Should I buy an FNP-45 or A glock 21? I can't decide.

[PITBULL1967]

I got my tax return and I'm planning on making a purchase tomorrow, I just can't decide between an FNP-45 or the Glock 21. There both chambered in .45cal. Some help deciding would be great. Thanks Jeepers

[kiksroks]

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actually the fnp 45 looks pretty sweet...

[StvDiego]

I'd go with the FNP just to be different

Good discussion on this very thing here: FNP v. Glock (runs out like a typical JF thread but good info nonetheless)

[Walding07]

our Dept issue is a g21. to large of a frame for me, but a solid gun. I've pry put a few thousand rounds out with my dept one and I have never had a malfunction, not saying that it doesn't happen. I have no expirence with a FNP. I carry a xdm40 tho....

[SpecFX]

Why do you want it? Carry? Home defense only? Cool toy? Safe queen?

I have a G21SF and it's massive. I like carrying full frame guns but even the SF model is WAY to big for me.

If you're just getting it for having another gun I would go with the FN. Glocks are ugly work horses. (I LOVE Glocks btw)

[Joker741]

I love my Glock 26, it is my conceal gun.

[R.T.]

I am a Glock fan and have a G17 with about 100,000 rounds through it and it still shoots great. I like both the FNP and the Glock but I would lean towards the Glock.

Check out his article about the G21: Glock 21 Torture Test - Theprepared.com

[mgramann]

Glock makes one of the best self defense pistols, because the controls are so simple. Point and pull. I really liked my subcompact in .40 (G23) Because I was going to spend more time at the range, I ended up trading it in and getting a Beretta 92FS. I added a sig 29, and later traded that for an HK USP 40. All of these guns had more controls than the glock, making practice critical, as things can go crazy in a high stress situation.

If you are going to spend time at the range, and do some draw and shoot drills, the FNP has some nice features, so its a matter of preference/reliability between the two. If you aren't going to practice regularly, go with glock 100%

[frenchlayer]

glock
i love my 22c

[gtstricky]

Glock. 'nuf said.

OK really you should shoot them both (and add the XD into the mix). See how the grip feels to you etc.

Check out glocktalk.com too.

[Jake03TJ]

I carry a Glock 20 (10mm) everyday, and it's a great gun. I'm currently in thinking about selling my XD40 Tactical for a G23 for carry use this summer.

[mgramann]

Originally Posted by Jake03TJ

I carry a Glock 20 (10mm) everyday, and it's a great gun. I'm currently in thinking about selling my XD40 Tactical for a G23 for carry use this summer.

The 23 was great. I liked it better than the full compact version because the mag wasn't part of the handle. It did have quite a bark though

[Alex74012]

i love my springfield xd 5'service model .45(carry at work)
xd subcompact .40(carry out of work)
or
s&w stub nose .357(carry out of work)

[gmiller0737]

Out of the 2 choices you list Glock 21 would be my pick,But my real 1st choice would be HK USP

[SpecFX]

Originally Posted by R.T.

I am a Glock fan and have a G17 with about 100,000 rounds through it and it still shoots great. I like both the FNP and the Glock but I would lean towards the Glock.

Check out his article about the G21: Glock 21 Torture Test - Theprepared.com

You put somewhere between $15,000 and $20,000 dollars in ammo through your 17? I hope you have a sponsor!

How many times have you replaced your springs? Anything else yet? Firing pin? Barrel?