gringop Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 As the title says, a friend is getting himself worked up to buy a FNP9 for carry and IDPA. From what I can find out, the biggest drawback is the lack of accesories availible. Does anyone have any experience with these guns? Do they hold up to the high round count of competition? Any info is appreciated, my friend is headed to the gun show tomorrow with cash in hand. What arguments can I give him to get a more popular/mainstream gun. Gringop PS. He hates Glocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03k64 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I have one and it's a fine gun with a decent trigger and changable backstraps, all at a resonable price. I don't shoot it that much anymore since I've moved away from DA/SA guns. I think it would be good for carry but as you said, the lack of accessories is a definite drawback. Accessory availablity has gotten better, but they will never be as easy to find as stuff for a Glock, M&P, Sig, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtex84 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I cant wait for the .45 for my CCW I know one person that has the 9mm and he likes it so far, but doesnt have a respectable amount of rounds through it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Vigilante Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 (edited) I am a newbie and only started shooting seriously back in January, 2008. Within the last two months I have started shooting USPSA, IDPA, and TSA. I figured the more trigger time the better for a beginner. As indicated above I purchased an FN9 (not compact) before I started shooting either IDPA or USPSA. It seems like a good pistol and is accurate. As far as my long term goals are concerned, I really don't have any aspirations of advancing in class-I am a senior citizen. More interested in improving my skills and accuracy in handling a pistol. Maybe with that information I answered my own question as to whether I should seek a more suitable pistol for competition purposes. Any of you ever shot the FN9? Opinions? Thanks Edited August 29, 2008 by The_Vigilante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 More interested in improving my skills and accuracy in handling a pistol. That is how I started too. I've never handled the FN9, but if you like it...shoot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Lord Gomer Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I had an FNP9. It's a little tougher to be competitive with it as it takes practice to get good at the first double action shot, but it's a great, reliable gun. I regret selling mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNK Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 If a person wants a DA/SA pistol, it is a great choice. It will be left box stock though because there is not much in the aftermark for it. For someone looking for a carry/IDPA pistol, I recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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