In testing, the FN 509 Edge absolutely dominated the plate rack! IMG Jim Grantīut the real star here is the complete set of optic plates the 509 LS Edge includes. The Edge also includes two interchangeable back-straps which are secured to the gun with a horizontal roll pin as well as a set screw in the front that also secures the aluminum magazine well flare. For instance, FN ships the gun with a small soft-case that features elastic loops for securely carrying both the gun and all the included magazines. Speaking of which, the FN 509 LS Edge doesn’t just include three magazines in the box, it also ships with a plethora of other accessories that shooters will find very useful. But literally, no production handguns include that many magazines so three is pretty damn generous. Personally, five magazines for a pistol is a minimum and 10 is ideal. So while they might not be the $10 el-cheapo Korean magazines certain other guns use, you won’t need to buy too many additional ones for competition use. These magazines are propriety to 509-series handguns, but the good news is that FN includes three of them in the box with the gun. They also feature bright orange followers making it simple to determine if the magazine is completely empty even in low light. The magazines also feature witness holes at the back so shooters know how much ammunition is remaining in them. The 509 LS Edge ships with three of these 17-round magazines. Speaking of ammo, the Edge feeds these previously affordable 9mm rounds from steel-bodied 17-round magazines that feature oversized polymer baseplates for ease of handling. This one, in particular, is chambered in NATO-standard 9mm parabellum. The FN 509 series of handguns, including the FN 509 LS Edge, are striker-fired, polymer-framed semi-automatic magazine-fed pistols. But can the 509 LS Edge’s performance match its killer looks? Let’s take a closer look and find out. It doesn’t look strange, operates uniquely, or has a history of use with tier one operators.įN apparently sought to change that with the introduction of the 509 LS Edge where the 509 adopts an aggressive appearance coupled with the promise of top-notch accuracy to deliver a competition handgun that looks truly awesome. But it lacks that certain je ne sais quoi of FN’s other designs. It’s perfectly reliable, offers solid accuracy, and isn’t terribly expensive. When compared to the other micro compact 9s out there, which are all striker-fired, FN considered this to give their new guns a class-leading capability.Don’t get me wrong, the FN 509’s core design is very competent. This also means it is easier to rack and doesn't need to have the trigger pulled during the takedown process. Plus- and this could be kind of a big deal with trigger snobs on micro compacts- the Reflex has an internal SAO hammer with an advertised "smooth 5-pound" trigger pull. With a slimline slide that hits that magic 1-inch width, options for both 15+1 round extended and 11+1 round flush-fit magazines, and an overall length of just 6.2-inches with a 3.3-inch barrel, the Reflex soundly beats the company's 503 and 509C/CC series in terms of specs, while comfortably cruising in the same neck of the woods as the P365 & company. The optic mounting system is compatible with the Shield RMSc, Holosun K-series and is capable of accepting more than six micro red dot optics with similar footprints. The FN Reflex, is available in both black and FDE colorways, as well as in MRD optics-ready and standard models, and in both full-flavored and state-restricted models.
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