FN TPS
The FN TPS (Tactical Police Shotgun) is a pump-action shotgun designed and manufactured by FN Herstal.
FN TPS
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- FN TPS
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- Belgium
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• Name — FN TPS • Origin — Belgium • Type — Shotgun • Is Ranged — yes • Service — 2000? • Manufacturer — FN Herstal • Production Date — 2003–2012 • Variants — * TPS Collapsible stock • TPS Fixed stock • Weight — * 6 lbs (Collapsible) • 6.5 lbs (Fixed) • Length — * 35 in (Collapsible) • 39.75 in (Fixed) • Part Length — * 18 in (Collapsible) • 18 in (Fixed) • Cartridge — 12-gauge (2.75" and 3") • Action — Pump-action • Feed — Internal tube magazine, 7+1 • Sights — M16A2 style front & rear
Design
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.
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FN TPS is associated with Belgium.
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Notes from the source article
These works are cited by the source article, in its own numbering. They are recorded as its citations, not as sources VALÉORINE has verified.
- 1.Wagner, Scott W. Gun Digest Book of The Tactical Shotgun. Gun Digest Books, 2011. 205. 2011. 1440218951.
- 2.Manhattan Shooting Excursions. HARDWARE - Fabrique Nationale Tactical Police Shotgun.
- 3.FN Herstal. Owner's Manual.
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