January 11, 2023

Laugo Arms Czechoslovakia, manufacturer of the innovative Alien pistol and its accessories, is proud to announce the launch of its new dedicated U.S. business operation, Laugo Arms USA, which will start customer support, sales of the complete product line of Laugo Arms Czechoslovakia with sufficient stock, and finally, marketing support of the brand associated with the sport we all love (USPSA, IDPA, IPSC, 3-Gun, etc.) within the United States.

“We are excited and eager to begin building on the solid foundation established by Lancer Systems as the initial importation partner for the Laugo Arms Alien. We look forward to increasing awareness and accessibility of the Laugo Arms brand here in the U.S. and to becoming more actively engaged with the competitive shooting sports community and the firearms industry at large,” said David Wollman, president of Laugo Arms USA. “Our team is committed to providing a world-class purchasing and ownership experience reflective of the incredible technology and quality that Laugo Arms’ Alien pistols are known for.”

Over the next few months, Laugo Arms USA will begin building out a nationwide network of authorized dealers and distributors. At Caesars Forum Booth 70143 at the upcoming Shot Show 2023 – taking place January 16-20 in Las Vegas, Nevada – visitors will have the opportunity to experience the world premiere of another innovative weapon manufacturing solution from Laugo Arms Czechoslovakia.

“The American shooting community and our new joint venture, Laugo Arms USA, are so important to us that we decided to introduce our new Alien Creator model in the USA,” said Daniel Selichar, founder and CEO of Laugo Arms Czechoslovakia.

Existing Alien pistol owners can expect the customer service and technical support division of Laugo Arms USA to be fully operational by the end of Q1 2023 and stocked with replacement parts, optional upgrades, and more. A custom accessories line is also in development and is expected to be launched within the year.

The operational transition from Lancer Systems to Laugo Arms USA will take place immediately following SHOT Show. We encourage all parties interested in the purchase of an Alien pistol prior to January 15th to reach out to Lancer Systems (www.lancer-systems.com) while inventory remains available.

For more information, please visit www.laugoarms.com or contact Laugo Arms USA directly by emailing usa@laugoarms.com.

Two, New Big Bore Pistols in the FN Striker-Fired Line-Up with Industry-Leading Capacity, Control and Accuracy(McLean, VA – January 10, 2023) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce the release of two new striker-fired pistols – the FN 510™ Tactical, chambered in 10mm Auto, and the FN 545™ Tactical, chambered in .45 ACP. These two big bore pistols feature industry-first capacity, with a standard 15-round capacity and 22+1 rounds of 10mm or 18+1 rounds of .45 ACP from the extended magazines. Styled after the FN 509® Tactical, the two pistols also feature a threaded barrel for muzzle devices, optics cut for red dot optics and suppressor-height night sights. Whether hiking in the backcountry or defending the home front, the FN 510 Tactical and 545 Tactical handily deliver the capacity to confront any possible situation with accuracy and precision, in a highly controllable package.   

“There has been significant interest from FN owners in pistols chambered in big bore calibers over the last several years,” said Chris Cole, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for FN America, LLC. “We are excited to announce the release of the FN 510 Tactical and 545 Tactical pistols, chambered in 10mm and.45 ACP, that advance our flagship striker-fired line of pistols and complement our FNX-45 Tactical and FN 509 Tactical.”

Chambered in two of the most popular personal defense calibers, 10mm and .45 ACP, the FN 510 Tactical and 545 Tactical pistols offer industry-first capacities in an overall package not much bigger than the FN 509. At just 1.45 inches wide and just 6 inches tall with the standard magazine, these powerful defensive pistols pack serious performance into a full-sized package that can still be concealed and comfortable to shoot.

“We pioneered the Tactical feature set in the FNX-45 and FN 509 Tactical pistols, introducing the industry’s first pistol that shipped from the factory with a threaded barrel, optics mount and extended capacity, and until now, the FNX-45 Tactical had the highest capacity of any .45 ACP pistol available from the factory,” said Chris Johnson, Senior Product Manager, Pistols, for FN America, LLC. “This expansion into new, big bore calibers has been a longtime in the making and we are excited to offer these pistols with this unprecedented capacity – 18+1 in the FN 545 Tactical and 22+1 in the FN 510 Tactical – along with the features our customers seek in an FN Tactical pistol.”

The signature styling and ergonomics of the FN 509 family of pistols like the enhanced grip texturing, interchangeable backstraps and slide serrations enable superior control to manage the recoil of these powerful cartridges. Weighing in at just over 30 ounces, these heavy-duty defensive pistols efficiently tame the recoil of both 10mm Auto and .45 ACP. The double-action only pistols produce a crisp pull weighing in at approximately 6 pounds. Effective recoil management and crisp, repeatable trigger allow users to stack rounds on target.

Equipped with FN’s patented Low-Profile Optics Mounting System™ that is compatible with every major optics footprint, consumers have the ability to direct-mount nearly any optic in minutes with the included hardware. The tritium inserts of the suppressor-height night sights co-witness with mounted optics, offering a viable back-up sighting option in the event of optic failure.

The 4.7-inch barrels are cold hammer-forged and threaded with 0.578″x28 thread pitch, making them compatible with a vast majority of available muzzle devices. The barrel also features a recessed target crown to protect the rifling and maintain accuracy. The serrated sight wings that sit atop the slide protect the rear iron sights from shifting should the pistol be dropped or jarred, and act as a slide racking surface.

These powerhouse pistols are available in both black and flat dark earth (FDE) and ship with one 15-round magazine and one extended magazine – 22+1 for the FN 510 Tactical and 18+1 for the FN 545 Tactical. They ship with a premium soft-sided ballistic case that provides ample storage space for the pistol, spare magazines and other accessories.

Specifications:

FN 510 Tactical

FN 545 Tactical

Caliber

10mm Auto

.45 ACP

Operation

DAO, Striker-Fired

DAO, Striker-Fired

Weight

32 oz.

31 oz.

Barrel Length

4.71 in.

4.71 in.

Overall Length

8.3 in.

8.3 in

Twist Rate

1:16 in. RH

1:16 in. RH

Height

6 in.

6 in.

Width

1.45 in.

1.45 in.

Trigger Pull

4.5 – 6.7 lbs.

4.5 – 6.7 lbs.

Sights

Suppressor-height Trijicon 3-Dot Night Sights

Suppressor-height Trijicon 3-Dot Night Sights

Learn more about the FN 510 Tactical, 545 Tactical and other FN products at fnamerica.com or see them in person at the FN Booth (11860) during the 2023 NSSF SHOT Show, held January 17-20, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada.