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Wonder if you can convert between .40 and 9 like you can with M&Ps and such. Magazine and barrel change.
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Would be great if it was in 9mm.
It wouldn't be 359 if it was 9mm
Wonder if you can convert between .40 and 9 like you can with M&Ps and such. Magazine and barrel change.
The FNS 40 and FNS 9 share the same frame. You're able to swap the entire slide assembly out completely if you want, but the pricing on a complete 9mm slide is more than some sale-priced FNS 9 pistols, so that isn't really cost effective.
The FNS 40 and FNX 40 mags are interchangeable. The FNS 9 and FNX 9 mags aren't. There are ribs on the FNX 40 mags, but not on the FNX 9 mags. In order to set the FNS frame up to be able to swap entire slide assemblies, FN had to redesign the FNS 9 mags to incorporate those ribs. This is per FN.
If you could get an aftermarket conversion barrel, the caliber change with your existing set-up is entirely possible. That's probably the most cost effective route. Otherwise, you could always try to source an entire FNS 9 slide assembly. The standard factory 9mm barrel won't work without the factory 9mm slide.
EFK is showing that they make a conversion barrel for the FNS 40 to 9 for $154.99 in stainless or $204.99 in black.
I'm not a big fan of .40SW, so I don't own many pistols chambered in the caliber. I have a FNP 40 that I bought used (like new) back when Davidson's was blowing out FNP 40 mags for $6 each. I got the gun with 3 mags and then bought 12 more new factory mags all for under $200. I just bought a FNS 40 on this deal. If I can find some cheap mags for it eventually, that will round out my hammer and striker fired .40SW collection quite nicely. I wasn't really in the market for either of these pistols, but I'm extremely happy with the purchases.