I've only fired my FNP-40 with the curved backstrap. I did install the flat backstrap and do like the feel of it better in my hand but It looks so much better with curved back strap - call me vain!
With the curved strap, I feel like my finger is in better position with the trigger, but I wonder if I can get a tighter grip with the flat panel. I need to give the flat a try during a range session to prove that theory out.
I have been back and forth several times on my 45. The curved is more comfortable overall, but the flat seems to allow for a better overall grip. So I really don't know which one I like. :-?
Definitely, curved on my FNP40, I just got my FNP45 last night and have been toying with both the curved and flat. I think the flat is more comfortable. Have not shot it yet though...
I recently acquired an FNP-45, my first FNH handgun. I use the flat backstrap because the arched one makes the grip just a bit too fat for my medium-size hands. I suspect if I had a smaller FNP (-9 or -40), I'd probably prefer the arched for their grips. I own a potload of SIGs, and I love the shape of their grip, which isn't all that different from an FNP-9 or FNP-40 with the arched backstrap.
Mine should be ready to pick-up at my LGS tomorrow. I handled a 9mm in the store, and I liked the feel of the curved backstrap. The squared one would have to make a super difference for me to switch them out.
Mine should be ready to pick-up at my LGS tomorrow. I handled a 9mm in the store, and I liked the feel of the curved backstrap. The squared one would have to make a super difference for me to switch them out.
tried shooting my .45 with the flat strap first with good results, but i thought i liked the feel of the curved strap better as it felt more natural, so i switched it out. shot terribly with it, so its back to the flat strap.
My hands are far from large and it is quite comfortable with the flat strap installed. The double action trigger reach is very similar to a CZ 75, and the single action trigger reach is actually better than the CZ.
the curved from my limited shooting so far, i did try both today..couldnt honestly tell a whole lot of diffrence.
The flat did however give my trigger finger a bit more strain. On the other hand, man this grip is ruff on the mitt's! After putting 60 rounds, with the pin problem, then putting another 100 down, my hand was kind of ruffed up. Will be looking for a Hogue in the future(or some burglar gloves)
I switched to flat for awhile. I don't know if it shoots better, but now that I have had it flat for a week or so, it feels better to me. The grip is a bit smaller feeling. It doesn't look as nice though.
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