FN 545
| FN 545 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | FN America |
| Unit cost | $1,139 (MSRP) |
| Produced | 2023–present |
| Specifications | |
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| Width | 1.45 in (37 mm) |
| Height | 6.0 in (150 mm) |
| Cartridge | .45 ACP |
| Action | Single action |
| Feed system | 10-, 15- or 18-round box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed 3-dot; Tactical and MRD[a] |
The FN 545 is a polymer frame striker-fired semi-automatic pistol manufactured by FN America, a division of FN Herstal.
History
[edit]The 545 was released in 2023 alongside the FN 510, which is chambered in 10mm Auto.[2]
Design
[edit]Based on the FN 509, the FN 545 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 545'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
[edit]The FN 545 features single-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 545 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
[edit]The FN 545 comes with both an 18-round and 15-round magazines; 10-round magazines are available for states with a high-capacity magazine ban.
Ammunition
[edit]The FN 545 is chambered in 45 ACP.
Variants
[edit]Several variants of the FN 545 have been made available:[4]
Tactical
[edit]4.71-inch (120 mm) barrel length, 15- and 18-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)
[edit]4.1-inch (100 mm) barrel length, 15-round magazines, available in black or FDE, with low-profile optics mounting system.
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "FN 545® – DEFND YOUR HOMEFRONT". fnamerica.com.
- ↑ "MORE BORE". fnamerica.com.
- ↑ "19 Rounds of Good to Go: Review of the FN 545 Tactical .45 ACP". Guns.com. July 16, 2023.
- ↑ "FN 545® – DEFND YOUR HOMEFRONT". fnamerica.com.