FN America announced an expansion of their FN 509 series pistol at the 2024 SHOT Show. The expansion includes new models, limited-edition colors and configurations, and compensator kits designed to enhance recoil mitigation. These releases mark the ongoing evolution of [Read More…]
FN America have announced the introduction of a new addition to their FN 509 series of polymer-framed pistols. The FN 509 Midsize Tactical comes in black and FDE with FN’s ‘Low-Profile Optics-Mounting System’ and weighs in at 27.9 oz. FN America @ TFB: [Read More…]
After a series of tests that included a 20,000 round endurance qualification, the FN 509 MRD-LE has been selected as the new LAPD Duty Pistol. All of the new pistols will feature FN’s MRD optics mounting system which will bring red dot capabilities to one of the [Read More…]
Beginning on Tuesday, October 27th, owners of the FN 509 will be able to purchase the long-awaited 5″ long slide from Apex Tactical. The Apex Tactical Team has been hard at work developing this new FN 509 Long Slide that comes fully assembled and loaded down with [Read More…]
FN America have announced the introduction of an FDE version of their FN 509 Midsize MRD. It has FN’s low-profile MRD optics-mounting system, it has taller iron sights suitable for either suppressor use or co-witnessing with the red dot you choose to mount. The [Read More…]
FN America have announced some new additions to their popular FN 509 pistol range. A new Full FDE Model and optics ready mid-size model. Have you been thinking about picking up a 509, how do these new models stack up for you? Take a look at the info from FN below, and [Read More…]
FN America, LLC has announced a BRAND NEW iteration of their popular polymer-frame, striker-fired pistol that now accepts red dot sights with the FN 509 Midsize MRD 9mm! This optics ready package expands on the 509 lineup of pistols to provide something more compact and [Read More…]
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 [Read More…]
Arizona-based Apex Tactical Specialties have announced some new after-market parts for FN’s 509. A new threaded barrel and a ‘failure resistant extractor’. Apex FN 509 Threaded Barrel Apex describe the new barrel as: Designed specifically for the FN [Read More…]
FN America have announced the launch of a new model in their 509 family, a mid sized carry pistol. FN have also confirmed that the FN Tactical will also be available in a matte black finish in 2019. The new mid size, chambered in 9x19mm, has a four inch slide and a [Read More…]
New Welt order I remember in the LE world during the introduction of the original Taser M-Series (and requirement that we get tased as part of training). We used to joke “What’s next-having to get shot by your own handgun to qualify with it?” [Read More…]
Last week we had “FN Friday” with the new FN SCAR Subcompact Carbine. FN Herstal are using the Milipol 2017 exhibition to release another Portable Firearm, this time a pistol with focus on Security Forces. The FN 509 was launched in the US during Q2 2017, [Read More…]
A few days ago The Firearm Blog told you about the new FN Herstal SCAR-SC, a Subcompact Carbine with a 7,5″ barrel chambered in 5,56 NATO. I wrote that this is FN Herstal’s “Honey Badger“, except in a different caliber. Well, guess what, FN [Read More…]
Yet another super tempting rebate has been announced, this time from FN America for the FN 509. With all the options for some of the best deals I have seen in the gun market for some time, it sure isn’t making consumer’s lives easier. It is a whole lot [Read More…]
it seems that the flat faced trigger is growing in popularity so fast that Apex is burning the midnight oil and rolling out new triggers at a breakneck pace. Thanks to our sponsors: Proxibid – Shop For Home Defense Pistols Online Here Ventura Munitions – Retailer of quality ammunition. [Read More…]
As much as people want to shun the FN 509 for being yet another polymer framed striker gun that is easy to overlook the hidden greatness, Brink’s saw the benefit in the new plastic wonder gun. The adoption of the FN 509 by Brink’s marks the first major [Read More…]
It seems that everyone and their mother got their hands on the new FN 509 to develop as many aftermarket parts as they could for it prior to the launch date. This time Apex is announcing an FN 509 trigger with a flat face that shortens trigger reach, the amount of [Read More…]
Yet another new holster option in the wake of the FN 509 announcement, this time it is Galco with the new options. It appears that they produced just about their entire lineup for the new FN pistol to include the shoulder holsters that they are famous for. FN America [Read More…]
DSG Holsters has revealed one of the first commercial FN 509 holsters to hit the market. DSG Arms in Fort Worth, Texas are a group of wonderful folks that have dedicated themselves to providing the best possible product for both the consumer and the professional [Read More…]
The FN 509 is about as close as you can currently get to the Modular Handgun Submission that Fn America sent into the DOD trials, but isn’t exactly the same gun. In this episode of TFB TV, Patrick takes the brand new FN 509 out to the range to get acquainted with the new to […] Read [Read More…]
FN America is letting us finally tell you about their brand new striker fired pistol. Well, I say brand new, but the reality is this design has been developed for some time now. If you look closely at the internals, you see that the handgun is unmistakeably a very [Read More…]
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