ASK AN EXPERTDescription
- Striker-fired autoloader
- Double-action operation
- Offered as a non-manual safety model
- Fixed 3-dot luminescent sights (standard)
- Easily racked, combat-style sights
- External extractor; loaded chamber indicator
- Slide: Improved front and rear cocking serrations
- Barrel: Cold hammer-forged stainless steel, Recessed target crown, Polished chamber and feed ramp
- Polymer construction with replaceable steel frame/slide rails; MIL-STD-1913 accessory mounting rail
- Fully ambidextrous slide stop lever and magazine release
The FN America FN 509 NMS DS 4in Pistol is built on the proven architecture of the FNS Compact, FN made changes internally and externally to meet the rigorous performance standards of the MHS requirements and further developed the platform into the FN 509 with the help from industry experts. Over the course of development, the platform has been tested extensively for reliability, ammunition compatibility and durability - totaling more than one million rounds.
Warranty Information
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Operation | Double-Action |
| Capacity | 2 x 17 Rd |
| Twist Rate | 1:10" RH |
| Barrel | Cold Hammer-Forged Stainless Steel |
| Trigger Pull, lb | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Sight Radius, in | 5.79" |
| Barrel Length, in | 4" |
| Overall Length, in | 7.4" |
| Height, in | 5.56" |
| Width, in | 1.35" |
| Weight, oz | 26.9 |
| Ships With | Two interchangeable backstraps, Two 17-round magazines or Two 10-round, Owner's manual, Locking device, FN logo soft pistol case |
