FNH USA - Frequently Asked Questions

FNH USA

1 Q: How do I order an FNH USA catalog?
A: Follow this link or call 703-288-1292, ext. 152.

2 Q: Do you give tours of the FN factory?
A: FNH USA does not offer factory tours at this time.

3 Q: Can I buy an FNH USA firearm directly from the factory?
A: In compliance with federal, state and local laws, FNH USA does not sell firearms or ammunition consumer direct. FNH USA firearms must be purchased through your local FNH USA retail dealer.

4 Q: Where can I get parts for my FNH USA firearm?
A: FNH USA parts are distributed by the FNH USA Service center. Contact them at 800-635-1321.

5 Q: How can I get an instruction manual for my FNH USA firearm? Will FNH USA replace the one I lost?
A: FNH USA has many of our owner’s manuals available online for free download. If you do not find the manual you need available for download, or if you prefer a printed version of an owner’s manual, please contact FNH USA Customer Support at 703-288-1292, ext. 152.

6 Q: How do I ship my gun back to the FNH USA Service Department for service?
A: Please contact our Customer Support Department at 703-288-1292, ext. 104 or ext. 122 for complete service instructions. Please DO NOT send your FNH USA firearm in for repairs without first contacting the FNH USA Service Department for prior authorization.

7 Q: How often should I service my FNH USA firearm?
A: The frequency of service required depends on a number of factors, such as the amount of use, range firing conditions, storage conditions, etc. Please refer to your owner’s manual for more detailed suggestions on proper service intervals.

8 Q: What is the life expectancy of my FNH USA firearm?
A: With careful use, regular cleaning and proper maintenance, your FN firearm should provide you with years of trouble-free service.

9 Q: What is my FNH USA firearm worth today?
A: The value of any FNH USA firearm, like all consumer products, is dependent on many factors such as its age, condition, scarcity, current market demand, etc. To find out the approximate value of your FNH USA firearm, you may consult a reliable reference book like the current edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values www.bluebookinc.com. You may also consult one or more of the major firearms periodicals like Shotgun News or Gun List, or you can visit one of the numerous used firearm sales websites online. You may also have your FNH USA firearm appraised by your local FNH USA dealer or by a reputable firearms appraiser. They are often listed in your local telephone directory.

10 Q: Why does my FNH USA owner’s manual recommend that I do not use reloaded ammunition?
A: FNH USA cannot guarantee that the reloaded ammunition you want to use meets industry specifications established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Association (SAAMI) or the Permanent International Commission for Firearms Testing (CIP). Because of this, using reloaded ammunition will void the warranty on your FNH USA firearm.

11 Q: I purchased an FNH USA firearm for a specific use, and now I think I bought the wrong model. Can I exchange it with FNH USA for a different model?
A: Because FNH USA does not sell direct to consumers, FNH USA cannot offer exchanges on firearms. Consult with the retail dealer where you purchased the firearm regarding their exchange/return policy.

12 Q: How do I register my FNH USA firearm for warranty?
A: No warranty registration for your FNH USA firearm is required.

13 Q: How can I locate an FNH USA firearm dealer near me?
A: Use the FNH USA Stocking Dealer locator. Enter your zip code and you’ll get a list of the FNH USA dealers closest to you.

14 Q: Does FNH USA offer gun safety or shooting classes for civilians?
A: A: FNH USA does not offer civilian firearms training at this time. We suggest that you contact a reputable training organization like the National Rifle Association www.nra.org or the National Shooting Sports Foundation (www.nssf.org). Your local FNH USA retailer may also help you locate other reputable firearms safety training resources available in your area.

15 Q: Where can I find a holster to fit my FNH USA firearm?
A: Many of the major holster manufacturers produce high-quality products suitable for FNH USA firearms. Visit their websites or review their catalogs to find a holster that is suitable for your needs.

16 Q: I am a Law Enforcement Officer, and I have questions about my duty/off-duty firearm. Whom should I contact?
A: Contact the FNH USA Customer Support Department at 703-288-1292, ext. 104 or 122.

HANDGUNS
FNX-9 Series Handguns
1. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNX-9 model page.
2. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNX-9 model page.
3. Q. What type of ammunition should I use in my FNX-9?
A. FNX-9 handguns are chambered for the 9mm cartridge and are compatible with all ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including +P and hollow-point loads. 9mm ammunition manufactured in accordance with NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP standards is within the design limits and known to function in the handgun.

FNX-40 Series Handguns
4. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNX-40 model page.
5. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNX-40 model page.
6. Q. What type of ammunition should I use in my FNX-40?
A. FNX-40 handguns are chambered for the 40 S&W cartridge and are compatible with all ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including +P and hollow-point loads. .40 S&W ammunition manufactured in accordance with NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP standards is within the design limits and known to function in the handgun.

FNP
FNP-45 Tactical Handgun
7. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-45 Tactical model page.
Q. What is the thread pattern of the extended barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-45 Tactical model page.
8. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-45 Tactical model page.
9. Q. What type of ammunition should I use in my FNP-45 Tactical?
A. FNP-45 Tactical handguns are chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge and are compatible with all ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including +P and hollow-point loads. .45 ACP ammunition manufactured in accordance with NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP standards is within the design limits and known to function in the handgun.

FNP-45 Series Handguns
10. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-45 model page.
11. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-45 model page.
12. Q. What type of ammunition should I use in my FNP-45?
A. FNP-45 handguns are chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge and are compatible with all ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including +P and hollow-point loads. .45 ACP ammunition manufactured in accordance with NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP standards is within the design limits and known to function in the handgun.

FNP-9 Series Handguns
13. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-9 model page.
14. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-9 model page.
15. Q. What type of ammunition should I use in my FNP-9?
A. FNP-9 handguns are chambered for the 9mm cartridge and are compatible with all ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including +P and hollow-point loads. 9mm ammunition manufactured in accordance with NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP standards is within the design limits and known to function in the Handgun.

FNP-40 Series Handguns
16. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-40 model page.
17. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNP-40 model page.
18. Q. What type of ammunition should I use in my FNP-40?
A. FNP-40 handguns are chambered for the .40 S&W cartridge and are compatible with all ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including +P and hollow-point loads, loaded in brass, aluminum cases. .40 S&W ammunition manufactured in accordance with NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP standards is within the design limits and known to function in the Handgun.

FN Five-seveN® Series Handguns
19. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific Five-seveN® model page.
20. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific Five-seveN® model page.

FN SELF-LOADING SHOTGUNS
SLP
21. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific SLP model page.
22. Q. What is the tightest choke I can use with rifled slugs?
A. Modified (MOD)
23. Q. What piston should I use light or heavy?
A. The light piston is set for minimum loads of 2 ¾”, 3 dram, 1 1/8th oz and a maximum of 2 ¾”, 3 dram 1 ½ oz. The heavy piston is set for loads in either 2 ¾” or 3” Magnum with a shot charge larger than 1 ½ oz.
24. Q. What type of choke is used on the SLP?
A. The invector choke system is used on the SLP 18”.
25. Q. Can I buy spare barrels for my SLP?
A. Yes you can purchase a 22” rifled, 22” smoothbore with cantilever mount (SLP MKI), 24”, 26”, 28” and 30” vent rib smooth bore barrels.
Note: all 24, 26, 28 and 30” smooth bore barrels come with a capacity plug.
26. Q. Can I buy spare chokes for my SLP?
A. Yes you can purchase spare choke tubes for all of our barrels. The 18” SLP barrel use the invector choke system.

SLP MKI
27. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific SLP MarkI model page.
28. Q. What is the tightest choke do I use with rifled slugs?
A. Modified (MOD)
29. Q. What piston should I use light or heavy?
A. The light piston is set for minimum loads of 2 ¾”, 3 dram, 1 1/8th oz and a maximum of 2 ¾”, 3 dram 1 ½ oz. The heavy piston is set for loads in either 2 ¾” or 3” Magnum with a shot charge larger than 1 ½ oz.
30. Q. What type of choke is used on the MKI?
A. The invector choke system is used on the 22” SLP MKI.
31. Q. Can I buy spare barrels for my SLP MKI?
A. Yes you can purchase a 22” rifled, 24”, 26”, 28” and 30” vent rib smooth bore barrels.
Note: all 24, 26, 28 and 30” smooth bore barrels come with a capacity plug.
32. Q. Can I buy spare chokes for my SLP MKI?
A. Yes you can purchase spare choke tubes for all of our barrels. The 22” SLP MKI uses the invector choke system.

SLP MKI Rifled
33. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific SLP MarkI Rifled model page.
34. Q. What piston should I use light or heavy?
A. The light piston is set for minimum loads of 2 ¾”, 3 dram, 1 1/8th oz and a maximum of 2 ¾”, 3 dram 1 ½ oz. The heavy piston is set for loads in either 2 ¾” or 3” Magnum with a shot charge larger than 1 ½ oz.
35. Q. Can I buy spare barrels for my SLP MKI Rifled?
A. Yes you can purchase a 22” smoothbore with cantilever mount (SLP MKI), 24”, 26”, 28” and 30” vent rib smooth bore barrels.
Note: all 24, 26, 28 and 30” smooth bore barrels come with a capacity plug.
36. Q. Should I use rifled slugs with my SLP MKI rifled shotgun?
A. No, you should use a sabot slug for the best results in accuracy and repeatability.
FN’s bolt-action rifles

SPECIAL POLICE RIFLE [SPR] SERIES
SPR A1, A1a, A3G, A5 and A5M
37. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific SPR model page.
38. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific SPR model page.
39. Q. What is the recommended torque setting for the actions screws?
A. 65in lbs.
40. Q. What is the accuracy spec for the SPR series?
A. SPR A3G .5 MOA, SPR 1 MOA with match grade ammo.
41. Q. What type of ammunition should I use with my SPR?
A. Only factory ammunition manufactured to U.S. Industry Standards or in accordance with NATO, SAAMI, or CIP standards should be used in your SPR.

TSR XP Rifles
42. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific TSR model page.
43. Q. What is the recommended torque setting for the actions screws?
A. 65in lbs.
44. Q. What is the accuracy spec for the TSR?
A. 1.5 MOA with match grade ammo.
45. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific TSR model page.
46. Q. What type of ammunition should I use with my TSR?
A. Only factory ammunition manufactured to U.S. Industry Standards or in accordance with NATO, SAAMI, or CIP standards should be used in your TSR.

FN SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINES
SCAR™ 16S
47. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific SCAR 16S model page.
48. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific SCAR 16S model page.
49. Q. What is the tread size on the end of the barrel?
A. ½”x 28 RH
50. Q. What type of ammunition should I use with my SCAR™ Semi-auto 16S?
A. Only factory ammunition manufactured to U.S. Industry Standards or in accordance with NATO, SAAMI, or CIP standards should be used in your SCAR 16S.

SCAR™ Semi-auto 17S
51. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific SCAR 17S model page.
52. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific SCAR 17S model page.
53. Q. What is the tread size on the end of the barrel?
A. 5/8” x 24 RH
54. Q. What type of ammunition should I use with my SCAR™ Semi-auto 17S?
A. Only factory ammunition manufactured to U.S. Industry Standards or in accordance with NATO, SAAMI, or CIP standards should be used in your SCAR 17S

PS90 (USG, TR, Standard)
55. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific PS90 model page.
56. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific PS90 model page.
57. Q. Is the muzzle break removable?
A. No it is permanently attached.
58. Q. What sight options do I have for the PS90 Series?
A. PS90 TR, you can use any weaver style or 1913 Mil-STD mounting system to attach your preferred optic.
PS90 USG, You can replace your USG standard sight with our new PS90 Green Dot fiber optic sight, the PS90 Micro Red Dot electronic sight or use the 1913 Mil-STD replacement rail and mount your preferred sight.
PS90 Standard, you can mount your preferred sights directly to the provided 1913 Mil-STD rail or replace the rail with a PS90 USG sight, PS90 Greed Dot Fiber Optic sight or a PS90 Micro Red Dot electronic sight.

FS2000 (Tactical / Standard)
59. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FS2000 model page.
60. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FS2000 model page.
61. Q. Is the muzzle break removable?
A. No, the muzzle break is permanently attached.
62. Q. Can I use standard M16/AR15 magazines in my FS2000.
A. Yes, you can use all US GI 30 round magazines that are metal or aluminum. Plastic or polymer magazines should not be used.
63. Q. What type of ammunition should I use with my FS2000?
A. Only factory ammunition manufactured to U.S. Industry Standards or in accordance with NATO, SAAMI, or CIP standards should be used in your FS2000.
64. Q. Can I replace the sight on my FS2000 Standard.
A. No, The internal mounting system is specifically designed for use with the FS2000 optical system.

FNAR
65. Q. What is the twist rate of the barrel?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNAR model page.
66. Q. What are the dimensions?
See 'specifications' on the specific FNAR model page.
67. Q. What is the accuracy spec for the FNAR?
A. 1 MOA with match ammo
68. Q. What type of ammunition should I use with my FNAR?
A. Only factory ammunition manufactured to U.S. Industry Standards or in accordance with NATO, SAAMI, or CIP standards should be used in your FNAR.

FN 5.7x28mm Ammunition
69. Q. What is the velocity of the 5.7 ammunition?
A. Five-seveN – 4.75” barrel
Muzzle Velocity (ft/s)
SS195LF 1950
SS197SR 1700
A. PS90 16.04” barrel
Muzzle Velocity (ft/s)
SS195LF 2400
SS197SR 2280
70. Q. Where can I purchase 5.7x28mm ammunition?
A. You can purchase 5.7x28mm through your local firearms retailer or an FNH USA stocking dealer.
71. Q. How do I find out the status of my service claim?
A. If you have received your postcard from our service department, you may check the status of your firearm here by entering your service number and password. If you want to speak to someone in the service department for your service claim please dial 800-635-1321 and follow the prompts.