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FN 509 Compact Tactical

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  • ✓Threaded barrel
  • ✓Factory low profile mounting system
  • ✓Ability to take full-sized magazines
  • ✗Mag release can be tricky
  • ✗Mediocre trigger

Editor’s Note: The FN 509 Compact Tactical is a smaller, more compact version of the FN 509 Tactical. With a 4.3-inch threaded barrel and a shorter grip with factory 12-round magazines, it's more concealable than its larger brethren while still packing a punch.

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Product Details

Caliber
9 mm Luger
Action
Striker Fired
Weight
1.8 lbs
Barrel Length
4.32 in
Overall Length
7.9 in
Finish
Black
Magazine Capacity
24+1-Round
Magazine Included
1 x 12-Round, 1 x 24-Round
Magazine Type
Removable
Front Sight
Night Sight
Rear Sight
Night Sight
Muzzle
Threaded
Stock Material
Polymer

Features

Threaded barrel
Factory low profile mounting system
Ability to take full-sized magazines
Mag release can be tricky
Mediocre trigger

By The Numbers

Accuracy
Accuracy is solid but a better trigger would help here.
Reliability
Reliability with the 509 series is excellent.
Customization
With an accessory rail, optics-ready slide, and a threaded barrel allows for a solid amount of customization.
Ergonomics
Interchangeable backstraps, good grip texture, and ambi controls work well together.
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FINAL VERDICT

The FN 509 Compact Tactical offers all of the same capabilities as the full-size 509 Tactical, just in a smaller package. It can be tough to find a compact gun that is optics-ready, threaded, railed, and accepts full-size magazines - all from the factory. All of the included features in this form factor make the 509 Compact Tactical a compelling, if niche, choice for people looking to maximize the abilities of their concealed carry gun.