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Handgun Exclusive: FNX-45
Categories:: Gun Reviews • Handguns
Brad Fitzpatrick | Mar 22, 2013 | Comments 7
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If you were in the market for a new semi-auto pistol, what features would be the most important to you? Would reliability top your list? How about a high magazine capacity? Perhaps you like guns that are easy to maintain; or maybe accuracy is the most important factor when purchasing a new gun.
FNH-USA’s line of semi-auto handguns meet all of the criteria listed above, and if you don’t believe me, just ask one of the hundred-plus militaries and police agencies around the world currently carrying FNH-USA guns. FNH-USA’s products have earned a reputation among those who stake their life and liberty on the guns they carry, which is as solid a recommendation as there is as far as I’m concerned. The FN semi-auto consumer line consists of both striker-fired models (which wear the FNS label) and traditional double-actions (those with an FNX designation). The striker-fired semis are available in 9mm and .40 S&W, while the double-action FNX line is available in 9 and .40, and now the .45 auto.
Military-Grade Performance for Civilians
The company’s latest offering, officially debuting at the 2013 SHOT Show, is the FNX-45, a .45-caliber FNX offering modeled after the FNP-45 service pistol, which was introduced in 2007 under the U.S. Joint Combat Pistol Program (JCP). Like the FNP, the FNX-45 is a double-action/single-action hammer-driven semi-auto with a manual safety and decocker.
Both the safety and the decocker as well as the magazine release are ambidextrous on the FNX and FNP, meaning southpaw shooters will have no problem handling the pistol.
Other key features include a stainless steel slide and barrel, checkered polymer frame, multiple interchangeable backstraps with lanyard eyelets and a MIL-STD 1913 mounting rail on the underside that accepts tactical lights and lasers. Atop the FNX-45 are low profile fixed combat sights. In fact, with regard to function and styling, the FNP-45 and the FNX-45 are identical; the only difference is that the FNP models were built to NATO specifications and the new FNX model has slightly different interior dimensions to reliably feed a wider variety of commercial ammunition.
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I own an FN FiveSeven and love shooting it when I can obtain ammo. It may make a good trade for FNX-45. I hope it is flat shooting out of the box as my 5-7.
Exclusive,Scoop? Guys no insult intended but this is not an exclusive or a scoop.
I wrote a complete review of the FNX45 back on the 25th complete with hands on range report.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/03/25/fns-newest-the-fnx-45/
Why can’t gun manufacturers learn… we DON’T want ambidextrous handguns?! That’s just more stuff sticking out on the side when we are trying to have a smooth thin gun for concealed carry. Ambi should be an option for lefties but not standard on most weapons.
Captain Jim Green, who avoids buying ambidextrous guns!
After taking numerous defensive handgun classes I’ve come to the conclusion that an ambidextrous pistol is a much better choice. A lot of people get shot in the gun hand or arm during gunfights and being able to run the gun with either hand is a big plus.
I forgot. I don’t like the rear sights. If I buy this gun I will replace the rear sights, and maybe the front sight.
Wow! what a beautiful gun!!! Almost as beautiful as the Glock. LOL
I want one. I love FN guns.
I own one and it is everything a shooter needs. The FNH FNP 45 is available in 10 or 15 double stack mags. I like the workmanship, accuracy and especially the double action. It is a safe carry pistol because you do not have to have the hammer cocked as in the single action, which I consider unsafe, and light for all day carry. I would definitely recommend to family and friends. It eats everything you feed it.