Description
- 3.8-in barrel with recessed target crown
- Direct-mount optics-ready slide
- Compatible with DeltaPoint Pro and Shield RMS footprints
- Reversible magazine release
- One (1) 16-round and one (1) 20-round extended magazine
The FN 309 MRD is a compact, hammer-fired semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Luger with a 3.80-inch steel barrel, optics-ready stainless steel slide, and RMS/DPP footprint for direct red dot mounting on a personal defense platform. A crisp, light single-action trigger, effortless slide racking force, and easy-loading magazines make this an accessible, reliable everyday carry option, while multiple internal safeties and no-trigger-pull takedown add practical safety features. Green fiber optic front sight, U-notch rear, Picatinny rail, textured grip shield, and included 16- and 20-round magazines complete a carry-ready package at 1.41 lbs.
FN 309 MRD centers its design on reliable personal defense performance, with internal hammer-fired operation delivering a crisp, light 5lb trigger pull that promotes accurate shot placement without a heavy, stacking double-action stroke. The optics-ready stainless steel slide is compatible with red dot optics sharing the Leupold DeltaPoint Pro or Shield RMS footprint, enabling direct mounting without adapters for faster target acquisition in defensive scenarios. A green fiber optic front sight and U-notch rear provide a high-visibility iron sight baseline for use with or without a mounted optic.
The polymer frame features a Picatinny rail for mounting lights and lasers, a textured grip shield for a secure purchase under recoil, and a 1.26-inch width that keeps the overall package slim for everyday carry. The manual safety and multiple internal safeties provide a layered passive and active safety package suited to daily carry use, while the no-trigger-pull takedown simplifies field stripping without requiring a trigger press during disassembly. A 1:10-inch right-hand twist steel barrel with target crown muzzle contributes to consistent accuracy across a range of 9mm defensive loads.
The 309 MRD is engineered for effortless operation across the full manual of arms, with a slide racking force and magazine loading effort calibrated to be accessible to a wide range of users including those with reduced hand strength. At 1.41lbs and 5.40 inches in height, the 309 MRD offers a carry-friendly form factor with a 20-round maximum capacity that exceeds most compact competitors in this size class. Two magazines are included from the factory, a 16-round and a 20-round, providing immediate carry and backup options out of the box.
