FNP History & Specs

[MP_OHIO]

Type
Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin Belgium / United States

Service history
Used by See Users
Production history
Manufacturer FNH USA
Produced 2006-present
Variants See Variants:
FNP-9 (9x19mm Parabellum)
FNP-9M (9x19mm Parabellum)
FNP-357 (.357 SIG)
FNP-40 (.40 S&W)

FNP-45 (.45 ACP)

Specifications
Weight Unloaded:
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]


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Cartridge 9x19mm Parabellum[1]
.357 SIG
.40 S&W[2]
.45 ACP[3]

Effective range 50 m (164 ft) (9x19mm Parabellum)
40 m (131 ft) (.357 SIG)
25 m (82 ft) (.40 S&W and .45 ACP)

Feed system Detachable box magazine; capacities:
10/16 rounds (FNP-9)[1]
14 rounds (FNP-357)
10/14 rounds (FNP-40)[2]
10/14 rounds (FNP-45)[3]

Sights 3-dot white or Tritium night sights


FN Herstal FNP
The FN Herstal FNP pistol is a series of double-action, double action only (DAO) and single action (SAO) semi-automatic, polymer-framed pistols manufactured in Columbia, SC, by FNH USA, a division of Fabrique Nationale de Herstal. The pistol debuted in early 2006 in several varieties and is chambered for three calibers. Starting in 2008, a .357 SIG variant of the FNP has also been offered.

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. (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 (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.

Users
Belgium: The Genk police force purchased 190 FNP-9 and FNP-9M pistols in April 2005.
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.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FN_FNP-45

[tyxxvxl]

Thanks for the info buddy
Do you know if the military is using the FNP at all?
I know they are using the SCAR's, but I'm wondering
if they will ever replace the Beretta 9mm as the standard
side arm.
An FNP would look good at the side of any soldier along
with a SCAR!
Thanks,
Ty

[Hank618]

An FNP would look good at the side of any soldier along
with a SCAR!
Thanks,
Ty

It would make so much sense. FNP 45 holds as many rounds as the Beretta, minus one i think, yet you get the power of a .45 cartridge. it would be sheer briliance!

[djv38]

The 45 (Tactical in particular) was made to compete in some trials for a replacement, but the military scrapped the trials.

[Hank618]

The 45 (Tactical in particular) was made to compete in some trials for a replacement, but the military scrapped the trials.

Disappointing. The 92 is a decent pistol, just feel that it's outdated, compared to all the other gear and weapons the military uses. I imagine cost would be a problem. .45 is quite more expensive than 9mm, and to outfit an entire military with enough ammo for training and whatnot, would probably be a pretty huge credit card statement.

[djv38]

Personally, I think 9mm ball ammo is the biggest issue. Sure the Beretta 92 is heavy as well, but its largest shortcoming is the 9mm chambering and the fact they can only carry ball ammo. If they could carry hollow points, 9mm would be good.

[Hank618]

hmm. I actually didnt know that. Guess I never really questioned it. Good info, that I have to agree with. I even have a couple buddies in/retired the military, but never even thought to ask.

[hp-hobo]

I hate to be the FNG and be a dick in the same post, but here goes anyway.

Thank you for taking the time and effort to post the info on the FNP series, but there needs to be a tiny correction. Not all FNP's (or at least FNP9-M's) have ambi decockers. How do I know? Just bought one today.



Welcome to me.

[djv38]

You get a DAO version?

[TEFL0N_D0N_81]

what's the trigger pull on the DAO version?