Glock 21 vs FNH-45
- Thread starter MightyPotty
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Well, if you want an FNP 45, you better order one soon. There were only 6 brought in and apparently there are only 2 left. These as I understand it are the only 6 that will be in the country for awhile.
That being said, I like the Glock 21, I've owned 2 of them, but I sold one to buy the FNP and I can't wait.
That being said, I like the Glock 21, I've owned 2 of them, but I sold one to buy the FNP and I can't wait.
Glock
That FN is fugly.......just another Glock wannabe
Can you even get spare mags for it?
If your not buying one, that's all the evidence I need to know that it will be a decent gun.
The "FNP-45" costs over $300 more than the Glock 21SF. Add more for 1 or 2 magazines. Striker fired vs hammer fired? Traditional safety vs Glock safety? DA/SA FNP vs DAO Glock? Glock has a lot more accessories & parts (available & in Canada). Both are great: the FN is as close to a real 1911 as a polymer framed, mass-produced pistol can get as far as I've seen (my opinion only) but that is all you can say as a real 1911 like a Springfield TRP is an entirely different, all steel firearm.
I would look at (all double stacked):
Polymer
Glock 21SF $715+
HK 45 $1000+
M&P 45 $650+
FNP-45 $1000+
Springfield XD45 $700+
Single Stack 1911
Springfield TRP (.45) $1200+ (AFAIK)
Springfield Operator $1200+ (AFAIK)
I would try to choose 2 so you won't be disappointed.
After looking at all seven, I would choose a Glock 21SF. It's simple, reliable, cheaper, as accurate as any of the above and recoil is entirely manageable, even for a new shooter. No problem learning on the Glock 21SF if that is an issue. .45 is more expensive. If you are looking at a 9mm, get a 17. I'll go get the kool-aid now.
I would look at (all double stacked):
Polymer
Glock 21SF $715+
HK 45 $1000+
M&P 45 $650+
FNP-45 $1000+
Springfield XD45 $700+
Single Stack 1911
Springfield TRP (.45) $1200+ (AFAIK)
Springfield Operator $1200+ (AFAIK)
I would try to choose 2 so you won't be disappointed.
After looking at all seven, I would choose a Glock 21SF. It's simple, reliable, cheaper, as accurate as any of the above and recoil is entirely manageable, even for a new shooter. No problem learning on the Glock 21SF if that is an issue. .45 is more expensive. If you are looking at a 9mm, get a 17. I'll go get the kool-aid now.
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The "FNP-45" costs over $300 more than the Glock 21SF. Add more for 1 or 2 magazines. Striker fired vs hammer fired? Traditional safety vs Glock safety? DA/SA FNP vs DAO Glock? Glock has a lot more accessories & parts (available & in Canada). Both are great: the FN is as close to a real 1911 as a polymer framed, mass-produced pistol can get as far as I've seen (my opinion only) but that is all you can say as a real 1911 like a Springfield TRP is an entirely different, all steel firearm.
I would look at (all double stacked):
Polymer
Glock 21SF $715+
HK 45 $1000+
M&P 45 $650+
FNP-45 $1000+
Springfield XD45 $700+
Single Stack 1911
Springfield TRP (.45) $1200+ (AFAIK)
Springfield Operator $1200+ (AFAIK)
I would try to choose 2 so you won't be disappointed.
After looking at all seven, I would choose a Glock 21SF. It's simple, reliable, cheaper, as accurate as any of the above and recoil is entirely manageable, even for a new shooter. No problem learning on the Glock 21SF if that is an issue. .45 is more expensive. If you are looking at a 9mm, get a 17. I'll go get the kool-aid now.
That's the best information I've seen posted here in awhile.
hatman1793
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Probably not in 45acp.
I handled both the G21SF and the FN45 at the SHOT SHOW this year. I am mightily impressed by the FNP guns. That being said, I would probably choose the Glock over the FNP in 45acp only.
The G21 is a very much more versatile platform: almost any part can be replaced easily. Trigger lightening is easy, barrel replacement is a snap, and the very nice people at Lone Wolf make replacement slides and conventional barrels for the complete Glock line including the G21 and G21SF.
However, the FNP in 9mm has a very sweet trigger, terrific grip profile and felt better in the hand than most of the other similar 9mm's I tried at the S/S. I would take the FNP 9mm over the Springfield XM, any Sig you care to mention, the truly fine S&W M&P, any H&K 9mm, and even the STI Grand Power knock-off....
I handled both the G21SF and the FN45 at the SHOT SHOW this year. I am mightily impressed by the FNP guns. That being said, I would probably choose the Glock over the FNP in 45acp only.
The G21 is a very much more versatile platform: almost any part can be replaced easily. Trigger lightening is easy, barrel replacement is a snap, and the very nice people at Lone Wolf make replacement slides and conventional barrels for the complete Glock line including the G21 and G21SF.
However, the FNP in 9mm has a very sweet trigger, terrific grip profile and felt better in the hand than most of the other similar 9mm's I tried at the S/S. I would take the FNP 9mm over the Springfield XM, any Sig you care to mention, the truly fine S&W M&P, any H&K 9mm, and even the STI Grand Power knock-off....
