FNP-9 Orange Spring

[anthracite]

Hey everyone,

I just took down my FNP-9 after I got home and panicked when I saw what looked like a rust-coated guide rod spring. However, when I wiped it down with a white cloth almost nothing came off, except what looks like some gun lube/oil.

I tried googling and found this short thread: https://www.fnforum.net/threads/oran...e-fnp-9.20415/

Has anyone else confirmed this?

Also, if it is a protective coating then should I treat it any differently when cleaning it?

Thank you in advance.

[anthracite]

Bump. Keep forgetting to contact FNH directly.

[Bastard]

I sold my FNP9 years ago but it is not uncommon to paint a spring so that you can differentiate different weights

[anthracite]

I sold my FNP9 years ago but it is not uncommon to paint a spring so that you can differentiate different weights

Oh I did not know that.

Will normal cleaning cause the paint to come off?

[norcalAF]

I sold my FNP9 years ago but it is not uncommon to paint a spring so that you can differentiate different weights

This sold mine long ago as well.

[dyjag]

Mine has the orange coating and operates fine with normal cleaning. I treat it the same as any other pistol and it is 100%. Hope this helps.

[anthracite]

Mine has the orange coating and operates fine with normal cleaning. I treat it the same as any other pistol and it is 100%. Hope this helps.

100% this helps so much! Nice getting confirmation from another Owner of an Orange spring and has had no issues with cleaning it.

Thank you again dyjag!

[BigPimping]

I've heard that FN customer service is borderline horrific.

[anthracite]

I've heard that FN customer service is borderline horrific.

Wow really? That's a shame. I created an account on their website just in case I ever needed to send in my FN firearms.

Sig Sauer has been amazing. Quick communication and answered all my questions. Even helped me not spend money!