FNH’s FNP-45
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FN had a new FNP-45 pistol on display at AUSA. This one is totally loaded. It has an extended barrel that will accept a thread-on suppressor, tall sights that will allow for use while a suppressor is attached, a Picatinny rail, combat hammer with an integral red dot from “Doctor Optic” cut into the slide. Great idea on FN’s part.
It is single action and double action with an overtravel stop on the bottom of the trigger. The manual safety should be a natural for lovers of the M1911. The backstrap is interchangeable for each user’s unique grip and a bumper on the magazine ensures that empties dropped to the ground won’t hurt the function of the magazine.
Chambered in .45 ACP and manufactured in a dark earth color, this pistol will be welcomed by many .45 fans and military minds alike. For more information on this and other FNH products, visit www.fnhusa.com
December 27th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Fusileer 72
How is this comapared to the Berretta 90Two?
October 15th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
I am a FNP 45 owner and I want to tell you that this weapon designed by FN is the best new product that I have tested to date. I own the top four manufacturers guns and found that this pistol is very accurate. It is easily on a par with my Sigs and after approx. 2500 rounds of mostly common 185 gr. and 230 gr. ammo from standard velocity to +P I have to say that this pistol performs perfectly. It is big and heavy and comes back on target for follow up shots very quickly. Recoil is no problem. my 115 Lb daughter says, “It doesn’t kick as much as the Colts.” It’s grip surfaces are checkered deeply and will not slip with wet hands. The optional arched or flat back strap accomodates all but the shooters with very small hands. The controls are out of the way and don’t impede the shooter. In the latest version the USG with the safety the posibility of condition “one” carry, cocked and locked is available and very well known to those trained on the 1911 pistol. The trigger is smooth and progressive with very little creep and over travel. Ergonomics of this gun will not have you training your wrist to assume a turned down posture found on the Glock as the frame geometry is that of the traditional hold of the 1911 format. Basic field stripping is very close to that of the Sig. It’s quick and easily done. Sights are well done and the rear notch leaves enough “daylight” around the front sight so that the target can be centered and engaged very quickly. This pistol can be easily adapted to either a right or left handed shooter. And my FNP.45 will shoot a hole the size of the bottom of a coke can all day long at 50 yards. that’s from a cold barrel or a hot one. This is a gun you can count on if a situation of the gravest extreme should ever present itself. I would reccomend a real hard look at the FNP for anyone who is looking for a real value in a handgun purchase. More thought and good design has gone into this pistol than any I have seen on the market in the last twenty five years. This one is a winner for the experienced shooter and the new shooter. And it’s priced right too. I vote with Joe. I wish I could be able to add this pistol to my collection. And I see no reason why FNH wouldn’t like to sell them to us. I have no desire to own the “can” but the longer barrel with a thread protector would sure add a bit of velocity and certainly contribute to accuracy. Yeah Joe, I want one or two as well. I’m in line right behind you.
October 15th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
I need one!
October 15th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
If it is as reliable as thier Five-seveN, I want one!!!
October 15th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
This handgun looks amazing, although rumors flying around the internet indicate this will not be available for civilian purchase. Too bad, I know of more than a few people who wanted this as their next handgun, myself included.