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.
The 509 Tactical model features the following features:
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:
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:
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. Follow this link if you need an FN 509 holster.
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any kydex holsters. Right now, we only carry leather holster options.
Yes, we offer a holster to fit an FN 509 Tactical with most of the popular tactical light brands mounted. Light brands supported include:
Most any of the holster models below will support a mounted tactical light.
Yes, we do. Most any of the holster models listed below are available in a version to fit that 509 Tactical with a light mounted and equipped with an RMR or red dot sight.
For range use, have a look at the following models:
https://www.gunnersalley.com/mtr-custom-deluxe-full-size-quick-snap-holster/
https://www.gunnersalley.com/mtr-custom-deluxe-full-size-pancake-holster/
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.
We do offer holsters for the FN 509 Compact Tactical (which has the threaded barrel), and those holsters can be seen here.
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.
Yes, we do, and those holsters can be found here: FN 509 Holsters.
All the holsters that we offer for the FN 509M, can be seen here: FN 509 Midsize holster options.
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.
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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. |
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Front View of a RH saddle tan MTR Custom Deluxe Fullsize Pancake OWB Holster done for an FN 509 Tactical WITH a red dot optic mounted. Note the cutout area for the RMR. | Rear view of a RH saddle tan MTR Custom Deluxe Fullsize Pancake OWB Holster done for an FN 509 Tactical WITH a red dot optic mounted. Note the cutout area for the RMR. |
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Front view of a RH black MTR Custom Adversary Clip-On Inside the Waistband 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
Any of the holster models shown below are available in a version to fit an FN 509 Tactical with or without most RMR optics mounted.