FN 509 Tactical RDS-ready pistol

[MountainRaven]

FN 509 Tactical | FN

Looks like the market finally has a good, factory option for mounting an RDS on a pistol. And it's not just a 509 designed to take an MRDS, it's also got some improvements like Vickers Tactical-style slide locks and scalloping around the magazine release. And they come with 24-round magazines.

Now FN just needs to make a G19-sized version.

First Look: FN 509 Tactical Red Dot Ready Pistol | RECOIL

[Waylander]

At first I was hoping they would release a standard tactical model before this but I like it.

It's a smart move to be Leupold compatible unlike the Sig 320 optics ready models.

I'm not sure if they will make a G19 size. I'm curious to see if they go that route in addition to a sub compact. They do seem to be listening to customer demands more than in the past, though.

[Vandal]

At first I was hoping they would release a standard tactical model before this but I like it.

I think RDS comparability will become the new standard for handguns advertised as "tactical" models.

[doodi1]

I was not in the market for another FN pistol. (already have a FNP45, a FNP45 Tactical and a FNX45 Tactical) but this one has changed my mind. I just wish they would have some cross compatibility with their magazines. It seems like every new pistol they come out with has a different magazine.

[WickedWillis]

Seems to take some inspiration from the ATOM slides. Which is in no way a bad thing. This really gets me interested in the 509. Good on FN.

[RAM Engineer]

I was not in the market for another FN pistol. (already have a FNP45, a FNP45 Tactical and a FNX45 Tactical) but this one has changed my mind. I just wish they would have some cross compatibility with their magazines. It seems like every new pistol they come out with has a different magazine.

IIRC, the 509 uses the same magazine bodies as the FNS, but the difference in frame/baseplate interface means you need to change baseplates if you want to use an FNS mag in a 509 and vice versa

[Gary1911A1]

Rural King sent me an Email today with an offer on one: https://www.rkguns.com/fn-509-tactic...56849067887209

[NotDylan]

Really like this. How does the 509 compare to the M&P 2.0, P10, and gen5 Glocks?

[indianalex01]

Really like this. How does the 509 compare to the M&P 2.0, P10, and gen5 Glocks?

It compares well. It’s such a subjective question. All those pistols you mentioned are great. I have all of the ones you mentioned. Glocks are not my favorite but another person will say they are his favorite. All modern day pistols are great. There is no magical better then the rest pistol. Go to a range and try the verious Guns you mentioned and see what you like. Pick the one for you and stick with it and train with it.

[Talon762]

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