Pistol FNP-45 / FNP-45 Tactical (USA)

Pistol FNP-45 (USA/Belgium)

The popularity and fairly high demand for the FN FNP-9 pistol and its modifications prompted (Eerstal, Belgium) to continue development of creating new models of this weapon.
In order to increase its influence on the arms market in the United States of America, FN engineers designed a version of the pistol designed for .

45ACP (11.43x23mm Automatic Colt Pistol), very popular in the USA.

FN FNP-45

Already in 2007 (the American representative office of Fabrique Nationale) presented a new 45-caliber pistol, which was marked as FNP-45 (or FN FNP-45).

A year later, serial production of these weapons was launched, designed primarily for Americans - lovers of “full-size large-caliber pistols.” According to FN, buyers of the FNP-45 pistol may include both civilians and representatives of the Armed Forces, police and various security services.

However, first of all, the FN FNP-45 pistol is still designed for official use. In addition to the basic modification of the FNP-45, production of another version of the pistol was launched - the FN FNP-45 Tactical.

FN FNP-45 Tactical with suppressor

The FNP-45 Tactical modification differs from the “original” version in a slightly elongated barrel, which protrudes beyond the weapon’s bolt casing; On the protruding part of the barrel there is a special thread for mounting a device for silent shooting (silencer). In addition, the FN FNP-45 Tactical slide housing had a special “mount” designed for mounting a lightweight red dot sight.

As we mentioned above, the FNP-45 is designed on the basis of the Belgian compact pistol FN FNP-9 (which has been actively sold on the arms markets for several years, including in the USA), the design and operating principle of these pistols are essentially similar.

However, despite the design being identical to its predecessor, the FNP-45 pistol has a number of noticeable and significant changes. First of all, these changes relate to the weight and size characteristics of the weapon, and are associated with the use of fairly powerful large-caliber ammunition - .45ACP.

Other changes affected the ergonomics of the FN FNP-45, making this pistol more versatile and easy to use.

FN FNP-45 Tactical

Some of the weapon controls, in particular the slide stop and safety levers and the magazine latch, began to be located on both sides of the pistol. A new type of universal guide (which is designed for mounting additional devices) was used in the front lower part of the pistol frame.

In addition, the design of the pistol has changed somewhat - the shape of some controls, the frame, and the cheeks have changed. Other sighting devices began to be used in weapons.

Such changes have led to the fact that, despite the common design, the FNP-45 pistol is considered not a modification of the FN FNP-9, but an absolutely “independent” type of pistol.

Pistol FN FNP-45

In general, the FN FNP-45 pistol, as well as its modification FN FNP-45 Tactical, are excellent representatives of their class, combining proven technical solutions that have already proven their practicality and reliability, and the latest developments of our day, increasing ease of use and weapon maintenance. This combination allowed the FNP-45 pistol to quickly gain popularity, and its excellent combat characteristics, ease of use for right-handed and left-handed people, and the ability to “customize” it for a specific shooter make this pistol very interesting for both experienced shooters and novice amateurs.

Main characteristics of the FN FNP-45 and FN FNP-45 Tactical pistol: Caliber: 11.43 mm Standard ammunition: .

45ACP (11.43x23 mm Automatic Colt Pistol) Weight without ammunition: 0.920 kg (FN FNP-45); 0.950 kg (FN FNP-45 Tactical) Weapon barrel length: 114 mm (FN FNP-45); 135 mm (FN FNP-45 Tactical) Total length of weapon: 200 mm (FN FNP-45); 220 mm (FN FNP-45 Tactical) Sighting range: 50 m Magazine capacity: 10 rounds (civilian versions); 14 rounds

Pistol FN FNP-45 and FN FNP-45 Tactical. Interesting Facts:

1. Due to the enlarged trigger guard, the FNP-45 and FNP-45 Tactical pistols are easy to use even with thick winter gloves.

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Technical characteristics of FN P90

In order not to be unfounded, let's compare the FN P90 with its ideological analogue in the ranks of the Russian (and not only) armed forces - the AKS-74U assault rifle:

When discussing the comparison results, it is worth keeping in mind that the “opponents” have practically no common features, from the layout or caliber to the design of sights or ergonomics.

Taurus 24/7

Published by admin on Sun, 03/01/2009 – 19:40

Taurus 24/7, 2004, Brazil

Performance characteristics of Taurus 24/7

Caliber, mm – 9×19 Para, .40 S&W, .45 ACP Length, mm – 181 Barrel length, mm – 102 Weight without cartridges, g – 788 Magazine capacity – 17 (9mm), 15 (.40) or 12 ( .45)

FN Browning FNP-9

Published by admin on Sat, 02/07/2009 – 19:14

In 2003, the famous Belgian company (FN Herstal) first introduced a new 9-mm pistol, the FNP-9. The new pistol was created using polymer technology in its design and the concept of weapon modularity, allowing the use of additional accessories and customization for shooters with different palm sizes.

Design

The automation works according to the scheme of using recoil with a short barrel stroke. The barrel bore is locked using the lowering breech of the barrel, which enters with its rectangular protrusion located above the chamber into the window for ejecting spent cartridges of the bolt-casing. The reduction occurs when the bevel of the lower boss of the barrel breech interacts with the protrusion of the steel frame liner. The polymer frame of the pistol on the lower surface of the front part has guide grooves for attaching a tactical flashlight or laser designator.

The handle can be adjusted to suit different shooter hand sizes by replacing its rear part. The hammer-type trigger mechanism is located in a separate block. There are several USM options. The standard one operates on the double-action principle (designated SA/DA) and is equipped with a lever for safely decocking the hammer. There are also only self-cocking (DAO) and single action (SAO) trigger mechanisms. SAOs are equipped with a safety switch.

The ejector also serves as an indicator of the presence of a cartridge in the chamber. The pistol is equipped with an automatic striker safety and a magazine safety. Double-sided levers for safe release of the trigger or safety lever are located in the rear part of the frame, above the butt plate of the handle. The cartridges are fed from box-shaped detachable double-row magazines.

Pistol FN Browning FNX-9 / FNX-40 / FNX-45 / FNX-45 Tactical

In 2009, the American division of FNH USA of the Belgian company Fabrique Nationale Herstal (FN Herstal) proposed a new range of pistols with the designation FNX, consisting of the FNX-9 pistols chambered for 9×19 mm Parabellum and the FNX-40 pistols chambered for .40 S&W.

The FN FNX pistols were developed to meet the requirements of the US Joint Combat Pistol Program to develop a new pistol for the US Armed Forces. This program was not successful, but the pistols created to meet its requirements were put into production for sale on the police and civilian weapons markets in the United States and abroad.

The FNX line pistols represent an evolutionary development of the FNP series pistols. The FNX-9 and FNX-40 are modifications of the FNP-9 and FNP-40 pistols, respectively, with innovations used in the FNP-45 pistol, while the FNX-9 magazine capacity was increased to 17 rounds.

The FNX-9 and FNX-40 pistols, like their predecessors, used the technology of using polymer materials and the concept of weapon modularity, which allows the installation of additional accessories and customization of the weapon to the needs of each shooter individually.

The FNX range of pistols are built using recoil energy with a short barrel stroke. The barrel is locked by one lug behind the window for ejecting cartridges in the bolt; the barrel is lowered when unlocked according to the Browning scheme, with the interaction of a figured cutout in the boss under the barrel with a special steel liner in the frame.

The weapon frame is made of impact-resistant plastic, the bolt casing is made of stainless steel.

The hammer-type trigger mechanism is made in the form of a separate easily removable module, which allows the use of several trigger options. The main version of the trigger is double-action, with a double-sided trigger safety lever. There are also double-action trigger modules with a safety lock and a safe trigger release, as well as double-action trigger modules only (self-cocking for each shot). To replace the trigger module, partial disassembly of the weapon is required, and no special tool is required.

Double-sided levers for safe release of the trigger or safety lever are located in the rear part of the frame, under the corrugation of the bolt casing. The weapon is also equipped with an automatic firing pin safety and a magazine safety.

The slide stop lever, protected from accidental impacts by the frame protrusions, is located above the handle and is also located on both sides of the pistol.

The barrel lock lever is located above the trigger and is located on the left side of the weapon. The ejector also serves as an indicator of the presence of a cartridge in the chamber.

The weapon is fed with ammunition from detachable box-type magazines with a double-row arrangement of cartridges in a checkerboard pattern. The magazine release is located at the base of the trigger guard on both sides of the handle.

The weapon handle has interchangeable back parts of several options, which allows it to be adjusted to suit different sizes of shooters’ hands. The replacement itself is done using any simple tool.

On the lower surface of the front part of the polymer frame there are universal guides for attaching additional devices (tactical flashlight or laser target designator).

Sighting devices, consisting of a front sight and rear sight, are installed on the bolt in dovetail grooves with the possibility of making lateral corrections and are equipped with tritium luminous inserts.

Also, in addition to the FNX-9 and FNX-40, the FNX-45 model was released under the powerful .45 ACP cartridge. As with the FNP series, the FNX-45 Tactical variant was offered based on the FNX-45. The FNX-45 Tactical pistol differs from the base model by an elongated barrel that protrudes beyond the bolt casing, and on the protruding part there is a thread for installing a silencer. Also on the bolt housing there was a seat for installing a lightweight collimator sight.

In general, the FNX series pistols are accurate, easy to handle, multi-shot, convenient and reliable short-barreled weapons, which combine a combination of old systems that have proven their reliability and practicality with the latest developments of their time. The double-sided placement of the controls made it possible to use the weapon with equal comfort in both the right and left hands, and changing the magazine quickly and conveniently with almost any grip.

The large protruding notch of the handle perfectly stabilizes the grip and retention of the weapon, and the replaceable rear parts of the handle made it possible to customize the ergonomics individually for a particular shooter. The enlarged trigger guard with notches on the front wall is convenient for shooting with thick winter gloves and with both hands. Sights with a fairly high profile facilitate quick aiming, both when conducting high-speed shooting at short distances, and when shooting at longer distances.

Pistol FN Browning FNX-9 / FNX-40 / FNX-45 / FNX-45 Tactical

In 2009, the American division of FNH USA of the Belgian company Fabrique Nationale Herstal (FN Herstal) proposed a new range of pistols with the designation FNX, consisting of the FNX-9 pistols chambered for 9×19 mm Parabellum and the FNX-40 pistols chambered for .40 S&W.

The FN FNX pistols were developed to meet the requirements of the US Joint Combat Pistol Program to develop a new pistol for the US Armed Forces. This program was not successful, but the pistols created to meet its requirements were put into production for sale on the police and civilian weapons markets in the United States and abroad.

The FNX line pistols represent an evolutionary development of the FNP series pistols. The FNX-9 and FNX-40 are modifications of the FNP-9 and FNP-40 pistols, respectively, with innovations used in the FNP-45 pistol, while the FNX-9 magazine capacity was increased to 17 rounds.

The FNX-9 and FNX-40 pistols, like their predecessors, used the technology of using polymer materials and the concept of weapon modularity, which allows the installation of additional accessories and customization of the weapon to the needs of each shooter individually.

The FNX range of pistols are built using recoil energy with a short barrel stroke. The barrel is locked by one lug behind the window for ejecting cartridges in the bolt; the barrel is lowered when unlocked according to the Browning scheme, with the interaction of a figured cutout in the boss under the barrel with a special steel liner in the frame.

The weapon frame is made of impact-resistant plastic, the bolt casing is made of stainless steel.

The hammer-type trigger mechanism is made in the form of a separate easily removable module, which allows the use of several trigger options. The main version of the trigger is double-action, with a double-sided trigger safety lever. There are also double-action trigger modules with a safety lock and a safe trigger release, as well as double-action trigger modules only (self-cocking for each shot). To replace the trigger module, partial disassembly of the weapon is required, and no special tool is required.

Double-sided levers for safe release of the trigger or safety lever are located in the rear part of the frame, under the corrugation of the bolt casing. The weapon is also equipped with an automatic firing pin safety and a magazine safety.

The slide stop lever, protected from accidental impacts by the frame protrusions, is located above the handle and is also located on both sides of the pistol.

The barrel lock lever is located above the trigger and is located on the left side of the weapon. The ejector also serves as an indicator of the presence of a cartridge in the chamber.

The weapon is fed with ammunition from detachable box-type magazines with a double-row arrangement of cartridges in a checkerboard pattern. The magazine release is located at the base of the trigger guard on both sides of the handle.

The weapon handle has interchangeable back parts of several options, which allows it to be adjusted to suit different sizes of shooters’ hands. The replacement itself is done using any simple tool.

On the lower surface of the front part of the polymer frame there are universal guides for attaching additional devices (tactical flashlight or laser target designator).

Sighting devices, consisting of a front sight and rear sight, are installed on the bolt in dovetail grooves with the possibility of making lateral corrections and are equipped with tritium luminous inserts.

Also, in addition to the FNX-9 and FNX-40, the FNX-45 model was released under the powerful .45 ACP cartridge. As with the FNP series, the FNX-45 Tactical variant was offered based on the FNX-45. The FNX-45 Tactical pistol differs from the base model by an elongated barrel that protrudes beyond the bolt casing, and on the protruding part there is a thread for installing a silencer. Also on the bolt housing there was a seat for installing a lightweight collimator sight.

In general, the FNX series pistols are accurate, easy to handle, multi-shot, convenient and reliable short-barreled weapons, which combine a combination of old systems that have proven their reliability and practicality with the latest developments of their time. The double-sided placement of the controls made it possible to use the weapon with equal comfort in both the right and left hands, and changing the magazine quickly and conveniently with almost any grip.

The large protruding notch of the handle perfectly stabilizes the grip and retention of the weapon, and the replaceable rear parts of the handle made it possible to customize the ergonomics individually for a particular shooter. The enlarged trigger guard with notches on the front wall is convenient for shooting with thick winter gloves and with both hands. Sights with a fairly high profile facilitate quick aiming, both when conducting high-speed shooting at short distances, and when shooting at longer distances.

Thunder 9

Published by admin on Tue, 01/20/2009 – 01:10

Pistol Thunder 9 / Thunder 40 / Mini Thunder 45

In 1989, Bersa SA, continuing to produce compact pistols, developed its first full-size combat pistol with a double-action trigger - the Bersa Mod 90 chambered for 9x19 Parabellum.

In 1994, Bersa introduced a new name for all its newly released pistols - “Thunder”, where after the name a number was installed indicating the caliber of the weapon. At the same time, a new pistol went into production - Thunder 9, which is an improved version of the Bersa M 90.

Function

The FNX is a short-action pistol, much like many other centerfire pistols on the market. The difference lies in the distance of the barrel and the stroke of the bolt before lowering and unlocking the barrel. The FNX's barrel and slide travel twice as far as some other semi-automatic pistols before separating. This helps reduce the pistol's felt recoil by allowing the spring to absorb more momentum from both the barrel and slide.

The pistol fires with a hammer, not a striker; this allows the pistol to be fired in single or double action mode. Its security mechanism is based on the M1911 security system. You can cock the hammer back and engage the safety at the same time to carry the weapon "cocked and locked." When pushed down, the safety lever acts as a safety.

Ballester-Molina

Published by admin on Tue, 01/20/2009 – 01:01

Ballester-Molina pistol

Tactical and technical characteristics of Ballester-Molina: Caliber, mm – .45 ACP (11.43×23) Length, mm – 212 Barrel length, mm – 127 Rifling – 6 Height, mm – 137 Width, mm – 32 Weight without cartridges, g – 1075 Magazine capacity – 7

In the 1930s, the Argentine government commissioned the Buenos Aires company HAFDASA (Hispano Argentino Fabrica de Automoviles Sociedad Anonima), created by Arturo Ballester and Eugenio Molina, to develop a new pistol for arming the Argentine army and police.

At the same time, the main requirement was the creation of a weapon chambered for .45 ACP, equivalent in combat characteristics to the Sistema Colt Modelo 1927 pistol (the Colt M1911A1 pistol produced in Argentina under an American license), but cheaper.

As a result, HAFDASA designers created a new pistol, called Ballester-Rigaud (on behalf of the company’s founder, Arturo Ballester, and the company’s leading engineer, Rorice Rigaud). The pistol turned out to be an accurate and reliable weapon, and most importantly, cheap to produce.

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Design and operating principle

The pistol consisted of a stamped body with a handle and trigger guard, bolt, trigger mechanism and barrel.

Except for the barrel, almost all parts were produced by stamping. The barrel, which had a smooth channel, was attached to the jaws of the upper part of the body. The handle, which was also the body of the pistol, was made of two symmetrical parts stamped from a thin steel sheet.

The trigger guard was attached to the handle, smoothly bent upward and covered the muzzle of the barrel. The upper part of the trigger guard served as a front sight. The bolt was a vertically moving flat steel plate, with the help of which the barrel bore was manually locked.

At the top of this plate there was a slot that served entirely, and in the center there was a hole for the striker.

The trigger mechanism consisted of a rotary striker, the massive rear part of which was cast from zinc, with a striker in the middle, and a stamped trigger with a trigger rod. At the bottom of the handle there was a cavity closed by a sliding lid, in which ten spare cartridges were placed.

This cavity was not a pistol magazine, but was a kind of bandoleer worn directly in the weapon.

8 cartridges were packed in a pack of waterproof cardboard, while the other two were placed separately from them, since it was assumed that after the ammunition was used up, the pistol could be thrown away.

To reload the pistol, the firing pin was pulled back and turned 90 degrees. This opens the bore and manually inserts a cartridge into the chamber.

When placing the firing pin in place, the mainspring of the firing pin was cocked. After the shot, the barrel was manually opened and the spent cartridge was removed, also manually.

When removing the spent cartridge case with a handy object, it was hooked onto the flange, or pushed out with the supplied tongue.

Usage

The weapons were planned to be thrown behind the front line for use by partisan troops. "Liberator" was not considered as the main weapon for combat; it was planned that resistance fighters, having received such a weapon, would use it for a covert attack on the enemy, including stealing weapons.

Half of the millionth production of pistols was planned to be dropped over occupied Europe, but there is no documented evidence of a mass drop of pistols.

In 1944, the OSS handed over a number of FP-45s to the Greek partisans. There is also documentary evidence of the transfer of pistols to China and the Philippines.

Shooting from the FP-45 Liberator, handling weapons, etc.:

Design

The automation works according to the scheme of using recoil with a short barrel stroke. The barrel bore is locked using the lowering breech of the barrel, which enters with its rectangular protrusion located above the chamber into the window for ejecting spent cartridges of the bolt-casing. The reduction occurs when the bevel of the lower boss of the barrel breech interacts with the protrusion of the steel frame liner. The polymer frame of the pistol on the lower surface of the front part has guide grooves for attaching a tactical flashlight or laser designator.

The handle can be adjusted to suit different shooter hand sizes by replacing its rear part. The hammer-type trigger mechanism is located in a separate block. There are several USM options. The standard one operates on the double-action principle (designated SA/DA) and is equipped with a lever for safely decocking the hammer. There are also only self-cocking (DAO) and single action (SAO) trigger mechanisms. SAOs are equipped with a safety switch.

The ejector also serves as an indicator of the presence of a cartridge in the chamber. The pistol is equipped with an automatic striker safety and a magazine safety. Double-sided levers for safe release of the trigger or safety lever are located in the rear part of the frame, above the butt plate of the handle. The cartridges are fed from box-shaped detachable double-row magazines.

Options

Pistols of the FNP family are produced in five versions with various trigger variations and accessories. The following features are available for each of the five models:

• Double action trigger only
• Single action trigger only (not produced)
• Single and double action trigger
• Stainless steel shutter (matte color)
• Stainless steel shutter (black finish)
• Stainless steel slide (black finish with Dark Earth Frame)
• Night sight
• Standard sight

Models FNP-9 and FNP-40 were also sold on the market under the names Browning Pro-9

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Browning Pro-40
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FN P90 submachine gun

One of the criteria for the success of any fighter is weapons selected individually for his needs and role in the battle. This is exactly what Belgian gunsmiths thought when they created a new development specifically for the crews of tanks and similar military equipment, vehicle drivers, artillerymen and other soldiers for whom fire contact with the enemy is a necessary measure to save their lives.