The FN Self-Loading Police Shotgun offers the soft-recoil and the reliability of a gas-operated auto-loading action. Standard features include an M1913 rail with a precision front and rear ghost ring sighting system. Rear ghost ring sight is removable for the use of optics. Incorporates the Invector choke system (cylinder and improved cylinder chokes) for accurate performance with rifled slugs when needed. Comes standard with two gas pistons (heavy & light loads) for optimum performance in payload delivery. Corrosion-resistant finish (manganese phosphate on steel components for added durability.) Anodizing on aluminum. • Caliber 12 gauge with a 3-inch chamber
- Weight w. empty mag 3,770 kg (8.32 lbs)
- Overall length 39″
- Barrel length 18″
- Ammunition Capacity: 6+1 with 2-3/4” shells
- Sights Front sight and ghost ring sight
- Operating principle Gas-operated, semi-automatic
- Finish Matt finishing on barrel, receiver, and bolt
Glock Guns –
I emailed FN Herstal because I had a question about shell weights. They called me within an hour and talked to me for 15 minutes. Awesome customer service. Anyways, they told me to just make sure I shot at least 2 3/4 shells with 1 1/8 oz shot and a dram eq. of 3. FN said it was not necessary to buy any high priced or fancy shells, just do not shoot low recoil or home defense buckshot loads. I went to Walmart and bought the Remington 100 shell packs that just meet the minimums and the remington 2 3/4 inch 00 buckshot that come in the fifteen shell value packs. I fired a couple of hundred rounds with a mix of the buckshot and field load without any failure of any kind. The gun cycles so fast you can shoot seven shells and it sounds like you have only fired 3. I will be feeding it Wal-Mart Remington. I see no need to buy 3 inch shells because I was ripping wooden pallets in half with the mix of buckshot and birdshot with the 2 3/4 shells. Buds is awesom and FN is awesome. I will be purchasing the 22 inch Mark I version as well. This weapon is unbeleivable.
Gun Lover –
I own the FN five-seven (5.7mm, a necked-down .223 round) with over 1,500 rounds through the chamber. Not one jam…..ever. The best pistol I have ever owned and I can see why the Secret Service chose this model (light recoil and excellent range). I am now looking for a shotgun for home defense and will again purchase an FN. Thanks for the review! P.S. I support police officers and the great work they do. Stay safe!
Jack Boss –
That FN SLP shotgun is a beast. Be cool to see a comparison (cons and pro’s) between the SLP and the Benelli M4.