![]() I had an opportunity to rectify my oversight this week by testing the 9mm FN 509 Tactical, which was based upon FN's submission for the military modular handgun trials, with additional improvements made for the commercial market. Besides its armor penetrating capability, that particular bullet yaws in soft tissue simulant, and creates damage all out of proportion to the caliber. I had a chance to shoot the FiveseveN into ballistic test medium a few years ago using the LE only armor piercing full metal jacket ammo. With a few minor modifications, the 20 shot FiveseveN would have made an outstanding replacement for the 9mm Beretta M9A1 service pistol. Both of which are superlative arms with awesome reliability chambered for a seriously underrated cartridge. The only FN firearms I have experience with are the FN FiveseveN 5.7x28mm pistol and the 5.7x28mm PS90 carbine. If you get an FN 509, you’ll need a quality holster to carry it in.I have really been remiss in my reporting on the FN product line. I have no issue carrying it for self-defense, and if you’re in the market for a new defensive pistol for the nightstand or going out, this is a great option. I’m convinced that this is a great carry gun. I think that, for the $754 MSRP, the company could have given better sights, but again these ones do work, and you can use them in a battle to rack your slide if needed. ![]() These are your average luminescent 3-dot sights that require recharging. The main downside I have for this pistol is that while the sights are functional, they could be better. My FN 509 review wouldn’t be complete if I didn’t at least mention the one thing about it that I don’t like. This is a great gun, that isn’t without issues. Of course, as with any gun worth its weight, the magazine drops free when the release is pressed.Īll of the 509s I’ve had the chance to shoot to date have exceeded my expectations. They managed to get the mag release to stick out a bit more on the 509 and it helps make quick mag changes a snap. One issue I had with my trusty old FNS9c (the pistol this one replaced) was the magazine release. It’s also a breeze to shoot one-handed with the three different grip textures. I heard the positive ring of steel as each bullet struck my target from as far back as 40 yards. I’ve shot several different types of hollow points including those from Hornady and Federal Premium, to the nastiest 124-grain NATO ammo I could get my hands on.Īs far as accuracy is concerned, this is a great defensive weapon. This FN 509 has seen countless rounds put downrange through its barrel, and it is hungry. This is a great-shooting gun and is a ton of fun to shoot on the range. It’s not hard to do and happens automatically when the trigger is pressed. As with many other striker-fired guns, it has a trigger safety that must be actuated to properly press the trigger. The trigger breaks somewhere in the neighborhood of 6-7 pounds and hits a very noticeable wall before it breaks. ![]() Technically speaking, it is double-action in operation but it doesn’t feel like your usual double-action trigger press does. It sports a 4″ cold hammer forged barrel and weighs just over 26 ounces. The above-pictured FN 509 is the Midsize version and the one I currently have in my possession. In other words, the 509 Midsize ships with two 15-round 9mm magazines in the soft case, but you have the option to carry a 17 or 24-round backup if you feel like you might need more bad guy stoppers. Much in the same way that a Glock 26 can accept G17 or G19 mags, the smaller 509s (like Midsize or Compact) can accept the Tactical or LS Edge Mags. ![]() One thing I’m a big fan of is versatility. After having the pleasure of shooting several of them, I can say that this is a solid option for your defensive carry purposes. When it’s all said and done there are over 15 different versions of the 509. Rounding it out is the Midsize pistol and the Compact version. Since its release, the FN 509 has gotten numerous makeovers ranging from Tactical–complete with threaded barrel and suppressor-height sights–to a race gun called LS Edge. However, a few years ago FN Herstal replaced their FNS9 pistol lineup with a proper challenger to the title. The status quo is that Glock, Sig, and S&W sit comfortably at the top of the concealed carry game, at least for striker-fired guns. Rarely does a carry pistol come along that challenges the status quo. ![]()
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