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FN FNS
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of origin United States
Production history
Designed2011[1]
ManufacturerFNH USA
Produced2011-Present[1]
VariantsSee Variants:
Specifications
Mass
  • 1.58 lb (720 g) (FNS-9)[2]
  • 1.72 lb (780 g) (FNS-40)[3]
Length
  • 7.25 in (18.4 cm) (FNS-9)[2]
  • 7.25 in (18.4 cm) (FNS-40)[3]
Barrel length
  • 4 in (10 cm) (FNS-9)[2]
  • 4 in (10 cm) (FNS-40)[3]
Width
  • 1.55 in (3.9 cm) (FNS-9)[2]
  • 1.55 in (3.9 cm) (FNS-40)[3]
Height
  • 5.5 in (14 cm) (FNS-9)[2]
  • 5.5 in (14 cm) (FNS-40)[3]
Barrels
  • 1 in 10" RH Twist (FNS-9)[2]
  • 1 in 16" RH Twist (FNS-40)[3]
ActionPreloaded Striker, Double Action
Feed systemDetachable box magazine; capacities:
  • 17 rounds (FNS-9)[2]
  • 14 rounds (FNS-40)[3]
SightsTrijicon three-dot night sights[4]

The FN FNS pistol is a series of semi-automatic, polymer-framed pistols manufactured in Columbia, SC, by FNH USA, a division of Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal.[5] The pistol is chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W cartridges.

Function & Design

The FNS pistol was built off of the FN FNX platform.[1] It uses similar erganomics but introduces a double-action, striker-fired functionality. Like other FN pistols, the FNS is a short recoil operated pistol.

Standard Features

The FNS series of the pistols all include ambidextrous safeties, magazine releases, and slide stop release levers.[6] In addition to the manual safety, the FNS has 4 additional safety features:

  1. A trigger safety, similar to that seen on a Glock, which prevents the weapon from discharging without pressure on the trigger.[6]
  2. A firing pin safety which prevents the striker from hitting the primer without the trigger being pulled.[6]
  3. A drop safety which prevents the sear from rotating to release the striker unless the trigger is pulled.[6]
  4. An out-of-battery safety which prevents the sear from releasing the striker if the slide is not fully forward.[6]

All variations also include a Picatinny rail, fixed three-dot night sights, and a loaded chamber indicator on the right side.[6]

Variants

As of December 2012, the only variants available of the FNS-9 and FNS-40 pistol have solely cosmetic differences. Both pistols are available in standard black or with a two-tone finish featuring a silver slide and matte black frame.[3]


References

  1. ^ a b c "FNS Series". FNH USA. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "FNS-9". FNH USA. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i "FNS-40". FNH USA. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
  4. ^ Tsai, Jerry. "FN Hestal FNS-9". Recoil. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
  5. ^ "About Us". FNH USA. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "FNS-9". FN Herstal. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
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