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FN FNP

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Fabrique Nationale Herstal FNP
FNP-40 with stainless steel slide.
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of origin
  • United States
  • Belgium
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
ManufacturerFNH USA
Produced2006–2011
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]
  • 15 rounds (FNP-45)[3]
  • 15 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 FNP pistol is a series of semi-automatic, polymer-framed pistols manufactured in Columbia, South Carolina, by FNH USA, a division of Fabrique Nationale de Herstal.[5] The handgun debuted in early 2006 and is variously chambered for the 9×19mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG and .45 ACP cartridges.[6][7]

Standard features

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

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

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The pistols of the FNP series are hammer-fired firearms 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-force (36 N) while in double action, and 3 to 4 pounds-force (13 to 18 N) while in single action. While the lower frame is made of high-strength polymer, the slide is made of stainless steel.

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 released to allow it to slip off the frame rails. Once removed, the recoil spring is removed from its 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

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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 compact FNP-9M (cancelled), are offered with the following features:

  • Double/single action, Double-action only, or Single-action only (cancelled)
  • Stainless steel slide (matte black finish) or Stainless steel slide (matte natural finish)
  • Black or Dark Earth Frame
  • Standard sights or Night sights

The FNP-9 and FNP-40 have also been marketed as the Browning Pro-9 and Pro-40.[8] The FNP series has been replaced by the FNX pistol series.

Users

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Map with FN FNP users in blue

Current users

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Failed bids

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "FNP-9, DA/SA, Matte Black Stainless Handgun". fnhusa.com. 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-04-08. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "FNP-40, DA/SA, Matte Black Stainless Handgun". fnhusa.com. 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-05-27. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "FNP-45, DA/SA, Matte Black Stainless Handgun". fnhusa.com. 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-05-04. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
  4. ^ "FNP-45 Tactical owner's manual" (PDF). fnhusa.com. 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-05-16. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
  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. "FNH USA - About Us Q&A". Archived from the original on 2009-03-18. Retrieved 2009-09-20.
  6. ^ a b FNH USA press release on FNP debut Archived 2006-12-08 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ FNH USA website on FNP-357 Archived 2008-02-01 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ "The FNP-9/Browning Pro-9 at Modern Firearms". Archived from the original on 2007-08-31. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
  9. ^ "A Belgian Police Zone Selects the FNP9 Polymer Pistol from FN HERSTAL". fnherstal.com. April 11, 2005. Archived from the original on 2006-02-04. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
  10. ^ "FNH USA donates guns to police department in need". fnhusa.com. October 20, 2009. Archived from the original on 2011-03-14. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
  11. ^ https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/767517/15464.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  12. ^ https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/767518/15730.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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