FNS™ AUTOLOADING AUTOLOADING PISTOL PISTOL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL
Important operating instructions for FNS™ AUTOLOADING PISTOLS If you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please contact us. FN Product Service Center, (855) 536-4872 www.fnamerica.com Please use the space below to record information about your new firearm.
CONTENTS PAGE 1. Foreword................................................2 2. Contents of the Storage Case..............3 3. California State Warning, Safety and Warranty Notes ................................... 4 4. Firearm Safety Information..................5 5. Nomenclature......................................14 6. Description and Operation.................14 6.1. Description.................................14 6.2. Operation....................................14 7. Initial Cleaning....................
THIS OWNER’S MANUAL HAS BEEN WRITTEN EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE FNS ™ PISTOLS. Warnings and instructions are different for each type of pistol.
2. CONTENTS OF THE STORAGE CASE The pistol and its accessories are shipped in a storage case. The contents of the storage case include: • FNS pistol • Locking device and two keys (Use the locking device to assist in the safe storage and transport of the pistol. Always keep the keys in a safe place.) • Two spare magazines (10-round magazines are provided where required by law.) Note: All FNS Compact pistols include a magazine sleeve for use with a full-length magazine.
3. CALIFORNIA STATE WARNING, SAFETY AND WARRANTY NOTES According to state law, California requires that firearm manufacturers, distributors and retailers include conspicuous, specific warnings with firearms sold in that state. LIKE ALL FIREARMS, IF HANDLED IN A CARELESS OR RECKLESS MANNER THE FNS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INFORMATION IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTION WHENEVER YOU ARE SHOOTING.
METALLIC PARTICLES, OR SIMILAR DEBRIS WHICH MAY EMANATE OCCASIONALLY FROM ANY FIREARM IN NORMAL USE. WITHOUT ADEQUATE HEARING PROTECTION, EXPOSURE TO SHOOTING NOISE CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR HEARING.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. As a firearm owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can be the difference between life and death. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle this firearm and all other firearms with intense respect for their power and potential danger.
for instructions on the operation of this firearm’s safety. Remember, safe gun handling does not stop with your firearm’s mechanical safety devices, it starts there. Always treat this firearm with the respect due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm. Some firearms do not have a mechanical safety. Many target firearms, lever-action firearms and pistols do not have manual safety mechanisms.
methods that could cause the rearward travel of the slide or bolt of a firearm to contact your eyes, face or hands. 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. Always wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning your pistol to prevent the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes.
Store all firearms in secure, locked cases or a gun safe. Keep your firearm unloaded when not in use. At all times, comply with local and state laws. For law enforcement and military personnel, refer to the procedures of your department on storing your firearm. 9 BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS. Mud, snow and an infinite variety of other objects may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore.
use. Glance down the barrel to make sure that no obstructions remain in the barrel. Completely clear the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions can cause extensive damage to your firearm and possible serious injury to yourself and others. 11 NEVER INSERT A CARTRIDGE OF THE INCORRECT CALIBER INTO ANY FIREARM. The caliber of your firearm is marked on the slide and barrel. Store all cartridges of different calibers in completely separate and well-marked containers.
CAN OCCUR FROM DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS OR HANDLING AMMUNITION. Lead is a substance that has been known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious injury. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure to ammunition or after cleaning a firearm. 15 DO NOT RELEASE THE STRIKER ON AN EMPTY CHAMBER: THE CHAMBER MAY NOT BE EMPTY! Treat every pistol with the respect due to a loaded pistol, even though you are certain the pistol is unloaded.
Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special and extreme care should be taken to be sure your firearm is unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the mechanical function of any firearm with live ammunition. 21 TEACH AND SUPERVISE FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND NON-SHOOTERS. Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports.
FIGURE 1 Ambidextrous Slide Stop Loaded Chamber Indicator Optional Ambidextrous Manual safety Lever Frame Ejection Port Accessory Rail Articulated Trigger Curved Backstrap Ambidextrous Magazine Release Non-manual Safety Models have no external safety levers. Magazine Right view of the FNS pistol.
25 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE ON FIREARMS THAT HAVE BEEN ALTERED, ADDED TO OR SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED. Removal of metal from the barrel or modifications of the firing mechanism and/or operating parts may lead to a refusal of service on such firearms. We will charge the owner for parts and labor to return the firearm to original FN specifications. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, SAFETY OR OTHER PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM.
When the trigger is pulled, the striker contacts the primer of the cartridge, resulting in the pistol firing. The recoil force causes the slide to be moved rearward. During the rearward movement of the slide, the empty cartridge case is ejected out of the ejection port. If there is a cartridge in the magazine, the slide then returns forward by the force of the recoil spring, picks up a cartridge from the magazine and loads it into the chamber, ready to be fired.
TRIGGER UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. A FAILURE OF A SAFETY DEVICE CAN OCCUR AT ANY TIME, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE PISTOL IS SUBJECTED TO EXTREME FORCES OR CONDITIONS NOT NORMALLY ENCOUNTERED UNDER NORMAL SHOOTING CONDITIONS. CHAMBER A CARTRIDGE ONLY WHEN SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. WHEN YOU PLACE A CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAMBER, IF YOUR PISTOL IS SO EQUIPPED, IMMEDIATELY PLACE THE SAFETY LEVER IN THE ON SAFE POSITION.
On FNS pistols so equipped, these levers can be conveniently operated by a left- or right-handed shooter. The levers are serrated for positive manipulation. Unless shooting is imminent, the manual safety lever should remain in the on safe position. 8.1. MANUAL SAFETY LEVER FUNCTION • On Safe: To place the pistol in the on safe position, raise the manual safety lever up with your thumb (Figure 5) until it clicks into place and the red warning dot is completely covered.
8.2. TRIGGER SAFETY FUNCTION On non-manual safety FNS models equipped with a trigger safety, the articulated fingerpiece on the trigger (as shown in Figures 1 and 2 on page 13) functions as the “safety.” You should keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, with your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until shooting is imminent. With a cartridge in the chamber and the magazine inserted, the pistol is now ready for firing with a pull on the trigger. 9.
To release the slide when no magazine is in the pistol and the slide is locked rearward, pull the slide to the rear to disengage the slide stop to allow the slide to return to the forward position. You may also press downward on the ambidextrous slide stop to release the slide. 10. LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR The loaded chamber indicator is located at the right side of the slide just behind the ejection port.
2. Pull the slide fully rearward and hold it in that position. Press the ambidextrous slide stop upward and lock the slide in the rearward position as detailed in Section 9. 3. Look through the ejection port into the chamber of the pistol in order to ensure that there is no cartridge in the chamber. If there is a cartridge in the chamber, unload the pistol as described in Section 16.1. 4.
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 FNS-9 pistol should only be used with 9mm Parabellum caliber ammunition as indicated by the 9mm inscription engraved in the front left side of the slide and the upper rear side of the barrel, visible through the ejection port.
FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 FNS-9 10-round magazine. FNS-9 17-round magazine. the magazine plus one in the chamber, for a total capacity of 13 rounds. FNS-40 and FNS-40 Longslide pistols have a standard magazine capacity of 14 rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber, for a total capacity of 15 rounds. FNS-40 Compact pistols have a magazine capacity of 10 rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber, for a total capacity of 11 rounds.
14-round magazines for the FNS-40 can be identified by the number “14” stamped near the lowest index hole on the back of the magazine. 14-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 “14”, the magazine is fully loaded, while the holes marked “5” and “10” allow you to estimate the number of cartridges remaining in the magazine. 14.2.
FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12 Load cartridges one at a time into the magazine. Insert the loaded magazine completely into the magazine well until it latches in place. 14.3. LOADING THE PISTOL WHEN LOADING YOUR PISTOL ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND, IF SO EQUIPPED, PLACE THE MANUAL SAFETY LEVER IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. ALWAYS CLOSE THE SLIDE BEFORE INSERTING A LOADED MAGAZINE. KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
FIGURE 13 THE PISTOL IS NOW READY FOR FIRING. UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT, IF YOUR PISTOL IS SO EQUIPPED, IMMEDIATELY VERIFY THE MANUAL SAFETY LEVER IS IN THE ON SAFE POSITION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 8.1. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Pull the slide completely rearward and release it, allowing it to move forward freely. 15. FIRING 15.1. FIRING THE PISTOL NEVER CHAMBER A CARTRIDGE UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT.
1. Ensure that the procedures in Section 17.2. “Cleaning and Lubrication Before Firing” have been carried out. 2. Load a cartridge into the chamber as detailed in Section 14.3. 3. With a cartridge in the chamber and, if so equipped, the manual safety lever in the off safe position, you need only take aim at your target and squeeze the trigger to fire the pistol. 4.
15.2. RELOADING DURING FIRING NEVER CHAMBER A CARTRIDGE UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. MAKE SURE YOUR FINGERS ARE SAFELY AWAY FROM THE CHAMBER WHEN THE SLIDE IS RELEASED TO AVOID PINCHING THEM WHEN THE SLIDE CLOSES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. After firing the last cartridge with the magazine inserted, the slide will remain in the open position.
16. UNLOADING WHILE UNLOADING YOUR PISTOL ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND, IF SO EQUIPPED, PLACE THE MANUAL SAFETY LEVER IN THE ON SAFE POSITION AND KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER. WHEN UNLOADING, IT IS VITAL THAT YOU REMOVE THE MAGAZINE FROM YOUR PISTOL SO THAT A CARTRIDGE IS NOT CHAMBERED WHEN YOU CLOSE THE SLIDE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 16.1. UNLOADING THE PISTOL 1.
16.2. UNLOADING THE MAGAZINE 1. Depress the ambidextrous magazine release and remove the magazine. 2. Unload the pistol and place it in a safe condition as detailed in Section 16.1. 3. Strip the cartridges from the magazine by pushing forward on the rim of the top cartridge and sliding each cartridge out, one at a time, as each moves up in the magazine until the magazine is empty. Repeat this procedure with all loaded magazines. 17.
The frequency at which the pistol should be cleaned and lubricated depends on external factors such as the weather and shooting conditions as dirt and moisture can affect the functioning of even the finest firearm. Excessively dirty ammunition may require more frequent cleaning. Clean and lubricate your pistol after every use or, in case of intensive shooting, every 500 rounds. A minimum cleaning includes wiping down the pistol and lubricating key parts.
ambidextrous slide stop or pushing the slide slightly rearward. Be sure to have a firm grip on the slide as it is under pressure of the recoil spring. THE PISTOL MUST BE COMPLETELY UNLOADED TO PERFORM STEP 5. AGAIN, ENSURE THE PISTOL IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED BY PULLING BACK THE SLIDE AND INSPECTING THE CHAMBER AND THE MAGAZINE WELL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 5.
FIGURE 18 FIGURE 19 Slide Barrel Recoil Spring Barrel Slide Remove the barrel from the slide. 9. Grip the barrel by its lug and then lift it up and out of the slide (Figure 18). Frame Do not disassemble the pistol beyond this point. This level of disassembly (Figure 19) is sufficient to perform a thorough cleaning. Further disassembly should only be carried out by an authorized armorer or by the FN Product Service Center. 17.2.
4. Remove the storage lubricant from the outside of the barrel and then from the slide, the recoil spring and the frame. 5. Lightly lubricate the outside of the barrel with lightweight gun oil. 6. Assemble the slide, barrel and recoil spring as described in Section 17.4. 7. Lightly lubricate all the moving surfaces with lightweight gun oil. 8. Reassemble the pistol as described in Section 17.4. 17.3. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION AFTER FIRING 1. Completely unload the pistol as described in Section 16.
MOST SOLVENTS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND PRACTICE APPROPRIATE SAFETY MEASURES WHEN WORKING WITH SOLVENTS TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY. 8. Thoroughly clean all of the parts of the pistol. 9. 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. 10.
FIGURE 20 Disconnector Cam Rail Disconnector Cam Spring Unlock Block Rail Rail Rail Lubricate the frame at these locations. FIGURE 21 Barrel Contact Surfaces Slide Rails Cartridge Guide Surface Disconnector Cam Recess Muzzle Opening Barrel Lock-Up Surface ¼" From Muzzle Barrel Unlock Surface Lubricate the slide and barrel at these locations.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the slide cannot be fitted onto the frame when a magazine has been inserted into the magazine well. 4. Pull the slide completely to the rear and lift up on the ambidextrous slide stop to lock the slide back. 5. Rotate the takedown lever 90° counterclockwise. 6. Pull the slide rearward to release the ambidextrous slide lock and ease the slide forward. 7.
FIGURE 22 FIGURE 23 Floorplate Retainer Use a small instrument to press the floorplate retainer. 4. Slide the floorplate forward partially and secure the magazine spring with your thumb. Remove the magazine spring together with the follower and retainer. This level of disassembly is sufficient to perform a thorough magazine cleaning (Figure 24). Further disassembly should only be carried out by an authorized armorer or by the FN Product Service Center. 17.6.
2. Insert the magazine spring, together with the follower into the magazine body. 3. While holding the magazine spring in the magazine body, depress the magazine spring with the magazine floor plate retainer and slide the magazine floorplate onto the magazine body. The magazine floorplate can only be slid back into position when the magazine floorplate retainer is pushed far enough into the magazine body. 4. Ensure that the floor plate correctly locks into position. 18.
PISTOL IN A SAFE DIRECTION, UNLOAD THE PISTOL, AND REFER TO THE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOUND IN SECTION 21.1 • Always keep the pistol in immaculate condition and good working order. • Always clean and lubricate the pistol after use. • Regularly inspect the pistol, its parts and accessories. 19. ACCESSORIES 19.1. INTERCHANGEABLE BACKSTRAPS BEFORE CHANGING BACKSTRAPS, MAKE SURE THE PISTOL IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED (SECTION 16).
FIGURE 26 FIGURE 27 Backstrap Frame Use a small instrument to press the backstrap retainer. 3. Slide the backstrap down and off of the frame. Install the desired backstrap by sliding it up the rail. It will snap into place. On the FNS Compact pistol the backstrap can be replaced as follows: 1. Remove the backstrap retaining pin using a 1/16" punch. 2. Slide the backstrap downward, off the grip. 3. Install the desired backstrap by sliding it up the rail. 4.
21. TROUBLESHOOTING 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, a qualified gunsmith or departmental armorer. • 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. • The slide does not close properly. See above. Pistol is dirty or excessively lubricated.
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CORRECTION Insert magazine properly Load magazine correctly Load with correct ammunition Clean magazine Replace magazine Return to FN America or send to qualified gunsmith for service Clean and lubricate pistol and/or replace ammunition Remove excess lubrication Use correct ammunition Return to FN America or send to qualified gunsmith for service Inspect, clean, and lubricate pistol Replace ammunition Return to FN America or send to qualified gunsmith for service Clean and lubricate pistol Replace ammunitio
22. WARRANTY, SERVICE AND TECHNICAL QUESTIONS For technical questions about service or your firearm, or if your FN product should require service or repair contact the FN Product Service Center in Columbia, SC. Law enforcement and military users should contact their department or unit armorer. FN Product Service Center 797 Old Clemson road Columbia, SC 29229 Phone (855) 536-4872 When returning your FN firearm for servicing you must do the following: 1. Be sure it is completely unloaded.
23. SERVICE POLICY If you have any questions about this owner’s manual or other FN products, contact: FN Product Service Center 797 Old Clemson road Columbia, SC 29229 Phone (855) 536-4872 Or visit us online at www.fnamerica.com IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATING YOUR FN FIREARM, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT FN CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT (855) 536-4872 BEFORE USING THE FIREARM.
24. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FNS-9 FNS-9 LONGSLIDE FNS-9 COMPACT Caliber 9mm Parabellum 9mm Parabellum 9mm Parabellum Length (in.) 7.25 8.25 6.7 Height (in.) 5.5 5.5 5.2 Width (in.) 1.35 1.35 1.35 Sight Radius (in.) 5.9 6.9 5.6 Barrel Length (in.) 4.0 5.0 3.6 Twist Rate (in.) 1:10 RH 1:10 RH 1:10 RH Weight w/ Empty Magazine (oz.) 25.2 26.5 23.4 Standard 17 17 12 Optional 10 10 10/17 5.5 - 7.7 5.5 - 7.7 5.5 - 7.7 Magazine Capacity Trigger Pull (lbs.
FNS-40 FNS-40 LONGSLIDE FNS-40 COMPACT Caliber 40 S&W 40 S&W 40 S&W Length (in.) 7.25 8.25 6.7 Height (in.) 5.5 5.5 5.2 Width (in.) 1.35 1.35 1.35 Sight Radius (in.) 5.9 6.9 5.6 Barrel Length (in.) 4.0 5.0 3.6 Twist Rate (in.) 1:16 RH 1:16 RH 1:16 RH Weight w/ Empty Magazine (oz.) 27.5 29.7 25.8 Standard 14 14 10 Optional 10 10 10/14 5.5 - 7.7 5.5 - 7.7 5.5 - 7.7 Magazine Capacity Trigger Pull (lbs.) All specifications subject to change without notice.
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