Sidearms & Scatterguns New FN Herstal FNS-9 and FNS-40

[Vitorum]

Does anyone here have one yet or has anyone here shot it? If so can you give us some feed back on it. I'm very interested in purchasing one. I've read and watched reviews on this handgun but I would like to here from the community as well. Thanks

 

[plong]

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I have no experience with the new FNS (striker-fired, versus the hammer-fired FNP and FNX, for those new to FN pistols) but I can say that the FN Pistol line overall is somewhat of a hidden gem IMHO. I currently own an FNP45 that was actually my first experience with a .45 cal handgun and I've thoroughly enjoyed that pistol from its first range trip. Very "shootable" I was quite surprised how accurate it was for me my first time out and it hasn't disappointed since. I've also demoed FNP and FNX 9s and if I weren't so heavily invested in my M&Ps I'd seriously consider one for EDC.

 

[stmcelroy]

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I have spent a ton of time fondling a FNS-9 and have almost pulled the trigger multiple times.

But for me until they lose the safety it just does not fit in with my other guns. Every other CCW/Home Defense weapon I own is striker fired with no manual safety, I just am not willing to learn a new manual of arms for one gun.

If I were looking for a first gun then the FNS would be very high on my list.

If FN pulls their heads of their butts and offers the FNS-9 without safety I will for sure buy one.

 

[Vitorum]

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I don't understand. Why in the world would you not want a manual safety. I understand gun safety and not putting your finger on the trigger exc. I have an XDM 5.25, m&P 40 pro, and glock 23 without manual safetys. I also have an m&P 22lr handgun with a manual safety and I never forget to use it. Come on is it really that hard? You make it sound as that it's stupid that anyone would dream of having a manual safety and is sooo irresponsible. Please explain.

 

[stmcelroy]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xris</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't understand. Why in the world would you not want a manual safety. I understand gun safety and not putting your finger on the trigger exc. I have an XDM 5.25, m&P 40 pro, and glock 23 without manual safetys. I also have an m&P 22lr handgun with a manual safety and I never forget to use it. Come on is it really that hard? You make it sound as that it's stupid that anyone would dream of having a manual safety and is sooo irresponsible. Please explain. </div></div>

The question isn't why I wouldn't want a safety but why would I?

Do you use your M&P22 for self defense? Ever been in a stressful situation with your life in danger with it? It's all about training and when i'm shooting my primary guns they don't have safeties, but have the same trigger system as the FNS.

Really if FNH wants to put a safety on the gun that's fine, but it would be nice if it were the size of the FNX so that it's easily used.

Like I said, I really like the FNS just want the gun without a safety.

 

[Vitorum]

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I'll be honest. I never had to use a gun in self defense yet so I don't know what to expect. I keep my glock loaded on the night stand every night but even though I have trained myself to never touch the trigger until ready to pull, I'm still way to uncomfortable to leave a live round in the chamber until I actually hear or see something out of the ordinary. Not saying that's the way to go. It's just what I'm comfortable with right now. Honestly I plan on getting one of those siderlock (yes I know everyone hates them)safetys for my glock just for this purpose. I would feel much better knowing that I had a manual safety on my personal defense weapon while one is in the chamber.
But hey to each his own. I'm not hating on anyone for not wanting a manual safety. Just curious as to why not thats all.

 

[stmcelroy]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xris</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'll be honest. I never had to use a gun in self defense yet so I don't know what to expect. I keep my glock loaded on the night stand every night but even though I have trained myself to never touch the trigger until ready to pull, I'm still way to uncomfortable to leave a live round in the chamber until I actually hear or see something out of the ordinary. Not saying that's the way to go. It's just what I'm comfortable with right now. Honestly I plan on getting one of those siderlock (yes I know everyone hates them)safetys for my glock just for this purpose. I would feel much better knowing that I had a manual safety on my personal defense weapon while one is in the chamber.
But hey to each his own. I'm not hating on anyone for not wanting a manual safety. Just curious as to why not thats all.

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Sorry if I came across a little pissy, get tired of defending myself regarding the safety issue.

I will admit to buying a S&W Shield that has a safety, I'm hoping it is easy to remove like my other M&P's.

 

[bm11]

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I am fully convinced that if my bed stand gun had a manual safety it would get me killed if I ever had to use it.

Get a proper holster that covers the trigger and you are all set. There is no reason for a manual safety on a defensive handgun unless it has a light short single action pull such as a 1911.

That said, leaving the gun unchambered is another good way to get yourself killed in a stress situation.

 

[stmcelroy]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bm11</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am fully convinced that if my bed stand gun had a manual safety it would get me killed if I ever had to use it.

Get a proper holster that covers the trigger and you are all set. There is no reason for a manual safety on a defensive handgun unless it has a light short single action pull such as a 1911.

That said, leaving the gun unchambered is another good way to get yourself killed in a stress situation. </div></div>

I was just having this exact conversation with my wife.

People who leave their striker fired guns sitting on the night stand without a holster are just asking for trouble.

My gun is loaded in a holster in the top drawer of my night stand that's part way open, easy enough to get to but not something I may grab in my sleep.

 

[Vitorum]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stmcelroy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bm11</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am fully convinced that if my bed stand gun had a manual safety it would get me killed if I ever had to use it.

Get a proper holster that covers the trigger and you are all set. There is no reason for a manual safety on a defensive handgun unless it has a light short single action pull such as a 1911.

That said, leaving the gun unchambered is another good way to get yourself killed in a stress situation. </div></div>

I was just having this exact conversation with my wife.

People who leave their striker fired guns sitting on the night stand without a holster are just asking for trouble.

My gun is loaded in a holster in the top drawer of my night stand that's part way open, easy enough to get to but not something I may grab in my sleep.

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Good idea. Well I got that covered then.

 

[pdogsbeware]

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Anyways...back to the original topic... haha

I've only had a chance to fondle the FNS, but if it's anything related to the FNP series it's a winner. Plong said it, they are hidden gems. Not too popular, but boy can they shoot, and shoot when dirty too. It's reliable, if that's what you were wondering about. But it still comes down to personal preference - does it feel good in your hand? Do YOU like it? If so, you'll be happy.

 

[kimberseries1]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pdogsbeware</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyways...back to the original topic... haha

I've only had a chance to fondle the FNS, but if it's anything related to the FNP series it's a winner. Plong said it, they are hidden gems. Not too popular, but boy can they shoot, and shoot when dirty too. It's reliable, if that's what you were wondering about. But it still comes down to personal preference - does it feel good in your hand? Do YOU like it? If so, you'll be happy. </div></div>


Have you ever seen the torture tests on FN pistols? If I remember right, they drop 'em from 6 or 8 story buildings, shoot 'em in like -70 to +180 degrees F, pump 60,000 rds through 'em, and they just don't die. Pretty impressive stuff considering the FNP can be had NIB for under $400 if you look hard enough......

I'd rather buy an FNS over a Glock myself, but they'll have to offer one sans safety. I don't have a striker pistol, but if I did.....I wouldn't want a safety either.....

 

[Wiedy]

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This pistol has also got my attention. In the recent OMB Guns catalog they offer it with or without the manual saftey. The price is the same for both models.

 

[stmcelroy]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wiedy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This pistol has also got my attention. In the recent OMB Guns catalog they offer it with or without the manual saftey. The price is the same for both models. </div></div>

Without safety model is LEO only.

 

[BLAKSUNZ]

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I've folded/dry fired it a few times. It has one of the nicest striker fired triggers I've ever felt. Comparable to the Walther PPQ. However, I'm nitpicky about my triggers and the reset sucked. After the trigger broke I slowly released the trigger and it did not reset. They had three examples and they all did this. If you just slap your trigger finger forward (which is bad practice and leads to poor follow up shots) then the trigger worked fine.

Just something to note. I have trigger time behind the FNP/FNX and they are pretty sweet. DA pull is very heavy. Single action is light but longer than I care for. Very good shooter. The .40 S&W kicked like a mule. I think it felt like that cause my hands are fairly soft and the "smooth" blackstrap and side straps are sharp as hell.

 

[stmcelroy]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BLAKSUNZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've folded/dry fired it a few times. It has one of the nicest striker fired triggers I've ever felt. Comparable to the Walther PPQ. However, I'm nitpicky about my triggers and the reset sucked. After the trigger broke I slowly released the trigger and it did not reset. They had three examples and they all did this. If you just slap your trigger finger forward (which is bad practice and leads to poor follow up shots) then the trigger worked fine.

Just something to note. I have trigger time behind the FNP/FNX and they are pretty sweet. DA pull is very heavy. Single action is light but longer than I care for. Very good shooter. The .40 S&W kicked like a mule. I think it felt like that cause my hands are fairly soft and the "smooth" blackstrap and side straps are sharp as hell. </div></div>

You racked the slide after dry firing right? Reason I ask is that every FNS i've tried out at the store has a really decent reset.

 

[Andrew Blubaugh]

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I have a buddy who shoots on team FN. He has had the FNS for a couple of months. I have dry fired the piss out of it and fired a few mags.

Like any weapon system it has pros and cons which can be viewed differently from person to person. Overall I think it is a good pistol. My friend has thousands through it and to my knowledge it has worked fine.

As for the safety. People get to hung up on the safety issue. Having a safety doesn't mean the gun shoots and slower or worse than a gun with out a safety. Having a safety only means you need to train to use the safety.

I think FN is going to offer shooters another choice outside of the big two striker fired weapons out there now, Glock and S&W M&P. I do not consider the Springfield XD a viable contender to Glock and S&W, the XD just can not compete.

 

[BLAKSUNZ]

Re: New FN Herstal FNS-9 and FNS-40

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stmcelroy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BLAKSUNZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've folded/dry fired it a few times. It has one of the nicest striker fired triggers I've ever felt. Comparable to the Walther PPQ. However, I'm nitpicky about my triggers and the reset sucked. After the trigger broke I slowly released the trigger and it did not reset. They had three examples and they all did this. If you just slap your trigger finger forward (which is bad practice and leads to poor follow up shots) then the trigger worked fine.

Just something to note. I have trigger time behind the FNP/FNX and they are pretty sweet. DA pull is very heavy. Single action is light but longer than I care for. Very good shooter. The .40 S&W kicked like a mule. I think it felt like that cause my hands are fairly soft and the "smooth" blackstrap and side straps are sharp as hell. </div></div>

You racked the slide after dry firing right? Reason I ask is that every FNS i've tried out at the store has a really decent reset. </div></div>

I did indeed. It could just be a "break in" issue if you could even call it that. Honestly tat trigger break was so crisp I'd buy one anyway if I cared for polymer pistols.

 

[jblan78]

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I have had a FNX40. Loved the SA trigger pull. Very accurate. 30yrds is no problem to could keep all 14 rnds on a 15" steel plate as fast as I could pull the trigger. Didn't like the safety/de-cocker too much. The DA was heavy and didn't like going back and forth. My brother has the FNS40. Very good feel, trigger break, and controls on the gun. The night sights are nice. Mags drop and load easy. The trigger was heavier for me because I have had trigger work done an all my Glocks and they are a smooth 3-3.5lb pull. The FNS has good recoil control with its heavier spring than the 9mm. I like the beaver tail(like the m&p). All in all it is worth getting if you like the feel because it shoots good too.