Should I buy FNP-9 or Ruger SR9 9mm pistols?

Cold Warrior · November 2nd, 2009, 08:24 PM

Don't say "BOTH" because I have enough plastic in my wallet to do it! I gotta win a lottery.

Stevew · November 2nd, 2009, 08:27 PM

Better get two, they are small.

mengel4228 · November 2nd, 2009, 08:33 PM

Get the FNP9mm. It's an amazing gun. The first pistol I ever bought.

Cold Warrior · November 2nd, 2009, 08:36 PM

Yes, I bought a brand-new stainless steel S&W Model 60 stub-nose revolver with the black rubber grips. And I could not resist that old Model 64 surplus .38 caliber cop gun beside it. I have to pay for them both soon, when my credit-card bill arrives via snail mail. Oh why, oh why, oh why, didn't I buy GOOD guns 30 or more years ago?!!!!

C hawk Glock · November 2nd, 2009, 08:57 PM

I would have to say neither, get a SIG

BudMan5 · November 2nd, 2009, 11:01 PM

Been through a lot of guns over the years. Early on it was mostly S&W K frames because I carried one at work as a LEO. Later changed to a Smith M39. Retired as cop in 1987 and went bacl on active duty with the Army. First with a 1911 which became my one time favorite and the M9 (Beretta 92). Then back to concealed carry after I was medically retired from the Army, carried a Glock, switched to a Glock 30 when it came out and then back to a 1911.

Now I carry a FNH FNP 9. It has the same feel as a 1911, is easily concealable either with a belt holster when it's cool enough fgor a jacket and then with an IWB when it's warmer. Unbelieveable accuracy with the 17 rounds. I am a mediocre poistiol shot except not with this gun, I became a freaking expert. It is nothing to do a 3 inch 30 round hole at 25 yards.

I also just picked up a Beretta PX4 Storm compact but I haven't fired it yet but the reviews on it are even better then the FNP 9.

czman2006 · November 2nd, 2009, 11:18 PM

There are so many good 9mm's out there, I don't think you could go wrong with either of these. Personally, I love my XD-9 and my CZ P-01 best.

seawolf1956 · November 2nd, 2009, 11:36 PM

Can't speak for the Ruger, but I do own an FNP-9. As others have said, it is a sweet shooter. I can double-tap more accurately with it than any other 9mm I own (which includes a S&W M&P and a CZ P-01), and it's the easiest to disassemble of any semi-auto pistol that I own. It is drop-dead dependable and feeds every bit of ammo I have ever put through it. Nothing against the Ruger, but you won't go wrong with the FN.

-Seawolf

ranburr · November 3rd, 2009, 01:44 AM

I don't care for either. But, between the two: FN all the way. The only trigger worse than an SR9 is a Sigma.

Pure Kustom · November 3rd, 2009, 01:51 AM

FNP-9!!!

November 2nd, 2009, 08:24 PM	#1
Cold Warrior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West Carrollton, Ohio Posts: 147	Should I buy FNP-9 or Ruger SR9 9mm pistols? Don't say "BOTH" because I have enough plastic in my wallet to do it! I gotta win a lottery.

November 2nd, 2009, 08:27 PM	#2
Stevew Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 335	Better get two, they are small. __________________ Glock 22, GP100, S&W mod 60, Colt Delta Elite, Colt Govt 380, Ruger Single Six, Ruger Bearcat, Colt New Police

November 2nd, 2009, 08:33 PM	#3
mengel4228 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 51	Get the FNP9mm. It's an amazing gun. The first pistol I ever bought. __________________ "It is better to judged by 12, Than to be carried by 6" "You ask me why I carry so much gear??? I ask you why you are not prepared?"

November 2nd, 2009, 08:57 PM	#5
C hawk Glock Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: W. Washington Posts: 336	I would have to say neither, get a SIG __________________ Thank you sir, may I have another?

November 2nd, 2009, 11:01 PM	#6
BudMan5 New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: north central Illinois Posts: 7	I have carried concealed for about40 years now Been through a lot of guns over the years. Early on it was mostly S&W K frames because I carried one at work as a LEO. Later changed to a Smith M39. Retired as cop in 1987 and went bacl on active duty with the Army. First with a 1911 which became my one time favorite and the M9 (Beretta 92). Then back to concealed carry after I was medically retired from the Army, carried a Glock, switched to a Glock 30 when it came out and then back to a 1911. Now I carry a FNH FNP 9. It has the same feel as a 1911, is easily concealable either with a belt holster when it's cool enough fgor a jacket and then with an IWB when it's warmer. Unbelieveable accuracy with the 17 rounds. I am a mediocre poistiol shot except not with this gun, I became a freaking expert. It is nothing to do a 3 inch 30 round hole at 25 yards. I also just picked up a Beretta PX4 Storm compact but I haven't fired it yet but the reviews on it are even better then the FNP 9. __________________ Bud When the cute TV reporter asked the Texas Ranger why he shot the bank robber six times with his.45, he replied, ""Cause they don't make a .50"

November 2nd, 2009, 08:36 PM	#4
Cold Warrior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West Carrollton, Ohio Posts: 147	Yes, I bought a brand-new stainless steel S&W Model 60 stub-nose revolver with the black rubber grips. And I could not resist that old Model 64 surplus .38 caliber cop gun beside it. I have to pay for them both soon, when my credit-card bill arrives via snail mail. Oh why, oh why, oh why, didn't I buy GOOD guns 30 or more years ago?!!!!

November 2nd, 2009, 11:18 PM	#7
czman2006 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NC Posts: 612	There are so many good 9mm's out there, I don't think you could go wrong with either of these. Personally, I love my XD-9 and my CZ P-01 best. __________________ "Let not your heart be troubled." John 14:1 USN Retired Vietnam/Desert Shield/Desert Storm

November 2nd, 2009, 11:36 PM	#8
seawolf1956 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 111	Can't speak for the Ruger, but I do own an FNP-9. As others have said, it is a sweet shooter. I can double-tap more accurately with it than any other 9mm I own (which includes a S&W M&P and a CZ P-01), and it's the easiest to disassemble of any semi-auto pistol that I own. It is drop-dead dependable and feeds every bit of ammo I have ever put through it. Nothing against the Ruger, but you won't go wrong with the FN. -Seawolf __________________ "Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid." - John Wayne ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IDPA Member, KSRA Life Member, NRA Life Member, NRA Firearms Instructor, KS CCH Instructor

November 3rd, 2009, 01:44 AM	#9
ranburr Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TX Posts: 222	I don't care for either. But, between the two: FN all the way. The only trigger worse than an SR9 is a Sigma.

November 3rd, 2009, 01:51 AM	#10
Pure Kustom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 590	FNP-9!!! __________________ "To save our country, Slap a liberal. To save it faster, Slap them again!!!!" www.purekustomholsters.com www.pkiholsters.com

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