FN BDA9

[Zarvan]

The FN 9 mm BDA9 pistol was derived from its predecessor, the FN/Browning High Power and functions in the same way, using short recoil and a cam beneath the breech to disengage the barrel from the slide.


The BDA 9 differs in having a double-action trigger and a hammer decocking lever in place of the safety catch. This decocking lever is duplicated on both sides of the frame and can thus be used with either hand. The magazine release is normally fitted for right-handed users, but it can be removed easily and reassembled for left-handed use. The trigger guard is shaped to facilitate a two-handed grip. The pistol is loaded in the usual manner, by inserting a magazine, pulling back the slide and releasing it to chamber the first round, leaving the hammer cocked. The pistol can then be fired, or, by pressing down the decocking lever, the hammer can be safely lowered.



Pushing down the decocking lever causes a decocking safety to interpose itself between the hammer and the firing pin. There is an automatic firing pin safety system which locks the firing pin except during the last movement of pressing the trigger to fire the pistol. Once the hammer has been lowered, the pistol can be safely carried, and it can be fired instantly by simply pulling through on the trigger for double-action firing. Once a shot has been fired, subsequent shots are in the single-action mode.
Variants of FN BDA9
9 mm BDA9c




The BDA9c is a compact version of the standard BDA9 intended for concealed carrying. All the features of the standard BDA9 are carried over – only the dimensions and weights differ. The frames are pre-slotted to permit easy sight upgrades when necessary.
Specifications of FN BDA9

Data for standard mode; data for BDA9c in parentheses
Cartridge: 9 × 19 mm Parabellum
Operation:short recoil, semi-automatic
Locking: dropping barrel, cam actuated
Feed: 15-round box magazine (10-round box magazine)
Weight:empty, 875 g; loaded, 1.045 kg (empty, 790 g; loaded, 910 g)
Length: 200 mm (175 mm)
Barrel:118.5 mm (n/av)
Rifling: 6 grooves, rh, 1 turn in 250 mm
Sights: fore, adjustable blade; rear, fixed notch, adjustable laterally by an armourer
Sight radius: 160 mm (n/av)
NEWS: FN BDA9
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[Sage]

The FN 9 mm BDA9 pistol was derived from its predecessor, the FN/Browning High Power and functions in the same way, using short recoil and a cam beneath the breech to disengage the barrel from the slide.


The BDA 9 differs in having a double-action trigger and a hammer decocking lever in place of the safety catch. This decocking lever is duplicated on both sides of the frame and can thus be used with either hand. The magazine release is normally fitted for right-handed users, but it can be removed easily and reassembled for left-handed use. The trigger guard is shaped to facilitate a two-handed grip. The pistol is loaded in the usual manner, by inserting a magazine, pulling back the slide and releasing it to chamber the first round, leaving the hammer cocked. The pistol can then be fired, or, by pressing down the decocking lever, the hammer can be safely lowered.



Pushing down the decocking lever causes a decocking safety to interpose itself between the hammer and the firing pin. There is an automatic firing pin safety system which locks the firing pin except during the last movement of pressing the trigger to fire the pistol. Once the hammer has been lowered, the pistol can be safely carried, and it can be fired instantly by simply pulling through on the trigger for double-action firing. Once a shot has been fired, subsequent shots are in the single-action mode.
Variants of FN BDA9
9 mm BDA9c




The BDA9c is a compact version of the standard BDA9 intended for concealed carrying. All the features of the standard BDA9 are carried over – only the dimensions and weights differ. The frames are pre-slotted to permit easy sight upgrades when necessary.
Specifications of FN BDA9

Data for standard mode; data for BDA9c in parentheses
Cartridge: 9 × 19 mm Parabellum
Operation:short recoil, semi-automatic
Locking: dropping barrel, cam actuated
Feed: 15-round box magazine (10-round box magazine)
Weight:empty, 875 g; loaded, 1.045 kg (empty, 790 g; loaded, 910 g)
Length: 200 mm (175 mm)
Barrel:118.5 mm (n/av)
Rifling: 6 grooves, rh, 1 turn in 250 mm
Sights: fore, adjustable blade; rear, fixed notch, adjustable laterally by an armourer
Sight radius: 160 mm (n/av)
NEWS: FN BDA9
@Slav Defence @Kaan @Oscar @Fulcrum15 @Aeronaut @fatman17 @AUSTERLITZ

The Browning High Power is 'something' in the Arab world till this day ....one of the finest pistol I must say ....There is hardly any gun designed by John Moses Browning which has not earned a due fame ...!