FN TPS

FN TPS
A French Fusilier Commando de l'Air (right) carrying the FN TPS shotgun
TypeShotgun
Place of originBelgium
Service history
In service2000?
Production history
ManufacturerFN Herstal
Produced2003–2012
Variants
  • TPS Collapsible stock
  • TPS Fixed stock
Specifications
Mass
  • 6 lb (2.7 kg) (Collapsible)
  • 6.5 lb (2.9 kg) (Fixed)
Length
  • 35 in (89 cm) (Collapsible)
  • 39.75 in (101.0 cm) (Fixed)
Barrel length
  • 18 in (46 cm) (Collapsible)
  • 18 in (46 cm) (Fixed)
Cartridge12-gauge (2.75" and 3")
ActionPump-action
Feed systemInternal tube magazine, 7+1
SightsM16A2 style front & rear

The FN TPS (Tactical Police Shotgun) is a pump-action shotgun designed and manufactured by FN Herstal.

Design

The TPS is based on the Winchester Model 1300 and uses many similar features such as the ported barrel.

The TPS also has many modern features, including an adjustable or A2 fixed stock, pistol grip, adjustable sights, and MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail.

The TPS features an M16A2-style front and rear adjustable sight.

Users

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. Archived from the original on 13 October 2005. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Owner's Manual" (PDF). FN Herstal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 December 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2012.