New FNS-9
My FNS-9 is on its way to the FFL from Bud's Guns. Why the FNS?
- I like the size (roughly the same as a Glock 19).
- FN's sterling reputation (although Customer Service gets mixed reviews).
- Early complaints about the trigger that famously would go dead if pushed rearward seem to be resolved by a redesign in 2013.
- Dave Sevigny shoots for FN - that seems like a good testimonial.
- Research on the ATF web page shows FN selling 110279 pistols in 2013, the last year reported. These were presumably mostly FNS and FNP/FNX variants. That is a lot, and bodes well for parts and aftermarket support.
- Magazines are currently in stock at various major internet vendors; and the FNS-9 comes from the factory with three magazines.
- Various gun reviews seem very favorable. That may be the least useful indicator, though, because they tend to like everything.
- The FNS-9 won the NRA Golden Bullseye "Handgun of the Year" Award in 2013.
- I like the flat backstrap option; I always liked a flat backstrap on a 1911, too.
- A metal rather than plastic guide rod.
To the range this weekend!
My FNS-9 is on its way to the FFL from Bud's Guns. Why the FNS?
- I like the size (roughly the same as a Glock 19).
- FN's sterling reputation (although Customer Service gets mixed reviews).
- Early complaints about the trigger that famously would go dead if pushed rearward seem to be resolved by a redesign in 2013.
- Dave Sevigny shoots for FN - that seems like a good testimonial.
- Research on the ATF web page shows FN selling 110279 pistols in 2013, the last year reported. These were presumably mostly FNS and FNP/FNX variants. That is a lot, and bodes well for parts and aftermarket support.
- Magazines are currently in stock at various major internet vendors; and the FNS-9 comes from the factory with three magazines.
- Various gun reviews seem very favorable. That may be the least useful indicator, though, because they tend to like everything.
- The FNS-9 won the NRA Golden Bullseye "Handgun of the Year" Award in 2013.
- I like the flat backstrap option; I always liked a flat backstrap on a 1911, too.
- A metal rather than plastic guide rod.
To the range this weekend!
