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<blockquote data-quote="BigRed82" data-source="post: 1567108" data-attributes="member: 3048"><p>OP, </p><p>Since these two choices are two different types of guns, you'll likely want to determine your preference on platform first. Once you decide what platform you want, the gun type will become easy. </p><p>I'll preface my opinion with acknowledging that I haven't shot the FN. Having handled both and having shot the M&P fullsize, I prefer the M&P.</p><p></p><p>Platform: The FNP-45 is very much like a HK USP in terms of controls. It has an external hammer, DA/SA trigger, and frame mounted safety, making it capable of being carried either cocked and locked (how I would carry it) or decocked. The M&P45 is a striker fired system like a Glock with a striker, trigger bar, and trigger safety. Some models have optional frame thumb safeties.</p><p></p><p>Trigger Consistency: These attributes mean that the M&P always has a consistent trigger. The FNP also has a consistent trigger - so long as you carry it in condition 1. I personally despise DA/SA triggers and avoid them. </p><p></p><p>Aftermarket Support: If aftermarket support, such as trigger improvements, sights, etc are important to you, the M&P45 has more aftermarket support than the FNP. If you want a 1911-like trigger in your polymer 45, APEX can get close to making that desire come true with the M&P45. It is not the case with the FNP. </p><p></p><p>Reliability: Both companies produce top quality firearms. From everything I have read from those who shoot much more than the average Joe, the M&P45 line is the best of Smith and Wesson's M&P family for both accuracy and reliability. </p><p></p><p>Some good things that could be said about the FNP - it has double strike capability if you care about that. (I find that proponents of pistols with hammers find this aspect important, I don't.) It also seems like a very sturdy pistol and will likely be rugged, reliable, accurate, and good to go for a very long time. Thus, if the owner likes it, the FNP will serve its owner well. </p><p></p><p>I personally prefer the striker system of Glocks and M&Ps, I prefer pistols with aftermarket support that allow me to easily change the trigger characteristics, and I prefer the ergonomics and controls of the M&P better. Thus, I would recommend a Midsize M&P45 or M&P45c. I have sworn off .45 and only own 9mm now, but if I were still shooting .45, I would buy a Midsize M&P45 and install some APEX parts. But again, that is what I would choose with my personal preferences. You have to decide what preferences you have and then buy accordingly. There is no "best" - there is what works for YOU and what doesn't work for YOU. </p><p></p><p>Good luck on your search!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigRed82, post: 1567108, member: 3048"] OP, Since these two choices are two different types of guns, you'll likely want to determine your preference on platform first. Once you decide what platform you want, the gun type will become easy. I'll preface my opinion with acknowledging that I haven't shot the FN. Having handled both and having shot the M&P fullsize, I prefer the M&P. Platform: The FNP-45 is very much like a HK USP in terms of controls. It has an external hammer, DA/SA trigger, and frame mounted safety, making it capable of being carried either cocked and locked (how I would carry it) or decocked. The M&P45 is a striker fired system like a Glock with a striker, trigger bar, and trigger safety. Some models have optional frame thumb safeties. Trigger Consistency: These attributes mean that the M&P always has a consistent trigger. The FNP also has a consistent trigger - so long as you carry it in condition 1. I personally despise DA/SA triggers and avoid them. Aftermarket Support: If aftermarket support, such as trigger improvements, sights, etc are important to you, the M&P45 has more aftermarket support than the FNP. If you want a 1911-like trigger in your polymer 45, APEX can get close to making that desire come true with the M&P45. It is not the case with the FNP. Reliability: Both companies produce top quality firearms. From everything I have read from those who shoot much more than the average Joe, the M&P45 line is the best of Smith and Wesson's M&P family for both accuracy and reliability. Some good things that could be said about the FNP - it has double strike capability if you care about that. (I find that proponents of pistols with hammers find this aspect important, I don't.) It also seems like a very sturdy pistol and will likely be rugged, reliable, accurate, and good to go for a very long time. Thus, if the owner likes it, the FNP will serve its owner well. I personally prefer the striker system of Glocks and M&Ps, I prefer pistols with aftermarket support that allow me to easily change the trigger characteristics, and I prefer the ergonomics and controls of the M&P better. Thus, I would recommend a Midsize M&P45 or M&P45c. I have sworn off .45 and only own 9mm now, but if I were still shooting .45, I would buy a Midsize M&P45 and install some APEX parts. But again, that is what I would choose with my personal preferences. You have to decide what preferences you have and then buy accordingly. There is no "best" - there is what works for YOU and what doesn't work for YOU. Good luck on your search! [/QUOTE]
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