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FNH-USA FNP9/40
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FNH-USA FNP9/40

FNH-USA FNP9/40
By J. Scott Rupp

The guns are not new, but the finish is. The FNP-9 and FNP-40 models are now available with a flat dark earth finish.

These DA/SA semiautos have four-inch barrels, stainless steel slides and full-length guide rods and are fitted with ambi decocking/manual safety levers and reversible mag releases.

The checkered polymer frames feature interchangeable backstraps and integral accessory rails.{$694, 703-288-1292}


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