FN 509
FN 509 | |
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Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designed | 2015 |
Manufacturer | FN America |
Unit cost | $649 (MSRP) |
Produced | 2017–present |
Variants | SeeVariants |
Specifications | |
Mass | 26.9 oz (760 g) |
Length | 7.4 in (190 mm) |
Barrellength | 4.0 in (100 mm) |
Width | 1.35 in (34 mm) |
Height | 5.56 in (141 mm) |
Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
Action | Double action |
Feed system | Box magazine |
Sights | Fixed 3-dot (standard); Tactical and MRD[a]variants acceptred dot sights |
TheFN 509is apolymerframestriker-firedsemi-automatic pistolmanufactured by FN America, a division ofFN Herstal.It is chambered in9×19mm Parabellumfeaturingdouble-actionoperation and aPicatinny raillocated forward of thetrigger guard.Tactical, midsize, and compact variants have also been made available.
History
[edit]As part of theXM17 Modular Handgun System competition(MHS) initiated in September 2015,FN Herstalentered a polymer-framed,striker-firedpistol, derived from theFN FNS.[2]AfterSIG Sauerwon the competition in January 2017 with a modified version of theP320,[3][4]FN America brought a version of their entry, now known as the FN 509, to the commercial market.[5]
FN sought consultation from retiredDelta ForceoperatorLarry Vickersduring early development of the FN 509.[6]FN America stated that during development and testing of the MHS entry and the FN 509, over a million rounds of ammunition were used.[7]
Design details
[edit]Features
[edit]The FN 509 is a striker-fired handgun with astainless steelslide withferritic nitrocarburizingfinish and a polymer frame. Black andflat dark earth(FDE) colorings are available. Barrel length is 4.0 inches (100 mm). Theslidehas serrations on both front and back, for easy slide manipulation. There is a full-sizedgrip,housing 17-roundmagazines;10-round magazines are available for states with ahigh-capacity magazine ban.
The backstrap of the grip accepts interchangeable inserts; one arched and one flat.[5]Instead of a manual safety, the 509 includes anintegrated trigger safety(the articulated trigger type like theFN FNS) as part of its four passive safety systems: a striker block, adrop safety,atrigger disconnectand a trigger safety lever.[8]
Magazine releasesandslide locksare present on both side of the gun.[8]
Variants
[edit]Several variants of the FN 509 have been made available:[9]
- Tactical – 4.5-inch (110 mm) barrel length, 17- and 24-round magazines, available in black or FDE, threaded barrel, raised sights (to accommodate asuppressor), with low-profile optics mounting system (for ared dot sight).
- Midsize – 4.0-inch (100 mm) barrel length, 15-round magazines, available in black, with a midsize frame intended forconcealed carry.
- Midsize MRD – as above, with low-profile optics mounting system.
- Compact MRD – 3.7-inch (94 mm) barrel length, 12- and 15-round magazines, available in black or FDE, with low-profile optics mounting system.
Also available are an inert training pistol,[10]and a Simunition (simulated ammunition) pistol.[11]
The subcompactFN 503,introduced in March 2020, uses the "design, performance and reliability standards" of the FN 509.[12]
Specifications
[edit]Specification | FN 509 | FN 509 Tactical | FN 509 Midsize | FN 509 Midsize MRD | FN 509 Compact MRD |
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Barrel length | 4.0 in (100 mm) | 4.5 in (110 mm) | 4.0 in (100 mm) | 3.7 in (94 mm) | |
Overall length | 7.4 in (190 mm) | 7.9 in (200 mm) | 7.4 in (190 mm) | 6.8 in (170 mm) | |
Overall width | 1.35 in (34 mm) | ||||
Height | 5.56 in (141 mm) | 5.75 in (146 mm) | 5.2 in (130 mm) | 4.8 in (120 mm) | |
Weight | 26.9 oz (760 g) | 27.9 oz (790 g) | 26.5 oz (750 g) | 25.5 oz (720 g) | |
Magazine capacity | 17-round | 17-round† | 15-round | 12-round‡ | |
Optics mount | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Color | Black or FDE | Black or FDE | Black | Black or FDE | |
Reference | [13] | [14][15] | [16] | [17] | [18][19] |
For all variants, 10-round magazines are available for states that restrict capacity.
† For the Tactical variant, 24-round extended magazines also available.
‡ For the Compact MRD variant, 15-round extended magazines also available, which increase height to 5.2 in (130 mm).
Users
[edit]United States:Standard-issue sidearm (MRD-LE variant) of theLos Angeles Police Departmentas of 2021.[20]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Burgreen, Todd (August 1, 2019)."FIRST LOOK: The FN 509 Midsize MRD Pistol Brings Red Dots to EDC".personaldefenseworld.com.RetrievedMarch 13,2020.
- ^Patrick Roberts (17 April 2017)."The New FN 509: Not The MHS Gun, But Close".The Firearm Blog.Retrieved17 April2017.
- ^"US Army moves ahead with handgun replacement programme".IHS Janes.May 31, 2016.
- ^"Army: Your new handgun will be a Sig Sauer".Army Times.2017-01-19.Retrieved2017-01-24.
- ^abKeel, Tamara (October 11, 2019)."Review: FN 509".shootingillustrated.com.RetrievedMarch 13,2020.
- ^FN-509 4K UHD.YouTube.Archivedfrom the original on 2021-12-11.
- ^Tendas, Pierangelo (April 18, 2017)."FN 509: the one million rounds pistol".gunsweek.com.RetrievedMarch 13,2020.
- ^abAssociation, National Rifle."An Official Journal Of The NRA | Tested: The FN 509 Pistol".An Official Journal Of The NRA.Retrieved2021-11-06.
- ^"509 Series".fnamerica.com.RetrievedMarch 13,2020.
- ^"FN 509 Training Pistol".fnamerica.com.RetrievedMarch 13,2020.
- ^"FN 509 SIMUNITION PISTOL".fnamerica.com.RetrievedMarch 13,2020.
- ^"FN Introduces FN 503 Slim 9mm Pistol for Concealed Carry".fnamerica.com(Press release). March 16, 2020.RetrievedMarch 17,2020.
- ^"FN 509".fnamerica.com.RetrievedMarch 13,2020.
- ^"FN 509 Tactical BLK".fnamerica.com.RetrievedMarch 13,2020.
- ^"FN 509 Tactical FDE".fnamerica.com.RetrievedMarch 13,2020.
- ^"FN 509 Midsize".fnamerica.com.RetrievedMarch 13,2020.
- ^"FN 509 Midsize MRD".fnamerica.com.RetrievedMarch 13,2020.
- ^"FN 509 Compact MRD BLK".fnamerica.com.RetrievedMarch 13,2020.
- ^"FN 509 Compact MRD FDE".fnamerica.com.RetrievedMarch 13,2020.
- ^"Inside look: Why the LAPD chose the FN 509 MRD-LE as its new duty weapon".