(McLean, VA –) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that Waterbury Police Department of Waterbury, Connecticut, has selected the FN 509® MRD-LE 9mm striker-fired pistol as their new sidearm and has issued the pistols to their 300 sworn officers. The order was fulfilled through FN Law Enforcement Distributor, Atlantic Tactical.
“Waterbury Police Department approached us in search of a new duty pistol that was reliable, durable and offered them future-proof, optics-ready technology, and we answered that request with the FN 509 MRD-LE,” said Doug Grier, Law Enforcement Business Development Director for FN America, LLC. “The FN 509 MRD-LE delivered against their need for a factory optics-ready solution that was instantly adoptable department wide and exceeded officers’ expectations with its ergonomics, modularity and ambidextrous controls.”
“During testing, our team fired in excess of 12,000 rounds through a single endurance test, along with several thousand more rounds fired over the course of adverse condition testing and in situation training scenarios, with zero issues to report. To say the least, the FN 509 MRD-LE is an extremely durable and reliable pistol that our officers can depend on,” said SGT. James O’Brien, Waterbury Police Department. “Since its adoption, we have seen a dramatic improvement on our officers’ test scores for accuracy, and we have received nothing but positive feedback on the pistol’s capabilities.”
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.
To inquire about the FN 509 MRD-LE, Waterbury Police Department’s newest duty-issue sidearm, for agency or individual officer purchase, please contact the FN Law Enforcement Sales team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. More information about the FN 509 MRD-LE or FN’s other law enforcement products can be found at www.fnamerica.com
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