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Posted: 11/27/2014 1:44:32 PM EDT
I bought a FNX45T this time last year on a whim. Shot 300 rounds through it. It is a sweet shooter, but completely impractical for anything other than a range gun. Too big and heavy to carry, expensive magazines, expensive holsters, etc. It sits in the safe 99% of the time.
So what is the deal here? I know it was one of the guns developed for the military's full size .45 program. I know there are others like it. Are they just for show, or what? |
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It makes a great nightstand gun, although I prefer my SAR K2-45 over my FNX for that role.
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I use mine for home defense, as a car gun, for winter carry, hiking in the mountains, and blasting stuff in the dead of night while suppressed with my green goggles on (see avatar). Full sized .45's are filled with win!
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I bought a FNX45T this time last year on a whim. Shot 300 rounds through it. It is a sweet shooter, but completely impractical for anything other than a range gun. Too big and heavy to carry, expensive magazines, expensive holsters, etc. It sits in the safe 99% of the time. So what is the deal here? I know it was one of the guns developed for the military's full size .45 program. I know there are others like it. Are they just for show, or what? View Quote It's not designed to be concealed. You can carry it but I'd say open carry would be more appropriate. |
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Bullet technology in terms of terminal performance has gotten way better. Look at the FBI's duty round / caliber selection over the last 100 years.
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They're great for anyone who's ever thought, "damn, I just have way too much ammo in my pistol."
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My assumption is that tactical .45 pistols are intended for use with a suppressor.
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I bought the FNX45 Tactical and wanted to like it but the spongy trigger, no tactile reset, and lack of aftermarket parts ruined it for me.
Eta: Plus G17 9mm for the win! |
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Shooting my friends FNP .45 with a red dot on the top is giggle inducing.
Once my suppressor comes in I am definitely getting one |
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I bought an HK tactical and suppressed it.
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I still want one of these. It would be a range/competition gun. http://www.guns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/FNX-45-Tactical.jpg View Quote I just came a little. Still, .45 ACP is obsolete. |
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I still want one of these. It would be a range/competition gun. http://www.guns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/FNX-45-Tactical.jpg View Quote At least for USPSA, that red dot would put you into Open, and you would get torn up compared to the other race guns. I wouldn't think that'd be a great idea for competition. |
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I just came a little. Still, .45 ACP is obsolete. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I still want one of these. It would be a range/competition gun. http://www.guns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/FNX-45-Tactical.jpg I just came a little. Still, .45 ACP is obsolete. lol do you know what that word means? the flintlock musket is obsolete. |
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At least for USPSA, that red dot would put you into Open, and you would get torn up compared to the other race guns. I wouldn't think that'd be a great idea for competition. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I still want one of these. It would be a range/competition gun. http://www.guns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/FNX-45-Tactical.jpg At least for USPSA, that red dot would put you into Open, and you would get torn up compared to the other race guns. I wouldn't think that'd be a great idea for competition. It doesn't come with the red dot, you have to add that, third party. |
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I want somebody other than glock to make a good 10mm poly-frame gun.
an FNX in 10mm would be oh so very nice |
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I carry a threaded barrel g17 with tti mag extensions with appendix carry every day. Its either that or the usp 45 full size
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I am not dumb enough to try and conceal it. Obviously.
I wouldn't mind it as a winter carry, but I just can't see WHY over my G23. As far as a night stand gun goes, my Daniel Defense MK18 will serve that purpose as soon as it gets out of NFA jail. Suppressed eventually. I just can't see keeping a $1200 gun in the safe all the time. Caliber debates aside. I don't own a 9MM weapon and doubt I ever will. |
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How does it compare size-wise to a G21? Because that's my EDC gun currently...
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I bought a FNX45T this time last year on a whim. Shot 300 rounds through it. It is a sweet shooter, but completely impractical for anything other than a range gun. Too big and heavy to carry, expensive magazines, expensive holsters, etc. It sits in the safe 99% of the time. So what is the deal here? I know it was one of the guns developed for the military's full size .45 program. I know there are others like it. Are they just for show, or what? View Quote Bullfuckingshit.. I carry a HK USP45 concealed everyday.. .45acp is what MEN carry. |
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<a href="http://s837.photobucket.com/user/gr8santini/media/fnxtungsten2_zpsb87a63dd.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/gr8santini/fnxtungsten2_zpsb87a63dd.jpg</a> <a href="http://s837.photobucket.com/user/gr8santini/media/fnx1_zps04b2fd87.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/gr8santini/fnx1_zps04b2fd87.jpg</a> View Quote Sexy. I like the black one better than the dark earth. |
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If you had the right cover garment, how well would a full size .45 conceal in a shoulder holster (or any full size gun for that matter regardless of caliber)?
Providing you actually practiced drawing and reholstering A LOT with an empty gun so you don't end up ventilating your weak side lung. In before any Sonny Crocket/Miami Vice comments. |
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I'm very curious about the Turkish k2 in .45 acp. I've heard good things but not much. Anyone ever have any problems?
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Never heard of them before. But $406 on buds View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I'm very curious about the Turkish k2 in .45 acp. I've heard good things but not much. Anyone ever have any problems? Never heard of them before. But $406 on buds I have one, 4k rounds through it now with zero issues. Prefer it to my FNX 45 Tac. Much better trigger, better sights, grip feels better in my hand. Only negative is the weight. I picked mine up for $375 almost two years ago. |
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I love my m&p45. I just wish it had more than 10 rounds. View Quote Wish granted. The Magazine Base Pad |
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Wish granted. http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4154/5394276267_4a4140561e_o.jpg The Magazine Base Pad View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I love my m&p45. I just wish it had more than 10 rounds. Wish granted. http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4154/5394276267_4a4140561e_o.jpg The Magazine Base Pad oooo I like that one too |
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Quoted: I have one, 4k rounds through it now with zero issues. Prefer it to my FNX 45 Tac. Much better trigger, better sights, grip feels better in my hand. Only negative is the weight. I picked mine up for $375 almost two years ago. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I'm very curious about the Turkish k2 in .45 acp. I've heard good things but not much. Anyone ever have any problems? Never heard of them before. But $406 on buds I have one, 4k rounds through it now with zero issues. Prefer it to my FNX 45 Tac. Much better trigger, better sights, grip feels better in my hand. Only negative is the weight. I picked mine up for $375 almost two years ago. Interesting; it's like the love child of a Sig and CZ...might have to give one a try.
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Glock 41 is an amazing pistol. If I was to buy any 45 that would be it.
My 1911 is in 9mm |
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Quoted: I still want one of these. It would be a range/competition gun. http://www.guns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/FNX-45-Tactical.jpg View Quote |
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I still want one of these. It would be a range/competition gun. http://www.guns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/FNX-45-Tactical.jpg View Quote *hnnnnghh* I dig those. A lot. Edit: probably would stick with the M&P series if I got one in .45 though. I dig large handguns. |
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My night stand gun is my M&P45. i use it in competition pretty regular. won my division in my night match a few weeks back with it <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/evnash/media/Guns/D958F5C6-0759-4B2E-99CC-6FA783CD92B4.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/evnash/Guns/D958F5C6-0759-4B2E-99CC-6FA783CD92B4.jpg</a> View Quote What kind of sights are you running? I wanna replace mine but I am on the fence about what to get. I know I want a black serrated rear. |
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I keep my fnp45 as a bedside gun. Yes it's huge and not really practical but it's a good shooter.
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Glock 41 is my nightstand gun. I keep a light mounted on it.
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Never liked the FN 45s. Glock 21SF is a much better gun in just about every way, and I'm not even a huge Glock fanboy.
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