Can any of you FNP owners fill me in on the quality of the polymer used in the FNP series, as compared to the polymer used in the Glocks, Berettas and HKs?
For those of you that own FNPs and other polymer pistols, please give me an honest assessment of how the plastic in the FNP compares to that used in the other guns mentioned.
How about the finish on the slide? I'm not a fan of the crappy epoxy finish (Bruniton) that Beretta uses on their pistols these days. In fact, it may be the reason I get rid of mine, despite how much I like the styling and shootability of the Storm. I just don't think baked-on paint is a finish suitable for a quality handgun, especially in areas of metal to metal contact. I've never had a problem with mine, but I'd prefer something different.
I'm considering picking up a FNP-9 to replace another semi-auto I have. It may even replace my beloved PX4 Storm, depending on what else I decide to buy (possibly a Five-Seven) and how much I find out about any durability/reliability issues with the FNP before I buy. The PX4 has been terrific and I don't want to replace it with something inferior.
I've read about the sear issues and also the frame cracks. Have these issues been resolved?
How is the accuracy of the FNP? My PX4 is very accurate and get around 5" groups at 25 yards for me (which is good for me), but I've heard of others getting sub 2" inch groups with the PX4 at that range. How does the FNP-9 stack up against those groups?
Can any of you give me some straight-up information on these questions? If so, I'd really appreciate it!!
For those of you that own FNPs and other polymer pistols, please give me an honest assessment of how the plastic in the FNP compares to that used in the other guns mentioned.
How about the finish on the slide? I'm not a fan of the crappy epoxy finish (Bruniton) that Beretta uses on their pistols these days. In fact, it may be the reason I get rid of mine, despite how much I like the styling and shootability of the Storm. I just don't think baked-on paint is a finish suitable for a quality handgun, especially in areas of metal to metal contact. I've never had a problem with mine, but I'd prefer something different.
I'm considering picking up a FNP-9 to replace another semi-auto I have. It may even replace my beloved PX4 Storm, depending on what else I decide to buy (possibly a Five-Seven) and how much I find out about any durability/reliability issues with the FNP before I buy. The PX4 has been terrific and I don't want to replace it with something inferior.
I've read about the sear issues and also the frame cracks. Have these issues been resolved?
How is the accuracy of the FNP? My PX4 is very accurate and get around 5" groups at 25 yards for me (which is good for me), but I've heard of others getting sub 2" inch groups with the PX4 at that range. How does the FNP-9 stack up against those groups?
Can any of you give me some straight-up information on these questions? If so, I'd really appreciate it!!