The FN 545 Tactical is a striker-fired, semi-automatic pistol built around a polymer frame and a steel, threaded barrel. Chambered for .45 ACP, the design centers on controllability and modular optics compatibility for duty, range, and tactical use. It includes suppressor-height night sights and an optics-ready slide for rapid MRD installation without gunsmithing.
Key Specifications
- Caliber is .45 ACP.
- The barrel measures 4.71 inches and is threaded for accessories.
- The action is striker-fired, semi-automatic.
- The pistol has a listed weight of 31 ounces.
- The frame is a polymer frame with an integrated Picatinny rail.
- The barrel material and finish are listed as steel with a black finish.
- The slide is MRD optics-ready (multiple footprints).
- Sight system is suppressor-height tritium night sights that co-witness with most MRDs.
- The factory thread pattern is .578×28.
- The package includes two magazines and MRD mounting plates.
Compact for its caliber class yet designed for professional use, the FN 545 Tactical pairs a durable polymer chassis with a target-crowned, cold hammer-forged steel barrel and an optics-ready slide. The combination of suppressor-height night sights, threaded barrel, and an MRD-compatible footprint provides a flexible platform for range work, duty carry, or precision drills while maintaining the ergonomics and controls expected from FN.
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