Got mine about 2 months ago. Brand new out of the box all three back straps three mags and night sights. A few years later and seems like FN listened to everyone.
The compact version is even better. I just bought one and it came milled with the Mos (and multiple mounting and options), a threaded barrel, as well at Trijicon night nights. On top of that, it came with a shorter grip and 3 mags, a 12 rnd, 15 w grip extension, and a 24 for fun at the range. The case it came with is also much nicer and more elaborate. But the price reflects all these beautiful changes, it's $800-$900, but gorgeous in the desert tan. 😍
i picked this one up in full size as my first firearm today and i was super hyped to get it. brought it home and then went to see my dad to show him this new thing that i got. parts wise im happy with this, and i was really efficient in shooting this vs the CZ P10C and the Glock 19. i want to eventually get this thing milled so i can get an optic on it, but as of right now, im looking at this as a hobby gun and not something to use for concealed carry yet. i want to train and practice with this more to get a feel for it and get better at handguns before i get around to carrying. i was also wanting to just buy one and be done. so, this was the choice i made, and now i can change parts cost efficiently and learn as i go!
I bought mine 2 months ago and I will keep it with me for a very long time! Only thing I noticed is the gritty trigger, but it doesn't bother me at all.
I got a question bro , on the fn 509 midsize just purchased it brand new haven’t fired it but when I squeeze the trigger ( not loaded or cocked) it clicks with every pull on trigger is that normal?
@@veevans01ify and once I cock the gun with out a live round though it squeezes normal lol so I’m really anxious to go to the range and see if it works agh :(
Really enjoyed your excellent review. My FN 509 trigger was somewhat gritty during take up when I first took ownership but is has gotten much better. I prefer the less aggressive grips on my 509 over those on my FNX 40. I much prefer the grip and back straps on the 509 over the interchangeable frames on the Sig Sauer bodies.
+Rich Weatherly Thank you. Range time definitely helps smooth out a trigger and it's a fun way to get the job done. I agree, backstaps that come with the gun are much better than the grip frames.
Most missed the point on luminescent sights. They are not intended to be night sights. Rather the best daytime /range sights that come standard on any pistols. They picked up ambient light and the sights become super visible.
Great review as always my brother! Although not a fan of the layout : G19 length and G17 grip length .... it's a fine weapon. Very similar it seems to my FNS full size, like you said. No doubt they're build very sturdy and do like the "upgrades".. take care.
more like Glock 17 size, this is not a concealed carry pistol. Great balance. easy to rack the slide with serrations. The 'luminescent sights' dim quickly and will not last. very solid construction.
Toledo Tourbillion I hope you start liking them soon. I personally like hammer fired all steel guns like 1911s or CZs and Hi powers but striker fired polymer wonder 9s are the future. In the future they're gonna have some new kind of action just like striker fired is the norm now. When that happens, it's gonna cost triple to buy a good striker fired 9mm that's reliable and high quality, just like the only 1911s worth buying now usually cost way more than they need to.
+Benny Ly We have not actually fired and reviewed an APX yet. However handling one and seeing the takedown procedure on the APX makes me think that the 509 is a much nicer gun.
Enjoyed your in-depth well spoken info. Any chance you can do a video on the apex flat trigger that’s coming out for the 509 in a few weeks? Oh, and my wife got the 509 brand new for $400 shipped online. For that kind of a deal, I know I’ll love this gun before I shoot it.
"FN America, LLC announced the launch of a summer consumer promotion, offering THREE FREE MAGAZINES to customers who purchase any new FN 509 striker-fired pistol BETWEEN JULY 1 AND AUGUST 31, 2017." Just thought y'all would like to know; if you're interested in this pistol.
Hey, I'm looking at getting my first handgun and I'm between the 509 and the cz p10. How would you compare the 2? The trigger, the ambi slide lock, and I saw a comment on your p10 video about roll pins. What are those and how do they affect the gun? Thanks
It is a striker gun, so it operates more like a single action in that it will only fire if it has been 'cocked' by cycling the slide. Often guns like this are called Double-Action because the striker only gets partially cocked and the trigger has to perform the action of finishing cocking it + firing. But it behaves more like a Glock than a classic single or double action.
At the moment we are using this as a Range Gun and have not yet researched holsters. We do have an AlienGear CloakTuck 3.0 for the XDm 3.8 Compact 9mm that it fits quite nicely. Be aware that there can be a lot variation in designs for Kydex holsters (especially "Retention Holsters") and just because one works doesn't guarantee all will. Possibly one of our viewers has tried S&W or other holsters and can share what they know.
every gun doesnt shoot when its not in battery. thats not a safety feature thats a downfall... thats a reason why some people prefer to carry a revolver
When oh when 😲 will a striker-fired polymer gun be reviewed without the Glock 19 having to be mentioned or shown? Thanks for the video, HS! Ive been away--have you reviewed a 3rd gen smith yet?
We did do a video on the M&P M2.0 a few weeks ago, nicer trigger and a few other enhancements. I think the G26/19/17 keeps appearing in a lot of videos because there is probably not a gun store in the US that won't have one. So it makes a good reference for size that somebody can easily find at their local store. This can be useful when you are interested in a harder to find gun that you may have buy online, you will at least be able to hold something with similar dimensions..
I know I know..how could I have asked such a rhetorical question. I guess I'm just tired of hearing how the Glock19 has become everybody's favorite handgun. I live in the hottest and most humid place you can imagine so carrying a 19 on a daily basis is kinda outta the question. I usually resort to carrying my 26 or my shield for comfort's sake. I'll admit though that amidst all the praise the 19 receives I took out my 23gen4 not too long ago and thought "whatta gem!" and then I realized that if my daily attire permitted it, I'd also carry it consistently. Oh...and my 23 hasn't come in contact with it's original .40 barrel since 2015. It's been married to the conversion barrel since I knew better.
I used to think that but as we gun fanatics can't leave 'good enough' alone, I've found what I think is my perfect combination of parts: ZEV disconnector, rounded and polished plunger, and a plunger spring with a lighter rate. It makes the 'wall' a bit more vague than stock but it also makes the take up a bit more linear without the 'stacking' feel to it. I've also learned that the 'dimple' on gen4's really did mess with the smooth trigger pull when compared to a well broken in gen3. If I had to limit myself to just one mod while keeping stock parts I'd honestly say that the rounded and polished plunger really makes a noticeable difference.
The typical pattern is that guns which do not require you to lock the slide back as part of the takedown will require the trigger to be pulled (such as Glocks). Guns like this one that require you to lock the slide back and turn a lever to take them down (ex XDm, P230, etc) will usually not require the trigger pull as it is cumbersome to manually align and hold the slide in the correct position to do so. It's not a deal-breaker by any stretch to have a "lock-back" gun also require a trigger pull, simply unusual.
FNS can be found under 400$. this is basically what smith and Wesson did to the m@p and Springfield. few cosmetics changed same internals. get the Beretta APX for 475 at least that gun was actually a new design. stop paying companies for cosmetic changes.
danneo65 The FNS was $600+ when it first came out.. The price will drop significantly, just like with any other gun. Seen the 509 listed at $520 already..
FN should have taken note from Springfield and not make the grip too aggressive .MOST shooters do not like the aggressive grips. They scrape the skin when worn in a IWB holsters and I think they don't feel good . I have never had a problem holding onto a polymer pistol. But I have never had BLOOD dripping from my hands like most you tube shooters. Just a thought. Show less Reply
Actually, it seems the 509 is a better value as it's a newer and improved gun, costing not much more than the FNS. The FNS has a lower cost for a reason and the trigger alone in the 509 is worth a higher price due to the awful trigger in the FNS.
danneo65 Yeah, people say that but my LGS has a few FNS guns and they feel nothing alike. It does feel like the FNS compact trigger but otherwise, much improved over the standard FNS trigger.
My opinion all 9mm revolvers have no major differences they are decent weapons with a range of 15 meters which is ridiculous. The FN 5.7 is an attack revolver he kills a man at 90 meters for the army and the police and unfortunately for the mafia, the serious crime and the terrorists, a policeman or a soldier is ridiculous with its 9 mm face the devil Fn 5.7 he has no chance, he is already dead! With or without armor.
Got mine about 2 months ago. Brand new out of the box all three back straps three mags and night sights. A few years later and seems like FN listened to everyone.
Got mine last week LOVE it.. good long term quality..
David McArthur are you getting new sights for em?
xDawth no they seem to be just fine did put Crimson green dot Thu
David McArthur ..how is your mag release and issues of it sticking
FN makes great guns.
The compact version is even better. I just bought one and it came milled with the Mos (and multiple mounting and options), a threaded barrel, as well at Trijicon night nights. On top of that, it came with a shorter grip and 3 mags, a 12 rnd, 15 w grip extension, and a 24 for fun at the range. The case it came with is also much nicer and more elaborate. But the price reflects all these beautiful changes, it's $800-$900, but gorgeous in the desert tan. 😍
I love my FN 509. I appreciate the review because it reaffirms my own personal opinion about it: it's a fine reliable self defense handgun.
i picked this one up in full size as my first firearm today and i was super hyped to get it. brought it home and then went to see my dad to show him this new thing that i got. parts wise im happy with this, and i was really efficient in shooting this vs the CZ P10C and the Glock 19. i want to eventually get this thing milled so i can get an optic on it, but as of right now, im looking at this as a hobby gun and not something to use for concealed carry yet. i want to train and practice with this more to get a feel for it and get better at handguns before i get around to carrying. i was also wanting to just buy one and be done. so, this was the choice i made, and now i can change parts cost efficiently and learn as i go!
I found the fns 9 was a pistol that felt great in the hand as well
I'm glad it came with the large back strap already on it fits my hand perfectly.
Nicely done video. I got the 509 and really like it. A soft shooting gun that comes back on target very easily. Great gun!
+Ron Hodge Thank you.
I bought mine 2 months ago and I will keep it with me for a very long time! Only thing I noticed is the gritty trigger, but it doesn't bother me at all.
Excellent review as always! Picking one up soon.
Thank-you. I hope you enjoy it, it is a great gun.
Picking mine up today. Very informative video.
Thank you. I hope you enjoy it, it's a great gun.
Kudos for not letting the slide slam forward.
The trigger on this one is so much better when shooting ammo than doing dry fire practice. It’s a tack driver.
I got a question bro , on the fn 509 midsize just purchased it brand new haven’t fired it but when I squeeze the trigger ( not loaded or cocked) it clicks with every pull on trigger is that normal?
@@nickgarcia9472 that doesn’t seem normal. Mine doesn’t do that. Call FN and tell them what’s going on.
@@veevans01ify and once I cock the gun with out a live round though it squeezes normal lol so I’m really anxious to go to the range and see if it works agh :(
@@nickgarcia9472 good luck.
Your pistol reviews are always fabulous. Thanks
Thank-you.
outstanding video . great job . thanks. SC Navy vet.
Thank you.
Really enjoyed your excellent review. My FN 509 trigger was somewhat gritty during take up when I first took ownership but is has gotten much better. I prefer the less aggressive grips on my 509 over those on my FNX 40. I much prefer the grip and back straps on the 509 over the interchangeable frames on the Sig Sauer bodies.
+Rich Weatherly Thank you. Range time definitely helps smooth out a trigger and it's a fun way to get the job done. I agree, backstaps that come with the gun are much better than the grip frames.
Nice honest review
got mine , keeping as a e.d.c , Beretta apx is awesome
Another great review
Thank you.
beautiful pistol..Great review
Thank-you.
I GOT THE LE VERSION CAME WITH 3 MAGS 3 BACK STRAPS AND TRIJICON NIGHT SIGHTS.
Really nice looking gun.
Nice review! Seems like a sweet gun.
Thank-you.
Very best pistol.
Most missed the point on luminescent sights. They are not intended to be night sights. Rather the best daytime /range sights that come standard on any pistols. They picked up ambient light and the sights become super visible.
Great review as always my brother! Although not a fan of the layout : G19 length and G17 grip length .... it's a fine weapon. Very similar it seems to my FNS full size, like you said. No doubt they're build very sturdy and do like the "upgrades".. take care.
Thank-you. I was a bit surprised myself when I discovered the odd choices of lengths but it does feel balanced and comfortable. Have a great day!
Spec-Op 4 this configuration would be comparable to the Sig P320 CARRY which is the COMPACT length with full size grip I believe
Nice video/review. Thanks for sharing.
Thank-you.
more like Glock 17 size, this is not a concealed carry pistol. Great balance. easy to rack the slide with serrations. The 'luminescent sights' dim quickly and will not last. very solid construction.
Great review!
Thanks a lot!
Thank-you.
Great video! Hope to purchase a 509C if and when it's released!
Does works for me (lefty)? I have a ppq and 92x and I switched the magazine release bottom.
I don't like striker fired guns but this is a rare exception.
Toledo Tourbillion I hope you start liking them soon. I personally like hammer fired all steel guns like 1911s or CZs and Hi powers but striker fired polymer wonder 9s are the future. In the future they're gonna have some new kind of action just like striker fired is the norm now. When that happens, it's gonna cost triple to buy a good striker fired 9mm that's reliable and high quality, just like the only 1911s worth buying now usually cost way more than they need to.
I bought a FNS-40 yay
Would you choose the FN509 or the Beretta APX? Thanks!
Definitely the 509.
You are welcome, we have actually reviewed both and overall just found the 509 to be better thought out and easier to work with .
Glock needs to follow suit with FN and make their guns fully ambidextrous.
how do I change the back strap
to the thin one
There is a small roll pin you push out with a 5/64 punch - the backstrap will come off then you reverse the process with the one you want.
considering between this and beretta apx
+Benny Ly We have not actually fired and reviewed an APX yet. However handling one and seeing the takedown procedure on the APX makes me think that the 509 is a much nicer gun.
Thanks for the reply. My Dealer happens to have both of them right now and have been looking at both!
Enjoyed your in-depth well spoken info. Any chance you can do a video on the apex flat trigger that’s coming out for the 509 in a few weeks? Oh, and my wife got the 509 brand new for $400 shipped online. For that kind of a deal, I know I’ll love this gun before I shoot it.
Thank you. I will check with Apex and see what the status is.
509 or CZ P10 C if you could only have one?
"FN America, LLC announced the launch of a summer consumer promotion, offering THREE FREE MAGAZINES to customers who purchase any new FN 509 striker-fired pistol BETWEEN JULY 1 AND AUGUST 31, 2017." Just thought y'all would like to know; if you're interested in this pistol.
Nice Pistol might have to pick one up down the line...PPQ is Still King 🤴 Lol
Hey, I'm looking at getting my first handgun and I'm between the 509 and the cz p10. How would you compare the 2? The trigger, the ambi slide lock, and I saw a comment on your p10 video about roll pins. What are those and how do they affect the gun? Thanks
Is it double action only?
It is a striker gun, so it operates more like a single action in that it will only fire if it has been 'cocked' by cycling the slide. Often guns like this are called Double-Action because the striker only gets partially cocked and the trigger has to perform the action of finishing cocking it + firing. But it behaves more like a Glock than a classic single or double action.
What holsters are using with this? Is it compatible with Xd or M&P holsters?
At the moment we are using this as a Range Gun and have not yet researched holsters.
We do have an AlienGear CloakTuck 3.0 for the XDm 3.8 Compact 9mm that it fits quite nicely. Be aware that there can be a lot variation in designs for Kydex holsters (especially "Retention Holsters") and just because one works doesn't guarantee all will.
Possibly one of our viewers has tried S&W or other holsters and can share what they know.
every gun doesnt shoot when its not in battery. thats not a safety feature thats a downfall... thats a reason why some people prefer to carry a revolver
When oh when 😲 will a striker-fired polymer gun be reviewed without the Glock 19 having to be mentioned or shown? Thanks for the video, HS! Ive been away--have you reviewed a 3rd gen smith yet?
CLplusP I kno rite, if glock 19 is so perfect why do people change parts on it
We did do a video on the M&P M2.0 a few weeks ago, nicer trigger and a few other enhancements. I think the G26/19/17 keeps appearing in a lot of videos because there is probably not a gun store in the US that won't have one. So it makes a good reference for size that somebody can easily find at their local store. This can be useful when you are interested in a harder to find gun that you may have buy online, you will at least be able to hold something with similar dimensions..
Hammer Striker Amen! Keep doing it! It'd be crazy not to compare them!
I know I know..how could I have asked such a rhetorical question. I guess I'm just tired of hearing how the Glock19 has become everybody's favorite handgun. I live in the hottest and most humid place you can imagine so carrying a 19 on a daily basis is kinda outta the question. I usually resort to carrying my 26 or my shield for comfort's sake. I'll admit though that amidst all the praise the 19 receives I took out my 23gen4 not too long ago and thought "whatta gem!" and then I realized that if my daily attire permitted it, I'd also carry it consistently. Oh...and my 23 hasn't come in contact with it's original .40 barrel since 2015. It's been married to the conversion barrel since I knew better.
I used to think that but as we gun fanatics can't leave 'good enough' alone, I've found what I think is my perfect combination of parts: ZEV disconnector, rounded and polished plunger, and a plunger spring with a lighter rate. It makes the 'wall' a bit more vague than stock but it also makes the take up a bit more linear without the 'stacking' feel to it. I've also learned that the 'dimple' on gen4's really did mess with the smooth trigger pull when compared to a well broken in gen3. If I had to limit myself to just one mod while keeping stock parts I'd honestly say that the rounded and polished plunger really makes a noticeable difference.
Can you put a red dot on it
Not without milling the slide on the standard version.
got video ty.............
The frame looks cracked at the take down lever.
Bro every gun on the market does that , if a guns not in full battery its not gonna shoot . That's not unique it's actually a down fall
I was just about to comment this. I can't think of a gum that does not have this.
Unless there is a lever in the frame or a decocker button, most polymer pistols require you to pull the trigger to disassemble. Just saying.
The typical pattern is that guns which do not require you to lock the slide back as part of the takedown will require the trigger to be pulled (such as Glocks). Guns like this one that require you to lock the slide back and turn a lever to take them down (ex XDm, P230, etc) will usually not require the trigger pull as it is cumbersome to manually align and hold the slide in the correct position to do so. It's not a deal-breaker by any stretch to have a "lock-back" gun also require a trigger pull, simply unusual.
Much better explanation. Thank you.
FNS can be found under 400$. this is basically what smith and Wesson did to the m@p and Springfield. few cosmetics changed same internals. get the Beretta APX for 475 at least that gun was actually a new design. stop paying companies for cosmetic changes.
danneo65 The FNS was $600+ when it first came out.. The price will drop significantly, just like with any other gun. Seen the 509 listed at $520 already..
Who makes a holster for the 509? Thanks!!
Harry's holster. I know I'm late
FN should have taken note from Springfield and not make the grip too aggressive .MOST shooters do not like the aggressive grips. They scrape the skin when worn in a IWB holsters and I think they don't feel good . I have never had a problem holding onto a polymer pistol. But I have never had BLOOD dripping from my hands like most you tube shooters. Just a thought.
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Not a soft shooter. Mine is a very accurate combat pistol.
the sound is not good I am quite disappointed
If this thing looked any more like a CZ P 10 you would have to change the logo on the side of the gun.
Can't pass the water test tho
Yeah because that will happen. NEVER LOL
My FNS was $499.99 and came with 3 mags. So 509 not good value.
Actually, it seems the 509 is a better value as it's a newer and improved gun, costing not much more than the FNS. The FNS has a lower cost for a reason and the trigger alone in the 509 is worth a higher price due to the awful trigger in the FNS.
Bunk Man Yes not to mention I see them listed at $525. Some people claim to have gotten them for $475ish. That's good value to me.
Bunk Man same trigger as FNS
danneo65 Yeah, people say that but my LGS has a few FNS guns and they feel nothing alike. It does feel like the FNS compact trigger but otherwise, much improved over the standard FNS trigger.
Trigger stolen from M&P.
Muzzle stolen from VP9
Many handguns won't fire if they're out of battery (nothing new there).
My opinion all 9mm revolvers have no major differences they are decent weapons with a range of 15 meters which is ridiculous. The FN 5.7 is an attack revolver he kills a man at 90 meters for the army and the police and unfortunately for the mafia, the serious crime and the terrorists, a policeman or a soldier is ridiculous with its 9 mm face the devil Fn 5.7 he has no chance, he is already dead! With or without armor.
glock, glock, I'm sick of this being the comparison. glock's SUCK.