FN’S 509 COMPACT MRD

There’s no shortage of options out there when it comes to running a red-dot pistol for concealed carry. FN recently added their well-considered addition to the market with their 509 compact MRD. This pistol offers some a fresh take on red-dot mounting options and a suite of features designed to give you full-size performance out of a carry-friendly package.

PUZZLE PIECES

One of the hardest issues to tackle when considering a red-dot carry pistol is how to get the optic onto the gun. Every pistol and red-dot manufacturer has their own solution to the problem, plus those provided by the aftermarket, with no agreed-upon standard to speak of. The “traditional” answer is getting your slide milled to fit a specific make and model of dot. This is