FN Herstal FNP
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| FNP Series | |
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 Full-size FNP-40 |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Belgium United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | FNH USA |
| Produced | February 2006 to Present |
| Variants | FNP-9 (9x19mm Parabellum, full-size) FNP-40 (.40 S&W, full-size) FNP-45 (.45 ACP, full-size) FNP-357 (.357 SIG, full-size) FNP-9m (9x19mm Parabellum, full-size) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 941 g (33.2 oz) (FNP-45) 1040 g (26.7 oz) (FNP-40) 1040 g (26.7 oz) (FNP-357) 1040 g (26.7 oz) (FNP-9) 703 g (24.8 oz) (FNP-9m) |
| Length | 200 mm (7.875") (FNP-45) 187 mm (7.375") (FNP-357) 187 mm (7.375") (FNP-40, FNP-9) 179 mm 7.06" (FNP-9m) |
| Barrel length | 114.3 mm (4.5") (FNP-45) 101.6 mm (4") (FNP-357) 101.6 mm (4") (FNP-40, FNP-9) 96.3 mm (3.791") (FNP-9m) |
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| Caliber | .45 ACP, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, 9x19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Double-action/Single-action, Double Action Only (DAO) or Single Action Only (SAO) |
| Feed system | 15/14/10 round magazine (FNP-45) 14 round magazine (FNP-357) 14/10 round magazine (FNP-40) 16/10 round magazine (FNP-9) |
| Sights | 3-dot white or Tritium night sights |
The FN Herstal FNP pistol is a series of double-action, double action only (DAO) and single action (SAO) semi-automatic, polymer-framed pistol manufactured in Columbia, SC, by FNH USA, a division of Fabrique Nationale de Herstal.[1] The pistol debuted in early 2006[2] in several varieties and is chambered for three calibers. As of February 2008[3], a new .357 SIG variant has been introduced.
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[edit] Standard Features
All variations of the pistols include ambidextrous decocking levers and a reversible magazine release, as well as an integrated tactical accessory rail.
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.[2] (Steyr M Series pistols also have this feature, though FN may have been first to market).
[edit] 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), can come 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)
- Night sights
- Standard sights
The FNP-9 and FNP-40 have also been marketed as the Browning Pro-9 and Pro-40.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ 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
- ^ a b FNH USA press release on FNP debut
- ^ FNH USA website on FNP-357
- ^ The FNP-9/Browning Pro-9 at Modern Firearms.
