OWNER’S MANUAL FN HERSTAL FNP-40 DA/SA
NEW GUN OWNER’S RECORD Model: ............................................................................................................................................ Serial number*: ..................................................................................................................... Date of purchase: Purchased from: Purchase price: ................................................................................................................
CONTENTS 1. Safety information 2. Technical information 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. Safety and warranty notes Like all firearms, the pistol FNP-40, if handled in a careless or reckless manner, can be very dangerous.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can mean the difference between life and death. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times, handle your FNP-40 and any other firearm with intense respect for its power and potential danger. Read and understand the cautions and proper handling procedures outlined in this owner’s manual before using your new firearm.
4 The recommended carrying position of your FNP-40 is with the hammer in the decocked position. In order to decock the hammer, proceed as described in Section 4.5. For law enforcement and military personnel, refer to the procedures of your department on carrying your pistol. 4 Whenever you handle your FNP-40, or hand it to someone, make sure it is completely unloaded. To fully unload your FNP-40, proceed as described in Section 4.8.
4 Use the proper ammunition. The barrel and the slide of this pistol have been made with substantial safety margins over the pressures developed by established American commercial loads.
4 Wear eye and ear protection when shooting. Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear ear protectors (shooting earplugs or muffs) to guard against such damage. Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. Always keep a safe distance between the muzzle of your firearm and any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could inflict serious injury.
2. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 2.2. Functioning Loaded Chamber Indicator Ejection Port Hammer General The pistol FNP-40 is a modern 40 S&W caliber autoloading, singleand double-action pistol functioning on the principle of the short recoil of the barrel. Right Decocking Lever Frame Backstrap Takedown Lever With the chamber and the magazine loaded, the pistol will fire a single shot each time the trigger is pulled until the magazine and the chamber are empty.
Firing Safety features When the trigger is pulled, the hammer hits the firing pin which, in turn, hits the primer of the cartridge, resulting in firing. Besides a visible hammer which allows you to determine if the pistol is cocked or not, the pistol has no external safeties. With a cartridge in the chamber, this pistol is always ready to fire. The recoil force causes the slide to be moved rearward.
2.3. Magazines and ammunition Magazines Standard FNP-40 pistols have a magazine capacity of 14 rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber, for a total capacity of 15 rounds. However, some states limit the magazine capacity to 10 rounds plus one in the chamber. All FNP-40 pistols sold in those states will be shipped with limited capacity magazines in compliance with state law.
Ammunition 3. CONTENTS OF THE STORAGE BOX The FNP-40 pistol should only be used with 40 S&W caliber ammunition. The pistol and its accessories are supplied in a practical storage box. This is indicated by an inscription engraved in the front left side of the slide and the upper rear side of the barrel, visible through the ejection port.
4. USING THE PISTOL 4.2. Initial cleaning 4.1. Safety checks Never fire the pistol upon purchase or after it has been stored for more than 10 days without cleaning it first. Carry out the following procedure in order to ensure that the pistol can be manipulated, stored and/or transported without any risk: u Press the magazine release in order to eject the magazine. If the magazine does not pop out, pull on its bottom plate. v Pull the slide fully rearward and hold it in that position.
4.3. Loading the magazine 4.4. Loading the pistol As explained in Section 2.3, both 10-round and 14-round magazines are available. It is assumed that the chamber of the pistol is empty, that the pistol does not contain a magazine and that the slide is closed. u If the magazine to be loaded is still in the pistol, press on the magazine release in order to eject it. u Insert a loaded magazine into the handgrip and push it fully home until it locks into position.
4.5. Decocking the hammer 4.6. Firing If you do not intend to fire immediately, and in order to obtain the most safe condition, the pistol should be set for double-action shooting which means that the hammer should be decocked. Ensure that Section 6.1. “Cleaning and lubrication before firing” has been carried out. If it is necessary to decock the hammer, proceed as follows: u If not already done, load the pistol as described in Section 4.4. v Point the pistol at a safe target.
4.8. Unloading the pistol 4.7. Reloading during firing After firing the last cartridge, the slide remains in the open position. u If the hammer is cocked, decock it as described in Section 4.5. The empty magazine can then quickly be replaced by a loaded one as follows: v Press the magazine release in order to eject the magazine. u Press on the magazine release to eject the empty magazine.
5. FIELDSTRIPPING y Still holding the slide, let it slowly return forward and continue this movement in order to separate the slide from the frame. 5.1. Disassembling the pistol It is very important to become familiar with the disassembly procedure of the pistol as disassembly is required during the cleaning and lubrication procedure which ensures reliable operation of the pistol.
To reassemble the pistol, follow the steps listed in Section 5.1. in reverse order, taking into account the following points: 4 Ensure that all the components of the pistol are perfectly clean. 5.2. Disassembling the magazine Disassembling the magazine takes only a few seconds and should be a part of the pistol’s normal maintenance. 4 When inserting the barrel back into the slide, ensure that barrel muzzle is oriented correctly and that the barrel itself fits correctly into the slide.
x Remove the follower spring together with the magazine follower and the magazine bottom catch. Magazine Bottom Plate Magazine Bottom Catch Magazine Body 6. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION The frequency at which the pistol should be cleaned and lubricated depends on the ammunition used, the weather, shooting conditions and other external factors. A good rule is to clean and lubricate the pistol after every use or, in case of intensive shooting, after every 300 rounds.
6.1. Cleaning and lubrication before firing The following procedure assumes that the pistol has correctly been cleaned and lubricated the last time it has been used (also refer to Section 6.2). u Disassemble the pistol as shown in Section 5.1. v Using a cleaning rod and patches, working them back and forth, remove the storage lubricant from the inside of the barrel, until the patches come out clean. Be careful not to scratch or damage the muzzle as this can affect accuracy.
| Check the disassembled parts of the pistol for signs of wear and/or damage. In case of doubt about the condition of a part, consult your dealer or departmental armorer. } Using a soft cloth moistened with storage lubricant, lightly apply lubricant to all the external surfaces of the metal parts. Please note that the polymer grip does not require lubrication. ~ Reassemble the slide, the barrel and the return spring. Apply one drop of storage lubricant to the slide rails, to the barrel lug and the muzzle.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 9. ACCESSORIES If a problem cannot be solved by the few directives given below, the pistol should not be used and should be examined by your dealer or departmental armorer. 9.1. Interchangeable backstraps u The cartridge is not chambered. The magazine has not been inserted correctly, is dirty or damaged. Improper ammunition is used. The magazine has not been loaded correctly. u The slide does not close properly. See above.
10. OTHER 11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Sight adjustment Caliber : 40 S&W Type of fire : Autoloader Never try to adjust the sights yourself but ask your dealer or departmental armorer for this adjustment. Trigger pull : Single-action : 3.5 lbs. Lubricants Weight Some solvents can be harmful to the surface finish of the pistol. Consult your dealer or departmental armorer for the appropriate lubricants and solvents to use. With full 14-round magazine : 34.7 oz. Double-action : 10 lbs.
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