Just bought an FNS-9C. Nice pistol, built like a tank as far as polymer guns go. Also have a Shield 9mm. Weird when handling both, the Shield feels heavier when you pick them up but the FN actually is, something like 1.3 lbs. on the Shield versus 1.5 for the FN. As far as how they run, both are great. Slightly longer on the FN for carry purposes. Also a little wider on the frame, slide, and grips. Has to be for the double-stack 17-round magazine that comes with it. Honestly not that much difference in a holster for size or weight.

The FN is a good deal at 500 bucks, give or take, considering it comes with 3 magazines and 2 back straps. One magazine is 12-round flush bottom, another is 12-round extended grip so your pinky can get on there, and the third is a longer base 17-round. FN has made a ton of military weapons over the years, and the FNS-9C reflects that. Consider it military-grade, and it looks like it too.

Double-spring RSA, so it's stiff to rack (and new), but so was the Shield. Actually found the Shield ridiculous when new, and I posted some rants about that and replaced the RSA with aftermarket to make it easier. Whole concept of the double-spring of course is to take more recoil away from your hand, but it sure makes them harder to rack.

If you read online reviews of the FN, you'll see people griping about the mag release and whether or not they drop easily. Sort of true. But c'mon, if you can't take care of a threat with 12, much less 17 rounds, then........