| FN 49 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Belgium/United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | FN Herstal |
| Unit cost | $470 (MSRP) |
| Produced | 2000–c. 2005 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 26 oz (740 g) (.40 S&W) 26.3 oz (750 g) (9mm) |
| Length | 7.75 in (197 mm) |
| Barrel length | 4.25 in (108 mm) |
| Cartridge | .40 S&W,9×19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Locked breech,DAO |
| Feed system | Box magazine: 10-round (both), 16-round (9mm),[1] 14-round (.40 S&W)[2] |
| Sights | Iron sights |
| References | [3][4][5] |
TheFN Forty-Nine (alsoFN 49) is a recoil operated,locked breechsemi-automatic pistol developed by the Belgian companyFN Herstal, and manufactured in the United States.[6] The name of the pistol reflects its two chamberings,.40 S&W (forty caliber) and9×19mm Parabellum, while also matching the manufacturer's initials (FN).
The FN Forty-Nine was designed to be a modern semi-automatic pistol with modern pistol chambering,[a] intended forlaw-enforcement and military markets.
Introduced in 2000,[4][5] the 49 pistol was apparently discontinued in early 2005, having last appeared on the company's website in late 2004.[7] The Forty Nine did not meet the expected commercial success, and in 2003 gave rise to the more attractiveFN FNP.
The 49 isstriker-fired and uses FN's "Repeatable Secure Striker" mechanism. This means that unlike many other striker-fired pistols, the Forty-Nine operates on adouble-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 trigger pull is est. 10lb which, while heavy, is reportedly very consistent.[8]
The double-stacked detachablemagazine holds sixteen rounds in9mm 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. Anaccessory rail under the barrel allows for quick and easy mounting of laser aiming modules and flashlights.
FN Forty-Nine is considered easy to field strip and one of the more user-friendly pistols of its era.[8]