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FNP Series
FNP-40 with stainless steel slide.
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of origin
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
ManufacturerFNH USA
Produced2006-present
VariantsSee Variants:
Specifications
MassUnloaded:
  • 24.7 oz (700 g) (FNP-9)[1]
  • 24.8 oz (703 g) (FNP-9M)
  • 24.7 oz (700 g) (FNP-357)
  • 26.7 oz (757 g) (FNP-40)[2]
  • 32.4 oz (919 g) (FNP-45)[3]
Length
  • 7.4 in (188 mm) (FNP-9)[1]
  • 7.06 in (179 mm) (FNP-9M)
  • 7.4 in (188 mm) (FNP-357)
  • 7.4 in (188 mm) (FNP-40)[2]
  • 7.85 in (199 mm) (FNP-45)[3]
Barrel length
  • 4 in (102 mm) (FNP-9)[1]
  • 3.791 in (96 mm) (FNP-9M)
  • 4 in (102 mm) (FNP-357)
  • 4 in (102 mm) (FNP-40)[2]
  • 4.5 in (114 mm) (FNP-45)[3]
Width
  • 1.55 in (39 mm) (FNP-9)[1]
  • 1.55 in (39 mm) (FNP-40)[2]
  • 1.58 in (40 mm) (FNP-45)[3]
Height
  • 5.4 in (137 mm) (FNP-9)[1]
  • 5.4 in (137 mm) (FNP-40)[2]
  • 6.33 in (161 mm) (FNP-45)[3]
Cartridge
Effective firing range55 yd (50 m)[4]
Feed systemDetachable box magazine; capacities:
  • 16 rounds (FNP-9)[1]
  • 15 rounds (FNP-9M)
  • 14 rounds (FNP-40)[2]
  • 14 rounds (FNP-45)[3]
  • 14 rounds (FNP-357)
  • 10 rounds (all models, for jurisdictions with magazine capacity restrictions)[1][2][3]
Sights3-dot white or Tritium night sights

The FN Herstal FNP pistol is a series of semi-automatic, polymer-framed pistols manufactured in Columbia, SC, by FNH USA, a division of Fabrique Nationale de Herstal.[5] The pistol debuted in early 2006 and is chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and .357 SIG cartridges.[6][7]

Standard Features

All variations of the pistols include ambidextrous decocking levers and a reversible magazine releases, as well as an integrated tactical accessory rail. In addition to ambidextrous decocking levers, the FNP-45 offers ambidextrous magazine releases and ambidextrous slide releases as standard features.

According to FNH USA, the FNP line of pistols is the only polymer-framed autoloading pistol on the market (as of its introduction) with fully replaceable frame rails; this allows the pistol to be rebuilt after extensive firing, thereby extending service life.[6] (Steyr M Series pistols also have this feature, and were released in 1999).

Design and Operation

The FNP series weapons are hammer fired weapons utilizing a Browning cam system with an external extractor. The trigger module is housed inside the polymer frame as an individual unit connected to the hammer. The magazine release button is held in place by a retention pin which can be removed to allow the magazine release button to be reversed. The trigger pull for the FNP-9 variant is generally 8 pounds while in double action and 3-4 pounds while in single action. While the lower frame is made of high-strength polymer the slide is made of stainless steel. Generous magwells make reloading the weapon easy.

Disassembly and reassembly of the handgun is relatively simple. To disassemble the weapon, the slide is locked to the rear and the magazine is released from the weapon. The takedown lever located to the front of the frame is rotated downwards and the slide is gently released to allow it to slip off the frame rails. Once removed, the recoil spring is removed from its couched position in the barrel and the barrel is removed. To reassemble the weapon the process is reversed with the slide being slid onto the frame rails and the takedown lever rotated up while the slide is locked to the rear.

Variants

The FNP Series pistol is produced in five basic models with several different variations on each model. Each of the five models, the FNP-45, the FNP-40, the FNP-357, the FNP-9 and the FNP-9M (discontinued), are offered with the following features:

  • Double-action only (N/A on FNP-357)
  • Single-action only (discontinued)
  • Double/single action
  • Stainless steel slide (matte natural finish)
  • Stainless steel slide (black finish)
  • Stainless steel slide (black finish) with Dark Earth Frame
  • Night sights
  • Standard sights

The FNP-9 and FNP-40 have also been marketed as the Browning Pro-9 and Pro-40.[8]

Users

  •  Belgium: The Genk police force purchased 190 FNP-9 and FNP-9M pistols in April 2005.[9]
  •  United States: A quantity of 27 FNP pistols was donated to New Roads, Louisiana police department in October 2009 to replace damaged guns, due to budgetary constraints.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "FNP-9, DA/SA, Matte Black Stainless Handgun". http://fnhusa.com - FNH USA Official Website. 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-17. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "FNP-40, DA/SA, Matte Black Stainless Handgun". http://fnhusa.com - FNH USA Official Website. 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-17. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "FNP-45, DA/SA, Matte Black Stainless Handgun". http://fnhusa.com - FNH USA Official Website. 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-17. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "FNP-45 Tactical owner's manual" (PDF). http://fnhusa.com - FNH USA Official Website. 2009. Retrieved 2011-03-08. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ FNP pistols are made in Columbia, SC, although marked with "Fredericksburg, VA" on the slide, indicating not the place of manufacture but the registered location of FNH's Federal Firearms License. http://www.fnhusa.com/le/about.asp
  6. ^ a b FNH USA press release on FNP debut
  7. ^ FNH USA website on FNP-357
  8. ^ The FNP-9/Browning Pro-9 at Modern Firearms.
  9. ^ "A Belgian Police Zone Selects the FNP9 Polymer Pistol from FN HERSTAL". http://fnherstal.com - FN Herstal Official Website. April 11, 2005. Retrieved 2010-04-17. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  10. ^ "FNH USA donates guns to police department in need". http://fnhusa.com - FNH USA Official Website. October 20, 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-17. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)

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