FN FIVE-SEVEN

Series
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AUTOLOADING PISTOL
OWNER’S MANUAL

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Important operating instructions for: CONTENTS PAGE
1. Safety Information... 6
FN FIVE-SEVEN® AUTOLOADING PISTOL OWNER’S 2. Technical Information... 18
MANUAL 2.1. Nomenclature... 18
If you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please 2.2. Functioning... 19
contact us: 2.3. Magazines and ammunition... 23
3. Contents of the Storage Box... 26
FN Service Center (800) 635-1321
797 Old Clemson Road customerservice@fnamerica.com 4. Using the Pistol... 27
Columbia, SC 2922 www.fnamerica.com 4.1. Safety checks... 27
Please use the space below to record information about your new firearm. 4.2. Rear sight adjustment... 30
4.3. Loading the magazine... 31
Model:
4.4. Loading the pistol... 33
Serial Number: 4.5. Firing... 34
Purchased From: 4.6. Reloading during firing... 36
Date of Purchase: 4.7. Unloading the pistol... 38
4.8. Decocking the hammer... 38
5. Optics Mounting System... 38
© 2021 FN America, LLC All Rights Reserved. 5.1. Installing an optic... 39
5.2. Removing an optic... 40
5.3. Mounting system chart... 41
6. Maintenance... 43
6.1. Disassembling and reassembling the pistol... 43
6.2. Disassembling and reassembling the magazine... 46
6.3. Reversing the magazine catch... 47
6.4. Cleaning and lubrication... 49
6.5. Additional care... 53
7. Additional Information... 54
8. Warranty, Service and Technical Questions... 55
9. Technical Specifications... 59

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CAUTION FOREWORD
This manual has been written exclusively for the FN Five‑seveN ® MRD The FN Five‑seveN® MRD is an autoloading, single-action pistol which
pistols. represents the highest level of reliability, consistent performance and
If your FN Five‑seveN ® MRD pistol has an inscription other than “cal. functional design and which provides the operating precision and safety
5.7x28” on its right side or on the rear right end of the barrel (visible expected from a sporting handgun.
through the ejection port) or if the external appearance of the pistol does The pistol, which exhibits the latest technical evolutions in weapon design
not correspond to the illustrations of this manual, please contact the FN for military, law enforcement and sporting use, has been conceived based
Service Center or your departmental armorer to obtain the Owner’s Manual on the experience of a collective team of experts in every field related to
that has been written specifically for your pistol. autoloading pistols.
If you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please Simple in design, this pistol is very easy to maintain: with a reasonable
contact us. amount of care, your FN Five‑seveN ® MRD should give you many years of
FN Service Center, (800) 635-1321, fnamerica.com. dependable, enjoyable service.

(*) The serial number of your pistol is engraved in the right side of the To take maximum advantage of the many features of your FN Five‑seveN ®
frame, just above the accessory rail. MRD, regularly review this Owner’s Manual which should be kept in the slot
especially provided in the storage box of the pistol.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any observations or questions
regarding the performance or the operation of your pistol.
INSCRIPTIONS
FN FIVE‑SEVEN ® MRD

SERIAL NUMBER

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SAFETY AND WARRANTY NOTES SAFETY INFORMATION
Like all firearms, the FN Five‑seveN® MRD, if handled in a careless or
reckless manner, can be very dangerous.
For that reason, the pistol is sold under the express understanding that
FN HERSTAL and FN AMERICA, LLC decline any responsibility and invalidate FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT
any guarantee and liability claims for incidental or consequential damages IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
(injuries, loss of use of property, commercial loss, loss of earnings and
profits, ...) resulting in whole or partly from:
As a firearm owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities.
• the use of reloaded ammunition
How seriously you take these responsibilities can be the difference
• a discharge with criminal intent or through negligence between life and death.
• improper or careless handling There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm.
• unauthorized servicing At all times, handle this firearm and all other firearms with intense
• the modification or the alteration of the basic pistol design respect for their power and potential danger.
• the use of non-original parts Please read and understand all the cautions, warnings, notices, proper
handling procedures and instructions outlined in this Owner’s Manual
• the alteration of the safety devices before using your new firearm.
• the use of incorrect “arms & ammunition” combinations
• the use of defective, damaged, unsafe, ... ammunition 1. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE
• inadequate care of the pistol (e.g. corrosion, damage) DIRECTION EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE CERTAIN THAT IT IS UNLOADED.
• a disregard of malfunctions Never point any firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot.
• a resale in contradiction to legislation Be extremely alert and aware of all persons and property within the
• other circumstances beyond our direct and immediate control range of your ammunition.

FN HERSTAL and FN AMERICA, LLC reserve the right to refuse servicing a

pistol which has been modified (removal of metal from the barrel,
modifications of the operating system and/or other parts, ...) and will, in
such a case, always recommend to restore the pistol to its original
specifications, as long as it is lawful to do so. Parts and labor required for
such a restoration are payable by the owner of the pistol.

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2. NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR FIREARM’S MECHANICAL “SAFETY” 3. NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR FIREARM’S MECHANICAL “SAFETY”
DEVICES. LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, A “SAFETY” CAN DEVICES. LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, A “SAFETY” CAN
SOMETIMES FAIL; IT CAN BE JARRED OR INADVERTENTLY SOMETIMES FAIL; IT CAN BE JARRED OR INADVERTENTLY
MANIPULATED INTO AN UNSAFE CONDITION. MANIPULATED INTO AN UNSAFE CONDITION.
The word “safety” describes a firearm’s trigger block mechanism, sear The word “safety” describes a firearm’s trigger block mechanism, sear
block mechanism, hammer block mechanism or firing pin block block mechanism, hammer block mechanism or firing pin block
mechanism. mechanism.
Mechanical “safeties” are designed to place your firearm in a safer Mechanical “safeties” are designed to place your firearm in a safer
status, and no guarantee can be made that the firearm will not fire, status, and no guarantee can be made that the firearm will not fire,
even if the “safety” is at the “safe” position. Mechanical “safeties” even if the “safety” is at the “safe” position. Mechanical “safeties”
merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing your merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing your
firearm’s muzzle in an unsafe direction. For more information about firearm’s muzzle in an unsafe direction. For more information about
the operation of this firearm’s “manual safety”, refer to § 2.2. the operation of this firearm’s “manual safety,” refer to § 2.2.
Remember, safe gun handling does not stop with your firearm’s Remember, safe gun handling does not stop with your firearm’s
mechanical “safety” devices, it starts there. Always treat this firearm mechanical “safety” devices, it starts there. Always treat this firearm
with the respect due to a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm. with the respect due to a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm.
Some firearms do not have a mechanical “safety.” Many target Some firearms do not have a mechanical “safety.” Many target
firearms, lever-action firearms and pistols do not have manual firearms, lever-action firearms and pistols do not have manual
“safety” mechanisms. Therefore it is critical to read and understand “safety” mechanisms. Therefore it is critical to read and understand
the Owner’s Manual for every firearm to be informed about the safe the Owner’s Manual for every firearm to be informed about the safe
operation of the firearm. operation of the firearm.
While it is a good idea to test your firearm’s mechanical “safety” While it is a good idea to test your firearm’s mechanical “safety”
periodically for proper function, never test it while your firearm is periodically for proper function, never test it while your firearm is
loaded or pointed in an unsafe direction. loaded or pointed in an unsafe direction.

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4. WHENEVER YOU HANDLE ANY FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE, 6. KEEP ALL FIREARMS UNLOADED DURING TRANSPORT, EVEN WHEN
ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. STORED IN A HOLSTER, A GUN CASE OR ANOTHER CONTAINER.
Carry out the safety checks as described in § 4.1. For law enforcement and military personnel, refer to the procedures of
your department on carrying a loaded firearm.
Ensure that the firearm does not inadvertently contain any
ammunition.
Always keep the chamber empty and the manual safety at the “safe” 7. DROPPING OR JARRING A LOADED FIREARM CAN CAUSE AN
position, unless shooting is imminent. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.
This can occur even with the manual safety at the “safe” position or
5. ALWAYS WEAR HEARING AND EYE PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING. with the hammer in the decocked position. Be extremely careful while
hunting or during any shooting activity, to avoid dropping any firearm.
Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage.
Wear ear protectors (shooting earplugs or muffs) to guard against
such damage. 8. SHOOTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES IS DANGEROUS.
Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. Allow Doing so may increase the risk of incorrect handling a firearm.
proper distance (eye relief) between the rear sight of the pistol and
your eye when shooting. The following rules should always be observed:
Do not use unorthodox shooting methods that could cause the Always ensure that the surface being used is safe and stable.
rearward travel of the slide of your firearm to contact your eyes, face
Always ensure that your firearm is unloaded when it is being taken up
or hands.
and down from the surface.
Always keep a safe distance between the muzzle of your firearm and
Always ensure that your firearm is not dropped from the surface, or
any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could
dropped while it is being taken up or down from the surface.
inflict serious injury.
Remember, your loaded firearm may discharge when dropped, even
Always wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning your
with the manual safety at the “safe” position or with the hammer not
pistol to prevent the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned parts,
cocked.
solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes.

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 9. STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEPARATELY, WELL 12. BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION MALFUNCTION. IF YOU
BEYOND THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DETECT AN OFF SOUND OR A LIGHT RECOIL WHEN A ROUND IS
FIRED, DO NOT LOAD ANOTHER ROUND INTO THE CHAMBER.
Take prudent safeguards to ensure that your firearm does not become
available to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome hands. If your firearm fails to fire, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Store all firearms in secure, locked cases or in a gun safe. for a minimum of 30 seconds. Carefully pull the slide completely
rearward to remove the round from the chamber and then carry out the
Keep your firearm unloaded when not in use. safety checks as described in § 4.1.
At all times, comply with the local and state laws. If the primer is indented, the defective round should be disposed of in
For law enforcement and military personnel, refer to the procedures of a way that cannot cause harm. If the primer is not indented, your
your department on storing your firearm. firearm should be examined by the FN Service Center or your
departmental armorer and the cause of the malfunction should be
corrected before further use.
10. BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS. With the slide open, glance down the barrel to ensure that there is no
obstruction in the barrel. If there is an obstruction, completely clear
Mud, snow and an infinite variety of other objects may inadvertently the barrel before loading and firing again.
lodge in the bore of a barrel. It only takes a small obstruction to cause
dangerously increased pressures which can damage your firearm and Failure to follow these instructions can cause extensive damage to
cause serious injury to yourself and others. your firearm and possible serious injury to yourself and others.

11. BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, ENSURE THAT 13. NEVER INSERT A ROUND OF THE INCORRECT CALIBER INTO ANY
YOUR FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED, THAT THERE IS NO FIREARM.
ROUND IN THE CHAMBER AND THAT THE MANUAL SAFETY IS AT THE
The caliber of your firearm is marked on the right side of the slide and
“SAFE” POSITION. on the rear right end of the barrel. Store rounds of different calibers in
Carry out the safety checks as described in § 4.1. After having completely separate and well-marked containers.
ensured that the firearm is completely unloaded, pull the slide Never store rounds of mixed calibers in a common container or in your
completely rearwards and look through the barrel to ensure that it is pockets.
clear of any obstruction. If an obstruction is seen, no matter how
small it may be, clean the bore of the barrel as described in § 6.4.1. For more information about the correct ammunition for your firearm,
refer to § 2.3.2.

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 14. EXAMINE EVERY ROUND YOU PUT IN YOUR FIREARM. 17. MAKE SURE OF ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE AREA IN WHICH
YOU DISCHARGE A FIREARM. LEAD EXPOSURE CAN OCCUR FROM
We assume no responsibility for the use of unsafe or improper firearm
DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, FROM
and ammunition combinations or damage or injury caused by
damaged ammunition. CLEANING FIREARMS OR FROM HANDLING AMMUNITION.

It is your responsibility to read and heed all the warnings in this Lead is a substance that has been known to cause birth defects,
Owner’s Manual and on the ammunition boxes. reproductive harm and other serious injury.
For more information about the correct ammunition for your firearm, Wash your hands thoroughly after exposure to ammunition or after
refer to § 2.3.2. having cleaned a firearm.

15. USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION. 18. DO NOT SNAP THE FIRING PIN ON AN EMPTY CHAMBER: THE
CHAMBER MAY NOT BE EMPTY!
The barrel and the slide of your firearm have been made with
substantial safety margins with regard to the pressures developed by Treat every firearm with the respect due to a loaded firearm, even
the 5.7x28mm ammunition designed by FN HERSTAL. though you are certain that the firearm is unloaded.
However, FN HERSTAL and FN AMERICA, LLC assume no liability for
accidents which occur through the use of reloaded ammunition or 19. KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE UNLOADING,
5.7x28mm rounds not fabricated according to the FN HERSTAL LOADING AND REMOVING THE MAGAZINE.
standards.
Only touch the trigger when you are ready to shoot or when decocking
the hammer as described in § 4.1.
16. USE ONLY SPECIALLY COATED FACTORY LOADED AMMUNITION.
The use of any non-factory loaded and coated ammunition can result 20. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM’S CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A
in pressures leading to personal injury as well as to damage to the
FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING
pistol.
OTHER OBSTACLES.
Never place your firearm on a fence, a tree, a car or any unstable
object.
For law enforcement and military personnel, refer to the procedures of
your department.

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 21. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP, PARTICULARLY DURING 26. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SECURE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE
LOW LIGHT PERIODS. INFORMATION ON THE SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES FOR YOUR FN
FIREARM.
Know the range of your ammunition.
Never shoot at water or at hard objects. 27. FN HERSTAL AND FN AMERICA, LLC ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR
INCIDENTS WHICH OCCUR WHEN UNSAFE OR IMPROPER PISTOL
ACCESSORIES OR AMMUNITION COMBINATIONS ARE USED.
22. BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING
28. NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE ANY TYPE OF DRUG
AROUND YOU AND OTHERS.
BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING.
Do not be timid when it comes to gun safety. If you observe other
Your vision, motor skills and judgment could be dangerously impaired,
shooters violating any of these safety precautions, politely suggest
making your gun handling unsafe to you and to others.
safer handling practices.

29. PRACTICE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, AVOID UNAUTHORIZED

23. BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING.
SERVICING.
Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being
cleaned, special and extreme care should be taken to ensure that your Your firearm is a mechanical device which will not last forever, and as
firearm is unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. such, is subject to wear and requires periodic inspection, adjustment
and service.
Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location.
FN firearms should be serviced by the FN Service Center in Columbia,
Never test the mechanical function of any firearm with live South Carolina.
ammunition.
FN HERSTAL and FN AMERICA, LLC cannot assume any responsibility
for injuries suffered or caused by unauthorized servicing, alterations
24. TEACH AND SUPERVISE FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL THE MEMBERS or modifications of FN firearms.
OF YOUR FAMILY, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND NON-SHOOTERS.
Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports.
Encourage enrollment in hunting and shooting safety courses.

25. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL, ON THE
AMMUNITION BOXES AND WITH ALL THE ACCESSORIES THAT YOU
INSTALL ON YOUR FIREARM.
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 30. FN HERSTAL AND FN AMERICA, LLC RESERVE THE RIGHT TO 2. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
REFUSE SERVICE ON FIREARMS THAT HAVE BEEN ALTERED, ADDED
TO OR SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED. 2.1. NOMENCLATURE
RIGHT VIEW OF THE FN FIVE‑SEVEN ® MRD
Removal of metal from the barrel or modifications of the firing
mechanism and/or operating parts may lead to a refusal of service on
such firearms. FN will charge the owner for parts and labor to return MANUAL SAFETY EJECTION PORT
MUZZLE
the firearm to original FN specifications.

31. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, ALTER THE TRIGGER, THE

SAFETY OR OTHER PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR FRAME
SLIDE

ANY OTHER FIREARM.

TRIGGER
FAILURE TO OBEY THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH
TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS.
GRIP
BE CAREFUL!

LEFT VIEW OF THE FN FIVE‑SEVEN ® MRD

MANUAL CARTRIDGE
FRONT SIGHT SAFETY REAR SIGHT
INDICATOR

TAKEDOWN
LEVER
SLIDE RELEASE

MAGAZINE CATCH

MAGAZINE

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 In conventional gun terminology, the position and movement of pistol parts 2.2.1 CARTRIDGE INDICATOR
are described as they occur with the pistol horizontal and in normal firing
position: the muzzle is forward or front, the pistol grip is rearward or rear,
the trigger is downward or underneath, the sights are upward or on top.
READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL, ON THE
2.2. FUNCTIONING AMMUNITION BOXES AND WITH ALL THE ACCESSORIES THAT YOU
INSTALL ON YOUR FIREARM.
The FN Five‑seveN® MRD pistol is a modern 5.7x28mm single-action,
delayed blowback, and semi-automatic pistol.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SECURE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE
With the chamber and the magazine loaded (as described in § 4.3 and
INFORMATION ON THE SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES FOR YOUR FN
§ 4.4) and the manual safety at the “fire” position, the pistol will fire a
single shot with each successive pull of the trigger until the magazine and FIREARM.
the chamber are empty.
The slide of this pistol is designed to stay open after the last round has FN HERSTAL AND FN AMERICA, LLC ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR
been fired. INCIDENTS WHICH OCCUR WHEN UNSAFE OR IMPROPER PISTOL
ACCESSORIES OR AMMUNITION COMBINATIONS ARE USED.

If the cartridge indicator, located at the left side on top of the pistol, is
protruding, it means that there is a round in the chamber.

CARTRIDGE INDICATOR

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 2.2.2. MANUAL SAFETY 2.2.3. OPERATION OF THE HAMMER
The FN Five‑seveN MRD pistol has an ambidextrous manual safety: a
®

manual safety lever is available on the right and left side of the frame for
the convenience of both right- and left-handed shooters.
The manual safety can be set at one Never try to decock the cocked hammer of a loaded FN
of the following 2 positions: MANUAL SAFETY
Five‑seveN ®.
ALWAYS consider the pistol as ready-to-fire when the cartridge
indicator is protruding and the manual safety is at the “fire”
• The “safe” position (NO red marks position!
visible)
When the manual safety is at its
raised position, the trigger is blocked The single-action FN Five‑seveN® MRD pistol has an internal (not visible)
from moving. hammer with decocked and cocked positions.
-At the end of the safety checks. DECOCKED HAMMER COCKED HAMMER

-When the FN Five‑seveN MRD pistol

®
HAMMER HAMMER
MANUAL SAFETY
is not operational (carrying, cleaning,
stored, ...)
-When preparing the
FN Five‑seveN® MRD pistol for firing.
The “safe” position should be
selected in one of the following cases:
• The “fire” position (red marks Views after removing the slide assembly from the pistol.
visible)
When the manual safety is at its lowered position, the trigger can be moved
and, on the condition that a round is loaded in the chamber as described in
§ 4.4, a single round will be fired when the trigger is pulled.

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 • Decocked position shooting is imminent, no round should be loaded in the chamber of
the pistol, the recommended maximum carrying capacity is 10 or 20
The recommended position when shooting is not imminent or for storage.
rounds in the magazine with the chamber empty.
At this position, the hammer is fully fallen and resting against the
This magazine is unique for the FN Five‑seveN ® MRD pistol and
inertia firing pin which is not in contact with the primer of the round.
should not be used in other pistols and no other magazines should be
used in your FN Five‑seveN ® MRD pistol.
• Cocked position The left side of the magazine is provided with four openings which allow you
to estimate the number of rounds left.
The hammer is all the way to the rear.
If a round is visible in the hole “20” (or “10”), the magazine is fully
In the cocked position, with the manual safety at the “fire” position
loaded while the other holes simply offer you the possibility to
and with a round in the chamber, the pistol is ready to fire by pulling
estimate the number of rounds still in the magazine.
the trigger.
The magazine is ejected from the FN Five‑seveN® MRD by pressing the
magazine catch.
2.3. MAGAZINES AND AMMUNITION It is recommended to use the thumb of the shooting hand to press the
2.3.1. MAGAZINES magazine catch and to use the support hand to catch the ejected
magazine.
The magazines supplied with the pistol have a total magazine capacity of
20 rounds each (10 rounds where restricted by law).
MAGAZINE CATCH
20-ROUND MAGAZINE 10-ROUND MAGAZINE

MAGAZINE CATCH

With an additional round in the chamber, the pistol has a total

capacity of 11 or 21 rounds. However, as we recommend that, unless
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 The magazine catch is reversible and can be switched to the other 3. CONTENTS OF THE STORAGE BOX
side (for more information, refer to § 6.3).

NOTE USE THE SAFETY LOCK TO SAFELY STORE AND TRANSPORT THE PISTOL.
The FN Five‑seveN MRD pistol contains a magazine
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disconnect.
The pistol and its accessories are supplied in a pistol case.
This disconnect is designed to prevent the
Contents of the case:
FN Five‑seveN® MRD pistol from being fired if the magazine
has been removed. -A pistol with 20-round magazine
-(10-round magazine when required by law)
2.3.2. AMMUNITION -A safety lock
-Optics Mounting System: 3 interfaces and 3 sets of 2 securing screws
-T10 Torx wrench
EXAMINE EACH ROUND BEFORE YOU PUT IT IN YOUR PISTOL! -An Owner’s Manual

THE BARREL AND THE SLIDE OF YOUR FIREARM HAVE BEEN MADE WITH
SUBSTANTIAL SAFETY MARGINS WITH REGARD TO THE PRESSURES
DEVELOPED BY THE 5.7X28MM AMMUNITION DESIGNED BY FN HERSTAL.

HOWEVER, FN HERSTAL AND FN AMERICA, LLC ASSUME NO LIABILITY

FOR ACCIDENTS WHICH OCCUR THROUGH THE USE OF RELOADED
AMMUNITION OR 5.7X28MM ROUNDS NOT FABRICATED ACCORDING TO
THE FN HERSTAL STANDARDS.

The FN Five‑seveN® MRD pistol must only be used with the following new
factory manufactured 5.7x28mm supersonic ammunition:
- SS195LF
- SS197SR

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 4. USING THE PISTOL Carry out the following procedures to ensure that the pistol can be operated,
stored and/or transported without any risk:
• Point the pistol in a safe direction.
• Set the manual safety at the “safe” MANUAL SAFETY
BEFORE USING YOUR FN FIVE‑SEVEN® MRD PISTOL, BE FAMILIAR WITH
position.
THE SAFETY INFORMATION GIVEN IN CHAPTER 1 OF THIS OWNER’S
MANUAL When the manual safety is at
the “safe” position, the red
marks are NOT visible.
4.1 SAFETY CHECKS
• Press the magazine catch to eject
the magazine.
If the magazine does not eject,
BEFORE USING YOUR FN FIVE‑SEVEN® MRD PISTOL, BE FAMILIAR WITH pull on the bottom plate of the
THE SAFETY INFORMATION GIVEN IN CHAPTER 1 OF THIS OWNER’S magazine.
MANUAL.
• Pull the slide completely rearward
and then release it to eject any
BEFORE PROCEEDING, READ AND UNDERSTAND § 2.2 WHICH BRIEFLY remaining round from the chamber.
DESCRIBES THE FUNCTIONING OF YOUR PISTOL, AND ESPECIALLY OF If the slide is already
ITS (INTERNAL) HAMMER. automatically locked into the
MAGAZINE
CATCH
rearward position after having
KEEP YOUR FINGER AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE LOADING, fired the last round (also refer
UNLOADING OR REMOVING THE MAGAZINE. to § 4.6), this step is not
necessary: grab the slide with
your support hand and then
ONLY TOUCH THE TRIGGER WHEN YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT OR WHEN press the slide release
DECOCKING THE HAMMER. SLIDE
downwards or pull the slide
rearward to let the slide return
NEVER TRY TO DECOCK THE COCKED HAMMER OF A LOADED to its forward position.
FN FIVE‑SEVEN® MRD PISTOL! If a round was ejected, do not
forget to recover, clean and
store the round.

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 • Pull the slide completely rearward CHAMBER
and hold it in that position.
INITIAL CLEANING
• Through the ejection port, look into
the chamber of the pistol to ensure It is mandatory to clean your FN Five‑seveN ® MRD before using it for the
that there is no round in the chamber. first time, and after every subsequent use.
EJECTION
PORT Carry out the cleaning procedure of § 6.4.1 “Cleaning and lubrication before
If there is a round in the firing” to remove any preservation lubricant.
chamber, release the slide and For law enforcement and military personnel, refer to the procedures of your
then try to extract and eject the remaining round by pulling the slide department.
completely rearward and then releasing it.
If the pistol contains hardened grease or other substances that you cannot
If the round is not ejected, consult the FN Service Center or your remove, please contact the FN Service Center or your departmental armorer.
departmental armorer.
• If the chamber is empty, release the slide.
4.2. REAR SIGHT ADJUSTMENT
• Double-check the chamber of the pistol to ensure that it is
empty. If necessary, the rear sight can be adjusted with an appropriate screwdriver.

• If the magazine is not empty, unload the magazine by removing the HORIZONTAL SETTING VERTICAL SETTING
rounds one by one.
REAR SIGHT
Slightly push down on the top round and then carefully push it forward SCREWDRIVER
and release it from the lips of the magazine. B

Repeat this procedure until the magazine is completely empty. A

If necessary, unload the spare magazines as well.
• Insert an empty magazine.
Please note that a special magazine disconnect prevents pulling the
trigger if the pistol does not contain a magazine.
• Set the manual safety to the “fire” position. HORIZONTAL SETTING OF THE REAR SIGHT
• After having ensured that the pistol is unloaded, point it in a safe Use the screwdriver to turn the windage adjustment screw “A.”
direction and then pull the trigger to decock the hammer.
To move the point of impact to the right or to the left, turn the
• Set the manual safety at the “safe” position. windage adjustment screw “A” in the clockwise or counterclockwise
direction respectively.
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 VERTICAL SETTING OF THE REAR SIGHT • Load the rounds, one by one, into the magazine.
Use the screwdriver to turn the vertical adjustment screw “B.” Place the round on top of the lips of the magazine and with the rear of
the cartridge aligned with the rear of the magazine.
To lower or raise the point of impact, turn the vertical adjustment
screw “B” in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction respectively. With a thumb, push down on the round (against the force of the
spring) until it locks into position under the lips of the magazine.
The side openings in the magazine body allow you to estimate the
4.3. LOADING THE MAGAZINE number of rounds present in the magazine.
20-ROUND MAGAZINE 10-ROUND MAGAZINE

Only load the number of rounds you intend to shoot.

Do not insert the loaded magazine into the pistol nor load a
round into the chamber unless shooting is imminent.
Never keep a loaded magazine next to the pistol.
For law enforcement and military personnel, refer to the
procedures of your department on carrying a loaded pistol with
a round in the chamber.

As explained in § 2.3.1, the magazines supplied with the pistol have a

capacity of 10 or 20 rounds.
• If the magazine to be loaded is still in the pistol, first set the manual
safety at the “safe” position and then press the magazine catch to eject the
magazine.

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 4.4. LOADING THE PISTOL
• Carry out the safety checks as described in § 4.1.
• If not already done, keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and press Be careful!
the magazine catch to eject the empty magazine (also refer to § 2.3.1).
If the manual safety is now set at the “fire” position, the pistol
• Insert a loaded magazine and firmly push on the bottom of the magazine can be fired bypulling the trigger!
to lock it.
If shooting is not imminent, carry out the safety checks as
• Being extremely careful not to touch the trigger, hold the pistol in your described in § 4.1 for proper storage.
shooting hand, point in a safe direction, pull the slide completely rearward
with your support hand and then release the slide which returns by the
tension of the return spring.
4.5. FIRING
SLIDE

Before firing, read the entire Owner’s Manual: warnings and

instructions are different for each pistol.
Before each shooting sequence, ALWAYS check the barrel for
obstructions and ensure that it is dry and clean.
LOADED MAGAZINE

It is assumed that the rear sight has been adjusted correctly (also
This causes the first round to be loaded into the chamber and the refer to § 4.2).
hammer to be cocked (the cartridge indicator protrudes to indicate the Ensure that § 6.4.1 “Cleaning and lubrication before firing” has been
presence of a round in the chamber). carried out.
To ensure a correct chambering of the round, let the slide “slam” • If not already done, load the pistol as described in § 4.4.
forward under the force of the spring, do not ease it forward.
• Point the pistol in a safe direction and set the manual safety at the “fire”
position.

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 • Keep the pistol pointed at the target and fire additional rounds as
required.
When firing, the slide will move approximately 2” past the rear After each fired round, the pistol will cock the hammer, eject the used
end of the frame: never hold your hand in a position where it cartridge case and feed a round from the magazine into the chamber.
could be hit by the slide and never hold the pistol close to the If the pistol is fired until the magazine is empty, the slide will remain open
eyes when aiming! when the last round has been fired (refer to § 4.6).

• Point the pistol at the target and pull the trigger to fire the first round.
The FN Five‑seveN ® MRD pistol is a single-action pistol resulting in a If firing is interrupted, even briefly, place the manual safety in
rather light and short trigger pull. the “safe” position.
After firing a shot, release the trigger so that it resets to the forward After firing is completed, carry out the safety checks as
position. described in § 4.1.

4.6. RELOADING DURING FIRING

During this operation, be careful not to touch the trigger.

Only touch the trigger when you are ready to fire.

TRIGGER

After firing the last round, the slide will remain locked into the rear position.
At this point, the empty magazine can quickly be replaced with a loaded
magazine, by proceeding as follows:
• Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and press the magazine catch
to eject the empty magazine (also refer to § 2.3.1).

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 • Insert a loaded magazine and firmly push on the bottom of the magazine 4.7. UNLOADING THE PISTOL
to lock it.
• To unload the pistol, carry out the safety checks as described in § 4.1.
• Grab the slide, pull slightly to the rear with your support hand and then
press the slide release downward to disengage it or pull the slide rearward
and let go: the slide will return to the forward position and the first round 4.8. DECOCKING THE HAMMER
will be loaded into the chamber.

SLIDE RELEASE SLIDE

SLIDE
Never try to decock the cocked hammer of a loaded
FN Five‑seveN® MRD pistol!

To decock the hammer, carry out the safety checks as described in § 4.1.
If you do not intend to shoot immediately after having cocked the pistol, you
should carry out the safety checks to decock the cocked hammer.
Allow the slide to return forward under full force of the return spring. For law enforcement personnel, refer to the procedures of your department
Failure to do so may result in a feeding failure. on decocking a cocked hammer.
Please note that the hammer is still in the cocked position: the pistol
will be ready to fire.
5. OPTICS MOUNTING SYSTEM
The cartridge indicator protrudes to indicate the presence of a round
in the chamber. The Optics Mounting System allows for the installation of many available
pistol-compatible optical sights. The Optics Mounting System consists of an
• Resume firing.
interface and securing screws.

If firing is interrupted, even briefly, place the manual safety in

the “safe” position.
After firing is completed, carry out the safety checks as
described in § 4.1.

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 5.1. INSTALLING AN OPTIC The recommended torque is 22 in-lbs.
Carry out the safety checks as described in § 4.1. T10 TORX
OPTIC WRENCH
Loosen and remove the two securing screws holding the cover plate to the
slide by turning the screws counterclockwise using the provided T10 Torx SECURING
wrench. SCREWS
INTERFACE
Remove the cover plate.
Inspect and clean the mounting surface on the top of the slide.

T10 TORX COVER PLATE

WRENCH
5.2. REMOVING AN OPTIC
SECURING • Carry out the safety checks as described in § 4.1.
SCREWS
MOUNTING
SURFACE • Loosen and remove the two securing screws holding the optic and, if
applicable, the interface to the slide by turning the screws counterclockwise
using the provided T10 Torx wrench.
• Remove the optic and, if applicable, the interface from the slide.

T10 TORX
• Select the appropriate securing screws and, if applicable, the interface to WRENCH OPTIC
match the optic you are installing.
Refer to the “Mounting system chart” in § 5.3 for more information. SECURING
SCREWS
• Remove all lubrication from the selected securing screws and their screw INTERFACE
holes in the slide and, if applicable, the interface.
• Position the optic on top of the slide.
If it is required to install an interface under the optic, the interface
should be installed at this time.
• Add a medium-strength threadlocker, such as Loctite Blue 242® to both • Position the cover plate on the slide and secure it by tightening the two
securing screws and tighten clockwise with the provided T10 Torx wrench. securing screws clockwise with the provided T10 Torx wrench.
Follow the cure time instructions provided with the threadlocker.

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 The recommended torque is 22 in-lbs. HOW TO IDENTIFY INTERFACES
COVER T10 TORX Each interface has an identification engraving. Interface 501 has the
PLATE WRENCH engraving “1,” interface 502 has the engraving “2” and interface 503 has
the engraving “3.”
SECURING
SCREWS
501 502 503

To install another optic instead, perform the installation of the new

optic as described in § 5.1.

5.3. MOUNTING SYSTEM CHART

Cover plate/optic Interface Securing screws

Cover plate Not required 500
HOW TO IDENTIFY SECURING SCREW TYPES
All the securing screws are Torx screws, but they vary in length.
Burris FF2 & FF3 Not required 500
Securing screw types 500 and 502, which are close together in length, can
Vortex Viper 503 500 be easily distinguished because of their different screw head shapes.
Vortex Venom Not required 502
500 501 502 503
Trijicon RMR 501 501
Leupold DeltaPoint Pro 502 503

Length: 0.41” Length: 0.53” Length: 0.45” Length: 0.74”

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 6. MAINTENANCE • With the slide assembly held upside
down, disengage the rear end of the BARREL
6.1. DISASSEMBLING AND REASSEMBLING THE PISTOL barrel.
It is very important to become familiar with the disassembly procedure of • Take the barrel out of the slide.
the pistol as disassembly is required during the cleaning and lubrication
procedure which ensures reliable operation of the pistol.

6.1.1. DISASSEMBLING THE PISTOL

• Carry out the safety checks as described in § 4.1. SLIDE

During the safety checks, DO NOT insert an empty magazine into the
pistol and DO NOT decock the hammer.
BARREL
• Hold the pistol in the right hand.
• With the palm of the left hand, push the slide approximately 0.25”
rearward and hold it in that position. MAGAZINE

• At the same time, and using the left thumb, push the takedown lever
completely rearward and hold it in that position.
• Release the slide so that it moves back forwards. FRAME

SLIDE ± 0.25” SLIDE ASSEMBLY

TAKEDOWN LEVER
CAUTION
FRAME This level of disassembly is sufficient to perform thorough
cleaning.
• With the right thumb, push forward on the rear end of the slide to Further disassembly should only be carried out by a qualified
disengage the complete slide assembly from the frame. armorer or by the FN Service Center.
• Lift the slide assembly up and off the frame.
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 6.1.2. REASSEMBLING THE PISTOL 6.2. DISASSEMBLING AND REASSEMBLING THE MAGAZINE
• Ensure that all the components of the pistol are perfectly clean (refer to Disassembling the magazine for cleaning and lubrication is only necessary
§ 6.4.2). in case of apparent soiling of the magazine.
• Insert the muzzle of the barrel into
the barrel opening at the front side of
the slide.
BARREL
6.2.1 DISASSEMBLING AND REASSEMBLING THE 20-ROUND
MAGAZINE
• Push the barrel slightly forward
against the force of the return spring MAGAZINE
and then fit the rear end of the barrel BODY MAGAZINE
MAGAZINE BOTTOM PLATE
into position in the slide. BOTTOM
PLATE

NOTE
FOLLOWER MAGAZINE
Before carrying out the next step, ensure that the stripping SPRING BODY
lever is at the rear position, that the frame does not contain a
magazine and that the hammer is in the cocked position.
DISASSEMBLY
• If not already done, press the magazine catch to eject the magazine from
• While holding the slide assembly parallel above the frame, align the rear the pistol and completely unload the magazine (refer to § 4.1).
end of the slide assembly with the front end of the rear guide slides of the
frame. • While holding the rear end of the magazine bottom plate against a solid
but soft surface, press down on the magazine to disengage the bottom
• Lower the slide assembly onto the frame and then move it slightly plate.
rearward just enough to fit the front and rear guide slides of the frame into
the grooves of the slide assembly. Using a hard surface may damage the magazine bottom plate.
• Ensure that the slide assembly has • Taking into account that the
correctly engaged the frame. magazine bottom plate is subject to FOLLOWER
SLIDE the force of the follower spring, slide FOLLOWER
• Move the slide assembly completely ASSEMBLY
the magazine bottom plate from the SPRING
rearward. REAR GUIDE
magazine body and then carefully
SLIDES
• Check if the slide can smoothly be release the pressure on the follower MAGAZINE
moved back and forth. FRAME spring. BOTTOM
MAGAZINE PLATE
• Take the follower and the follower BODY
spring out of the magazine body.
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 If desired, the magazine catch can be moved to the other side of the
CAUTION FN Five‑seveN® MRD pistol.
This level of disassembly is sufficient to perform thorough The following procedure describes the reversal of the magazine catch
cleaning. from the left side to the right side.
Further disassembly should only be carried out by a qualified For a reversal from the right side to the left side, use the same
armorer or by the FN Service Center. procedure.
To reverse the magazine catch, proceed as follows:

REASSEMBLY • Remove the slide assembly as

described in § 6.1.1. MAGAZINE CATCH
To reassemble the magazine, follow the disassembly steps in reverse order, SPRING
taking into account the following points: • Set the manual safety at the “fire”
position in order to pull the trigger
• Ensure that the components of the magazine are perfectly clean. DRIFT
when asked during the following PUNCH
• Ensure that the follower and the follower spring are correctly oriented. procedure.

• The magazine bottom plate can only be slid back into position when the • While pulling the trigger and using TRIGGER
follower spring is compressed and held flush with the edge of the magazine a 3/32” drift punch, pull the
body. magazine catch spring out of its
housing inside the frame and then remove it.
• Ensure that the magazine bottom plate correctly locks into position.
• Take the magazine catch out of the right side of the pistol.

6.3. REVERSING THE MAGAZINE CATCH

MAGAZINE
CATCH

Ensure that your FN Five‑seveN® MRD pistol is unloaded (refer MAGAZINE

to § 4.1). CATCH

• From the left side, insert the magazine catch, oriented correctly and with
its ridged side first, into its housing in the frame.

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 The frequency at which the pistol should be cleaned and lubricated depends
MAGAZINE DRIFT PUNCH
CATCH SPRING on the ammunition used, the weather and shooting conditions and other
MAGAZINE external factors.
CATCH SPRING
A good rule is to clean and lubricate the pistol after every use or, in case of
intensive shooting, after 500 rounds: correct maintenance will enhance the
longevity and the performance of your pistol.
Excessively dirty ammunition may require more frequent cleaning and too
TRIGGER
much dirt can affect the functioning of even the finest firearm.
TRIGGER
It is important to keep your pistol clean and correctly lubricated!
• While pulling the trigger, reinstall the magazine catch spring, oriented as Do not use too much lubricant as this could cause the build-up of dirt, grit
shown, into its housing inside the frame. or powder residue which could affect the functioning of the pistol.
Ensure that the extremities of the magazine catch spring fit correctly For more information about the recommended lubricants, refer to
into the frame and into the notches of the magazine catch. “Lubricants” in chapter 7.
• Using the 3/32” drift punch, push the magazine catch spring completely
CAUTION
home.
We do not recommend prolonged exposure to hydrocarbons,
Ensure that the magazine catch spring fits correctly into position: 2
trichlorethylene nor ammonia. These chemicals could cause
“clicks” should be heard.
damage to your pistol!
• Reinstall the slide assembly as described in § 6.1.2.
6.4.1. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION BEFORE FIRING
6.4. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION The following procedure assumes that the pistol has correctly been cleaned
and lubricated the last time it was used (also refer to § 6.4.2).
• Disassemble the pistol as described in § 6.1.1.
• Using a cleaning rod and cleaning patches, work back and forth to
Before cleaning the pistol, ALWAYS carry out the safety checks remove any lubricant from the bore and the chamber of the barrel until the
as described in.§ 4.1. last cleaning patch is clean.
Keep ammunition away from the cleaning site and never test • Ensure that the inside of the barrel is perfectly dry.
the mechanical function of your pistol with live ammunition.
• Reassemble the pistol as described in § 6.1.2.

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 remove any dirt from the magazine housing of the frame.
• Check the disassembled parts of the pistol for signs of wear and/or
damage.
In case of doubt about the condition of a part, consult the FN Service
Before each shooting sequence, ALWAYS check the barrel for Center or your departmental armorer.
obstructions and ensure that it is dry and clean.
• Thoroughly clean all the parts of the pistol to remove any dirt, debris or
Carry out the safety checks as described in § 4.1. After having fouling.
ensured that the firearm is completely unloaded, pull the slide
completely rearwards and look through the barrel to ensure • Apply one drop of lubricant to the outer surface of the barrel, the return
that it is clear of any obstruction. If an obstruction is seen, no spring, the inside of the slide (especially the grooves for the guide slides
matter how small it may be, clean the bore of the barrel. and the part of the bottom of the slide which comes into contact with the
hammer), the guide slides of the frame as well as the hammer (its contact
Take into account that the smallest obstruction can area with the slide).
dangerously increase pressures.
Never apply lubricant to the breech face.
• Reassemble the pistol as described in § 6.1.2.
6.4.2. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION AFTER FIRING • Clean the outside of the pistol to remove dirt, finger print residue and
excessive lubricant.
• Disassemble the pistol as described in § 6.1.1.
• Using cleaning brushes or a spray, apply solvent inside the barrel (bore
and chamber) and let the product work for a few minutes. 6.4.3. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION OF THE MAGAZINE
• Using a cleaning rod and cleaning patches, work back and forth to Cleaning and lubrication of the magazine is only necessary in case of
remove the solvent and the residues from the bore and the chamber of the apparent soiling of the magazine.
barrel until the last cleaning patch is clean.
• Disassemble the magazine as described in § 6.2.
• When the bore and the chamber of the barrel are clean, again use a
• Thoroughly clean all the parts of the magazine (if necessary, use solvent).
cleaning patch, this time moistened with lubricant, to protect the inside of
the barrel until the next use. • Using a cleaning patch moistened with lubricant, lightly apply lubricant
to the follower spring.
Please note that the inside of the barrel should be wiped dry before
shooting (also refer to § 6.4.1). Wipe off excess lubricant. Ensure that the inside of the magazine is
dry.
• Using cleaning brushes and solvent, remove any carbon and other
deposits from the areas of the pistol attracting powder and primer residues: • Reassemble the magazine as described in § 6.2.
the slide, the extractor, the upper part of the frame, ...
• Using a soft cloth or a cleaning patch (if necessary, dipped in solvent),
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 6.5. ADDITIONAL CARE 7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SIGHT ADJUSTMENT
For a more accurate setting of the sights than the procedures described in
Never modify or repair parts of your pistol by yourself. § 4.2, consult the FN Service Center or departmental armorer.

FN HERSTAL and FN AMERICA, LLC cannot assume any

responsibility for injuries caused by unauthorized servicing, LUBRICANTS
alterations or modifications to its firearms.
FN HERSTAL and FN AMERICA, LLC recommend using lubricant
Nycolube 127 CLP or equivalent (reference US MIL - PRF63460 or NATO
S-758).
Your pistol is a mechanical device subject to wear and will not last forever:
it requires periodic inspection, adjustment and service. For the U.S. Market, CLP is available under the following names and
trademarks:
The pistol should be checked every 2000 rounds and/or once a year because
damage, wear, or corrosion are not always visible from the outside. • CLP-NC by BREAK-FREE INC

Law enforcement personnel have a departmental armorer which will inspect • SENT-CLP by SENTINEL CANADA
the pistol on a yearly basis. • ROYCO-634 by ROYAL LUBRICANTS Co, INC
Be aware that some solvents can be harmful to the surface finish of
1. ALWAYS KEEP THE PISTOL IN IMMACULATE CONDITION AND GOOD the pistol, so consult your the FN Service Center or your departmental
WORKING ORDER. armorer if the solvent you wish to use is not listed above.

2. ALWAYS CLEAN AND LUBRICATE THE PISTOL AFTER USE.

3. REGULARLY INSPECT THE PISTOL, ITS PARTS AND THE
ACCESSORIES.
If something seems abnormal, please contact the FN Service Center or your
departmental armorer.

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 8. WARRANTY, SERVICE AND TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
NOTE
RETURNING YOUR FIREARM FOR SERVICE
FN HERSTAL or FN AMERICA, LLC is not responsible for damage
When returning your FN firearm for servicing, you must abide the following incurred during shipping.
guidelines:
FN HERSTAL or FN AMERICA, LLC is not responsible for lost or
damaged aftermarket accessories.
NOTE
For all Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders: to avoid
unnecessary return shipping delays, please submit an FFL
when a firearm is sent in for service.
DISCLAIMER
Any addition to your FN firearm of aftermarket accessories (such as
suppressors, triggers, muzzle devices, stocks, etc.) is considered a
1. Complete the online sign-up form to create an account with our Service modification of your firearm from its original configuration, which may void
Center and to request service via www.fnamerica.com. your warranty. We are unable to adapt each firearm for every variable effect
that might occur when you install a third-party manufacturer’s accessory on
2. Ensure that the pistol is completely unloaded (refer to § 4.1). an FN firearm.
3. Remove all accessories. Therefore, FN disclaims all responsibility and liability for any damage
4. Package it securely in a double-packed cardboard container. caused to you and/or your firearm as a result of aftermarket accessory use.
If an aftermarket accessory causes damage to you and/or your firearm,
5. Include a copy of your service request confirmation with your firearm that please address your concerns with the accessory manufacturer.
clearly describes the nature of your repair concerns or service desired. If the
service form is NOT included with your firearm your service will be delayed. This Owner’s Manual should always accompany this pistol and be
transferred with it upon any change of ownership.
6. Include a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
7. Never return ammunition with your firearm. It is against postal and most NOTE
commerce regulations.
If you do not understand the instructions for operating your FN
8. Do not remove any compliant parts or features required by law. firearm, it is your responsibility to contact the FN Service
Center at (800)-635-1321 before using the firearm.

If you have any further questions, please call the FN Service Center at
(800)-635-1321Technical specifications.

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 9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NOTE:
FN Five-seveN ® MRD
Caliber: 5.7x28mm
Type of fire: Semi-automatic
Trigger pull: Single-action: 4.4 to 7.8 lb
Weight w/o 25.12 lbs.
Magazine (oz):
Length (in.): 8.20
Height (in.): 5.60
Width (in.): 1.35
Barrel length (in.): 4.80
Number of grooves: 8
Twist Rate (in.): 1:9.1”, RH
Magazine capacity: 20 rounds
(10 rounds where restricted by law)

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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