Well I found a buyer, and have decided to sell my Xd .40 service model. It has been a dependable daily carry peace for me, for a couple of years. My best guess is between 600-700 rounds down the pipe. I have never experienced one single malfunction. I have ran multiple makes of fmj and hp ammo through it, and they all functioned flawlessly. I have decided to take another chug of the FN Kool-aid, and purchase a FNP 40. I bought a FNP 9 this year, and it was love at first trigger squeeze. I paid $529 OTD for my stainless FNP 9, it was tagged at $589. I purchased it from Bob at Bite the Bullet in Reddington (great guy if you are ever that way stop by). I will be ordering my new FN through him, once I get my Xd sold.
The Xd was the first, and only striker fired pistol I have owned. In the Coast Guard we carried the 92FS. So I became comfortable and familiar, with carrying hammer down for first shot DA. I have shot other striker fired pistols, I was leaning toward an M&P. Which is another excellent line up of pistols. The FN however feels very comfortable in my hands. The trigger is crisp, smooth, and consistent. More so to me then the Xd. I gave the striker fired platform a shot, which I know every gun varies. Still I do not think I took to it 100%, though I thought I did in the beginning. After getting a hold of a polymer framed hammer fired pistol, it was all over.
Another big thing for me is the price point. Also the fact they ship with three mags, and interchangeable back straps. The only issue I have ran into personally, is the lack of holsters out there for the FNP. Compared to other makes and models. I solved that problem, by just throwing down some cash on a Blade Tech shooters pack. Witch I'm anxiously waiting for. In the end it comes down to what fits you. No matter if it's a 1911, or a Glock. Find what works for you, and practice often.
Here is a pic of my first range trip with my FNP 9. I fired 115 rounds, all at 7.5 yards. Some where slow strings, and some quick strings of fire. I was very impressed from the get go. If the 40 that's soon to come shoots like this, then I will be a very happy individual.
The Xd was the first, and only striker fired pistol I have owned. In the Coast Guard we carried the 92FS. So I became comfortable and familiar, with carrying hammer down for first shot DA. I have shot other striker fired pistols, I was leaning toward an M&P. Which is another excellent line up of pistols. The FN however feels very comfortable in my hands. The trigger is crisp, smooth, and consistent. More so to me then the Xd. I gave the striker fired platform a shot, which I know every gun varies. Still I do not think I took to it 100%, though I thought I did in the beginning. After getting a hold of a polymer framed hammer fired pistol, it was all over.
Another big thing for me is the price point. Also the fact they ship with three mags, and interchangeable back straps. The only issue I have ran into personally, is the lack of holsters out there for the FNP. Compared to other makes and models. I solved that problem, by just throwing down some cash on a Blade Tech shooters pack. Witch I'm anxiously waiting for. In the end it comes down to what fits you. No matter if it's a 1911, or a Glock. Find what works for you, and practice often.
Here is a pic of my first range trip with my FNP 9. I fired 115 rounds, all at 7.5 yards. Some where slow strings, and some quick strings of fire. I was very impressed from the get go. If the 40 that's soon to come shoots like this, then I will be a very happy individual.
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