Does Anybody Here Own an FNP Pistol?

larphred · February 07, 2007, 11:36

I'm thinking of buying a slightly used FNP in .40 S&W for $350 and was just wondering about the quality of the pistol. I own 2 FN Shotguns. I think they are made by Winchester and they are really quality long guns. I don't know whether FN makes the FNP or farms them out. I have a Sig 229 and an H&K USP compact in .40 S&W and was wondering how the FNP stacks up. Any comments would be helpful.

Para Driver · February 07, 2007, 14:22

personally, I'd suggest a plain old Hi-Power 9mm... easy, affordable, classic and you can get mags and parts easily enough...

larphred · February 07, 2007, 14:24

Thanks Para, but I just can't abide with a 9mm pistol. Ask Adventurer-96.

desiredloginnam · February 07, 2007, 14:55

You can get a HP in 40...

Personally for under $400 you can get a Witness. Get the steel frame, and you can get conversion kits to go to 9, 10, 40, 38 super, 45acp, and 22lr. And the CZ75 design just rocks.

Jerod · February 08, 2007, 08:04

I am picking up my FMP compact 9mm from the FUN store today. I will let you know how I like it. FN makes them , thats what they do ! Make weapons man ! I saw / played with one of the compact versions about a month ago and fell in lust with it. Fit my hand like a glove. Sights easy to pick up , reviews were good on it, the quality FN name , whats not to like? The high power is long in the tooth . The only thing I dont like about the high power is the different trigger pull weight every time you pull the trigger , and you cant do anything about it.

JohnLewis · February 08, 2007, 14:22

The FNP series of pistols are made here in the U.S. plant, not in Herstal
I've had one and my son has one....I have no complains about the feel , accuracy, ease of takedown, anything...they are replacing the Belgian police forces older weapons like High Powers and SiG P225's and walther P5's and the like with FNP's its a darn good pistol.

flejl · February 08, 2007, 18:46

I have a HP in 40, its a great pistol. you will like it.

Jerod · February 08, 2007, 19:04

Went to pick up the FNP compact today at noon and the guy had ordered the full-size . Anyone know who stocks the compact 9mm version at a reasonable cost ? Please let me know, Jerod

1carlson · February 08, 2007, 19:28

I have seen them at Bass pro shop.
Best prices I have seen are at
http://www.tannerssportcenter.com/
Email or call them for stock and prices. I was amazed at what they had to offer.

Jerod · February 08, 2007, 20:32

Thanks for the reply 1carlson but Ray at Tanners told me they dont stock the Compact version yet and wont until spring ? Thanks anyhow , Jerod

1carlson · February 09, 2007, 05:31

I have seen one in stock at a local shop Elk Castle, a couple of times(but in 9mm). I have seen them at Bass pro.
I am in FW Texas, not sure of your local or who might have one. Sorry that Ray couldn't help you.
Good luck!

cwo4uscgret · February 09, 2007, 10:55

I have an FNP in 9mm. I like it, but only bought it to feed an obsession

.

It is a good shooter, lite in the hand, and has a replaceable insert that is either flat or rounded to make a better grip in your hand.

It is two tone, black poly frame and a matte stainless finished slide. My only gripe is that although the magazines (three of them which was nice) are supposed to be 16 round capacity mags it is hard to get 15 rounds in 2 of them. Some day the springs may loosen up some, but I will keep shooting it. It is a little big for CCW but since I've also carried my Ruger Blackhawk and Springfield Hi-Cap fullsized 1911A1, it isn't all that big.

All in all, although not my best or favorite, it works, it is fairly accurate, and I will keep it.

Timber Wolf · February 10, 2007, 07:19

I have the 40 HP and like it but not as much as my older 9mm HP. It will need some trigger work and a set of Micarta grips before it will suit me. Got mine from CDNN for $400ish.

February 07, 2007, 11:36	#1
larphred Registered FALaholic #: 1555 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Sandy, Ut. Posts: 3,098	Does Anybody Here Own an FNP Pistol? I'm thinking of buying a slightly used FNP in .40 S&W for $350 and was just wondering about the quality of the pistol. I own 2 FN Shotguns. I think they are made by Winchester and they are really quality long guns. I don't know whether FN makes the FNP or farms them out. I have a Sig 229 and an H&K USP compact in .40 S&W and was wondering how the FNP stacks up. Any comments would be helpful. __________________ Michael O'Sullivan was my great friend. But I don't ever remember telling him that. The words that are spoken at a funeral are spoken too late for the man who is dead. What a wonderful thing it would be to visit your own funeral. To sit at the front and hear what was said, maybe say a few things yourself. Michael and I grew old together. But at times, when we laughed, we grew young. If he was here now, if he could hear what I say, I'd congratulate him on being a great man, and thank him for being a friend. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --the forty-four spoke and it sent lead and smoke, and seventeen inches of flame. ----Marty Robbins

February 07, 2007, 14:24	#3
larphred Registered FALaholic #: 1555 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Sandy, Ut. Posts: 3,098	Thanks Para, but I just can't abide with a 9mm pistol. Ask Adventurer-96. __________________ Michael O'Sullivan was my great friend. But I don't ever remember telling him that. The words that are spoken at a funeral are spoken too late for the man who is dead. What a wonderful thing it would be to visit your own funeral. To sit at the front and hear what was said, maybe say a few things yourself. Michael and I grew old together. But at times, when we laughed, we grew young. If he was here now, if he could hear what I say, I'd congratulate him on being a great man, and thank him for being a friend. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --the forty-four spoke and it sent lead and smoke, and seventeen inches of flame. ----Marty Robbins

February 09, 2007, 10:55	#12
cwo4uscgret Registered FALaholic #: 19025 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 203	FNP-9 I have an FNP in 9mm. I like it, but only bought it to feed an obsession . It is a good shooter, lite in the hand, and has a replaceable insert that is either flat or rounded to make a better grip in your hand. It is two tone, black poly frame and a matte stainless finished slide. My only gripe is that although the magazines (three of them which was nice) are supposed to be 16 round capacity mags it is hard to get 15 rounds in 2 of them. Some day the springs may loosen up some, but I will keep shooting it. It is a little big for CCW but since I've also carried my Ruger Blackhawk and Springfield Hi-Cap fullsized 1911A1, it isn't all that big. All in all, although not my best or favorite, it works, it is fairly accurate, and I will keep it.

February 10, 2007, 07:19	#13
Timber Wolf Registered FALaholic #: 805 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Southern U.S. Posts: 2,809	I have the 40 HP and like it but not as much as my older 9mm HP. It will need some trigger work and a set of Micarta grips before it will suit me. Got mine from CDNN for $400ish. __________________ First rule of gun fighting: "have a gun!" "Guns don't kill people. Daddys with good looking daughters do!"

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February 07, 2007, 14:22	#2
Para Driver Registered FALaholic #: 6350 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 6,297	personally, I'd suggest a plain old Hi-Power 9mm... easy, affordable, classic and you can get mags and parts easily enough...

February 07, 2007, 14:55	#4
desiredloginnam Registered FALaholic #: 23494 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 89	You can get a HP in 40... Personally for under $400 you can get a Witness. Get the steel frame, and you can get conversion kits to go to 9, 10, 40, 38 super, 45acp, and 22lr. And the CZ75 design just rocks.

February 08, 2007, 08:04	#5
Jerod Registered User FALaholic #: 277 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Superior, WI 54880 Posts: 512	I am picking up my FMP compact 9mm from the FUN store today. I will let you know how I like it. FN makes them , thats what they do ! Make weapons man ! I saw / played with one of the compact versions about a month ago and fell in lust with it. Fit my hand like a glove. Sights easy to pick up , reviews were good on it, the quality FN name , whats not to like? The high power is long in the tooth . The only thing I dont like about the high power is the different trigger pull weight every time you pull the trigger , and you cant do anything about it.

February 08, 2007, 14:22	#6
JohnLewis Registered FALaholic #: 13611 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington,Texas Posts: 192	The FNP series of pistols are made here in the U.S. plant, not in Herstal I've had one and my son has one....I have no complains about the feel , accuracy, ease of takedown, anything...they are replacing the Belgian police forces older weapons like High Powers and SiG P225's and walther P5's and the like with FNP's its a darn good pistol.

February 08, 2007, 18:46	#7
flejl Registered FALaholic #: 10776 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 640	I have a HP in 40, its a great pistol. you will like it.

February 08, 2007, 19:04	#8
Jerod Registered User FALaholic #: 277 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Superior, WI 54880 Posts: 512	Went to pick up the FNP compact today at noon and the guy had ordered the full-size . Anyone know who stocks the compact 9mm version at a reasonable cost ? Please let me know, Jerod

February 08, 2007, 19:28	#9
1carlson Registered FALaholic #: 22991 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 151	I have seen them at Bass pro shop. Best prices I have seen are at http://www.tannerssportcenter.com/ Email or call them for stock and prices. I was amazed at what they had to offer.

February 08, 2007, 20:32	#10
Jerod Registered User FALaholic #: 277 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Superior, WI 54880 Posts: 512	Thanks for the reply 1carlson but Ray at Tanners told me they dont stock the Compact version yet and wont until spring ? Thanks anyhow , Jerod

February 09, 2007, 05:31	#11
1carlson Registered FALaholic #: 22991 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 151	I have seen one in stock at a local shop Elk Castle, a couple of times(but in 9mm). I have seen them at Bass pro. I am in FW Texas, not sure of your local or who might have one. Sorry that Ray couldn't help you. Good luck!