FNP 45 pistol, left side
FNP 45 pistol, right side
Type | Double Action semiautomatic |
Caliber(s) | .45ACP (11.43x25) |
Weight unloaded | 930 g / 32.4oz |
Length | 200 mm / 7.85" |
Barrel length | 114 mm / 4.5" |
Magazine capacity | 14 rounds (10 where required by law) |
FNP 45 pistol is the next step in evolution of the FNP 9 / FNP 40
pistols line. First announced in 2007, the FNP 45 is just one of the
many new, modern .45 caliber pistols which recently hit the civilian and
law enforcement markets in USA. The increased interest in full-size,
high capacity .45ACP pistols can be in part attributed to the several
unsuccessful attempts of US armed forces to re-adopt this cartridge over
the 9x19 NATO in the search of better stopping power. The same reason
(combat effectiveness / stopping power) causes many police organizations
and civilian shooters to re-think the role of the century-old .45ACP
round. FNH USA, the US-based subsidiary of the famous Belgian
arms-making company FN Herstal, took this cartridge and developed this
serious service-type pistol. Based on its predecessors, FNP 45 is
somewhat bigger and heavier than its 9mm/.40 caliber 'older brothers',
and is best suited for holster carry. It features improved ergonomics,
with fully ambidextrous controls and modular grip backstrap. Front of
the frame is shaped to form Picatinny rail which can accept a wide
variety of accessories like laser sights or tactical lights. The modular
hammer units for FNP 45 are available in two versions - with manual
safety that permits "cocked and locked" carry or with decock-only
function (gun shall be carried with hammer lowered over the loaded
chamber).
The FNP 45 is short recoil operated, locked breech pistol. The barrel
is operated using a Browning cam system, and it locks to slide with
single lug engaging large ejection port. Frame is made from high
impact-resistant polymer. Double Action trigger system with exposed
hammer has internal firing pin safety, with decocking or safety levers
located at the both sides of the frame. Firing pin safety is standard,
and the magazine safety is optional. The trigger / hammer module is
formed as a single unit, easily detachable from the frame for
inspection, maintenance or replacement. Optional hammer units can be
found in DAO variety or in standard DA version but with manual safety /
decock levers instead of the basic decock-only levers. Other easily
replaceable units include the barrel cradle / slide rail module and the
grip backstraps. Grip backstraps are available in two variations, with
straight or curved shape. Standard sights are provided with white
inserts and are dovetailed into the slide.
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