OVERVIEW
The FN America FNS is a no-frills semi-automatic pistol series with very strong qualities and a very good pedigree to boot.
The FN America FNS is a no-frills semi-automatic pistol series with very strong qualities and a very good pedigree to boot.
YEAR: 2011
MANUFACTURER(S): FN America (Fabrique Nationale) - USA
OPERATORS: Belgium; United States
SPECIFICATIONS
Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible. * Calibers listed may be model/chambering dependent.
Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible. * Calibers listed may be model/chambering dependent.
ACTION: Striker-Fired; Double-Action-Only (DAO); Semi-Automatic.
CALIBER(S)*: 9x19mm Parabellum; .40 S&W (model dependent).
LENGTH (OVERALL): 184 millimeters (7.24 inches)
LENGTH (BARREL): 101 millimeters (3.98 inches)
WEIGHT (UNLOADED): 1.58 pounds (0.72 kilograms)
SIGHTS: Iron Front and Rear; 3-Dot Type.
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 1,100 feet-per-second (335 meters-per-second)
RATE-OF-FIRE: 24 rounds-per-minute
RANGE (EFFECTIVE): 165 feet (50 meters; 55 yards)
VARIANTS
Series Model Variants
• FNS - Base Series Name.
• FNS-9 - Base 9mm form with 4" barrel assembly.
• FNS-9 Compact - Chambered in 9mm; compact model.
• FNS-9 Compact FDE - Chambered in 9mm; specialized compact model.
• FNS-9 Longslide - Chambered in 9mm; 5" barrel with lengthened slide component.
• FNS-40 - .40 S&W chambering; 4" barrel assembly.
• FNS-40 Compact - .40 S&W chambering; compact model.
• FNS-40 Longslide - .40 S&W chambering; 5" barrel with lengthened slide component.
Series Model Variants
• FNS - Base Series Name.
• FNS-9 - Base 9mm form with 4" barrel assembly.
• FNS-9 Compact - Chambered in 9mm; compact model.
• FNS-9 Compact FDE - Chambered in 9mm; specialized compact model.
• FNS-9 Longslide - Chambered in 9mm; 5" barrel with lengthened slide component.
• FNS-40 - .40 S&W chambering; 4" barrel assembly.
• FNS-40 Compact - .40 S&W chambering; compact model.
• FNS-40 Longslide - .40 S&W chambering; 5" barrel with lengthened slide component.
HISTORY
Detailing the development and operational history of the Fabrique Nationale FNS Semi-Automatic Service / Security Pistol. Entry last updated on 9/5/2018. Authored by Staff Writer. Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com.
Detailing the development and operational history of the Fabrique Nationale FNS Semi-Automatic Service / Security Pistol. Entry last updated on 9/5/2018. Authored by Staff Writer. Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com.
The FNS is a conventional semi-automatic pistol by FN America intended for military, law enforcement and commercial use. The series was introduced in 2011 and continues production today (2018). It counts several American law enforcement services and Belgian Liege police as some of its global operators. The FNS is based in the earlier FNX Double-Action / Single-Action model of 2009.
The FNS has a typical external design with ribbed, full-length slide, under-barrel accessories rail (MIL-STD-1913), and patterned grip. Internally, it relies on a Double-Action Only (DAO), striker-fired system through a short-recoil, locked breech / tilting barrel operation. Feeding is by way of a 10-, 12-, 14- or 17-round spring-loaded magazine inserted into the base of the weapon - though ammunition counts are model / chambering dependent (10- and 17-shot magazines being the typical fit for 9mm forms). Base models have an overall length of 7.25" with barrel's measuring 4" long. A manual safety is optional while the slide stop lever and magazine release are both ambidextrous to suit right- or left-handed shooters equally. The slide and barrel (the latter being cold hammer-forged) assemblies are completed in stainless steel while lightweight-yet-robust polymer is used elsewhere in this pistol's construction. Backstraps are interchangeable to suit the shooter's needs. A loaded chamber indicator is included for quick notification of the chamber's status and front and rear iron sights are provided - either as fixed 3-dot sights as standard or the optional fixed 3-dot night sights.
The FNS is currently (2018) marketed in the following forms: FNS-9, FNS-9 Compact, FNS-9 Compact FDE, FNS-9 Longslide, FNS-40, FNS-40 Compact, and FNS-40 Longslide - the designations denoting the various qualities of the individual model (.40 caliber chambering, compact dimensions, lengthened slide, etc...). The series is available in 9x19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W flavors. Compact forms ease concealed-carry for those shooters requiring such a quality and longslide forms offer the longer 5" barrels with lengthened slides for competition shooting.
The FNS has a typical external design with ribbed, full-length slide, under-barrel accessories rail (MIL-STD-1913), and patterned grip. Internally, it relies on a Double-Action Only (DAO), striker-fired system through a short-recoil, locked breech / tilting barrel operation. Feeding is by way of a 10-, 12-, 14- or 17-round spring-loaded magazine inserted into the base of the weapon - though ammunition counts are model / chambering dependent (10- and 17-shot magazines being the typical fit for 9mm forms). Base models have an overall length of 7.25" with barrel's measuring 4" long. A manual safety is optional while the slide stop lever and magazine release are both ambidextrous to suit right- or left-handed shooters equally. The slide and barrel (the latter being cold hammer-forged) assemblies are completed in stainless steel while lightweight-yet-robust polymer is used elsewhere in this pistol's construction. Backstraps are interchangeable to suit the shooter's needs. A loaded chamber indicator is included for quick notification of the chamber's status and front and rear iron sights are provided - either as fixed 3-dot sights as standard or the optional fixed 3-dot night sights.
The FNS is currently (2018) marketed in the following forms: FNS-9, FNS-9 Compact, FNS-9 Compact FDE, FNS-9 Longslide, FNS-40, FNS-40 Compact, and FNS-40 Longslide - the designations denoting the various qualities of the individual model (.40 caliber chambering, compact dimensions, lengthened slide, etc...). The series is available in 9x19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W flavors. Compact forms ease concealed-carry for those shooters requiring such a quality and longslide forms offer the longer 5" barrels with lengthened slides for competition shooting.
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