New: FN 510, 545 MRD Models in 10mm, .45 ACP

FN on Tuesday announced it is expanding the 510 and 545 series beyond Tactical models with a pair of more carry-friendly MRD variants.

Whereas the FN 510 and FN 545 Tac models, introduced earlier this year, sport 4.71-inch extended threaded barrels, protective "dog ear" housings around the rear sights, and ship with extended magazines, the new MRD models run more standard-length 4.1-inch barrels, have 15+1 round magazines, and drop the ears for a more traditional look.

FN 510 MRD and FN 545 MRD — The FN 510 and 545 MRD Models are available in both FDE and black, with 15+1 round magazines, flush fitting in the 10mm, and with a pinky extension in the .45. As referenced by the name, both are optics-ready. (Photo: FN)

FN 510 Tactical and FN 545 Tactical — Compare the 510/545 MRDs with the 510 and 545 Tactical models seen here. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)

FN 510 MRD — The MRD models are equipped with FN’s Low-Profile Optics-Mounting System that accepts all major optics footprints and enables consumers to mount nearly any micro red dot in minutes with the included hardware. A set of fully adjustable blacked-out iron sights co-witness with most optics. (Photo: FN)

With dimensions just slightly bigger than a 9mm FN 509 MRD, the company feels these two big-bore pistols are ideal for users who want to carry a larger caliber and meet consumer demands for trimmed-down models.

"Following the overwhelmingly positive response to the FN 510 and 545 Tactical, which released in January, we received customer feedback requesting models in these calibers with flush-fit barrels, day sights, and magazines that were more carry-friendly, as well as accessible in states that restrict threaded barrels or capacity,” said Chris Cole, FN's VP of Sales and Marketing. "These MRD models, following the successful formula of the FN 509 MRD models, feature our patented optics mounting technology in a 15-round grip frame optimized for accuracy and shootability."

Another driver that consumers may find to their liking is that the FN 510 and FN 545 MRD models have an MSRP of $919, which is easier on the wallet than the $1,139 ask on the Tac models in the same family.

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