FN TPS

FN TPS

Right of Fusiliers Commandos de l'Air carrying the FN TPS shotgun
Type Shotgun
Place of origin Belgium
Production history
Manufacturer FN Herstal
Variants
  • TPS Collapsible stock[1]
  • TPS Fixed stock[1]
Specifications
Weight
  • 6 lb (2.7 kg) (Collapsible)[1]
  • 6.5 lb (2.9 kg) (Fixed)[1]
Length
  • 35 in (89 cm) (Collapsible)[1]
  • 39.75 in (101.0 cm) (Fixed)[1]
Barrel length
  • 18 in (46 cm) (Collapsible)[1]
  • 18 in (46 cm) (Fixed)[1]
Cartridge 12-gauge (2.75" and 3")[2]
Action Pump-action[2]
Feed system Internal tube magazine, 7+1[2]
Sights M16A2 style front & rear[3]

The FN TPS (Tactical Police Shotgun) was a pump-action shotgun designed and manufactured by FN Herstal. It was based on the Winchester Model 1300 and used many similar features such as the ported barrel.[2] It also had many modern features including an adjustable stock, pistol grip, adjustable sights and, MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail.[2] The TPS features an M16A2 style front and rear sight. The sights are adjustable for both elevation and windage.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Wagner, Scott W. (2011). Gun Digest Book of The Tactical Shotgun. Gun Digest Books, 2011. p. 205. ISBN 1440218951.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "HARDWARE - Fabrique Nationale Tactical Police Shotgun". Manhattan Shooting Excursions. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Owner's Manual" (PDF). FN Herstal. Retrieved 23 December 2012.

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