The P90: Hollywood’s Gun of the Future

Published on April 14, 2023
Duration: 15:42

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the FN P90, as demonstrated by Brandon Herrera. It covers the simple disassembly of the upper receiver and highlights key internal components like the dual recoil springs and anti-bolt-bounce mechanism. The video also touches on the P90's unique features, such as its progressive trigger and ambidextrous controls, and its historical context in NATO trials.

Quick Summary

The FN P90 is a 5.7x28mm bullpup PDW known for its iconic pop culture status and unique design features. It includes a progressive trigger for controlled fire, an innovative magazine with a 90-degree feeding turntable, and a versatile sighting system with backup irons. Developed for NATO trials, it competed against the H&K MP7.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the P90
  2. 01:36Design and Caliber Overview
  3. 03:25Manual of Arms and Magazine
  4. 05:14The Progressive Trigger
  5. 06:09Sighting Systems
  6. 07:04Historical Context: NATO Trials
  7. 09:27Ballistics Test: 5.7mm vs. White Claw
  8. 11:37Disassembly and Internals

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the FN P90's magazine unique?

The FN P90 features a distinctive magazine with an internal turntable mechanism. This mechanism rotates the 5.7x28mm rounds 90 degrees before they are fed into the chamber, allowing for its compact design and high capacity.

How does the P90's progressive trigger work?

The P90's progressive trigger offers two firing modes based on trigger pressure. A partial pull will result in semi-automatic fire, while a full, deliberate pull engages the full-automatic firing mode, allowing the shooter to control the rate of fire.

What was the historical context for the P90's development?

The FN P90 was developed alongside the Five-seveN pistol for NATO trials seeking a new Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) and sidearm. It competed against designs like the H&K MP7, aiming to provide enhanced capability for specialized units.

What are the key features of the P90's sighting system?

The P90 is equipped with a high rail for mounting optics, such as the Primary Arms micro dot shown. Uniquely, it also includes three sets of backup iron sights: a central channel sight and two side-mounted pistol-style sights for versatility.

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