{"id":190931,"date":"2023-09-01T16:30:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T20:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=124673"},"modified":"2024-08-31T11:39:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T16:39:02","slug":"fn-509-compact-unboxed-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/fn-509-compact-unboxed-2\/","title":{"rendered":"FN 509 Compact MRD Unboxed at the Gun Counter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s Note:\u00a0<\/strong><em>FN America is running a hot Summer Sizzle rebate program for their new FN 509 pistols till September 30, 2023. You\u2019re looking at a sweet deal with up to $220 value. You get free virtual pistol training classes from the pros at Sheepdog Response, worth $120, and cash back of up to a cool $100 depending on the gun model you snag. Just remember to make your purchase between July 17 and September 30, 2023, and cash in on the rebate online by October 31, 2023. You can find all the details over at FN America\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fnamerica.com\/promotions\/2023-summer-sizzle\/?utm_campaign=509_Family&amp;utm_source=GUNSAMERICA&amp;utm_medium=eNewsletter&amp;utm_term=509_Content_eNewsletters_072423&amp;utm_content=970x250\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"fn-509-compact-unboxed-2\" title=\"FN 509 Compact MRD Unboxed at the Gun Counter\">website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uaeNz7QVwyU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"FN 509 Compact MRD Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Gripped-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"FN 509 Compact MRD Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" class=\"wp-image-124683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Gripped-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Gripped-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Gripped-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Gripped-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Gripped-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Gripped.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The FN 509 COmpact MRD fits well in the hand and the magazine with pinky extension is just long enough to accommodate a full grip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" title=\"FN 509 Compact MRD Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_OpticsPlatePackageCombo-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"FN 509 Compact MRD Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" class=\"wp-image-124676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_OpticsPlatePackageCombo-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_OpticsPlatePackageCombo-400x202.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_OpticsPlatePackageCombo-150x76.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_OpticsPlatePackageCombo-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_OpticsPlatePackageCombo-1536x774.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_OpticsPlatePackageCombo.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FN gives you everything you need to mount your optic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp; Front and rear slide serrations make it easy to rack the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"FN 509 Compact MRD Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Barrel-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"FN 509 Compact MRD Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" class=\"wp-image-124677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Barrel-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Barrel-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Barrel-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Barrel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Barrel-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Barrel.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A recessed barrel crown prevents unwanted damage and increases accuracy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"FN 509 Compact MRD Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Sights-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"FN 509 Compact MRD Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" class=\"wp-image-124678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Sights-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Sights-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Sights-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Sights-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Sights-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Sights.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blacked out sights allow for easy co-witness with red dots.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"FN 509 Compact MRD Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Texture-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"FN 509 Compact MRD Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" class=\"wp-image-124680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Texture-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Texture-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Texture-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Texture-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Texture-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Texture.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Different grip textures make the FN 509 Compact easy to control and comfortable to hold.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"FN 509 Compact MRD Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Controls-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"FN 509 Compact MRD Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" class=\"wp-image-124679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Controls-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Controls-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Controls-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Controls-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Controls-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/509_Controls.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 509 has truly ambidextrous controls. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MSRP on the FN 509 Compact MRD is $799. 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