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A little history on Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal is that it is a Belgian company based out of Herstal, Belgium. Their name, translated from French to English, means National Factory of Herstal or FN, FNH, and FN Herstal are all loosely interchangeable. They are most notably recognized for producing awesome real guns such as the P90, SCAR, F2000, M249, M240, and, in this case, the FNX-45 Tactical.
Cybergun, a French company specializing in providing high-quality, licensed, trademarked replica guns, brings the airsoft gun to us. They hold some of the top names in the real firearm industry and offer very detailed replicas of those guns, in the case of the FNX-45 Tactical Green Gas Blowback, which is a fully licensed replica of the accurate FN Herstal .45 Caliber pistol.
At first glance, the gun is very nicely made, it has an excellent weight to it and feels extremely solid in the hand. It doesn't have unnecessary play in the slide, and all the controls are positive when operated. The above image illustrates the attention to detail with their extremely high-quality trademarks.
Here is a look at the port side of the gun, which gives you another angle of the sexy trademarks. Notice the ambidextrous slide catch, safeties, and magazine catch.
My favorite part about the pistol is how the raised suppressor sights work perfectly with the NcStar airsoft red dot sight. Once installed and everything was sighted, the dot co-witnessed the iron sights perfectly, making for faster, more accurate shooting. One thing I would like to note is that neither the sight nor the pistol came with the proper screws for installation. However, I did, had screws handy, and was able to install the sight. A quick trip to any hardware store should result in the acquisition of the proper screws.
Here is another view of the starboard side of the gun. Notice the ambidextrous slide catch, safeties, and magazine catch.
Another nice touch on the gun, which shows attention to detail, is the Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI). This is the typical way to show that there is, in fact, something in the chamber. If there is a case or live cartridge in the chamber, the extractor bulges out slightly, and manufacturers typically put some sort of red paint in it to indicate there is something in there. This method is the least intrusive and is reasonable, like some of the LCIs used on real guns sold in California.
The airsoft gun features a molded serial number plate like the real gun. It even has a QR code for inventory control in an armory setting.
The gun does feature the capability to have interchangeable back straps; however, I have yet to see a variety of back strap sizes available. The back strap has a nice lanyard loop to allow for the use of a pistol retention lanyard.
Here is another view of the lanyard loop and the extended magazine base plate. This is the secret to the high-capacity magazine. The actual gun features a capacity of 15 rounds of .45 Auto, which is a large caliber capacity. In the airsoft gun, the magazine is an advertised 25 rounds, however, you can fit 26 airsoft bbs in the magazine plus 1 in the chamber for a total capacity of 27 rounds, which is very impressive.
Here, you can see the blinged-out magazine, packed nicely with 26 BBs... Yes, my BBs are pink...
Here is another picture of the blinged-out mag. It is nice; the drops are free extremely fast, and the mag insertions are like butter. Also, note the magazine fill valve on the back, so you do not need to remove your magazine base plate. I like the placement of the fill valve.
Here is a look deep into the inner bowels of the FNX-45 Tactical. They use an excellent synthetic lubricant on all moving parts inside the gun. This would make the mechanical portion of the gun maintenance-free. Typically, I recommend using the Slip 2000 Airsoft Lubricant 3 Pack, which includes grease, gel, and oil that covers all bases of lubrication of ALL airsoft guns. On a pistol, I typically use the grease if the gun has a hard enough blowback, and if not, I will use the gel on all moving parts. I then use the oil to lubricate any gas components, such as the fill valve, gas release valve, and the loading piston head cup seal. In the case of the FNX-45, as long as you keep it away from dust and dirt, you will be in great shape. However, should you drop the gun in the dirt or sand, you may be in for a cleaning. If so, you will want to get the Slip 2000 Lube Kit.
Let's look at what makes this an awesome gun besides the gun itself. The gun has a flat spot machined into the slide to accept various red dot sights. I chose to mount the NcStar Micro Red Dot sight in this case, as you may have already noticed. The gun has a cover plate for use when the red dot sight is not installed on top of the pistol.
Another cool feature that ties the dot sight with the gun is the use of suppressor sights, which can co-witness with the dot sight. They are simulated to look like night sights. An interesting observation was using a clear fiber-optic tube, which simulates the tritium vial. This allows light to come through the sight, making them appear brighter. They also feature serrations that gut down on glare.
Here is a nice view of the front raised suppressor sight. This also shares the same features as the rear sight with the simulated night sight.
This picture illustrates the two typical sight pictures you would see when using the dot sight with the raised suppressor sights. The left image shows the lower 1/3 co-witness, while the right picture shows an unobstructed view of the target. Both are acceptable and would yield rounds on target.
While we are on the topic of aiming, all the red dot sights in the world are only helpful in identifying your target. This is especially true in airsoft, as you can quickly fire a teammate in a night game and potentially lose the game. I opted to use the ASG Super Xenon weapon light, as the paddles on the back and its low profile make it an excellent fit on the gun.
Overall, the FNX-45 Tactical GBB from Cybergun is an outstanding pistol. It is a meticulously crafted replica. It would serve you equally well as a skirmish gun or a beautiful wall hanger for the avid collector.
The Cybergun FN Herstal FNX-45 airsoft pistol review on fox airsoft highlights the meticulous craftsmanship of this fully licensed replica, emphasizing its outstanding performance as both a skirmish-able gun and a collector's item. Its detailed design, including ambidextrous features and a high-capacity magazine, places it among the top picks for airsoft pistol brands, showcasing Cybergun's commitment to quality and realism in its airsoft products. You can visit Fox Airsoft's website for a closer look at this model and its features.
