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FNS-40 Pistols Adopted by Baltimore County

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FNS-40 LS

Pictured is the FNS-9 LS, the 9mm version of the pistol adopted by the Baltimore County Police Department.

FNH USA announced the Baltimore County (MD) Police Department adopted the FNS-40 LS pistol as the agency’s new duty firearm.

The FNS-40 LS is a polymer-framed, striker-fired semiautomatic pistol.  The FNS guns are double action and normally have a manual safety.  However, the FNS-40 LS does not have a manual safety.  It is not known if this was a special build requirement by the department, or if all of the new LS models will be without a manual safety.

It is chambered in .40 S&W and standard magazines hold 14 rounds.

The model adopted by BCPD is the long slide version, which gives the officers a 5″ barrel instead of the standard 4″.  The extra length will give officers a longer sight radius to work with, plus ammunition will be able to achieve maximum velocity.  With many departments issuing pistols with a 4″-4.5″ barrel, the 5″ barrel is slightly unusual, but not a bad choice.

FNS-40 LS Specifications

caliber.40 S&W
standard magazine capacity14 rounds
barrel length5"
frameblack polymer
triggerdouble action, 5.5 - 7.7 lbs pull
gripinterchangeable backstraps
sightsSevigny Carry made by Warren Tactical

According to the FNH USA announcement, BCPD is the largest agency to adopt one of the FNS pistols as a sidearm.  The agency employs roughly 1,900 sworn officers, and the company will deliver 1,920 pistols to the department.

I’ve not had a chance to shoot one of the FNS pistols, though I have talked to several people who have.  Everyone tells me they like the FNS series pistols.  Going with a non-standard pistol creates a potential problem of finding accessories such as holsters.  Hopefully, BCPD has all of their ducks in a row, and the officers will be well served by the choice of this firearm.

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