FNX 9 or S&W M&P 2.0

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I'm on the fence between these two. I can get a used FN FNX9 for $400 plus $25 transfer plus tax so about $460. These go for $599 new. Or I could get a new S&W M&P 9 2.0 5" barrel in fde for $409 plus transfer and no tax but I'd have to forego the magazines as it comes with 17 rounders. Would probably and up being just about $460 after getting ten round mags. I have about an equal amount of striker and DA/SA pistols so no worries there. I've held and like both of these guns but can't decide which. Definitely can't get both. What would you guys recommend?
 
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The FN feels kinda blocky in the hand to me and larger than what would seem necessary. Never shot one though. The M&Ps on the other hand feel extremely nice in the hand but the triggers are not great. I won't upgrade the trigger of my Gen 5 Glock but I would on the M&P.
I would favor the S&W for its ubiquity of spare parts and large aftermarket which is surpassed only by Glock.
 
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I looked at the FNC-9 and decided against it because I couldn’t hit the mag release without seriously adjusting my grip. The guy said buy an extended mag release button. I said let me think about it and searched the web for one. I couldn’t find one. There are not many after market parts for the FNC-9 when I looked. Now this is when they were fairly new on the market but something to consider. Not sure if the FNX would be the same or not.
 
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I agree that the M&P had a more comfortable grip but I don't have an FN yet. That being said, the 5" M&P is a great looking gun and the 2.0 trigger isn't bad. The FNX trigger is very good. I'm leaving toward the FNX cuz that's a good price and the Smith will likely be able to be found for that price again. Smith-and-Wesson-M-P-2.0-11989-022188872682.jpg_1.jpg
 
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Justincase said:
I agree that the M&P had a more comfortable grip but I don't have an FN yet. That being said, the 5" M&P is a great looking gun and the 2.0 trigger isn't bad. The FNX trigger is very good. I'm leaving toward the FNX cuz that's a good price and the Smith will likely be able to be found for that price again. View attachment 52766
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Yeah, the M&Ps are common as air. Should always be able to find one at a good price. You can get the "1.0"s for absolute peanuts now.
 
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Never held the FNX9 so I can’t directly compare. I have an M&P 9 1.0 with an Apex trigger that is great. The 2.0 has a better trigger out of the box.

What’s intended primary use? Range gun? EDC? What about controls? Do you prefer an external/thumb safety or decocker or straight up single action? If they’re equal in your eyes maybe controls will sway you one way or other.
 
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So I forgot to bid on the FN auction before it ended, but checked to see if it was relisted and it was for $30 less, so I jumped on it.
 
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Never shot the FN but the M&P is sweat. I dont like the compact but the full sized is real nice.
 
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