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SMURPHY9
What do you guys think about FN. I was thinking about getting one. Any comments? How do they stack up to Sig, or H&K
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  • SMURPHY9
    Does anyone know the threading on the muzzle of an FN 49? I'm hearing it's "15 x 1" - whatever the heck that means.
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  • Python
    Smurph9;
    I own three FN 49's. Top quality fit and finish. These rifles shoot extremely well. I have a .308, 7mm Mauser, and 8mm Mauser. Never had a problem with them. They do tend to be a bit picky about ammo, underpowered loading can cause jams, and some don't care much for soft point bullets. Polishing the loading ramp uaually takes care of this. Remember, these were military rifles, so, fmj bullets work everytime. The 49 was the predecessor of the more famous FN-FAL. FN is a top shelf arms maker. In good, unaltered conidition, thier arms are comparable to any in the world. They make an excellent sporting rifle as well. Some 49's were reconfigured to sporters by FN. Different stock, sights, same great rifle.

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  • p3skyking
    Python,
    I think he is talking about some new pistol. The only FN 49's I know about are rifles too.
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  • lead
    If you mead the FN Fortynine, semi-auto pistol, it does seem to be a well made gun. A distributor had them on sale a couple months ago and my local shop got in two. They had good fit and finish. I would like to see a longer warranty though. They had them priced at $275. I don't know if I'd pay alot more.

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  • drobs
    Buddy of mine had a FN49 pistol. Hammer spring broke on him, he got it fixed and sold it.

    Looks like a cheap Glock knock off to me.

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  • Blokey
    The pistol is the Forty Nine (always spelled out). From what I've read, it's a good gun, reasonably accurate, designed primarily for the law enforcement market. It's striker fired like a Glock but in case of a misfire, the slide does not have to be moved back to reset the striker; just keep pulling at the trigger. The trigger pull is HEAVY, some 14 lbs so try one out before you buy.
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  • cletus85
    I had one in .40 S&W and ran 200 rounds through it flawlessly, but the trigger was so heavy I decided to turn it loose. Gave $269 brand new for the Stainless. Overall an OK gun...but I can't recommend it for frequent shooting.
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