The FN 509 MRD LE is a striker-fired 9mm Luger pistol with a 4.0-inch cold hammer forged barrel, 17+1 capacity, and a factory optic cut slide. It weighs 27 oz, has an overall length of 7.40 inches, and ships with 3-dot Tritium night sights.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Barrel Length: 4.0 inches
- Capacity: 17+1 rounds
- Weight: 27 oz (26.9 oz)
- Overall Length: 7.40 inches
- Frame Material: Polymer with Matte Black finish
- Slide Material: Stainless Steel with Serrated Black Steel finish and Optic Cut
- Height/Width: 5.56 inches / 1.35 inches
- Trigger Pull Weight: 5.5 to 7.7 lbs.
- Sight Style: Night sights (3-Dot Tritium)
Features
The cold hammer forged barrel is the same production method FN uses on its military contracts; it contributes to accuracy and barrel life. The optic cut accepts a range of common red dot footprints without additional milling. Tritium night sights are standard, not an upgrade, which is meaningful for a duty or defensive pistol. The textured polymer grip handles well in wet conditions. Aggressive serrations on the slide make manipulations positive under pressure.
Usage
The 509 MRD LE was spec'd with law enforcement use in mind: the 17+1 capacity, Tritium sights, and pre-cut optic mount address common duty requirements without needing aftermarket work. At 27 oz with a 4.0-inch barrel it's in the full-size service pistol category. The trigger pull range of 5.5 to 7.7 lbs is consistent with striker-fired duty standards.