{"title":"Optics ready plates for FN models","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains an optic plate for the FN 509 Optics Ready (OR). The plate goes into the factory optic cut and takes a red dot with the Shield RMSc footprint. It is made by Shield Sights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich red dots fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate takes red dots with the Shield RMSc footprint. This footprint is common on compact pistol red dots. If your red dot uses another footprint, a footprint adapter may help. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/footprint-adapters\"\u003eFootprint adapters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the factory cover plate from the optic cut. Screw the optic plate into its place, then screw the red dot onto the plate. No milling is needed and you can do it yourself. Threadlocker on the screws is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor FN pistols without an optic cut, a red dot mount replaces the rear sight. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-dot-mounts-for-fn-models\"\u003eRed dot mounts for FN models\u003c\/a\u003e. For iron sights for FN pistols, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sights-for-fn-models\"\u003eSights for FN models\u003c\/a\u003e. For plates for other brands, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/optics-ready-plates\"\u003eOptics ready plates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I install an optic plate on my FN 509 at home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You need no gunsmith and no milling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the cover plate from the optic cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew the optic plate into the cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew the red dot onto the plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut a drop of threadlocker on every screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich red dots will fit my FN 509 Optics Ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed dots with the Shield RMSc footprint, for example Shield red dots, the Holosun EPS Core or the Olight Osight K. The Shield Sights plate takes this footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the plate fit a 509 without optic cut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. For a 509 without optic cut, use a red dot mount. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-dot-mounts-for-fn-models\"\u003eRed dot mounts for FN models\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fn-509-optics-ready-plate-shield-rmsc-footprint","title":"FN 509 Optics Ready plate | Shield RMSc footprint","description":"\u003cp\u003eOptics-ready mounting plate \u003cstrong\u003efor FN 509 Optics Ready models\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllows mounting \u003cstrong\u003ered dots with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-dots-with-shield-rmsc-footprint\"\u003eShield RMSc\u003c\/a\u003e footprint \u003c\/strong\u003eon the factory Optics Ready interface. Full compatibility list is below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoulded from durable polymer in United Kingdom by Shield Sights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shield Sights","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53362399936779,"sku":"MNT-FN509-SMS\/RMS","price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2677\/5563\/files\/fn-509-red-dot-mount-shield-rmsc-footprint-214.jpg?v=1789389641"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2677\/5563\/collections\/FN_3be979ba-f7f8-48fd-a701-74db9970008f.jpg?v=1789390506","url":"https:\/\/www.optics-spot.ca\/collections\/red-dot-plates-for-fn-models.oembed","provider":"Optics Spot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}