Introduced earlier this year after extensive trials and development, the new optics-ready FN 509 Edge LS is feature heavy and walks the line between practical and competition. Billed as the "ultimate tactical pistol" when unveiled, the 9mm FN 509 LS (long slide) Edge has an optics-cut slide over a 5-inch hammer-forged, target-crowned barrel. By comparison, the standard FN 509 Tactical series uses a 4.5-inch threaded barrel on a shorter slide with a shorter sight radius. Going past the added length, the 509 Edge LS also brings with it enhanced ergonomics and adaptability with a flat-face, facet-edge trigger and other features.
Standard with a graphite PVD finish, the 509 Edge LS runs 8.2-inches overall with a 6.7-inch sight radius (Photos: Chris Eger/Guns.com)