FNX 9 Pistol by FNH

Published on December 6, 2012
Duration: 10:50

This expert guide details the field stripping process for the FNX-9 pistol, a DA/SA 9mm handgun from FNH USA. It also covers the manual of arms, including safe decocker operation and magazine handling. The FNX-9 is presented as a reliable service pistol with a 17+1 capacity and customizable ergonomics.

Quick Summary

The FNX-9 is a DA/SA 9mm service pistol from FNH USA, featuring a 17+1 capacity and customizable ergonomics. It offers consistent 2-inch groups at 7-10 yards and has proven reliable with various ammunition types. Field stripping is straightforward, requiring only the frame-mounted disassembly lever and no trigger pull for slide removal.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to FNX 9mm
  2. 00:53Calibers and Model History
  3. 01:44Magazines and Ergonomics
  4. 02:25Action and Controls
  5. 04:02Holsters and Manual of Arms
  6. 05:28Trigger and Handling
  7. 06:33Accuracy and Reliability
  8. 07:17Disassembly and Maintenance
  9. 08:53Package Contents and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the FNX-9 pistol?

The FNX-9 is a DA/SA 9mm service pistol manufactured by FNH USA. It boasts a 17+1 round capacity, ambidextrous controls, a Picatinny rail, forward slide serrations, and interchangeable backstraps for customizable ergonomics. It evolved from earlier FNP models.

How do you field strip the FNX-9?

Field stripping the FNX-9 involves ensuring it's unloaded, pulling down the frame-mounted disassembly lever, and sliding the slide forward off the frame. The recoil spring, guide rod, and barrel are then removed from the slide. No trigger pull is required for slide removal.

What is the accuracy and reliability of the FNX-9?

During testing, the FNX-9 demonstrated consistent accuracy, achieving 2-inch groups at 7-10 yards. It proved reliable with a variety of ammunition, including steel-cased options like Wolf Polyformance 9mm.

What ammunition capacity does the FNX-9 magazine hold?

The FNX-9 utilizes 17-round magazines, providing a substantial capacity suitable for a service pistol. The pistol typically ships with three of these 17-round magazines.

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