For Immediate Release:
February 2, 2006

Contacts:
Tes Salb
703.288.3500 x 125
tess@fnhusa.com

Elaine Hadden Golladay
864.640.7159
dagtactical@bellsouth.net

FN FNP-9M™: COMPACT, ERGONOMIC COMFORT, FULL SIZE FEATURES

MCLEAN, VA – Answering the call for a more compact offering in the FNP™ line, the FNP-9M is the perfect conceal carry or duty handgun for smaller grip demands. The FNP-9M delivers compact comfort and safety in a newer, lighter, more compact FNP™. The overall length of the new compact is only 7.09 inches with a barrel length of 3.79 inches. The FNP-9M carries all the same ergonomic features of the FNP-9 including an FN built hammer-forged barrel; high capacity ergonomic polymer frame with beveled magazine well; ambidextrous manual decocking lever; reversible magazine release; smooth hammer-fired double action/single-action (DASA) mechanisms; checkered frontstrap and trigger guard; accessory rail; dovetailed front and rear sights and overall ergonomic comfort that has made the FNP™ line such a success. Like all FNP models, the FNP-9M comes standard with interchangeable arched and flat backstrap inserts, three (3) high-capacity magazines (limited capacity where restricted), a locking device and a quality hard storage case. Magazine capacity is 10 or 15. The FNP-9M is perfect for off-duty conceal carry, personal protection or for anyone requiring a smaller grip configuration. Headquartered in McLean, Va., FNH USA LLC is a subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., Belgium, whose corporate mission is to expand on its long standing leadership position in the defense, law enforcement and commercial firearms markets by providing the highest quality products as well as the finest in training and logistical support