FN Forty-Nine

The FN Forty-Nine is a recoil operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistol developed by the Belgian company FN Herstal, and manufactured in the United States.[6] The name of the pistol reflects its two chamberings, .40 S&W (forty caliber) and 9×19mm Parabellum (nine millimeter), while also matching the manufacturer's initials (FN). Introduced in 2000,[4][5] the Forty-Nine pistol was apparently discontinued in early 2005, having last appeared on the company's website in late 2004.[7]

FN Forty-Nine
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originUnited States
Production history
ManufacturerFN Herstal
Unit cost$470 (MSRP)
Produced2000–c. 2005
Specifications
Mass26 oz (740 g) (.40 S&W)
26.3 oz (750 g) (9mm)
Length7.75 in (197 mm)
Barrel length4.25 in (108 mm)
Cartridge.40 S&W, 9×19mm Parabellum
ActionLocked breech, DAO
Feed systemBox magazine: 10-round (both), 16-round (9mm),[1] 14-round (.40 S&W)[2]
SightsIron sights
References[3][4][5]

Design

The Forty-Nine is striker-fired and uses FN's "Repeatable Secure Striker" mechanism. This means that unlike many other striker-fired pistols, the Forty-Nine operates on a double-action only (DAO) trigger mechanism, meaning that the hammer is cocked by the trigger pull before every shot. This allows the user to re-strike a misfired cartridge simply by pulling the trigger again.[7]

The double-stacked detachable magazine holds sixteen rounds in 9mm caliber and fourteen in .40 S&W; 10-round magazines are also available for each caliber.[1][2] There is no external (manual) safety.[3] The frame is constructed of polymer and the slide of stainless steel. An accessory rail under the barrel allows for quick and easy mounting of laser aiming modules and flashlights.

References
  1. "FORTY-NINE, 9MM MAGAZINE". Archived from the original on 2014-01-10. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
  2. "FORTY-NINE, 40 S&W MAGAZINE". Archived from the original on 2014-01-10. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
  3. Popenker, Maxim. "FN Forty-Nine". modernfirearms.net. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  4. "FN Model Forty Nine 9 mm". genitron.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  5. "FN Model Forty-Nine .40 S&W". genitron.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  6. "THE FN FORTY NINE". thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  7. "Forty Nine". fnhusa.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2004. Retrieved March 15, 2020 – via Wayback Machine.
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