Owner’s Manual 2007

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Some FNP-45 pistols have a standard magazine capacity of 14 rounds in
the magazine plus one in the chamber, for a total capacity of 15 rounds.
14-round magazines can be identified by the a flat base plate.
Some jurisdictions limit the magazine capacity to 10 rounds plus one in the
chamber, for a total capacity of 11 rounds. All FNP-45 pistols sold in those
jurisdictions will be shipped with limited capacity magazines in compliance
with local or state law. Make sure you have verified the capacity of your
magazine before loading it in your pistol.
IMPORTANT: 10-round magazines for FNP-45 pistols can be identified by the
number “10” stamped under the lowest index hole on the back of the
magazine (Figure 10). 10-round magazines have two openings in the rear
which allow you to estimate the number of remaining cartridges. If the base
of a cartridge is visible in the hole marked 10, the magazine is fully loaded,
while the hole marked 5 allows you to estimate the number of cartridges
still in the magazine.
15-round magazines for the FNP-45 can be identified by the number “15”
stamped under the lowest index hole on the back of the magazine (Figure 11).
15-round magazines have three openings in the rear which allow you to
estimate the number of remaining cartridges. If the base of a cartridge is
visible in the hole marked “15,” the magazine is fully loaded, while the
holes marked “5” and “10” allow you to estimate the number of cartridges
remaining in the magazine.
For law enforcement and military personnel, refer to the procedures of your
department on carrying a loaded firearm.
13. AMMUNITION
DO NOT USE AMMUNITION OTHER THAN WHAT IS
INSCRIBED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SLIDE AND ON THE
BARREL. EXAMINE EVERY CARTRIDGE YOU PUT IN YOUR
PISTOL. FAILURE TO USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS.
The FNP-45 pistol should only be used with 45 ACP caliber ammunition as
indicated by the inscription engraved in the front left side of the slide and
the upper rear side of the barrel, visible through the ejection port.
14. LOADING
WHEN LOADING YOUR PISTOL ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION, ALWAYS PLACE THE
HAMMER IN THE DECOCKED POSITION USING THE DECOCK
LEVER, PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION
AND KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
14.1. MAGAZINE CAPACITY
FNP-45 magazines are unique for the pistol type and should not be used in
other pistols. No other magazine type should be used in your FNP-45 pistol.
The specialized, advanced design makes the magazine highly reliable and
results in easy maintenance and cleaning.
Most FNP-45 pistols have a standard magazine capacity of 15 rounds in
the magazine plus one in the chamber, for a total capacity of 16 rounds.
15-round magazines can be identified by the rounded bumper pad on the
base plate.
FIGURE 10
FNP-45 10-round magazine.
FIGURE 11
FNP-45 15-round magazine.