FN 509 Tactical With Threaded Barrel

Building on the success of the standard FN 509 series, FN America introduced the FN 509 Tactical model in July of 2018. The Tactical model featured a number of “upgrades” over the standard FN 509 model and is marketed as an optics ready and suppressor ready 9mm pistol designed to target the tactical pistol and home defense market.

Click this link to see all the holster options we offer for the FN 509 Tactical

The 509 Tactical model features the following features:

A threaded barrel with a 1/2X28 thread pitch with an O ring
Suppressor level Trijicon 3-dot night sights that are tall enough to work with most any RMR or MRO optic on the market.
FN’s patented Low-Profile Optics Mounting System that is designed to accept 9 of the most popular commercial RMR optics with the ability to mount others without milling the FN 509 slide. The package includes base plate adapters for the 10 most popular RMR models.

Currently the FN 509 Tactical is offered in two versions:

(1) An FDE version

(2) A black version

The FN 590 Tactical features two different backstrap options that will fit most hands, and the backstraps are easy to change out. The 509T ships with two (2) 24 round magazines and one (1) 17 round magazine, or, if you reside in a magazine restrictive state, the 509 Tactical ships with 3 (3) ten round magazine.

The Low-Profile Optics Mounting system come with adapter plates and hardware that is designed to work out of the box with the following RMR/RMD optic models:

Burris FastFire 3
Leuopold DeltaPoint Pro
Trijicon RMR
JP Enterprises JPoint
Vortex Venom
Vortex Viper
Vortex Razor
Doctor Optic
C-More STS2

Now it’s possible that the adapter plates that are included with the 509 Tactical may also fit other RMR models on the market as well. However, if you don’t have an interest in running an RMR on your 509 Tactical, that’s no problem as it performs flawlessly without one as well.

However, should you decide to go with an RMR on your 509T, you’ll appreciate factory installed suppressor height Trijicon night sights. Those sights are more than tall enough to allow the shooter to use with the sights or the RMR (commonly called co-witness where you can see or use both as you like), and the sights are more than tall enough to be visible over most commercially available 9mm suppressors on the market.

Here are some of the more commonly asked questions that we see regarding FN 509 Tactical holster options:

#1 – Will the FN 509 Tactical model fit into a holster made for the standard FN 509?

For the most part, the FN 509 Tactical has different dimensions compared to the standard FN 509, so the Tactical version won't fit in a gun holster made for the basic 509.

#2 – I have a FN 509 Tactical with a Streamlight TLR-3 HL mounted to it, and I’m having a real problem finding a holster to fit it. Do you have anything that will work?

Yes, we offer a holster to fit an FN 509 Tactical with a TLR-3 HL (and/or most other popular light models). Most any of the holster models below would work.

#3 – I have an FN 509T with a Leupold DeltaPoint Pro mounted on it, along with a Surefire X300 light. Do you have a holster to fit that?

Yes, we do. Most any of the holster models listed below are available in a version to fit that 509 Tactical with those options mounted.

#4 – My FN 509 Tactical is my home defense pistol but I need a holster for it to practice at the range. What do you recommend?

For range use, have a look at the following models:

http://www.gunnersalley.com/mtr-custom-deluxe-full-size-quick-snap-holster/

http://www.gunnersalley.com/mtr-custom-deluxe-full-size-pancake-holster/

#5 – Weird question here. As the magazines on for the FN 509 Tactical are 24 rounds and much longer than most standard magazines, do you carry any magazine carriers for the 24 round FN 509 Tactical mags?

Yes, we can. We can offer the magazine carriers for the FN 509 Tactical in the 10 round versions, 17 round versions, or the 24 round models. If you wanted to order one, you would need to specify the round capacity in the order notes section.

#6 - I have both the FN 509 and the 509 Tactical model. Is there one holster that will fit both pistols?

Technically, you could buy a holster made for the FN 509 Tactical and the standard 509 would also fit it. Of course, there would be some extra holster at the end as the standard 509 is shorter than the Tactical model.

#7 - Do you offer any holster options for the original FN 509 model?

Yes, we do, and those holsters can be found here: 509 Holsters.

#8 – I’m really confused here. You say the holsters listed on this mage are made for the FN 509 Tactical, but, when I look at the holsters below, none of those models appear to be made for the Tactical model? Why?

So, the images of the holsters shown below are just example models of various pistols and revolvers so you can get an idea of what the holster looks like. It’s nearly impossible to show an exact picture of each holster model made for a specific gun model. That being said, any holster listed below is available in a version to fit the FN 509 Tactical. However, we understand that some customers might be hesitant to purchase a holster if they can’t see examples made specifically for their pistol or revolver, so here are a few pictures of holsters that we’ve done specifically for the FN 509 Tactical with a threaded barrel.


Front view of a RH Black MTR Custom Paddle Holster done for the FN 509 Tactical WITHOUT an RMR mounted.	Rear view of a RH Black MTR Custom Paddle Holster done for the FN 509 Tactical WITHOUT an RMR mounted.

Front View of a RH saddle tan MTR Custom Deluxe Fullsize Pancake Holster done for an FN 509 Tactical WITH an RMR optic mounted. Note the cutout area for the RMR.	Rear view of a RH saddle tan MTR Custom Deluxe Fullsize Pancake Holster done for an FN 509 Tactical WITH an RMR optic mounted. Note the cutout area for the RMR.

Front view of a RH black MTR Custom Adversary Clip-On IWB holster for an FN 509 Tactical WITHOUT an RMR.	Rear view of a RH black MTR Custom Adversary Clip-On IWB holster for an FN 509 Tactical WITHOUT an RMR.

Front view of a RH Saddle Tan MTR Custom paddle holster done for the FN 509 Tactical with an RMR mounted.	Rear view of a RH Saddle Tan MTR Custom paddle holster done for the FN 509 Tactical with an RMR mounted.

Front view of a RH black MTR Custom Paddle holster done for the FN 509 Tactical without an RMR with a Viridian X5L Light/Laser mounted.	Rear view of a RH black MTR Custom Paddle holster done for the FN 509 Tactical without an RMR with a Viridian X5L Light/Laser mounted.

Front view of a RH saddle tan MTR Custom Deluxe Slim-Line Pancake Holster with an optional thumb break for an FN 509 Tactical with a Viridian C5L Light/laser mounted.	Rear View of a RH saddle tan MTR Custom Deluxe Slim-Line Pancake Holster with an optional thumb break for an FN 509 Tactical with a Viridian C5L Light/laser mounted.