| FN 545 | |
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| 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 | Double action |
| Feed system | 10-, 15- or 18-roundbox magazine |
| Sights | Fixed 3-dot; Tactical and MRD[a] |
TheFN 545 is apolymer framestriker-firedsemi-automatic pistol manufactured by FN America, a division ofFN Herstal.
The 545 was released in 2023 alongside theFN 510, which is chambered in10mm Auto.[2]
Based on theFN 509, the FN 545 is a striker-fired handgun with astainless steel slide withferritic nitrocarburizing finish and a polymer frame.
Black andflat 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.
Theslide has serrations on both front and back, for easy slide manipulation.
The FN 545 featuresdouble-action operation withmagazine releases andslide locks present on both sides of the gun, plus aPicatinny rail located forward of thetrigger guard.
Instead of a manual safety, the 545 includes anintegrated trigger safety (the articulated trigger type like theFN FNS) as part of its four passive safety systems: a striker block, adrop safety, atrigger disconnect and a trigger safety lever.[3]
The FN 545 primarily uses 15-roundmagazines; 10-round magazines are available for states with ahigh-capacity magazine ban.
The FN 545 is chambered in45 ACP.
Several variants of the FN 545 have been made available:[4]
4.71-inch (120 mm) barrel length, 15- and 18-round magazines, available in black or FDE, threaded barrel, raised sights (to accommodate asuppressor), with low-profile optics mounting system (for ared dot sight).
4.1-inch (100 mm) barrel length, 15-round magazines, available in black or FDE, with low-profile optics mounting system.