FN America has announced the release of its limited-edition FN FDE & BLK Series. It’s essentially eight firearms—five pistols and three rifles—in a flat dark earth (FDE) and black color scheme.
In terms of pistols, the FN FDE & BLK lineup includes the FN 509, FNS-9 Compact, FNX-45, FNX-45 Tactical and FN Five-seveN. The three rifles models to make the cut are the FN 15 Tactical Carbine II, FN M249S and FN M249S PARA. FN says all the features on these guns are the same as those found on the standard offerings.
The FN FDE series will hit shelves starting in early 2018 and will make its debut at the 2018 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Scroll through the gallery above to get a look. See below for a quick rundown of specs for each model. MSRP on the FN FDE series ranges from $599 for the FNS-9 Compact to $9,199 for the M249S PARA.
FNS-9 Compact FDE/BLK
- MSRP: $599
- Caliber: 9mm
- Operation: Double-action
- Capacity: 10, 12 or 17 rd
- Weight: 23.4 oz
- Barrel Length: 6.3″
FN 509 FDE/BLK
- MSRP: $649
- Caliber: 9mm
- Operation: Double-action
- Capacity: 10 or 17 rd
- Weight: 26.9 oz
- Barrel Length: 4″
FNX-45 Tactical FDE/BLK
- MSRP: $1,349
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Operation: Double-action/Single-action
- Capacity: 10 or 15 rd
- Weight: 33.3 oz
- Barrel Length: 5.3″
FNX-45 FDE/BLK
- MSRP: $824
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Operation: Double-action/Single-action
- Capacity: 10 or 15 rd
- Weight: 33.2 oz
- Barrel Length: 4.5″
FN Five-SeveN FDE
- MSRP: $1,399
- Caliber: 5.7x28mm
- Operation: Single-action
- Capacity: 10 or 20 rd
- Weight: 21 oz (without mag)
- Barrel Length: 4.8″
FN 15 Tactical II FDE/BLK
- MSRP: $1,599
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm
- Operation: Direct impingement
- Capacity: 30 rd
- Weight: 6.7 lb
- Barrel Length: 16″
FN M249S PARA FDE
- MSRP: $9,199
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm
- Operation: Closed-bolt
- Capacity: 200 rd belt or 30 rd mag
- Weight: 16 lb
- Barrel Length: 16.1″
FN M249S Standard FDE
- MSRP: $8,899
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm
- Operation: Closed-bolt
- Capacity: 200 rd belt or 30 rd mag
- Weight: 17.2 lb
- Barrel Length: 18.5″
For more information about the FN FDE & BLK series, visit fnamerica.com.
