FN America has a new compact 9mm on the market that they say is the smallest, most concealable 9mm tactical pistol available. The pistol ships with three magazines, with one each of the 12, 15, and 24-round magazines. Those who live in states with higher restrictions can get a set of three 10-round magazines. So, altogether that’s 51-round capacity when you’re carrying all three mags. We can’t help wonder how concealable it is with the 24-round mag, though.
There is some discussion floating around about where to find a suitable holster for this compact pistol. Some report having luck with Odin Holsters by checking out with a 509 Tactical with a notation that it’s for a 509c. Others suggest Garrett Holsters or Muddy River Tactical.
Here’s the info, per the official press release:
The FN 509 Compact Tactical, available in both black and FN-signature flat dark earth (FDE), can be easily deployed as an everyday carry with the standard 12- or 15-round magazines or on the range with the extended 24-round magazine, giving 51 rounds of ammunition at the ready.
The 4.3-inch cold hammer-forged threaded barrel makes it compatible with today’s most popular aftermarket accessories like compensators or suppressors and the FN Low-Profile Optics-Mounting System,™ capable of accepting more than 10 miniature red sights, rounds out this compact tactical pistol.
The compact frame features the FN 509-signature enhanced grip texturing for secure hold, a MIL-STD 1913 picatinny rail that is compatible with most compact pistol lights and interchangeable backstraps for a customized fit.
Additional features like the suppressor-height night sights aid in co-witness of the miniature red dot and while the optics system is not in use, the protective slide cap provides a serrated surface for racking the slide from any surface and ensures iron sight alignment.
FN advises that the 509 Compact Tactical ships in a soft sided case with the optics mounting kit and the three magazines. That’s 12, 15, and 24-round mags or for restrictive states, three 10-round magazines.
509 Compact Tactical Pistol specifications
- CALIBER: 9mm
- OPERATION: Double-action
- MAG CAPACITY: 10 or 12/15/24 Rd.
- WEIGHT: 26.2 oz.
- BARREL LENGTH: 4.32″
- OVERALL LENGTH: 7.4″
- TWIST RATE: 1:10″ RH
- HEIGHT: 5.3″
- WIDTH: 1.35″
- TRIGGER PULL: 5.5 – 7.5 lb.
- SIGHT RADIUS: 5.6″
Primary Features
- Striker-fired autoloader
- 5.5 to 7.5 lbs. Trigger pull
- FN Low Profile Optics Mounting System™
- Threaded Barrel
- Suppressor Height Trijicon 3-Dot Green Tritium Night Sights
Slide
- FN Low Profile Optics Mounting System
- 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
The FN 509 Compact Tactical pistol Ships with:
- Two interchangeable backstraps
- One 12-round, 15-round and 24-round magazines or Three 10-round magazines
- Owner’s manual
- Locking device
- FN logo soft pistol case
| Product | Designation |
| 66-100780 | FN 509C T FDE/FDE (1) 12-Rd (1) 15-Rd (1) 24-Rd |
| 66-100781 | FN 509C T FDE/FDE (1) 12-Rd (1) 15-Rd (1) 24-Rd |
| 66-100782 | FN 509C T BLK/BLK (3) 10-Rd |
| 66-100783 | FN 509C T BLK/BLK (3) 10-Rd |
More from FN:
The FN 509 is FN’s most tested pistol platform to-date with over 1 million rounds fired during development. The company’s extensive durability, reliability and performance standards, far exceeding the strictest requirements, has yielded yet another advancement in tactical pistol market with the FN 509 Compact Tactical.
About FN America
FN America, LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of Belgium-based FN Herstal, S.A. provides U.S. military, law enforcement and commercial customers with a complete range of solutions developed around small caliber firearms and associated ammunition under the FN brand name.
FN Herstal is the Defense & Security entity of Herstal Group that also includes a Hunting & Sports Shooting entity (Browning and Winchester Firearms’ brand names) and operates globally.
FN product lines include portable firearms, less lethal systems, integrated weapon systems for air, land and sea applications, remote weapon stations, small caliber ammunition, as well as modern and cutting-edge solutions to provide enhanced combat, logistics, maintenance and communication capabilities.
In addition to FN America – headquartered in McLean, VA, with manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina –, FN Herstal is the parent company of FNH UK in the UK and Noptel (electro-optics) in Finland.
Learn more at www.fnamerica.com or follow FN on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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