FN 510 Tactical pistol: the latest in 10 mm caliber

the arms factory belgium NF has launched to the international market for this 2023 two pistols for tactical use in two powerful calibers. It’s about the FN 510 Tactical and the FN 545 Tactical. The first is rComrade in the powerful 10mm Auto (about 1,250 ft/sec average for 180-grain bullets) and the other in the revered .45 ACP. In this note we will analyze the first of both. Anyway many of its features are common with the FN 545.
The FN 510 Tactical is a development based on the current platform of many pistols stemming from the (patent expired) Glock design, from polymer frame with high quality steel barrel and slide, and important pre-assembled percussion needle. As is known, this weapon scheme lacks a hammer.

The percussion the realization a great needle which is mounted and is released when the tail of the trigger reaches its most rearward position. The first feature that this pistol stands out for is its important extended magazine. Holds 22 10 mm Auto caliber cartridges, of power equivalent to some revolver magnum cartridges. This makes it a handgun with ideal benefits for hunting dangerous animals, as well as a companion on journeys through inhospitable and remote terrain. It is also an ideal choice for special forces, custodians, operators and security contractors in combat zones. With the power of the cartridge it shoots and that amount of ammunition, this FN proposal It has no rivals as a high-powered pistol last generation. The other charger provided makes it more portable. Holds 15 rounds and wears much better in normal holsters.

exquisite details

The handle or grabs of polymer, the whole frame actually. The spine of the first incorporates interchangeable backstraps, as is the current trend in pistols of similar configuration. In other words, it adapts its ergonomics to the shooter’s hand. is textured throughout its profile, which offers a studied non-slip surface, the same as the previous models. From what can be seen, the grip allows the right hand to be carried well up, very close to the slide, which translates into less recoil perceived by the shooter.
The FN 510 Tactical is an evolution of the FNX-45 and FN 509 Tactical models. The hammer and safety lever are removed, and the ambidextrous slide catch lever was introduced, as was the magazine catch button, which can be operated from either side. The slide has an attractive design, with thick clamping grooves on the sides, which allows a positive drive of the piece.

Other distinctive features

He trigger is class “Target” (shot), which is released with a pressure of 6 pounds, a device that matches the quality and design of the rest of the components. That being said, it is understood that It is a weapon for well-trained shooters. The aiming devices consist of a rear sight and dash (distance between the two of 155 mm) of the renowned Trijicon brand, with Tritium inserts (allow aiming in low light conditions) of such a height that they can be used when using sound suppressors or other threaded fittings at the end of the barrel.

The latter, cold forged (hammered), almost 120 mm long, comes with a protective knurled thread cover for accessory mounting. The bore has a pitch of 1:16 inches in a right-handed orientation. The disarm lever is on the left side of the frame and is much more shooter friendly for releasing the slide from the frame. An important detail of this pistol is the possibility of mounting MRD (Micro Red Dot) or holographic red dot sights, thanks to the exclusive Low-Profile Optics Mounting System. O sea, “Low Profile Optical Mounting System”. The dot mount sights sit lower than many other pistols with room to mount them on the slide, in front of the rear sight. It should be noted that the MRD sights to be used are compatible to be used simultaneously with the rear sight and dash provided from the factory.
The weight of the FN 510 is 907 grams, which is logical given the power of the caliber it shoots. Its total length is 210 mm, the height of 152 mm and its maximum width of 36.83 mm. The finish of this gun can be both in matte black and in sand (flat-dark-earth). In the United States, its price is around US$1,100.
I have not had the opportunity to test any, since until now they were not imported. But without a doubt, the FN 510 Tactical is a pistol for specialists in shooting, combat or for hunters in areas with ferocious animals.
Its spectrum of employment is therefore wide, with the typical quality of the weapons of the legendary Belgian brand.

• He cartridge 10mm Automatic (10mm Automatic – 10 x 25mm)
• He Original Designs of this cartridge is the creation of the well-known expert marksman and instructor Jeff Cooper, a retired US Army lieutenant colonel who died in 2006. A staunch defender of the .45 ACP caliber, Cooper sought a way to obtain a cartridge that it had better external ballistics than the .45 ACP and better stopping power than the 9mm Parabellum (9x19mm). The development of this new cartridge, based on Cooper’s proposal, was carried out by the Swedish firm FFV Norma AB, known for the production of high-quality ammunition.
• The order was made by the firm Dornaus & Dixon Enterprises, for your new Bren Ten pistol. The latter’s lack of capacity to meet the innumerable orders close to its bankruptcy. But the cartridge was taken over by Colt, which in 1987 introduced its Delta Elite 10mm pistol based on its 1911 A1 platform. Norma increased the power of this new ammunition above Cooper’s specifications, resulting in a flush trajectory and energy similar to that of a revolver Magnum cartridge, in a relatively short, rimless semi-automatic pistol case.

• Specialists have always agreed on the significance that the 10 mm Auto cartridge does at 75 meters distance, what the .45 ACP achieves at 25m. Colt’s Delta Elite and the 1989 adoption of this caliber by the FBI (in the aftermath of the Miami shooting) saved this caliber from early extinction. The federal force said it was later abandoned, due to its high power and the size of the pistol grips that fire it. This is due to difficulties for personnel of medium or small build to master the weapons provided. Only kept for special groups.
• Smith & Wesson by cutting the case they would obtain a performance similar to the 10 mm Auto of light load that had been adapted to generate less recoil (but that arose performance problems in different pistols). Which led to the birth of the .40 S&W cartridge.
• Today the 10mm Auto is a calibre used by users with good training, who are not affected by its return to be effective when firing it. Glock pistols chambered in 10mm Auto continue to sell and have even obtained many Magnum revolvers as a bear defense weapon in Alaska. This cartridge outperforms the .40 S&W by approximately 200 to 250 ft/s (60 to 75 m/s) in velocity for equal muzzle weight. Undoubtedly, the 10 mm Auto represents an important option as a defense and hunting cartridge. There are even revolvers chambered for firing it. It is suitable for shooters with experience in powerful small arms calibers. Its validity will almost certainly continue in the coming years.
• The performance Cartridge 10mm Auto varies according to manufacturer load. While there is a light version, average speeds range from 1,100 to 1,350 feet per second for 180-grain tips. Therefore, the factory supply of ammunition of different power is quite varied.