FN 510

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FN 510
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FN 510 Tactical
Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin United States
Production history
Manufacturer FN America
Unit cost$1,139 (MSRP)
Produced2023–present
Specifications
Mass
  • 31.0 oz (880 g) (Standard)
  • 32.0 oz (910 g) (Tactical)
Length
  • 7.7 in (200 mm) (Standard)
  • 8.3 in (210 mm) (Tactical)
Barrel  length
  • 4.1 in (100 mm) (Standard)
  • 4.71 in (120 mm) (Tactical)
Width1.45 in (37 mm)
Height6.0 in (150 mm)

Cartridge 10mm Auto
Action Double action
Feed system10-, 15- or 22-round box magazine
SightsFixed 3-dot; Tactical and MRD [a]

The FN 510 is a polymer frame striker-fired semi-automatic pistol manufactured by FN America, a division of FN Herstal.

Contents

History

The 510 was released in 2023 alongside the FN 545, which is chambered in .45 ACP. [2]

Design

Based on the FN 509, the FN 510 is a striker-fired handgun with a stainless steel slide with ferritic nitrocarburizing finish and a polymer frame.

Black and flat dark earth (FDE) colorings are available.

The FN 510's barrel length is 4.1 inches (100 mm) for the Standard Full Size (MRD) model & 4.71 inches (120 mm) for the Tactical model. The backstrap of the grip accepts interchangeable inserts; one arched and one flat.

The slide has serrations on both front and back, for easy slide manipulation.

Operation

The FN 510 features double-action operation with magazine releases and slide locks present on both sides of the gun, plus a Picatinny rail located forward of the trigger guard.

Instead of a manual safety, the 510 includes an integrated trigger safety (the articulated trigger type like the FN FNS) as part of its four passive safety systems: a striker block, a drop safety, a trigger disconnect and a trigger safety lever. [3]

Magazines

The FN 510 primarily uses 15-round magazines; 10-round magazines are available for states with a high-capacity magazine ban.

Ammunition

The FN 510 is chambered in 10mm Auto.

Variants

Several variants of the FN 510 have been made available: [1]

Tactical

4.71-inch (120 mm) barrel length, 15- and 22-round magazines, available in black or FDE, threaded barrel, raised sights (to accommodate a suppressor), with low-profile optics mounting system (for a red dot sight).

Standard (MRD)

4.1-inch (100 mm) barrel length, 15-round magazines, available in black or FDE, with low-profile optics mounting system.

See also

Notes

  1. MRD is an abbreviation for miniature red dot [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "FN 510® – TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN". fnamerica.com.
  2. "MORE BORE". fnamerica.com.
  3. "Gun Of The Week: FN 510 Tactical". americanrifleman.org. August 16, 2024.