Posted: 12/12/2016 5:08:08 PM EDT
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I am thinking of getting a FNX45 Tactical. I know they had teething problems right off the bat and I am fine with that as long as they fixed them. Are the current model guns reliable and have they had the issues solved?
I already have a P227 and this would be a complement to that. I really like the idea of 15 rounds of .45. |
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I was looking strongly at the FNXT's a
couple of years ago as a host gun. I was comparing them to the USPT's. At that time I went with the HK, because of 2 primary reasons. 1) Magazine stoppage at insertion. 2) Poor/weak ejection pattern. Item 1 is an easy 5 minute fix. Use a Dremel drum sander to create a 1/16" chamfer on the lower edge of the mag release bar. Item 2, apparently FN has corrected in the new handguns because the ejection pattern is at an appropriate 3-4' to the right. The were all landing on the shooter's hands when I initially looked at them, but both of mine are gtg. I have added RMR's to both of my FNXT's. They really are outfitted way beyond the USPs with everything I wanted & had to add to the HK's. Good luck. John |
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Ive had my FNX.45 for 3 years now and no issues. I do not have the "T" version , so I cannot comment on long term shooting suppressed. With that I have shot complete garbage ammo through it and have never had an issue yet and the ejection pattern has always been the same. Hell , my glock 19 will toss an empty in my face once awhile or off the top of my head!
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| I've had mine about 8 months and am happy with it. It did have some hiccups for the first 3-4 magazines. The hive thinks it's about leaving the magazines fully loaded a few days...I did that but I don't really believe that was the issue or the fix. A thorough cleaning and lubrication is probably closer to the truth for the fix. Anyway, after the first couple of days it's been 100% reliable with probably 1000 rds since then. I have a Vortex Venom on mine and even had a custom holster made for Ludicrous Carry. The case is even worth mentioning as above average. It's not perfect: the magazine baseplates are a goofy design and the grip texture isn't great. Both are tolerable to me for a hi-cap 45 tacti-cal/-cool suppressor host. |
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I added Talon Grips to my Gen 4
Glocks to tame the polymids down for IWB carry. They were so easy to put on, priced right, and I think the looked so good, I added the to both of FNXT's. I don't dislike the FN's texturing that much, but I do like having the Talon's on there. I bought the rubber Talons. John Quoted:
I've had mine about 8 months and am happy with it. It did have some hiccups for the first 3-4 magazines. The hive thinks it's about leaving the magazines fully loaded a few days...I did that but I don't really believe that was the issue or the fix. A thorough cleaning and lubrication is probably closer to the truth for the fix. Anyway, after the first couple of days it's been 100% reliable with probably 1000 rds since then. I have a Vortex Venom on mine and even had a custom holster made for Ludicrous Carry. The case is even worth mentioning as above average. It's not perfect: the magazine baseplates are a goofy design and the grip texture isn't great. Both are tolerable to me for a hi-cap 45 tacti-cal/-cool suppressor host. |