Is the FN 509 Tactical optic ready?

Press Release

(McLean, VA – December 20, 2019) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce the release of the smallest addition to the FN 509® family of pistols, the FN 509 Compact MRD, an optics-ready compact pistol featuring the company’s patented FN Low-Profile Optics-Mounting System,™ further expanding the optics-ready FN 509 models to four.

FN 509 Compact MRD FDE with Leupold DeltaPoint Pro

The FN 509 Compact MRD is chambered in 9mm and is striker-fired. It features a 3.7-inch barrel and compact slide, and is available in both black and flat dark earth (FDE) finishes. The patented optics mounting system allows for a low-profile, direct mount through a carefully developed plate system that perfectly positions the optic so that the focal point allows for a low-profile mount and co-witness with the all-black iron sights that minimize interference with the optic.

FN 509 Compact MRD BK

The frame, reduced in overall size for concealability, features a MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail that accepts most compact pistol lights, improved controls to aid in manipulation, improved texturing on the two included backstraps for better recoil management, and a new flatter faced trigger allowing for more controllable trigger press and cleaner break.

Each pistol ships in a branded soft-sided, zippered case with FN Low-Profile Optics-Mounting System™ plate kit, one 12-round magazine with pinky extender and one 15-round magazine with grip sleeve or in an all 10-round magazine configuration for states with magazine capacity restrictions. The FN 509 Compact MRD also has the capability to accept all higher capacity FN 509 magazines with use of a sleeve. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the FN 509 Compact MRD pistol is $799.00 and is available to purchase through authorized retailers.

Contact your dealer today to inquire about the all-new FN 509 Compact MRD optics-ready pistol or use the FN Dealer locator at fnamerica.com.

Available for commercial, law enforcement, and military.

Optic not included

The FN 509® Tactical, an extension of the FN 509 family, is based on FN’s submission pistol that the U.S. Army tested for its Modular Handgun Trials, but includes the significant improvements to the design that were implemented in the FN 509. The pistol features the company’s U.S Patent No. 10/352,654 Low-Profile Optics Mounting System™ that enables the platform to accept more than ten commercially-available miniature red dot (MRD) optics that co-witness with the suppressor-height night sights and remain adaptable to future optics releases with no requirement of direct milling of the slide. The slide cap, for use when not shooting with an optic, has raised sight wings that protect iron sight alignment if the pistol is dropped or jostled, and provides a textured ramp for racking the slide against a belt loop, pant pocket or boot. An FN-signature 4.5-inch, cold hammer-forged, stainless-steel barrel with target crown, ½” x 28 threads that accept the bulk of 9mm suppressors available and thread cap with integrated O-ring to prevent loosening during use complete the top end. Lastly, the 24-round magazines, nearly identical in length to the pistol’s slide, maximize ammunition capacity without impacting carry convenience.

FN 509® Tactical Sell Sheet

FN Optics Mounting System Quick Setup & Reference Guide-2019

The FN 509® Tactical
| Product Overview

The FN 509® Tactical | Commercial

Specs

• Caliber: 9mm
• Operation: Double-action
• Mag Capacity: 10 or 17/24 Rd.
• Weight: 27.9 oz.
• Barrel Length: 4.5"
• Overall Length: 7.9"
• Twist Rate: 1:10" RH
• Height: 5.75"
• Width: 1.35"
• Trigger Pull: 5.5 - 7.7 lb.
• Sight Radius: 5.79"

PRIMARY FEATURES

Striker-fired autoloader

5.5 to 7.7 lbs. Trigger pull

FN Low Profile Optics Mounting System™ (U.S. Patent No. 10/352,654)

Threaded Barrel

Suppressor Height Trijicon 3-Dot Green Tritium Night Sights

SLIDE

FN Low Profile Optics Mounting System™ (U.S. Patent No. 10/352,654)

Sight Protecting Slide Cap

External extractor; loaded chamber indicator

BARREL

Cold hammer-forged stainless steel

Recessed target crown

Polished chamber and feed ramp

1/2” x 28 threaded Barrel

O-Ring retention thread cap

FRAME

Polymer construction with replaceable steel frame/slide rails

Enhanced grip texture which enables faster follow-up shots in all conditions

Interchangeable backstraps

MIL-STD-1913 accessory mounting rail

OPERATING CONTROLS

Fully ambidextrous slide stop lever
and magazine release

MAGAZINE

High visibility, low-friction follower;
polymer base with black finish

SHIPS WITH

Two interchangeable backstraps

One 17-round and one 24-round magazines or Two 10-round magazines

Owner’s manual

Locking device

FN logo soft pistol case