried costing hundreds more. Also, I was wanting to purchase a gun made in the U.S.(NC) . After alot of shooting it came down to an XD or FNP, made in the U.S. finalized mt decision. I will be looking forward to shooting one at the Mfg.shoot at my local range this spring. If I like it, I will probably buy it.(and keep it in my Ford, built in Kentucky)

Originally Posted by MMMike

By your reasoning there should be no Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, etc. to choose from.
My FNP9 fits me very well. It is as good in quality as guns I tried costing hundreds more. Also, I was wanting to purchase a gun made in the U.S.(NC) . After alot of shooting it came down to an XD or FNP, made in the U.S. finalized mt decision. I will be looking forward to shooting one at the Mfg.shoot at my local range this spring. If I like it, I will probably buy it.(and keep it in my Ford, built in Kentucky)

Ya gotta understand ,if it isnt glock it just isnt Mike B. eats ,sleeps and poops GLOCK

Originally Posted by scooter

Ya gotta understand ,if it isnt glock it just isnt Mike B. eats ,sleeps and poops GLOCK

OOOOOOOH. Perhaps they will find a cure for it someday, it sounds painful.

It holds 14 rounds, for one.

Originally Posted by Mike Barham

So...what does it do that existing .45 designs don't? The FNP 9mm/.40 design doesn't do anything that seven or eight other designs don't do as well or better.

Originally Posted by PX4 Storm

It holds 14 rounds, for one.

Pardon me while I stifle that yawn from this old thread.

HK USP/MK23: 13 rounds
Glock 21: 14 rounds
Springfield XD: 14 rounds
Para-Ordnance P14: 14 rounds
Taurus 24/7: 13 rounds

A double stack .45 is hardly an innovation. Most of the above pistols have been around for years.

<----- Desperately trying to stuff 15th round into his XD45...

Damn! Mike said....

LOL

Originally Posted by JeffWard

<----- Desperately trying to stuff 15th round into his XD45...

Damn! Mike said....

LOL

Heh heh, you got me! I hit the wrong key. Correction: Springfield XD: 14 rounds!

Thanks, Jeff.

I noticed that too earlier this morning, but didn't feel like correcting U.

I can't belive I started this thread over a year ago. I wish FN would get off their asses and release the damn thing. My interest peaked a while back, but I would still like to get my hands on one. I really like my FNP9, so I have high hopes for the 45.

Must be tough to be so cynical.

I guess I should have added that it'll probably be cheap, as opposed to the HK and Para; will be made in the good ol' USA, as opposed to Croatia, Germany, Austria or Brazil; will have a safety and decocker, as opposed to the Glock and XD; not be as ugly as a pig's ass, as opposed to everything mentioned except the HK and Para, and it will not be a Taurus.

It's nice to have options when shopping for firearms and the FNP-45 is just another choice. If it's not your cup of tea, so be it. You can certainly feel free to get back to your nap.

A firearm needn't be innovative to be extraordinary.

Originally Posted by Mike Barham

Pardon me while I stifle that yawn from this old thread.

HK USP/MK23: 13 rounds
Glock 21: 14 rounds
Springfield XD: 14 rounds
Para-Ordnance P14: 14 rounds
Taurus 24/7: 13 rounds

A double stack .45 is hardly an innovation. Most of the above pistols have been around for years.

It'd be nice if they come out pretty soon. I've been looking forward to giving FN the money that would've gone to Beretta.

At least we know that that FN is "stacking FNP-45s to the ceiling." Maybe they need to fill the warehouse before they can sell them.

Originally Posted by MMMike

I can't belive I started this thread over a year ago. I wish FN would get off their asses and release the damn thing. My interest peaked a while back, but I would still like to get my hands on one. I really like my FNP9, so I have high hopes for the 45.

Originally Posted by MMMike

I can't belive I started this thread over a year ago. I wish FN would get off their asses and release the damn thing. My interest peaked a while back, but I would still like to get my hands on one. I really like my FNP9, so I have high hopes for the 45.

At the end of Oct 2007, at our usual FN rep question session at the Fn Forum - the rep stated that the FNP 45 would be out in Nov 07. November isn't over yet - so maybe there is hope. But, it looks like it may have been pushed back again. We'll see.

Look at the HK45 - that took forever. Beretta still hasn't released their PX4 45.

Things take time.

I was (and am) jonesin' for a FNP9 but the .45 looks equally as desirable.
Hmmm may have to get both.

Last I heard was "mid-January", however I do know that the latest LE pricing states "1st quarter of 2008". I'm hoping for mid-January.

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Mike

Correction, the FNP45 is a 14 round magazine - so 14+1=15 rounds.

Well, it's finally out there. There's 5 on gunbroker now, here's one
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...?Item=91384824

It's the most expensive listing, but it has an actual picture, not just a mfg. pic. Sure looks like a safety position, not just a decocker. Condition 1 option would be a plus.

All I've seen on the net so far are the stainless units.

I want a black one with night sights.

Originally Posted by MMMike

I want a black one with night sights.

That's the same one I'm waiting on ... # 47911

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Mike

The word I got was that the night sight versions will not be available for several months. Summertime at best.

So I took the plunge.

I should have it late next week.

I'll post pics & RR when I can.

Originally Posted by MMMike

The word I got was that the night sight versions will not be available for several months. Summertime at best.

"Late spring" was how it was phrased to me yesterday. The option was presented to me to get a non-night sight gun "sooner" and then add the night sights when they are available.

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Mike

Originally Posted by mbott

"Late spring" was how it was phrased to me yesterday. The option was presented to me to get a non-night sight gun "sooner" and then add the night sights when they are available.

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Mike

The last thing I was going to do is wait for FN to release something again, look at the date I started this thread.

I will probably add NS later, for now....: