Choosing a concealed carry pistol can be challenging, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be. The FN 509 CC Edge was specifically created by the gun maker to provide a compact platform that’s ideal for concealment while delivering superior performance. There aren’t many compensated concealed carry guns on the market, after all, but the team at FN made it happen.
FN provides details of the gun:
Featuring a novel quick-detach FN compensator that is self-indexing, the compensator effectively mitigates recoil for faster shot recovery, improving speed to target, accuracy, and overall control of the pistol. The FN Edge Series is comprised of high-performance firearms developed with four key pillars: speed, accuracy, versatility and control. The Edge Series deliver unrivaled firearms performance over standard models, dramatically improving the user’s shooting experience.
Mark Cherpes, President and CEO of FN America, LLC, had a few things to say about the pistol:
With the FN Edge Series of products, our team of engineers addresses the challenges facing today’s gun enthusiasts in a unique and no-holds-barred way. It’s a combination of aesthetics and performance that have been fine-tuned to perfection directly from the factory and delivered against the promise of FN innovation. The FN 509 CC Edge is a high-performance, premium 9mm carry gun that offers improved sight recovery, shootability and more, all without sacrificing on overall size for concealed carry.
Regarding the use of a compensator, John Ryan, Director of Commercial Product Management for FN America, LLC, explained:
The addition of a compensator to a concealed carry pistol is a delicate balance – too small and your compensator can be ineffective. Too big and you aren’t able to conceal as easily along with other possible issues. Our engineering team took a whole system approach to the design, knowing that this pistol was intended to be a CCW option, and had to perform with as little recoil as possible, but still needed to fit within the styling of the FN Edge Series. The sleek design of the FN compensator compliments the aesthetics of the Edge Series perfectly while meeting performance requirements.
From the safety blade flat-face trigger to the textured grip, the FN 509 CC Edge was made with attention to detail. Angled serrations are located at the rearward portion of the slide for improved manipulation and controls are ridged or otherwise textured for easier use. An accessory rail ahead of the trigger makes adding a light or laser simple.
Specifications
- Caliber: 9mm
- Operation: Double-action
- Mag Capacity: 10 or 12/15 Rd.
- Weight: 25.5 oz
- Barrel Length: 4.2 inches
- Overall Length: 7.5 inches
- Twist Rate: 1:10″ RH
- Height: 4.8 inches
- Width: 1.35 inches
- Trigger Pull: 4.5-6.7 lb.
- Sight Radius: 5.41 inches
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