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Pistols · United States · 2017
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
70
Accuracy
75
Magazine Capacity
70
Reliability
85
Concealability
85
Ergonomics
80
Recoil Control
75
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
85
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United States
CategoryPistols
EraModern Era
In service2017
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Pistols MASS Rating
14/52
Modern Era
70/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
70
Accuracy
75
Magazine Capacity
70
Reliability
85
Concealability
85
Ergonomics
80
Recoil Control
75
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
85
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
FN 509
Category
Production
2017–
Unit Price (current)
$649
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · MODERN ERA
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$649
Inflation: +%0
77
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year2016
  • DesignerFN Herstal
  • Weight (Empty)765 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
  • Notable UsersLos Angeles Police Department, Waterbury Police Department
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start2017
  • Unit Cost649 USD
  • Variants6
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width34.3 mm
  • Height141.2 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2017Production started
9
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Firearm action where the trigger mechanism both cocks and releases the striker or firing pin to discharge the round.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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