Review of the FNP Tactical

Published on October 26, 2010
Duration: 8:00

This review covers the FNP Tactical 45 pistol, highlighting its ambidextrous controls, suppressor-ready sights, and modular backstrap system. The presenter demonstrates the pistol's field stripping procedure, including the unique step of removing the barrel nut for suppressor compatibility. Reliability with reloaded ammunition is discussed, with a note on its dislike for semi-wadcutter bullets.

Quick Summary

The FNP Tactical 45 pistol offers ambidextrous controls, suppressor-ready sights with tritium, and a modular backstrap system. Field stripping involves locking the slide, rotating the takedown lever, and removing the slide, recoil spring, and barrel. It reliably handles reloaded ammunition but struggles with semi-wadcutter bullets.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction to FNP Tactical 45
  2. 00:12Trijicon RMR Red Dot Sight
  3. 00:30Clearing the Pistol & Safety Features
  4. 00:39Unique Safety & Cycling Feature
  5. 00:54Ambidextrous Controls Overview
  6. 01:10Takedown Lever & Disassembly
  7. 01:31Barrel Nut Removal for Suppressor
  8. 01:53Reassembly Procedure
  9. 02:18Hammer Drop Safety Operation
  10. 02:32High-Profile Suppressor Sights
  11. 02:46Included Accessories & Case
  12. 03:31Replaceable Backstrap System
  13. 04:56Safety Lever as Decocker
  14. 05:28Cocked and Locked Carry Option
  15. 06:00Magazine Design and Function
  16. 06:21Reliability with Reloaded Ammunition
  17. 06:37Ammunition Limitations (Semi-Wadcutters)
  18. 07:03Holster Availability and Fit

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the FNP Tactical 45 pistol?

The FNP Tactical 45 features ambidextrous controls, including magazine and slide releases on both sides. It also boasts suppressor-ready high-profile sights with tritium inserts and a modular backstrap system for customizable grip.

How do you field strip the FNP Tactical 45 pistol?

To field strip the FNP Tactical 45, clear the weapon, lock the slide back, rotate the takedown lever down, and release the slide forward. Then remove the recoil spring and barrel. A unique step for suppressor use is removing the barrel nut before the barrel.

What is the magazine capacity of the FNP Tactical 45?

The FNP Tactical 45 comes with 15-round magazines. These steel magazines feature a plastic floor plate that increases the capacity from a standard 14 rounds to 15.

What type of ammunition does the FNP Tactical 45 perform best with?

The FNP Tactical 45 performs well with standard 230-grain lead round nose bullets for reloads, using mild loads. However, it is noted that the pistol will not reliably cycle semi-wadcutter bullets.

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