TM FNX 45

[emilianoksa]

It's already out in Asia, and getting good reviews. Said to have a very good kick.

Anybody any idea when it's expected here? 

I imagine the first batch will already have been pre-ordered.

 

[FreeFrag.UK]

Linky linky

 

[emilianoksa]

Thanks.

 

[emilianoksa]

My next TM purchase will be either that or the HK45.

Can't decide between them.

 

[sonofsammo]

Best thing to do is to get hands on and see how the ergonomics fit. 
For me, I love the HK45. I have two which I use for dual wield in CQB.  I prefer their mag release and the slide release is longer and easier to use.
All down to what you're looking for, I guess...

 

[Wo1f]

I loved my VFC FNX. It’s a very large pistol but it’s a comfortable grip. I really like the styling of it too. 

What i prefer on the HK45 is the mag release. I’ve always preferred the HK release either side of the trigger guard. Grip is more comfy and contoured to the hand, but the FNX has more physical grip. (At least the VFC one anyway. The chequering was very defined) 

 

[Druid799]

Didn’t know what it looked like so followed my good friend fragy’s link and all I can say really is ?

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[FreeFrag.UK]

@Druid799 I must admit, I'm not a fan either to be honest. There's just something about it... maybe it's the whole sports car and lines argument? If that makes sense?

Admittedly it may look like it's been involved in a 10 car pile up but if it's comfortable in the grip and shooting style it's a case of each unto their own... at least this is what I tell myself every time I see a Glock... Apologies for going slightly off topic here but I can't help but think of Kryten from Red Dwarf being fed into the garbage compactor every time I see a Glock ?

Kryten after the garbage compactor.

 

[Adolf Hamster]

see it'd be a nice looking gun if it had a flush barrel, always was my problem with the fnx's.

i just wish tm would come out with something russian, we need an mp-443 in our lives.

 

[Druid799]

First thought that went through my mind when I saw it was “wonder how many times you need to pump the trigger to make the water squirt out !” ?

 

[Asomodai]

Deacon airsoft claim to have them. 150 quid. 

 

[emilianoksa]

I loved my VFC FNX. It’s a very large pistol but it’s a comfortable grip. I really like the styling of it too. 

What i prefer on the HK45 is the mag release. I’ve always preferred the HK release either side of the trigger guard. Grip is more comfy and contoured to the hand, but the FNX has more physical grip. (At least the VFC one anyway. The chequering was very defined) 

Why, if I might ask, did you move it on? Difficulty of getting parts? Price of mags?

What have you been using as an alternative?

Do you intend to try the TM version of the FNX45?

 

[Wo1f]

Why, if I might ask, did you move it on? Difficulty of getting parts? Price of mags?

What have you been using as an alternative?

Do you intend to try the TM version of the FNX45?

Practicality purposes. I have 5 mags for my TM G18c and had 2 for my FNX. I couldn’t justify £45 for mags, knowing the TM would come out and be much cheaper in terms of mags. Performance wise it was amazing. With a bucking and I key it was shooting at AEG ranges. 

Im debating the FNX or something HK from Tm next. Probably going to wait until I see some light bearing holster options. 

 

[emilianoksa]

Thanks for the reply.

 

[emilianoksa]

From the photos I've seen the FNX looks to be made from a better grade plastic than some of their other guns.

Don't know if this is the case.

 

[SgtTalbert]

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My FNX feels very solid but then so does my Glock 17 and my 226. It's got a better internal system (same as HK45 and the G19) but I wouldn't say the externals are better/worse. Just standard good quality TM.

 

[emilianoksa]

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My FNX feels very solid but then so does my Glock 17 and my 226. It's got a better internal system (same as HK45 and the G19) but I wouldn't say the externals are better/worse. Just standard good quality TM.

Well it certainly looks less like ABS than the Marui Glocks.

In your photo it could pass for quality polymer and metal.

Or is it just that coloured slides and frames look better than black ones?

Bloke in the trade on an American forum reckons TM started using better types of plastics than ABS in their later guns.

Whether that is true or not, I have no idea.

 

[hunter511]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand now I'm thinking this rather than a TM HiCapa DOR.

Especially given how much I liked my mates FNX, was just put off by 1) "cybergun", 2) blingy silver mags, 3) said mags being apparently manufactured from a combo of hen's teeth, unicorn poop and unobtanium to judge by the price and availability. Also helps that the RMR mount looks a LOT better on the FNX than the DOR's incredibly goofy looking mount. On a related note is there any info on whether the TM FNX mount plays nice with RS RMR's, the M&P 9 performance centre certainly doesn't.

 

 

[Guest]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand now I'm thinking this rather than a TM HiCapa DOR.

Especially given how much I liked my mates FNX, was just put off by 1) "cybergun", 2) blingy silver mags, 3) said mags being apparently manufactured from a combo of hen's teeth, unicorn poop and unobtanium to judge by the price and availability. Also helps that the RMR mount looks a LOT better on the FNX than the DOR's incredibly goofy looking mount. On a related note is there any info on whether the TM FNX mount plays nice with RS RMR's, the M&P 9 performance centre certainly doesn't.

 

I can tell you the DOR is a great target pistol, the FNX will have the same mounting points as the DOR, so will fit a TM sight, or a Sig Sauer Romeo3. Don’t think anything else has same mounting holes

 

[hunter511]

Yeah. Just wish they'd thought to put a railed lower frame on the DOR rather than the legacy 'Capa punch holes in your new gun approach which looks bork when fitted IMO. 

The more I think about it the more the FNX looks like a better choice as a skirmishable pistol.... Plus I'll not get tempted to impulse buy a £350 gunsmithbros kit for the FNX unlike the HiCapa which tends to have far too much shiny stuff available.