FN America have announced the launch of a pair of FN 509s in a unique FDE finish, the new 509s will be available exclusively from Bill Hicks & Co. The Standard and Tactical variants of FN’s current flagship pistol are available with standard 17 round magazines but also 10 round magazines.
The pistols have a flat dark earth slide and an olive drab frame. The 509 Tactical has a 4.5in barrel with a threaded muzzle and suppressor height sight. It also comes with FN’s low-profile optic mounting system for pistol red dots.
Here’s what FN America have to say about the Bill Hicks & Co. exclusives:
FN America, LLC is pleased to announce the release of a limited-edition FN 509® flat dark earth (FDE) slide and olive drab green (ODG) frame pistol color combination available only through its distributor, Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd. This unique colorway unites two legendary military-designated colors onto the same pistol in two models.
The FDE and ODG FN 509 pistols will be configured in both Standard and Tactical variations. The FN 509 Standard features a four-inch slide and barrel, ambidextrous operating controls, fixed luminescent iron sights and 17-round standard capacity, while the FN 509 Tactical features a 4.5-inch barrel with four-inch slide, FN Low-Profile Optics Mounting System, fixed three-dot night sights, and 17rd standard and 24-round magazine. Ten-round versions are available for states with magazine capacity restrictions.
FN 509 Standard Bill Hicks Exclusive Specs:
Caliber: 9mm
Magazine: 17rd
Weight: 26.9 oz.
Length: 7.4″
Barrel: 4″
Operation: DA
Frame Finish/Slide: ODG/FDE
Sights: Fixed 3-Dot Luminescent
FN 509 Tactical Bill Hicks Exclusive Specs:
Caliber: 9mm
Magazine: 17/24rd
Weight: 27.9 oz.
Length: 7.9″
Barrel Length: 4.5″
Operation: DA
Frame Finish/Slide: ODG/FDE
Sights: Fixed 3-Dot Night
The exclusive 509 standard, regardless of magazine capacity, has an MSRP of $679 while the 509 Tactical has an MSRP of $1,049. You can find out more about them over on the Bill Hicks & Co. website, here. Do you own an FN 509? What do you think of the colour scheme of the new exclusive models? Let us know in the comments section.