Ha! Is that good or bad? Out of all of the 45 acp pistols I have ever shoot, this one I have noticed that it works the wrist quite a bit more than the rest.
MolonLabe308 I have both models. Out of all my large 45. This has the least flip. This weapon is a dream to shoot. My only complaint is how aggressive the grips are. Had to wrap it. Talon grips
Usp 45 is also a amazing weapon. But both my FN are great weapons. I had to wrap the grip. It’s way to aggressive for me. Disagree will it being snappy. My Glock 21 has a ton more recoil the my FNs
John Dickinson That is very true being that it is a sample dive of one, but after doing my research I found many other people had experienced the same issue with their own FNX. I also found a few people that where producing aftermarket aluminum safety as well. During the installation of my replacement safety lever I closely inspected the design of the lever system and was shocked at how flimsy the retention system they had gone with on this particular design. I still own and shoot this firearm but my honest opinion is that there are a far greater number of designs of safety’s that other companies use are far and beyond better than this system. Thank you for your time and opinion on the issue I encountered with this model.
Got one used 4 years ago. I've put about 150 rounds through it with zero issues. I use a Streamlight TLR-1 1,000 lumen light on it when it rotates night stand duty. It shoots soft and you can't argue with 15 rounds. I eventually bought 9 other magazines so I have 10 total mags for a load out. Thr stainless steel slide with corrosion resistent coating and thermopolymer frame make it impervious to rain, snow, salt, and sweat. Holsters are a bit of a hassle but I've collected a molded kydex holster, a cheap "burrito" universal holster that fits with my light, and a Cytak universal kydex holster for weapon light. I feel it is a perfect sidearm along with my FN SCAR 17 when the SHTF.
Kinda glad I didnt see your video before i purchased my fnx-45 tactical. I bought mine with my first stimulus back at the start of the pandemic. with everything that was going on I decided I just might need more than the 8 or ten rounds in my other EDC pistols. After watching a ton of reviews I settled on my FNX-45 tac and set out to my LGS to have my guy order me one. I walked in and low and behold he had one in the case brand new in the range bag with 3 mags, haggled with him for a minute and got it out the door for $1000+tax. I immediately ordered a few thousand rounds of 130gr ball and a few hundred rounds of 230gr hollow points and headed out to the range. Ran about 300 rounds through her before i had some minor stoppages gave her a quick field strip wipe down and lube and ran another 300 rounds through her with no hiccups. I have since added a holosun optic which has a perfect cowitness with the factory plate and the iron sights. I also added the safariland gls paddle holster. After now litterally over 1500 rounds through it multiple weights, manufacturers, and types of rounds through it I wouldnt hesitate to trust this gun to protect me or my families lives. All of that being said your video gives me pause and concern Id really love to know where you found that aftermarket safety and what it was called as im a better safe than sorry kind guy and for my own peace of mind id like to upgrade my weapon. I will say however that it seems to me the previous owner could have somehow abused the weapon in some way maybe even snagged the safety on something nd caused the failure you experienced. Id be curious to see if there is a larger that have experienced this failure. Good vid though and thank you for taking the time to do this review.
Hey Dave, The new safety I got to replace mine that literally fell off after a few rounds at the range was a factory FNX safety from FN. Upon receiving the new factory parts I closely inspected the material used, design, and retention system used to keep the safety lever in place, and Honestly I was not impressed at all with it. Now having said that there is a world of people that will argue with my last statement, but in my personal opinion the rough grind marks on the safety bar (the bar between each lever) where very rough looking and not even or symmetrical. The metal used for the bar looks like a ferric stainless; I honestly wish they would have used a 316 for more corrosion restaurant (18% Cr and 14% Ni). The retention system on the safety levers is a .030” piece of sheet steel that essentially acts as a C-clip on the safety shaft and has two smaller fingers that act as a one way clip on the plastic safety lever. I believe that the only positive I can give the design is that I believe they used a polymer with glass fiber reinforcement in the 30% range. Note that I have not performed a melt test to verify my hypothesis on the type of polymer. Using the de cocker (safety all the way down) seems to put the most stress on those parts; as to what you mentioned about the previous user, it is possible he used the de cocker a few times, but like I had mentioned if it was ever fired it was only once or very few times. (Important). Please check your coil spring for wear, remove your slide and look back by the hammer, you will note the coil spring that gives tension to the hammer half cock and full cock levers. You will often see a worn spot on the top of that coil spring from the bottom of the slide. This is due to poor tolerances in the design between the grip and slide portion. There was a guy on the FN forum that was making aftermarket safety parts for this very issue. A bunch of forum members stated that they had encountered the same issues with the safety. The last time I searched for that thread was back when I made this video. I wanted to put it in the description below, but low and behold the thread was gone. I still own and shoot my FNX-45 and haven’t had a issue with it again. It is plausible that the safety issues Others and I had with it could have been with the earlier models. Any how I hope this info helps and I tank you for watching the video. People like you are the only reason I do this.
Good video. Haven’t had any problems with the decocker. Had 2 FNX 45’s. One from few years ago. Traded out. Now current one bought used. I put 200 rounds at the range both single and double so the decocker was used about a 3rd of the time. I shoot strong and weak hand also. So far so good. Time will tell. Hope I don’t have any problems with the decocker. Had no failures in operation of the weapon. Again good vid !
Hey Sam! I'm glad you haven't had a problem with it!. mine is a very early model and I really hope that they addressed the issue. Hopefully it will never happen to you, but if it does the lever on the other side will function as intended. Thanks for letting us know. If it's not too much of a hassle can you give us another update the next time you go to the range with it? Range reports help all of us. Thank you for the comment and the support Sam!
@@jeerrrrrrryyyyy The FNX 45 I just picked up I believe it to be several years old. Have no idea how many rounds went down the tube. Only the ones I sent down range. Looks like it's in very good condition. Almost brand new looking.
I have had my FNX for years and have never had that issue. It is also an excellent shooting gun! I have done 5 shot group tests against my TRP and the FNX beats it every single time.
I love FN products. I have a phone call in to a vendor now he is checking if they still have it. I think this will go with my FN 15. Great video. I hope I get good news on it today.
I found one of these at a local store for around 650 bucks. I thought SWEET BABY that's a nice gun. I took an in depth and found RUST INSIDE THE BARREL! running half the length of the rifling. This particular piece was marked "new".
@@jeerrrrrrryyyyy Update for you. I went back and watched a bunch of reviews and others and noticed that the front of the frame can, if a laser is attached, be pulled decently away from the slide. I really like the idea of this gun but its got some serious "quirks". For 3 days I seriously considered buying the Tactical model. however.... on the verge of making my decision a certain Sig flew across my radar instead. 1K plus price tag firearms really make me nervous. I like knowing everything I can about the thing before I purchase it. I have to admit I feel the asking price for the tactical model is way to high given its fit and finish.
@@sebathadah1559 I completely agree with you. That’s a big part of why I didn’t get the tactical version myself. Having said that I did get the HK USP Tactical, but I sure didn’t pay MSRP for it either.
Went to the range 18 Oct. No malfunctions. 150rds down the tube. Very accurate weapon. As I mentioned before the weapon FNX 45 was picked up used. One area I failed to check was the inside slide, front where the barrel works in and out has a lot of wear on the upper portion of the slide next to the hole toward the top. Somewhat uneven opposite sides. Barrel is not loose at the end while slide is all the way forward. Not much wear on outside of barrel that to me constitute that type of wear. Doesn’t effect operation of the weapon. And is only noticeable when taken down and looking at the forward end of the slide.
Switchpod About 350 rounds of Winchester 50 cartridges caliber .45 auto, ball M1911 service grade. So far I only have fired ball ammo. Prior to me buying the FNX I have no idea how many actual rounds have went down the tube by the previous owner.
They are both amazing pistols and one person’s opinion is worth only that, but in my personal opinion and the experiences that I have had with both HK and FN/FNH; I have found HK to be a bit more reliable in my personal experiences. Having said that the older FN rifles have been very good to me and my PS90 has never had an issue.
Just took mine out first day. It shoots like a dream. My only issue was the grip was to aggressive for my hand. Talon grip will take care of that. Need a holster. Any suggestions
Lost all credibility when he said the FNX 45 was snappy! It’s is the softest 45 ACP I’ve fired over 40 years. The broken safety on a used pistol may not have anything “at all” to do with the quality of FNX 45. Do you know if the previous owner dropped the weapon, how did he care for it? I would like to see or hear about all the research you said you did and the sources so I can review as well. I hope people looking to buy doesn’t purchase based on this. HK is good but as well… but I wouldn’t say better.
That issue and the soft polymer steered me out of that gun i want a double stack .45 but at the price of that gun i don't accept QC issues i shot the s&w m&p full size its ok but only 10rds and i don't want a G21 y already had it the HKs they sell here are only the new ones no usp 😡
I have the HK USP 45ACP and put 750 rounds through it so far. I would look at both and check out both on You Tube. The USP has 12 rounds so 3 rounds less. I am lookin at FN 45ACP, but just looking. HK is very tried and proven and has the 30% recoil reduction spring on it.
Hey Cliffleath, I love the USP pistols very much! If you are looking into the FNX45 I would recommend looking at palmetto state armory’s website. They have some good deals on them as of late. Thanks for the comment!
The usp is great but it’s needs to be modernize all Hk needs to do work on the magazines to increase capacity to 15+ (45acp) and change the rail on the frame to the 1913 rail they have capacity to do it but they need to be less snobby about it
So what probably happened was the safety fell apart on the original owner in the first couple mags and he dumped it . Like buying a used car , ya' never know what you're gonna get . P.S. Did you stick your left wrist on a lathe tool bit ? I had the same scar doing exactly that .
It was stupid to dump it for such a loss. The gun at minimum cost around $675-$700 at least. Just don't understand people who are too lazy to fix problems.
Because people will pay it. That’s the honest answer if you ask me. Suppressor height sights and a threaded barrel shouldn’t be twice the price, but that’s what FN charges.
Thats a shame that they put such a piece of crap on an otherwise nice gun. My buddy has a FNS9, Im assuming its the same frame and I find it really comfortable and was kicking around buying one in 9mm. Im going to shock you here......other than a little glock 26, I don't own a 9mm pistol. Never have either! Always preferred larger calibers including 40 and mostly 45. Anyhow, kind of rules out the FN for me. Shame.......
Well that is going to depend on the features in a holster that you are looking for, polymer, Kydex, leather/kydex, Are you going to really n a light or optic on it? There are a bunch of different companies making holsters.
@@jeerrrrrrryyyyy the best thing ive been able to find is a level 2 safariland holster. But I was curious as to if you by chance were able to find a good fit for yours?
