FNS Trigger: Gritty at best...Comments appreciated.

[jbmac]

I have put around 1000 rounds through my FNS 9mm with zero malfunctions. I never experienced any "grittiness". It is smooth and breaks clean. It did improve over time and seems lighter than the 5 lbs published specs. When I miss it is not due to the trigger. I think trigger preferences are subjective and relative. I like the DA mode on my FNX much more than the DA mode on the HK USP I traded for it and I like the SA mode trigger on my FNX 9 better than the FNS....but the FNS is a striker fired DA pistol not a SA pistol. Even with a partially preloaded striker it is going to take some effort to fully cock the striker and the spring needs to be strong enough to reliably detonate the primer. I compared it to a Glock 17 and personally did not feel a dramatic difference in the triggers. I went with the FNS because it will double as a HD handgun and I prefer the external safety. On the other hand.... I may need a Glock 17 or a Glock 34 for IDPA. FN or Glock whats not to like? One of each? At least you can buy extra magazines for the Glock! (Is someone at FN listening?)

[rvrctyrngr]

Don't know about yours, JB, but the sample FNS40 I tested a few weeks ago had a trigger break at 6.5-7lbs (spring trigger gauge), though it did not 'feel' that heavy at all. I agree with you on the clean break. This trigger was not gritty, either, but the one I fondled at the LGS a while back was a bit.

I imaging a little Flitz in the right places would take care of that post haste.

[U.S. Patriot]

I have not fired one, but I dry fired one in the local shop. I thought the trigger was horrible, compared to my FNP. It was long and gritty. I do not like striker fired pistols anyways.

[MP87]

I have not fired one, but I dry fired one in the local shop. I thought the trigger was horrible, compared to my FNP. It was long and gritty. I do not like striker fired pistols anyways.

Hehe your FNP has a nice single action trigger on it; not exactly the best comparison .

[col_temp]

My new FNS is a bit gritty now, but as mentioned by others this seems to sort itself out over time and cleaning.
I agree that it would be nice if FNH made the triggers metal instead of plastic I find the trigger not that bad as compared to others.
Overall still like my fns9 better than the MP9 we also have.

[Mzs6]

Mines started gritty not as smooth as the ones i tried in store. However, like many have said, it smooths out over time.

[The Viking]

I had a similar experience with my 9mm FNS trigger. However, the FNS 40 was much better.