Anyone shot one of these yet?

[Hoosier]

http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/model.asp?fid=FNF062&gid=FNG001&mid=FNM0173

Looks pretty sweet. Seems to be around $900 without the optic, $1200ish with it.

H.

[Byte Stryke]

Looks Nice.
if its anything like any other FN its shoots like sex.

Maybe someday

[DocMedic]

http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/model.asp?fid=FNF062&gid=FNG001&mid=FNM0173

Looks pretty sweet. Seems to be around $900 without the optic, $1200ish with it.

H.

I've shot both FNX and FNP's, but none of them were .45's, I can't speak for the .45's but the FN series seem to be the lightest polymer pistols I've shot, and right now I know there trying to do a big push in the competitive scene. I Couldn't get use to them as a competition gun due to all FNX models having only a 4 inch barrel. Seems to be a unbranded Doctor reddot sight on-top of the slide (Guessing that due to the $400 difference in price) I don't like the high sights to co-witness the reddot, But would still make a Fun (and in .45 expensive) Plinker.

[275RLTW]

I've shot the FNP .45 (not the "tactical" model). Trigger was long with lots of overtravel, funtcion was easy, good enough accuracy. Very similar to a USP .45 in size, weight, and functions. Fo the money, I'd prefer a 1911 and spare mags. Just my opinion.

[Hoosier]

I don't like the high sights to co-witness the reddot, But would still make a Fun (and in .45 expensive) Plinker.

The tall sights are also for getting above a supressor, which this thing seems designed for.

I wonder long before other manufacturers grind flat a bit of the slide to put the optics there. And I wonder how well optics like that survive the rigors of sitting on top the slide.

H.

[SA Friday]

The tall sights are also for getting above a supressor, which this thing seems designed for.

I wonder long before other manufacturers grind flat a bit of the slide to put the optics there. And I wonder how well optics like that survive the rigors of sitting on top the slide.

H.
Some longer than others. Dr Optics, from what I've seen and heard, appear to survive the longest; 2-3 years. The new aimpoint micro is taking the place of a lot of these mini red dots as it seems to take more punishment.

I personally don't think it's a good idea to attempt to intrigrate a red dot on to a combat pistol, yet. Once this micro version of the original technology gets tougher and more reliable, then yes.

For $900, I can get two G21's or two XD 45s, that have better triggers and less un-needed clutter of external safeties, hammers, decockers...

[BigBear]

Yes, I'll have to agree with some of the comments on here. I think we've progressed to the point in firearm (handgun specific) technology that marketing plays a larger role then utilitarian role or new inventions. If you notice that every gun has it's own niche; i.e. Glock, 1911's, XD's, ad nausem.

Just my two cents. The only FN I (me, myself, my opinion) really have a desire to operate/own is a 5.7..... or a M249 SAW, but that won't ever happen.

YMMV

[BPTactical]

I have shot the FNP in 45 and they are decent shooters. They pale in comparison to a HK (IMHO).
I do recall reading about some long term durability concerns somewhere online however.
Personally if I was chunking the cash I would grab another HK if the budget allows. If not it is hard to beat an XD if you want to stick with a polymer frame item.

[Bailey Guns]

if its anything like any other FN its shoots like sex. Huh...well I must've been doin' one of those two things wrong then.