First gun (FNP9) problem: Hammer won't stay cocked..

[Aggrotech]

So I bought an FNP 9 about a month ago as my first gun. Put about 300 rounds through it so far (Mix of WWB/Federal, and some Winchester PDX1).

Had one jam yesterday out of all those. But the problem that I'm having is that the hammer won't stay cocked half the time (if not more). I keep my thumbs pointed forward under the decocking lever when shooting, so I don't think I'm hitting it inadvertently.

I called FN yesterday and the guy told me that they don't consider a gun to have any problems until 500 rounds have been put through it, and basically dismissed as it being a problem. I know that there are some FNPs that need the break in, but I'm not sure if this particular problem will be solved just by firing it. IIRC, I've read of some people having problems with the fire control unit which caused this. When I looked inside, I didn't see any cracks or anything around that area.

So any suggestions?

[HK SD9 Tactical]

So I bought an FNP 9 about a month ago as my first gun. Put about 300 rounds through it so far (Mix of WWB/Federal, and some Winchester PDX1).

Had one jam yesterday out of all those. But the problem that I'm having is that the hammer won't stay cocked half the time (if not more). I keep my thumbs pointed forward under the decocking lever when shooting, so I don't think I'm hitting it inadvertently.

I called FN yesterday and the guy told me that they don't consider a gun to have any problems until 500 rounds have been put through it, and basically dismissed as it being a problem. I know that there are some FNPs that need the break in, but I'm not sure if this particular problem will be solved just by firing it. IIRC, I've read of some people having problems with the fire control unit which caused this. When I looked inside, I didn't see any cracks or anything around that area.

So any suggestions?

Welcome to FNForum.

What the tech told you is a load of bull. A gun can have a problem even before the first round is shot through it. If after three hundred rounds and you are sure that your actions are not responsible for the problems, the firearm needs to go back to the manufacturer for look see. I stress that you have to be absolutely sure that your actions are not responsible for the problem. If you are sure of that, get back on the phone and if you do not get satisfaction from the rep you spoke with, he/she has a supervisor up the chain. Ask to speak with them as you feel that you are not being helped properly. If you want, and if you can, take a video of your shooting practices with the firearm, post it on you tube and alot of people will look at it and if there are any problems, constructive comments will be made to assist you with solving you problems. Or as an alternative, go to a range and have one of the range officers shoot it to see if they experience the same problem as you do.

On a side note, you do not need a call slip from the repair facility (the rep told me this). You can FedEx/UPS the firearm to the repair facility with a note explaining the problem. Insure your firearm for what you paid for it or for replacement costs.

[djv38]

I agree on having someone else shoot it first, but it does seem like there is an issue.

If you can, post up some detailed pictures of the fire control group from various angles.

Now, this only occurs during shooting correct? If you cock it (unloaded) and shake the gun, can you get the hammer to drop?

[emptybrass]

I agree on having someone else shoot it first, but it does seem like there is an issue.

Now, this only occurs during shooting correct? If you cock it (unloaded) and shake the gun, can you get the hammer to drop?

Agreed. If it happens in either of those scenerios send it in to FN. Reading the post it does kind of sound like you might have hit the decocker/safety.

Did you clean the packing grease out of the gun?

[Aggrotech]

I cleaned and lubed the gun after each time I went to the range (packing grease too). I can't get the hammer to drop while it's unloaded as djv38 said.

I'll go to the range one more time and take extra caution not to hit the lever. I'm still learning, maybe I'm just not noticing when I am hitting it.

Thank you for the help!

Here are some pics:

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[Delmustator]

When it jammed, did you inspect the bullet for pieces of brass missing or anything that could be lodged inside?

[Aggrotech]

No, I didn't think to inspect the brass when I cleared it... I did field strip it, though.. Nothing lodged or stuck inside.

[Jeremy05]

I am having a similar problem. I just purchased a FNP-9 a few weeks ago. Today was the first day that I went to the range to shoot it. The first thing that I noticed was that after the first shot the hammer would not reset in to single stage mode. I called the gun shop that I bought the gun from and they said that I needed to pull the trigger faster to make the hammer reset. I tried pulling the trigger faster & it will make it reset most of the time, but this still does not seem normal to me. The gun shop said that they have called FN about this issue and they said it is normal for a FNP that you just have to get use to shooting it that way. If I pull the trigger all the way in and release it slow the hammer will not reset. That does not seem normal to me & it is not like any other gun that I have shot. Is that normal for a FNP-9, or do I have a problem with the gun? Is it something that FN will fix?

[djv38]

This is not a common problem. My FNP-9 always goes to SA after I pull the trigger and the gun goes bang, no matter how slow the trigger is pull (in other words, what the gun shop told is B.S.). The only other time I've heard of similar issues, the gun needed to be fixed.

Not having the gun in hand, I really can't say what could be wrong with it or what exactly the issue is.

[HK SD9 Tactical]

I am having a similar problem. I just purchased a FNP-9 a few weeks ago. Today was the first day that I went to the range to shoot it. The first thing that I noticed was that after the first shot the hammer would not reset in to single stage mode. I called the gun shop that I bought the gun from and they said that I needed to pull the trigger faster to make the hammer reset. I tried pulling the trigger faster & it will make it reset most of the time, but this still does not seem normal to me. The gun shop said that they have called FN about this issue and they said it is normal for a FNP that you just have to get use to shooting it that way. If I pull the trigger all the way in and release it slow the hammer will not reset. That does not seem normal to me & it is not like any other gun that I have shot. Is that normal for a FNP-9, or do I have a problem with the gun? Is it something that FN will fix?

Welcome to FNForum. Sounds fishey to me but hey, "truth is stranger than fiction". I have not head this one before. I think that it is a load of malarkey to be honest. I do not own an FNP 9mm so I will have to defer to forum members that do.