FNP vs FNX Pistols

[octalman]

Anyone own or tried an FNP or FNX pistol? The FNX supposedly improves upon the already good FNP. It appears there are a couple minor issues with the FNX (mag latch and backstrap attachment) that make a choice between the two not clear cut. Anybody actually have an FNX mag fail to latch and fall out?

 

[Armed-N-Ready]

No Problemo

I've put two boxes through mine with no problems. If you load the mags to max you have to really seat them hard though.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I own two FNP's, a matte stainless 9mm and a matte black .40 USG model. I have shot the a FNX 9mm and I could tell no difference between the FNP and FNX. I have put 550 rounds through my 9mm and close to 400 through my .40. I have not had any failures with either one no matter what ammo I have ran through them. In my honest opinion unless you are dead set on the FNX I would save some money and get the FNP. I prefer how the back straps are attached on the FNP compared to the FNX. Some have reported problems with the back straps on the FNX moving over time. I also prefer the mag latches on the FNP mags. Some have reported problems seating mags on the FNX. They changed the location and design of the latches on the mags. I have also read about problems with the FNX's mag springs weakening if kept fully loaded for a long period of time. I have no experience with any of the stated malfunctions it's only what I have read.

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[chewylax8]

I was recently in the same boat as you...ended up getting the FNX-9 a few weeks ago, and it has been flawless thus far. I've only put around 150 rounds so far (a mix of brass, steel, FMJ, JHP, 115/124/147) and no hiccups yet. None of the three mags had any issues latching, even if I gently pushed it in. The flat backstraps had a little movement, but the rounded ones were tight. Since the rounded ones fit my hands better it was a non-issue.

Ultimately, I went with the FNX over the FNP for the extra capacity and I liked the way it looks just a tiny bit more. For me, it was worth the $70 extra. But either way you can't go wrong!