FN America, LLC has introduced the FN 503, a slim 9mm striker-fired pistol designed specifically for concealed carry.

Using the design, performance and reliability standards of the FN 509 family as inspiration, the FN 503 has been purpose-built to conceal quickly and discreetly without compromising on the features and performance FN customers require, FN says. Features include a 3.1-inch barrel with recessed target crown to ensure dependable accuracy; enlarged controls and soft recoil that make the FN 503 comfortable and controllable to shoot; and FN 509-style low-profile iron sights, the company adds.

The all-new skateboard tape-style grip texture provides all-day carry comfort and the all-metal trigger, arguably the best in its class, breaks crisply and consistently with an average of 5-pound trigger pull, resulting in a carry pistol with trustworthy dependability and reliability, FN says.

The FN 503 ships with one 6-round magazine with pinky extender and one 8-round magazine with grip sleeve in FN’s standard soft-sided zippered case. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the FN 503 is $549.00.

FN 503 Specifications:

* Caliber: 9mm

* Operation: Striker fired

* Capacity: (1) 6-round with pinky extension; (1) 8-round with grip sleeve

* Length: 5.9 inches

* Height: 4.6 inches

* Weight: 21 ounces

* Width: 1.1 inches; slide width 0.9 inches

* Barrel Length: 3.1 inches

* Twist Rate: 1:10 RH

* Sights: Low-profile, snag-free, three-dot iron sights with FN 509 dovetail

* Trigger Pull: 5 to 7 pounds

* MSRP: $549.00

To learn more about the FN 503 or other FN pistols ideal for concealed carry, visit www.fnamerica.com .