I’m a Vietnam Veteran and recently lost my only Son who was a 100 percent disabled veteran. In my younger days I was a competitive shooter. I truly enjoy your channel and it makes me have some renewed faith that the younger generation is appreciating our 2nd Amendment rights
Thank you for your service… I thank your son for his and you have my deepest condolences and sympathies. I’m truly sorry for your loss… I have lost a son as well. It’s brutal and I’m still destroyed. 4 years and it’s still horribly painful
@@nightfall22 Yes it has devastated me . Every Sunday morning I travel to the Fort Bliss National Cemetery to visit him now. Thank you my friend and my prayers go out to you and your family 🇺🇸
@@propblast82nd thank you so much, you’re like me. I go visit my kiddo 2-3 times a month. I hope you have a blessed Sunday. I have said a prayer for your son’s memory and I will keep you all in my thoughts. Even though I know it’s hard but I hope your pain lessens.
I have a standard FN 509. It was the first handgun I ever purchased. I did successfully conceal it for a time, but I admittedly have drifted to using smaller carry firearms. Even so, I will NEVER sell my 509. No, it isn't optics ready like this one and it doesn't have the trigger upgrade either. But I put a light / laser combo on the rail, and it is to this day my go-to home defense and outdoor carry gun. It is the largest handgun I own, and I love how it shoots.
SPN...... i have some breaking news..... i was in my local gun shop today (kentucky gun co) and as im looking and browsing the guns i hear an employee singing a little jingle we are familiar with..... GRIP ZONE!...... one dude started singing it and another literally joined in and finished it...... of course i had to say something...... just wanted you to know the gripzone single still spreadin
Bro you don’t have to explain yourself! You’re very knowledgeable and probably have more heart than some cowards that served. Screw them keep the content going
For the most part, it looks like a lot was done with the FN 509 MRD-LE series to truly make it out-of-the-box ready for LEO’s. I like the suppressor height sights as standard. This way, one trains the same way for presentation, with or without an optic. No change needed if one adds an optic later. Everyone is talking about the trigger. The grip texture reminds me of the original SA XDs aggressive texture. It comes with (4) MRD mounting plates, which makes optic installation, no fuss - no muss. I wish this series had more texturing areas on the frame. Additionally, I found it interesting that the mag release is “right hand only.” I assume this specification is for universal/uniform training and handling for LEO personnel. Although a southpaw myself, I do see tactical merits in this. I easily trained around this decades ago… lol. The series comes in various model configurations, which should accommodate personnel of different sizes and carry needs. LAPD Approved Models (as of 05/22/2024) FN 509 MRD-LE 9mm 17+1 4.0” BBL FN 509 F MRD-LE 9mm 17+1 4.5” BBL FN 509 M MRD-LE 9mm 15+1 4.0” BBL Not currently approved FN 509 C MRD-LE 9mm 12/15+1 3.7” BBL The FN 509 MRD-LE series is purpose built and ready to go. Thanks for highlighting this pistol on your channel.
Great review brother! I had it's cousin, the FN FNS40 It was a great pistol with one flaw..... I like to be able to completely disassembly my pistols, and the locking block frame pin is a major pain to remove.
You’re doing a great job. A lot of these guys like to criticize and talk trash because their own lives are trash or in shambles. They think it gives them meaningful power to dog someone else. Keep doing what you’re doing. Us guys need to support each other, especially us blue collar guys.
The way I see it is you have shot a lot of different handguns and your channel highlights what you like and dislike and what firearms have proven themselves to earn your trust in using them as tools to protect your life. My newest purchase is the m&p 2.0 carry comp polymer. Love it so far.
As someone into firearms and making content, your qualifications are just fine, my brother. And bro, I literally am making a video about how people shit on budget optics because it’s not what’s cool and being talked about on RUclips.
I work in law enforcement, work with many great guys that serve this country and I have training out the ass. You are one of the few guys who I trust their judgment on firearms. Dont let anyone talk down to you, most of us in the comments shoot WAY less than you do.
When they first released, I think they called them the MRD model. Nice looking trigger! Five years after release, I think I'd go with a PDP Pro, If I was looking for a new compact or mullet. Don't waste time on the armchair critics. I have all those credentials (plus more), and I find your reviews of your high volume of micros and sub compacts to be very useful! Keep up the good work man! 👊🏼🇺🇲👊🏼
Why is that vet watching firearm videos? Just to beat his chest and out others down? I don’t care if you are a vet…. Make your own channel and stop trying to swing your pickle around. I don’t care what your background is… unless the RUclipsr is giving bad and dangerous info keep it pushing sport. That being said thank you to all vets for defending our country. But just because you’re a vet doesn’t make you right.
Had tons of issues with my reflex. I’m on my 3rd front sight since the first 2 died out after a single range session. It works well now but had to be sent in twice. It was my first fn so a bit disappointing but they made it right by fixing. Replaced a few parts as well.
As far as I know Jerry Miculek and Jerry Barnhart never served in the military yet I would take their expertise regarding guns and training over what a lot veterans think is their knowledge and supposed expertise. I'm a veteran and I can't stand when other veterans use their service to try call out people who never served but responsibly train on a regular basis. It's as if they think non vets have absolutely no right to have or make informed opinions about weapons and self defense even though it's in a civilian setting. It smacks of Dakota Meyers gatekeeping.
So, this might be a dumb question, but when you say you carry 24/7, do you mean you carry your firearm at home as well? Or do you keep it in a lockbox in the house?
Even Tier 1 guys like Rangers and Seals don’t shoot that great, just combat effective hits and bring in non veteran 3 gun experts to do the training for that reason. Recent Ranger training YT vid came out a few weeks back, and the guys shooting are flipping and limp wristing like crazy. Cops especially don’t get enough range time and something like 18% of shots in OIS actually hit their intended target. A real combat veteran would have the humility to figure that they don’t know everything and learn from anyone with value added, and to know the difference. Carry on. Also would like to see the XL CC 509 on the channel- they do make a compact version of LE as well.
2018-ish production FN509 was a complete POS. Unreliable, poorly constructed, parts failures including mag catch and striker. FN was uninterested in servicing it. FN’s pistol history over past decade is questionable. They abandon platforms very quickly (e.g., FNX, FNS).
I served but I’ll be honest there are many incompetent Combat veterans that have not learned proper training of course they hold their own but todays RUclipsrs I would say train more than combat vets who stopped progressing in their own time… As a person who served in the Marine Corps 4/5 years ago being completely unbiased I learned from my Texas friend how to shoot better than the corps itself
I bought a first gen FN FiveSeven brand new in the early 2000s. Fired maybe 1200 rounds thru it over the 20 + years I owned it. Started having problems with it and sent it back to FN for repair last year. It was returned to me in a few weeks with no explanation of what they did to repair it. Called FN customer service and after being put on hold for a few minutes was told the pistol needed a new barrel and they no longer made barrels for that particular model. Sorry. I won't ever buy another FN product. Now that I'm done venting about FN, thank you for your videos!
Spent a buttload on a 509t - damn near perfect except for two thing. Trigger The shoe is great. The function is dog water. And the grip texture is too random. New striker fixed the trigger and goon tape fixed the grip. That LA LEO trigger looks the part. Is it LEO exclusive? Btw. You don’t owe anyone an explanation at all. Firearms are for anyone who wants to use them - there’s no bar to entry.
I enjoy your videos but please put something like this at the end of videos I clicked for info about the topic and got 4 minutes of rambling to start and I listened to all of it lol but get the video out first then the rambling/personal stuff out towards the end it’s probably better for retention
I’m a Vietnam Veteran and recently lost my only Son who was a 100 percent disabled veteran. In my younger days I was a competitive shooter. I truly enjoy your channel and it makes me have some renewed faith that the younger generation is appreciating our 2nd Amendment rights
Thank you for your service… I thank your son for his and you have my deepest condolences and sympathies. I’m truly sorry for your loss… I have lost a son as well. It’s brutal and I’m still destroyed. 4 years and it’s still horribly painful
@@nightfall22 Yes it has devastated me . Every Sunday morning I travel to the Fort Bliss National Cemetery to visit him now. Thank you my friend and my prayers go out to you and your family 🇺🇸
@@propblast82nd thank you so much, you’re like me. I go visit my kiddo 2-3 times a month. I hope you have a blessed Sunday. I have said a prayer for your son’s memory and I will keep you all in my thoughts. Even though I know it’s hard but I hope your pain lessens.
Good afternoon. I want to express my appreciation for you and your Son’s service, Sir.
Godspeed
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@@ChrisfromGeorgia Thanks, I really appreciate your kindness
Being a vet doesn't mean they know anything about firearms. Believe me.
so many vets still don't know what caliber their gun is.
I couldn’t agree more and I’m a vet! Also, some vets are just dicks…unfortunately!
It’s funny how this pistol is related to LA but it’s not compliant in CA.
Except for LEOs it is.
As someone into firearms and making content, your qualifications are just fine, my brother
I never served either. It’s called being involved in a hobby! Hobbyist are a dying breed!
There’s 2 county Sheriff’s offices down here in Florida I know of that adopted the 509. They are nice pistols.
NYPD just approved the FN 508 MRD LE as there new duty weapon
I have a standard FN 509. It was the first handgun I ever purchased. I did successfully conceal it for a time, but I admittedly have drifted to using smaller carry firearms. Even so, I will NEVER sell my 509. No, it isn't optics ready like this one and it doesn't have the trigger upgrade either. But I put a light / laser combo on the rail, and it is to this day my go-to home defense and outdoor carry gun. It is the largest handgun I own, and I love how it shoots.
SPN...... i have some breaking news..... i was in my local gun shop today (kentucky gun co) and as im looking and browsing the guns i hear an employee singing a little jingle we are familiar with..... GRIP ZONE!...... one dude started singing it and another literally joined in and finished it...... of course i had to say something...... just wanted you to know the gripzone single still spreadin
Haha no way!!! That’s insane!! Thanks for sharing man! Respect haha
The writer of that "grip zone" 🎵🎶 tune is going to come seeking their royalties.....🧐
I find your comments and reviews very well balanced and real life practical.
Keep it up.
Bro you don’t have to explain yourself! You’re very knowledgeable and probably have more heart than some cowards that served. Screw them keep the content going
Most vets and cops have no clue about firearms.
For the most part, it looks like a lot was done with the FN 509 MRD-LE series to truly make it out-of-the-box ready for LEO’s. I like the suppressor height sights as standard. This way, one trains the same way for presentation, with or without an optic. No change needed if one adds an optic later. Everyone is talking about the trigger. The grip texture reminds me of the original SA XDs aggressive texture. It comes with (4) MRD mounting plates, which makes optic installation, no fuss - no muss.
I wish this series had more texturing areas on the frame. Additionally, I found it interesting that the mag release is “right hand only.” I assume this specification is for universal/uniform training and handling for LEO personnel. Although a southpaw myself, I do see tactical merits in this. I easily trained around this decades ago… lol.
The series comes in various model configurations, which should accommodate personnel of different sizes and carry needs.
LAPD Approved Models (as of 05/22/2024)
FN 509 MRD-LE 9mm 17+1 4.0” BBL
FN 509 F MRD-LE 9mm 17+1 4.5” BBL
FN 509 M MRD-LE 9mm 15+1 4.0” BBL
Not currently approved
FN 509 C MRD-LE 9mm 12/15+1 3.7” BBL
The FN 509 MRD-LE series is purpose built and ready to go. Thanks for highlighting this pistol on your channel.
Love my 509 fullsize
i didnt notice how flat that trigger was until u were talking about it at the 11:20 mark.! this thing looks great! ive never even shot a FN before
Great review brother! I had it's cousin, the FN FNS40 It was a great pistol with one flaw..... I like to be able to completely disassembly my pistols, and the locking block frame pin is a major pain to remove.
You’re doing a great job. A lot of these guys like to criticize and talk trash because their own lives are trash or in shambles. They think it gives them meaningful power to dog someone else. Keep doing what you’re doing. Us guys need to support each other, especially us blue collar guys.
been waiting for this video, thanks for doing it
NYPD just approved the FN 509 MRD LE as new duty weapon
Since when?
@@kbm-zw5jd about a month ago
Last month! But they can’t have a light or red dot on it which doesn’t make sense
The way I see it is you have shot a lot of different handguns and your channel highlights what you like and dislike and what firearms have proven themselves to earn your trust in using them as tools to protect your life. My newest purchase is the m&p 2.0 carry comp polymer. Love it so far.
Let’s go he said anywhere anytime he wants it with the 26 no optic he’s haha I like the confidence great vid love the content
As someone into firearms and making content, your qualifications are just fine, my brother. And bro, I literally am making a video about how people shit on budget optics because it’s not what’s cool and being talked about on RUclips.
I work in law enforcement, work with many great guys that serve this country and I have training out the ass. You are one of the few guys who I trust their judgment on firearms. Dont let anyone talk down to you, most of us in the comments shoot WAY less than you do.
When they first released, I think they called them the MRD model. Nice looking trigger! Five years after release, I think I'd go with a PDP Pro, If I was looking for a new compact or mullet. Don't waste time on the armchair critics. I have all those credentials (plus more), and I find your reviews of your high volume of micros and sub compacts to be very useful! Keep up the good work man! 👊🏼🇺🇲👊🏼
Normally I’d be skeptical about you being better than most of the instructors but after watching your hellcat vs 365 vid I wouldn’t be surprised 😂
Why is that vet watching firearm videos? Just to beat his chest and out others down? I don’t care if you are a vet…. Make your own channel and stop trying to swing your pickle around. I don’t care what your background is… unless the RUclipsr is giving bad and dangerous info keep it pushing sport. That being said thank you to all vets for defending our country. But just because you’re a vet doesn’t make you right.
hey im just curious how many hours you work a week typically
Had tons of issues with my reflex. I’m on my 3rd front sight since the first 2 died out after a single range session. It works well now but had to be sent in twice. It was my first fn so a bit disappointing but they made it right by fixing. Replaced a few parts as well.
Los Angeles also got tacos right...
Beautiful pistol.
Love the 509
As far as I know Jerry Miculek and Jerry Barnhart never served in the military yet I would take their expertise regarding guns and training over what a lot veterans think is their knowledge and supposed expertise. I'm a veteran and I can't stand when other veterans use their service to try call out people who never served but responsibly train on a regular basis. It's as if they think non vets have absolutely no right to have or make informed opinions about weapons and self defense even though it's in a civilian setting. It smacks of Dakota Meyers gatekeeping.
SPN WITH THE FN!!!!
Training videos & basic gun safety for beginners please
3:43 finally starts talking about the gun
Yes fn is great the fn series have the nice night sights and good triggers.
SPN you owe us some range footage I do believe haha
I'm looking to get the fn 509 because I have the cc edge and reflex
So, this might be a dumb question, but when you say you carry 24/7, do you mean you carry your firearm at home as well? Or do you keep it in a lockbox in the house?
Even Tier 1 guys like Rangers and Seals don’t shoot that great, just combat effective hits and bring in non veteran 3 gun experts to do the training for that reason. Recent Ranger training YT vid came out a few weeks back, and the guys shooting are flipping and limp wristing like crazy. Cops especially don’t get enough range time and something like 18% of shots in OIS actually hit their intended target. A real combat veteran would have the humility to figure that they don’t know everything and learn from anyone with value added, and to know the difference. Carry on. Also would like to see the XL CC 509 on the channel- they do make a compact version of LE as well.
2018-ish production FN509 was a complete POS. Unreliable, poorly constructed, parts failures including mag catch and striker. FN was uninterested in servicing it. FN’s pistol history over past decade is questionable. They abandon platforms very quickly (e.g., FNX, FNS).
I served but I’ll be honest there are many incompetent Combat veterans that have not learned proper training of course they hold their own but todays RUclipsrs I would say train more than combat vets who stopped progressing in their own time…
As a person who served in the Marine Corps 4/5 years ago being completely unbiased I learned from my Texas friend how to shoot better than the corps itself
lol he said The federal government the good side
You don’t owe anyone any explanations.
I bought a first gen FN FiveSeven brand new in the early 2000s. Fired maybe 1200 rounds thru it over the 20 + years I owned it. Started having problems with it and sent it back to FN for repair last year. It was returned to me in a few weeks with no explanation of what they did to repair it. Called FN customer service and after being put on hold for a few minutes was told the pistol needed a new barrel and they no longer made barrels for that particular model. Sorry. I won't ever buy another FN product. Now that I'm done venting about FN, thank you for your videos!
You’re mad they don’t still make parts for a 20+ year old firearm? Tf? Buy one aftermarket Idek why you wasted time sending it in 🤣
Top heavy gun...
Something i just realized is that we see all your guns, lets go out to the range man, 500 likes on my comment and you take us to the range haha 😂
3:43 seconds of looking at a nylon zipper case and flailing hands while rambling about his training. Terrible.
I wonder what his MOS was lol
I have the 510 mrd that I carry in nys
Keltec p15 when?
wut? ive never heard of this.... ?
Dont you have to be Law enforcement to buy thw LE model?
3:42 yes
California checking in...I'e always found those 509s to be MEH. I wouldn't trade my P229 for it lol.
I think FN is just overrated and overpriced. Just my opinion.
Spent a buttload on a 509t - damn near perfect except for two thing. Trigger The shoe is great. The function is dog water.
And the grip texture is too random.
New striker fixed the trigger and goon tape fixed the grip.
That LA LEO trigger looks the part. Is it LEO exclusive?
Btw. You don’t owe anyone an explanation at all.
Firearms are for anyone who wants to use them - there’s no bar to entry.
509
LBC !!!
I enjoy your videos but please put something like this at the end of videos I clicked for info about the topic and got 4 minutes of rambling to start and I listened to all of it lol but get the video out first then the rambling/personal stuff out towards the end it’s probably better for retention
As a 509 owner, it doesn’t make sense to get this gun right now. There are so many better options out there.
Like what?
Also, like you said if more than 10 rounds are used you might go to jail...
You can fight to get out of a cell tho but you can't get out of a casket💯
Ah man LA is an awesome city . Great gun
Totally! I love skid row ❤
@@HitoshiPenile it’s a little more than skid row .🤣
@@WalterliquoriI know. That’s why I trolled ☠️. I’m a southern boy we hate la out here 😂
@@HitoshiPenile 🤣🤝
The city is great, it’s the residents and visitors that ruin it.
Please talk more about the gun and less about all the other $hit. I have to keep skipping ahead to stand it. Beautiful gun!
Bully Vet. We don’t serve to gloat about it….
I wanna get a full size carry gun and I was considering this gun. Has anybody here carried this?
I wanna get a full size carry gun and I was considering this gun. Has anybody here carried this?