FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that Indian River County Sheriff’s Office (IRCSO) of Vero Beach, Florida, has selected the FN 509 MRD-LE 9mm striker-fired pistol as their new sidearm and have issued the pistols to their more than 370 sworn deputies. The order was fulfilled through FN Law Enforcement Distributor, Dana Safety.
“We are extremely pleased to partner with Indian River County Sheriff’s Office as they field the FN 509 MRD-LE to their deputies,” said Doug Grier, Law Enforcement Business Development Director for FN America, LLC. “As they began their selection process, Indian River County Sheriff’s Office sought a new pistol that was safe and reliable for their officers to carry in the line of duty, along with a brand partner they could rely on. FN met those needs with our commitment to service and with a duty pistol designed for law enforcement, by law enforcement.”
“We are dedicated to ensuring the safety of our deputies and providing them with durable equipment to keep our community safe. Our oath to public safety remains our top priority and these new firearms are a testament to that commitment,” said Sherriff Eric Flowers, Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. “FN’s 509 MRD-LE has demonstrated to have improved accuracy and sighting versatility that coincides with the needs of our agency. We have already received our first shipment of pistols and have qualified all of our staff. Stay tuned for updates on this important transition.”
Developed for the demands of duty use and the professional user, the FN 509 MRD-LE is FN’s premier law enforcement pistol. Fully vetted through rigorous endurance testing to function with 9mm + P duty-style ammunition, the FN 509 MRD-LE delivers reliable, accurate and durable function throughout the service life of the pistol.
Topped with a 4-inch slide that houses the FN-signature cold hammer-forged barrel, the FN 509 MRD-LE was designed for accuracy and features the company’s patented optics-mounting system that enables the direct mounting of several miniature red dot optics along with adjustable three-dot night sights.
The proven design features four passive safety systems, including a trigger safety incorporated into the flat-faced trigger. The contoured frame design delivers superior ergonomics and effective recoil management that accommodates nearly all hand sizes through the interchangeable backstraps while maintaining a natural point of aim enabling users to acquire their sights rapidly.
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FN 509 MRD 9mm Luger Pistol 4" Barrel 17+1-Round Flat Dark Earth | MidwayUSA | $ 729.00 |
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FN 509 MRD 9mm Pistol, FDE - 66-100741 | Palmetto State Armory | $ 842.00 $ 729.00 |
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FN 509 MRD 9mm Luger Pistol 4" Barrel 17+1-Round Black | MidwayUSA | $ 729.00 |
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FN 509 MRD 9mm Luger Pistol 4" Barrel 10+1-Round Flat Dark Earth | MidwayUSA | $ 729.00 |
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More information about the FN 509 MRD-LE or FN’s other law enforcement products can be found at www.fnamerica.com.
About FN America
Carry the Future® | FN America, LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of Belgium-based FN Herstal, S.A. provides U.S. military, law enforcement, and commercial customers with a complete range of state-of-the-art, groundbreaking solutions developed around small caliber firearms and associated ammunition under the FN brand name.
FN Herstal is the Defense & Security entity of Herstal Group that also includes a Hunting & Sports Shooting entity (Browning and Winchester Firearms* brand names) and operates globally.
FN product lines include portable firearms, less lethal systems, integrated weapon systems for air, land, and sea applications, remote weapon stations, small-caliber ammunition, as well as modern and cutting-edge solutions to provide enhanced combat, logistics, maintenance, and communication capabilities.
In addition to FN America – headquartered in McLean, VA, with manufacturing operations in Columbia, SC –, FN Herstal is the parent company of FNH UK in the UK and Noptel (optoelectronics) in Finland.
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Should have gone with the FN 510,
I love mine; it even comes with a 22 Rd stick. You know, just in case.
In 5min of research found out there’s a lot of corruption and hanky panky going on in that department. Unsurprising, it is law enforcement, but it makes me wonder about the legitimacy of this taxpayer-funded deal. What was wrong with the old pistols and how are they being disposed? The sheriff’s office doesn’t allow commentary on its FB page – probably to avoid comments on the Sheriff’s affair, on-duty officers getting BJs, etc – but it also limits the public’s ability to interact and inquire about potential corruption.
I seem to recall Columbia, SC PD going to similar sidearms by FN around 2011 with not-so-great results. The first edition had sear issues which had the potential to go full-auto unexpectedly, without warning. I understand that this version is striker-fired so that should not be an issue. The replacements for the first edition, which came out months later, were noted to have poorly designed grips which on occasion would come apart.
I hope these are made better.