FN America just released the new FN 509 Compact MRD featuring the FN Low-Profile Optics-Mounting System and fully ambidextrous controls. It comes with a soft sided case, a 12 round magazine with pinky extension, and a 14 round extended magazine. States with magazine restrictions will receive their FN 509 Compact with 10 round magazines. Other extended 509 magazines can be used with the 509 Compact, just make sure to use them with a sleeve to prevent over-insertion.
The Low-Profile Optics-Mounting System includes several plate adapters which allows for the direct mounting of over 10 different optics. The FN 509 Compact MRD is the fourth model released in the FN 509 series and is available in both black and flat dark earth finishes.
The FN 509 Compact MRD is striker-fired and chambered in 9mm with a 3.7-inch barrel. The barrel is cold hammer forged stainless steel with a recessed target crown, and polished chamber and feed ramp. The slide is made from stainless steel and coated with an FNC (ferritic nitrocarburizing) black finish. Front and rear slide serrations make it easy to rack the slide.
The external extractor also doubles as a loaded chamber indicator allowing operators to see and feel if the gun is loaded. Steel front and rear sights are dovetailed into the slide. The sights are blacked out and have serrations for glare reduction. They are taller than standard sights for co-witness use with optics.
The slide sits on a polymer frame with steel slide rails and features fully ambidextrous slide and magazine releases- both of which are easy to use. A standard picatinny rail will accept a variety of different pistol accessories. There are three different texture patterns on the grip section of the frame for improved control and grip. Two interchangeable back straps are included with the FN 509 Compact MRD. The two-piece trigger has been updated with a flatter face for a more comfortable trigger pull and cleaner break. There is a built-in trigger safety that will prevent discharge if pulled incorrectly. The 509 series feature four passive safeties.
MSRP on the FN 509 Compact MRD is $799. Find one from your local dealer on GunsAmerica for less.
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Safety Rule Violation — In the video Mr. Pearce opened the box, pulled out the zipper case, unzipped it, pulled out the gun, racked it and pulled the trigger. The gun had a magazine in it. Rule violation!
Everyone knows, including Mr. Pearce, that one should always check to make sure a gun is clear before pulling the trigger.
I recently picked up my 1911 from a world-renowned gunsmith who is a member of the Pistolsmith Guild. He did a bit of action work on it and he parkerized it for me. I got it home and my son took it out of its case, dropped the mag and racked the slide. Out popped a live round of 45 acp! One would have never thought that a gunsmith of this person’s caliber would leave a live round in the chamber when returning a gun to a customer, but he did! Honest mistake, of course; however, anyone can and will make mistakes.I made a mistake by not removing the gun from the case as soon as I got to my car and clearing it, but at least it was in a locked case.
Mr. Pearce clearly made a mistake in this video, but he can make things better by pointing that out to viewers and then never making that mistake again.
Or the safety check was successfully done in the first take of shooting (which didn’t make it on the final video). Remember, most vids have multiple takes and are not done in one shot. That being said, we appreciate your enthusiasm for safety. Thanks Ray!
ooooooooo just what we need. another black polymer 9mm pistol.
How about turning on the lights when you take pictures next time?
The 509/FNS-9 line are just too fat for my taste to conceal. Had the FNS-9 compact… sold it. l like the Ruger Security 9 compact better, even though it’s not quite the same quality as FN.
Good
What is the price of the509 ?
I want one!