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FN FNS

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FN FNS
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originUnited States
Production history
Designed2011[1]
ManufacturerFN America
Produced2011–2018[1]
VariantsSee Variants:
Specifications
Mass
  • 25.2 oz (710 g) (FNS-9)[2]
  • 26.5 oz (750 g) (FNS-9 Long Slide)[3]
  • 23.4 oz (660 g) (FNS-9 Compact)[4]
  • 27.5 oz (780 g) (FNS-40)[5]
  • 29.7 oz (840 g) (FNS-40 Long Slide)[6]
  • 25.8 oz (730 g) (FNS-40 Compact)[7]
Length
  • 7.25 in (184 mm) (FNS-9)[2]
  • 6.7 in (170 mm) (FNS-9 Compact)[4]
  • 7.25 in (184 mm) (FNS-40)[5]
Barrel length
  • 4 in (102 mm) (FNS-9)[2]
  • 3.6 in (91 mm) (FNS-9 Compact)[4]
  • 4 in (102 mm) (FNS-40)[5]
Width
  • 1.55 in (39 mm) (FNS-9)[2]
  • 1.35 in (34 mm) (FNS-9 Compact)[4]
  • 1.55 in (39 mm) (FNS-40)[5]
Height
  • 5.5 in (140 mm) (FNS-9)[2]
  • 5.2 in (130 mm) (FNS-9 Compact)[4]
  • 5.5 in (140 mm) (FNS-40)[5]
Cartridge
Barrels
  • 1 in 10" RH Twist (FNS-9)[2]
  • 1 in 16" RH Twist (FNS-40)[5]
ActionShort recoil operated, locked breech. tilting barrel
Feed systemDetachable box magazine; capacities:
  • 17 rounds (FNS-9)[2]
  • 12 rounds (FNS-9 Compact)[4]
  • 14 rounds (FNS-40)[5]
SightsThree-dot combat sights (standard or night)

The FN FNS pistol is a series of striker-fired semi-automatic, polymer-framed pistols manufactured in Fredericksburg, Virginia, by FN America, a division of Fabrique Nationale Herstal.[8]

Design

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The FNS pistol is based on the FN FNX.[1]

The FNS has similar ergonomics to the FNX but introduces a double-action, striker-fired functionality.[9][10]

The FNS series of the pistols all include ambidextrous magazine releases, and slide stop release levers.[11]

Safety

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The FNS has four standard safety features:

  1. A trigger safety, similar to that seen on a Glock, which prevents the weapon from discharging without pressure on the trigger.[11]
  2. A firing pin safety which prevents the striker from hitting the primer without the trigger being pulled.[11]
  3. A