I've Got The Itch!

[Model 457]

What are your thoughts on a Fabrique Nationale FNP-40? I've been toying with the idea of retiring the good ol' Model 457 and getting something new for my EDC. Nothing wrong with the Model 457. I just have the itch to get something new but I'll only shell out the loot if I can justify a purpose in my pea brain. I've never owned a .40 nor have I owned an FN.

Feedback on both would be appreciated.

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[PieterCoetzee]

Ive been on an "Old School" kick lately, just picked up a PPK and a P38. For what its worth I do like my FN Five-seveN

 

[GPS]

In my frat, my buddy had the itch and it wasn’t even just the clap, but a full blown standing applause. (My friend brought his FN Hi-Power to the range today and I cannot recommend a Hi-Power enough)

 

[Belt Fed]

I love my FN's

 

[ECS686]

My rationale is while the gNS was a fine pistol like your 457 it’s out of production so why? Parts will be problematic and all that.

The FN 509 MRD would be a better FN choice.
The S&W Shield 45 is hard to beat and would be the current compatible product to ykur 457 and they are quite soft shootjng 45’s

Just the direction I would go if it were me. And as much as I love HK stuff of you want something more somewhat service size but easy to carry. The VP 9 a1 K or X or the S&W M&P line or shieldX is quite a good option if you’re looking for a new carry item.

 

[Jester560]

FN make fine weapons. However, I would suggest a different caliber.

 

[Model 457]

My rationale is while the gNS was a fine pistol like your 457 it’s out of production so why? Parts will be problematic and all that.

The FN 509 MRD would be a better FN choice.
The S&W Shield 45 is hard to beat and would be the current compatible product to ykur 457 and they are quite soft shootjng 45’s

Just the direction I would go if it were me. And as much as I love HK stuff of you want something more somewhat service size but easy to carry. The VP 9 a1 K or X or the S&W M&P line or shieldX is quite a good option if you’re looking for a new carry item.

I neglected to mention I won't carry anything that doesn't have a hammer and it needs to be SA/DA.

 

[ECS686]

I neglected to mention I won't carry anything that doesn't have a hammer and it needs to be SA/DA.

I like hammer fired stuff as well. I run HK 45 or a P30L both LEM for duty, while a little bigger than that 457 I would recommend either the HK45 compact standard P30 or P30 SK or the USP compact (either 9mm or 35) with a LEM

While the HK is one of the best and duribke handguns theor DA/sA models the DA can be lacking.

THe LEM is the best of both it’s hammer fired with the travel of a DA but no weight until the wall.

If you only shoot a mag you will be “I don’t know” but run a 50 round box of ammo or shoot a qual through it and you will be sold. No safety no decocker a great design that should be more popular than it is!

Good luck