FN PS90

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PS90 Country of origin Belgium Designer Fabrique Nationale Production begins December 2005 Weapon type Carbine Caliber 5.7X28 mm Action Blowback, Closed bolt Overall length 667 mm (26.2 in) Barrel length 407 mm (16.04 in) Weight empty 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) empty Magazine capacity 5.7 x 28 mm Rate of fire Semi-automatic Maximum effective range 200 m Other operators NATO

The PS90 is a carbine manufactured by Fabrique Nationale, based on their FN P90, that was designed for the U.S. civilian market in December 2005. PS90 is variant of P90 5.7x28mm submachine gun, developed between 1986-1987 by Stephane Ferrard at Fabrique Nationale de Herstal. The weapon’s name is an abbreviation of Project, and the number 90, which specifies a weapon system of the 1990s.

The PS90 accepts a magazine on the top portion of the gun. It can be loaded with ease from the prone position, as well as standing or kneeling. The gun has a longer barrel than the original P90. The length had to be increase in order to comply with firearm regulations regarding concealablitiy in the US. Also, the select fire option has been removed from the gun, as automatic weapons are strictly regulated within the US. The weapon is perfectly simmetrical, allowing left and right handed shooter equal ease of handling the firearm. There are no rough edges on the firearm, as to prevent snagging when drawing the weapon into action.