Chambered in the hard-hitting 40 S&W, FNS- offers the simplicity of double-action striker-fired operation with the additional security of a manual safety. All operating controls are fully ambidextrous for ease of use with either hand and from any shooting position. Three-dot Night sights are standard with the innovative Deep-V rear sight notch for faster, more precise sighting. Both the slide and barrel are stainless steel with front serrations, while the checkered polymer frame has two interchangeable backstraps and lanyard eyelets. The MIL-STD 1913 under-frame rail accepts tactical lights and lasers.
Features :
- Striker-Fired Autoloader
- Double-action operation with manual safety levers
- 5.5 to 7.7 lbs. trigger pull
Slide :
- All stainless steel construction
- External extractor with loaded chamber indicator
- Front and rear cocking serrations
- Three-Dot night sights
Barrel :
- Hammer-forged stainless steel
- Polished chamber and feed ramp
Frame :
- Rugged Polymer Construction with replaceable steel frame/slide rails
- Two interchangeable backstrap inserts with lanyard eyelets
- MIL-STD 1913 accessory mounting rail
- Serrated trigger guard
Operating Controls
- Fully-ambidextrous safety levers
- Fully-ambidextrous slide stop levers
- Fully-ambidextrous magazine release button
Specifications :
- 40 S&W
- 1 in 16" RH Twist Rate
- Weight 27.5oz. empty
- Length 7.25"
- Height 5.5"
- Width 1.55"
- 14 round magazine capacity(Includes 3 Mags)
- Double-action with manual safety levers (MS)
- Made in the USA
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Designed by Winchester and introduced by Winchester and Smith & Wesson in 1990, the 40 S&W was designed as a "compromise" semiautomatic pistol cartridge that would offer more performance than the 9mm Luger (9x19)…but would produce less recoil and allow higher magazine capacity than the 45 ACP. Few compromises in the firearms world have ever worked as well. From a manufacturing standpoint many pistols designed for the 9mm could be re-engineered to handle the larger cartridge; in a short time it has become a standard issue in the law enforcement community. Using a .400-inch bullet of from 135 to 180 grains from a .850-inch cae, the .40 S&W produces up to 1205 fps, and although recoil is greater than the 9mm, it is easier to shoot than the 45 ACP, and its greater velocity and smaller bullet diameter aid penetration. — Craig Boddington
