Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
FN 509
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · MODERN ERA
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$649
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ 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
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeStriker-Fired
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity17
- Trigger Typestriker
- Safety Typeintegrated trigger safety, striker block, drop safety, trigger disconnect
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length101.6 mm
- Sight Type3-dot, red dot sight (MRD variants)
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length188 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityambidextrous controls, interchangeable backstraps, optic-ready variants
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start2017
- Unit Cost649 USD
- Variants6
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width34.3 mm
- Height141.2 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2017Production started
9
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
70PISTOLS14MODERN ERA · PISTOLS439UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS19PRICE · PISTOLS874PRICE · ALL WEAPONS296PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 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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