FNH USA FNP-45 Tactical Autoloading pistol OWNER'S MANUAL
Important operating instructions for: CONTENTS PAGE FNH USA FNP-45 Tactical autoloading pistols 1. Foreword................................................2 If you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please contact us. 2. Contents of the Storage Case..............3 FNH USA, LLC, (703) 288-1292, extension 122 or 104, www.fnhusa.com 4. Firearm Safety Information..................5 Please use the space below to record information about your new firearm.
This owner’s manual has been written exclusively for the FNH USA FNP-45 Tactical pistol. Warnings and instructions are different for each type of pistol.
3. Safety and warranty notes 4. Firearm SAFETY INFORMATION Like all firearms, if handled in a careless or reckless manner the FNP-45 can be very dangerous. Failure to follow the information in this owner’s manual could result in serious injury or death. Failure to follow any of the following warnings could result in serious injury or death.
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. Therefore it is critical to read and understand the owner’s manual for every firearm which explains the safe operation of the firearm.
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. It only takes a small obstruction to cause dangerously increased pressures that can damage your firearm and cause serious injury to yourself and others.
15 Do not snap the firing pin on an empty chamber: the chamber may not be empty! Treat every pistol with the respect due a loaded pistol, even though you are certain the pistol is unloaded. 16 Keep your fingers away from the trigger at all times until shooting is imminent. 17 Be sure of your target and backstop, particularly during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water or hard objects.
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 FNH USA specifications. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, SAFETY OR other PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM.
FIGURE 3 Hammer decocked for double-action firing FIGURE 4 Hammer cocked for single-action firing 6.2. Operation When the trigger is pulled, the hammer strikes the firing pin which, in turn, strikes 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.
Always transport and store your pistol with the chamber and magazine completely unloaded and with the hammer in the decocked position and with the “safety” in the on safe position. FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 The ambidextrous “safety”/decocking lever shown in the on safe position. The ambidextrous “safety”/decocking lever shown in the off safe position. Never rely totally on the “safety” mechanisms of your pistol.
8.2. Decocking Function When decocking your pistol Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and keep your fingers away from the trigger. Immediately place the “safety” in the on safe position. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. The “safety”/decocking lever also functions as a decocking lever.
The ambidextrous slide stop is located on both sides of the frame, above the trigger (Figure 5, page 16). It automatically engages after the last shot in the magazine has been fired. It can also be used to lock the slide in the rearward position when the magazine is removed. To lock the slide in the open or back position, pull the slide all the way to the rear and press upward on the ambidextrous slide stop. Figure 9 Ejection Port The loaded chamber indicator showing a cartridge is in the chamber.
. Ammunition Figure 10 Figure 11 FNP-45 10-round magazine. FNP-45 15-round magazine. 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.
.2. Loading the magazine The openings in the rear of the magazine allow you to estimate the number of cartridges present in the magazine. It is recommended only to load the number of cartridges you intend to shoot. Do not insert the magazine back into the pistol nor load a cartridge into the chamber unless shooting is imminent. The magazine will drop from the magazine well when the ambidextrous magazine release is pressed (Figure 12).
Figure 15 Figure 16 Ambidextrous Decocking Lever Pull the slide completely rearward and release it, allowing it to move forward freely. Unless shooting is imminent, immediately place the hammer in the decocked position using the ambidextrous decocking lever. THE PISTOL IS NOW READY FOR FIRING. Unless shooting is imminent, immediately place the hammer in the decocked position using the decock lever (FIGURE 16) and place the “safety” in the on safe position as described in Section 8.
After the last cartridge in the magazine is fired, the slide stop will engage the slide and automatically hold the slide in the open or rearward position (Figure 17). Figure 17 If firing is no longer imminent and you are finished shooting, remove the magazine and close The slide locks to the rear after the last the slide by pushing down on the cartridge has been fired. ambidextrous slide stop or pulling the slide rearward to disengage the slide stop and allow the slide to return to the forward position.
16.1. Unloading the pistol 1. If the hammer is cocked, decock it and place the “safety” in the on safe position as described in Sections 8.1. and 8.2. 2. Press the ambidextrous magazine release and remove the magazine. If the magazine does not drop out of the pistol, pull gently on the bottom plate while pressing the ambidextrous magazine release. 3. If the slide is closed, remove the magazine and then pull back on the slide and eject any cartridge in the chamber.
It is important to keep your pistol clean and correctly lubricated, however, the polymer frame of the FNP-45 Tactical pistol does not require lubrication. notice! Do not use excessive lubricant. Using too much lubricant can interfere with the functioning of your pistol. Unscrew the thread protector from the muzzle. 1. Completely unload the pistol as described in Section 16.1. 2. Pull the slide fully rearward and lock it into its rear position by pressing the ambidextrous slide stop upward. 3.
17.2. Cleaning and lubrication 1. Completely unload the pistol as described in Section 16.1. 2. Disassemble the pistol as described in Section 17.1. 3. Using a cleaning brush or spray, apply solvent inside the barrel and allow it to penetrate. 4. Using the correct size cleaning rod, jag and patches, work them back and forth to remove the solvent from the inside of the barrel until patches come out clean. NOTICE! Be careful not to scratch or damage the muzzle as this can affect accuracy.
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. 11. Apply one drop of lubricant to the locations shown in Figure 24 and Figure 25 (page 35). 7. After reassembling the pistol, decock the hammer and place the “safety” in the on safe position as described in Sections 8.1. and 8.2. 12.
3. 4. While holding the magazine bottom catch (which is subjected to the force of the magazine spring) in position, slide the magazine bottom plate off the magazine body and then carefully release the magazine spring which is under pressure. Remove the magazine spring together with the follower and retainer. Figure 27 Slide the floorplate forward partially to secure the magazine spring. This level of disassembly is sufficient to perform thorough cleaning (Figure 28).
• 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 BEFORE changing backstrapS, make sure the pistol is Completely Unloaded (Section 16). Always Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and place the “safety” in the on safe position. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
Figure 32 Docter® Mounting Plate Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Remove the slide cap. Docter® installation. Trijicon® installation. Trijicon® Mounting Plate Two mounting plates are included. The stainless steel slide of the FNP-45 Tactical is cut to accept an optional electronic red dot sight (electronic sights not included). Two mounting bases are included to fit Trijicon® or Docter® red-dot electronic sights (Figure 32).
5. Apply a drop of medium-strength threadlocker to the mounting screws and tighten them with the T10 Torx® wrench. NOTICE! Do not overtighten the screws. 6. Assemble the pistol as described in Section 17.3. 7. Zero the sight according to the sight manufacturers’ instructions. 22. Threaded Muzzle • The slide does not close properly. See previous page. Pistol is dirty or excessively lubricated. • The empty case jams in the chamber or at the ejection port.
Enclose the service/repair form available at www.fnhusa.com or a letter that clearly describes the trouble experienced, the ammunition used and the repairs desired. Also include your name and a daytime phone number where you can be reached. 26. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 5. If convenient, send a copy of the service/repair form or letter to us separately. Trigger pull : Single-action : 3.75-6.0 lbs. Double-action : 8.0-10.0 lbs. 6. Never return ammunition with your firearm.
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