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FN TPS
Right of Fusiliers Commandos de l'Air carrying the FN TPS shotgun
TypeShotgun
Place of originBelgium
Production history
ManufacturerFN Herstal
Variants
  • TPS Collapsible stock[1]
  • TPS Fixed stock[1]
Specifications
Mass
  • 6 lb (2.7 kg) (Collapsible)[1]
  • 6.5 lb (2.9 kg) (Fixed)[1]
Length
  • 35 in (89 cm) (Collapsible)[1]
  • 39.75 in (101.0 cm) (Fixed)[1]
Barrel length
  • 18 in (46 cm) (Collapsible)[1]
  • 18 in (46 cm) (Fixed)[1]

Cartridge12-gauge (2.75" and 3")[2]
ActionPump-action[2]
Feed systemInternal tube magazine, 7+1[2]
SightsM16A2 style front & rear[3]

The FN TPS (Tactical Police Shotgun) is a pump-action shotgun designed and manufactured by FN Herstal. It is based on the Winchester Model 1300 and uses many similar features such as the ported barrel.[2] It also has many modern features including an adjustable stock, pistol grip, adjustable sights and, MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail.[2] The TPS features an M16A2 style front and rear sight. The sights are adjustable for both elevation and windage.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Wagner, Scott W. (2011). Gun Digest Book of The Tactical Shotgun. Gun Digest Books, 2011. p. 205. ISBN 1440218951.
  2. ^ a b c d e "HARDWARE - Fabrique Nationale Tactical Police Shotgun". Manhattan Shooting Excursions. Archived from the original on 13 October 2005. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Owner's Manual" (PDF). FN Herstal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 December 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2012.