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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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