FN FNP

Infobox Weapon
name= FNP Series


caption= Full-size FNP-40
origin=flagcountry|Belgium flagcountry|United States
type= Semi-automatic pistol
is_ranged= yes
is_UK=
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design_date=
manufacturer= FNH USA
production_date= February 2006 to Present
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variants= 4 (Full size FNP-45, Full size FNP-40, Full size FNP-357, Full size FNP-9, and Compact FNP-9m)
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)
part_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)
width=
height=
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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)
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velocity=
range=
max_range=
feed= 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 FNP pistol is a series of double-action, double action only (DAO) and single action (SAO) semi-automatic, polymer-framed pistol manufactured by FNH USA in Fredericksburg, VA, a division of Fabrique Nationale de Herstal. The pistol debuted in early 2006 [http://www.fnhusa.com/contents/News/PDFs/2-2-06_FNP_Family.pdf FNH USA press release on FNP debut] ] in several varieties and is chambered for three calibers. As of February 2008 [http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/family.asp?fid=FNF046&gid=FNG001 FNH USA website on FNP-357] ] , a new .357 SIG variant has been introduced.

tandard 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. [http://www.fnhusa.com/contents/News/PDFs/2-2-06_FNP_Family.pdf FNH USA press release on FNP debut] ] (Steyr M Series pistols also have this feature, though FN may have been first to market).

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, can come with the following features:

* Double-action only (N/A on FNP-357)
* Single-action only (N/A on FNP-357)
* Double/single action
* Stainless steel slide
* Black slide
* Night sights
* Standard sights

The FNP-9 and FNP-40 have also been marketed as the Browning Pro-9 and Pro-40. [ [http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg129-e.htm The FNP-9/Browning Pro-9 at Modern Firearms.] ]

References

External links

* [http://FNforum.net/ FNforum.net - FN Resource]
* [http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/group.asp?gid=FNG001 Handguns webpage at FNH USA]
* [http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/family.asp?fid=FNF002&gid=FNG001 FNP-9 webpage at FNH USA]
* [http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/family.asp?fid=FNF019&gid=FNG001 FNP-40 webpage at FNH USA]
* [http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/family.asp?fid=FNF020&gid=FNG001 FNP-45 webpage at FNH USA]
* [http://www.fnherstal.com FN Herstal website]
* [http://www.fnmfg.com/ FN Manufacturing website]
* [http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/taking_a_look_at_the_fnp9_pistol.htm Owner review of the FNP9 DA/SA variant]
* [http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/family.asp?fid=FNF046&gid=FNG001 FNH USA FNP-357 website]