FN 509
{{short description|Polymer frame semi-automatic handgun}}
{{infobox weapon
| name = FN 509
| image = FN 509.jpg
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| caption = FN 509 midsize
| origin = United States
| type = Semi-automatic pistol
| is_ranged = yes
| service =
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| designer =
| design_date = 2015
| manufacturer = FN America
| unit_cost = $649 (MSRP)
| production_date = 2017–present
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| variants = See Variants
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| weight = {{convert|26.9|oz|g|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|7.4|in|mm|abbr=on}}
| part_length = {{convert|4.0|in|mm|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1.35|in|mm|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|5.56|in|mm|abbr=on}}
| cartridge = * 9×19mm Parabellum (509)
| action = Double action
| rate =
| feed = Box magazine
| sights = Fixed 3-dot (standard); Tactical and MRD{{efn|MRD is an abbreviation for miniature red dot{{cite web |url=https://www.personaldefenseworld.com/2019/08/fn-509-midsize-mrd-pistol-first-look/ |title=FIRST LOOK: The FN 509 Midsize MRD Pistol Brings Red Dots to EDC |website=personaldefenseworld.com |first=Todd |last=Burgreen |date=August 1, 2019 |accessdate=March 13, 2020}}}} variants accept red dot sights
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The FN 509 is a polymer frame striker-fired semi-automatic pistol manufactured by FN America, a division of FN Herstal.
History
{{Main|XM17 Modular Handgun System competition}}
As part of the XM17 Modular Handgun System competition (MHS) initiated in September 2015, FN Herstal entered a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol, derived from the FN FNS.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/04/17/new-fn-509-not-mhs-gun-close/|title=The New FN 509: Not The MHS Gun, But Close|author=Patrick Roberts|website=The Firearm Blog|date=17 April 2017|access-date=17 April 2017}}
After SIG Sauer won the competition in January 2017 with a modified version of the P320,{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/60814/us-army-moves-ahead-with-handgun-replacement-programme|title=US Army moves ahead with handgun replacement programme|date=May 31, 2016|website=IHS Janes}}{{cite news | title= Army: Your new handgun will be a Sig Sauer | work= Army Times | date= 2017-01-19 | url= https://www.armytimes.com/articles/army-your-new-handgun-will-be-a-sig-sauer | accessdate= 2017-01-24 | language= en}} FN America brought a version of their entry, now known as the FN 509, to the commercial market.
FN sought consultation from retired Delta Force operator Larry Vickers during early development of the FN 509.{{cite AV media| url-status = live| archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/IvRNpqRWqEE| archive-date = 2021-12-11| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvRNpqRWqEE&feature=emb_logo| title = FN-509 4K UHD | website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}
FN America stated that during development and testing of the MHS entry and the FN 509, over a million rounds of ammunition were used.{{cite web |url=https://www.gunsweek.com/en/pistols/news/fn-509-one-million-rounds-pistol |title=FN 509: the one million rounds pistol |first=Pierangelo |last=Tendas |website=gunsweek.com |date=April 18, 2017 |accessdate=March 13, 2020}}
Design
{{Main|FN FNS}}
The FN 509 is a striker-fired handgun with a stainless steel slide with ferritic nitrocarburizing finish and a polymer frame.
Black and flat dark earth (FDE) colorings are available.
The FN 509's barrel length is {{convert|4.0|in|mm}} while employing a full-sized grip. The slide has serrations on both front and back, for easy slide manipulation
The FN 509 features a Picatinny rail located forward of the trigger guard. The backstrap of the grip accepts interchangeable inserts; one arched and one flat.{{cite web |url=https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2019/10/11/review-fn-509/ |title=Review: FN 509 |first=Tamara |last=Keel |website=shootingillustrated.com |date=October 11, 2019 |accessdate=March 13, 2020}}
= Operation =
The FN 509 features double-action operation with magazine releases and slide locks present on both side of the gun.
Instead of a manual safety, the 509 includes an integrated trigger safety (the articulated trigger type like the FN FNS) as part of its four passive safety systems: a striker block, a drop safety, a trigger disconnect and a trigger safety lever.{{Cite web|last=Association|first=National Rifle|title=An Official Journal Of The NRA {{!}} Tested: The FN 509 Pistol|url=https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/tested-the-fn-509-pistol/|access-date=2021-11-06|website=An Official Journal Of The NRA|language=en}}
= Magazines =
The FN 509 primarily uses 17-round magazines; 10-round magazines are available for states with a high-capacity magazine ban.
= Ammunition =
While the FN 509 is primarily chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, FN Herstal also offers the model in other calibres.
=Specifications=
For all variants, 10-round magazines are available for states that restrict capacity.
{{dagger}} For the Tactical variant, 24-round extended magazines also available.
{{double dagger}} For the Compact MRD variant, 15-round extended magazines also available, which increase height to {{convert|5.2|in|mm|abbr=on}}.
Variants
=509=
Aside from inert training pistol{{cite web |url=https://fnamerica.com/products/law-enforcement/fn-509-training-pistol/ |title=FN 509 Training Pistol |website=fnamerica.com |accessdate=March 13, 2020}} and Simunition variants,{{cite web |url=https://fnamerica.com/products/law-enforcement/fn-509-simunition-pistol |title=FN 509 SIMUNITION PISTOL |website=fnamerica.com |accessdate=March 13, 2020}} several offerings of the FN 509 have been made available:{{cite web |url=https://fnamerica.com/pistols/fn-509-series/ |title=509 Series |website=fnamerica.com |accessdate=March 13, 2020}}
== Tactical ==
{{convert|4.5|in|mm|adj=on}} barrel length, 17- and 24-round magazines, available in black or FDE, threaded barrel, raised sights (to accommodate a suppressor), with low-profile optics mounting system (for a red dot sight).
== Midsize ==
{{convert|4.0|in|mm|adj=on}} barrel length, 15-round magazines, available in black, with a midsize frame intended for concealed carry.
== Midsize MRD ==
As above, with low-profile optics mounting system.
== Compact MRD ==
{{convert|3.7|in|mm|adj=on}} barrel length, 12- and 15-round magazines, available in black or FDE, with low-profile optics mounting system.
=Other variants=
== FN 503 ==
{{Main|FN 503}}
Introduced in March 2020, the FN 503 is the subcompact model of the FN 509.{{cite press release |url=https://fnamerica.com/press-releases/fn-introduces-fn-503-slim-9mm-pistol-for-concealed-carry/ |title=FN Introduces FN 503 Slim 9mm Pistol for Concealed Carry |website=fnamerica.com |date=March 16, 2020 |accessdate=March 17, 2020}}
== FN 502 ==
{{Main|FN 502}}
Introduced in September 2021, the FN 502 is the .22 variant of the FN 509.{{cite web|title=The FN 502 Tactical: FN’s Premiere Optics-Ready .22 LR|url=https://fnamerica.com/press-releases/the-fn-502-tactical-fns-premiere-optics-ready-22-lr/|website=fnamerica.com|access-date=September 1, 2021}}
== FN 510 ==
{{Main|FN 510}}
Introduced in 2023, the FN 510 is the 10mm Auto variant of the FN 509.{{cite web |last=Fitzpatrick |first=Brad |title=FN 510 and 545 Tactical Pistols: Full Review |url=https://www.gunsandammo.com/editorial/fn-510-and-545-tactical-pistols-full-review/480140 |access-date=August 16, 2023 |publisher=Guns & Ammo}}
== FN 545 ==
{{Main|FN 545}}
Introduced in 2023, the FN 510 is the .45 ACP variant of the FN 509.
Users
- {{flag|United States}}
- Standard-issue sidearm (MRD-LE variant) of the Los Angeles Police Department as of 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://www.police1.com/police-products/firearms/articles/inside-look-why-the-lapd-chose-the-fn-509-mrd-le-as-its-new-duty-weapon-p0U1x0A7c0gNUs1V/|title=Inside look: Why the LAPD chose the FN 509 MRD-LE as its new duty weapon}}
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://fnamerica.com/}}
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv-Hw6VUPcE FN 509 Comparison] by Hickok45 via YouTube
{{FN Herstal firearms}}
Category:9mm Parabellum semi-automatic pistols