The FN 509^® Compact represents the next evolution in personal protection with the performance of a full-sized pistol in a concealable size. With low-profile, snag-free sights, it’s the right addition for every day carry and the perfect fit for in-the-waist holsters. The pistol is 9mm and striker-fired with 3.7-inch barrel, standard 12+1 and 15+1 capacity and the capability to accept all higher capacity FN 509 magazines.

The improved controls aid in manipulation, the new improved texturing on the two included backstraps provides better recoil management, and a new flatter faced trigger enhances trigger control with a cleaner break.

FN America 509 Compact 9mm Pistol FDE & FDE 12RD Osprey Globel Red Dot
New & Pre-Owned Great Condition
Osprey Globel Red Dot (SKU: RMR-OSP-FULL) (Needs Battery)
Includes 1 12 & 15 Round Magazine

The New FN 509 Compact

The whirlwind of new models brings us to the FN 509 Compact—the latest in the 509 family launched in January of 2020. FN did it right and launched a pistol other manufacturers might refer to as a “sub-compact” with the company’s new optics mount right out of the gate.

The new Compact features a departure from the 4-inch slide (that every other iteration of the 509 has sported) with its new, 3.7-inch barrel cut flush to the end of the slide.

The new frame size also meant new magazine options, such as the flush-fitting, 10-round mag or the 12-rounder that sports a finger extension. As with the Midsize, the Compact can use the other magazine sizes for the 509, as long as the appropriate magazine spacer is used.

This rundown of the FN 509’s history was spurred by the release of the FN 509 Compact, so it makes sense that I used the smallest pistol in the line for accuracy testing. In theory, the Compact should have the least impressive numbers.

That wasn’t the case, however. With FMJ ammunition printing five-shot groups between 0.392 and 1.1 inches at 10 yards and 1.745 and 4.499 inches at 25 yards from a hasty rest, the Compact exceeded my expectations.

The consistency I saw at 25 yards with good defensive ammunition in my example was no less impressive: Federal HST 124-grain produced a 2.020-inch five-shot group for the best out of the five ammo types tested. The worst was the Federal HST 124-grain +P with a 2.812-inch five-shot group.

FN 509 Compact 12 / 15 RD 9mm BLK|FDE Pistol

• Full-sized performance in a concealed carry package
• Low-profile, High-Viz front dot
• Striker-fired autoloader
• Double-action operation
• Fully ambidextrous controls
• Aggressive slide serrations for improved manipulation
• Cold hammer-forged stainless-steel barrel with recessed target crown
• Polished chamber and feed ramp
• Enhanced grip textures which enables faster follow-up shots in all conditions
• Interchangeable backstraps
• MIL-STD-1913 accessory mounting rail
• Fully ambidextrous slide stop lever and magazine release
• Includes FN Pistol case and 2 magazines

the 509 Compact. This pistol features a 3.7-inch barrel and low-profile optics mounting system.

This is a versatile system with a number of options that is easily mounted and changed. Several mounts are included.

A 10-round and a 15-round magazine are included.

If desired, the FN 509 Tactical Compact version features a threaded barrel for compensators and suppressors.

The overall impression of the pistol is quality. This is a handgun that is dirt tough, yet friendly enough to the operator.

FN America FN 509 Compact 9mm Luger 15rd Magazine