FN 503 - Subcompact 9mm
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Larry takes a look at the FN 503, FN's entry into the world of Subcompact 9mms. With some interchangeable components and the same build quality as the rest of the FN 509 family, FN is aiming for this to be a strong contender in the booming Micro-Compact market. If you're a fan of the channel and like our videos, remember to help us out by liking, commenting, and subscribing below.
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I own several FN. This isn't my favorite. But I bought it for concealment. It sits very close to my body. I'm 6' so my hands prefer the 8 round mag. But I can work the 6 round. Considering what it is meant for. It does it's job.
Considering these types of guns sell like crazy right now...I'm sure FN will sell a boat load of them! They are a little late to the game..but probably a smart business decision. A lot of FN fans out there! Thank you LAV for everything you do! ✌️
why would you buy this FN when you can get 365 or hellcat ?
@@relaxedmindchannel1737 I personally wouldn't..just saying that there are a lot of FN fans out there. So I'm sure they will sell a few of them. I think there are several options for less money and more capacity...but some people are brand loyal.
Been carrying this daily for a couple months, love it
can you add a red dot to it?
@@davidpumpkins9411 no
I love my 503, my favorite shooting subcompact 9 I've shot!
can you add a red dot to it?
@@davidpumpkins9411 no
Larry, thanks for being a good leader in the 2A community.
Thanks
What’s your thoughts on the massive police brutality in the US right now? Where is the 2A crowd when people are getting beaten in the streets by a tyrannical government?
@@TheAxeaman... plenty of other channels cover this topic, not here man.
@@Kai-yellow But you said Larry was a good leader in the 2A community? Isn't it now time to use our guns?
@@TheAxeaman Stay at home and relax amigo. Don't kill anyone. Have a nice day.
Wow that little FN is a quality gun it really feels good in the hand
Going to order this tonight. Have the fns40c and really want this for better concealment. Thanks for the straight to the point video.
I've got a Walther PPS in 40 cal and I have been very pleased with it. This one is pretty sweet!!
Looks like it offers everything you need for a CC subcompact and nothing more. As long as the price point is friendly, ergonomics are acceptable and material quality is up to the usual FN standards, then this will be a competitive offering that only adds to the viable options on the market. This is looking like a brand-name handgun option. Good move from FN to get this out there. More options are always appreciated.
Great review as always. Brief, informative and engaging.
Hey this is the pistol that Jaime just got as a gift from Tim Kennedy.
It's a cool pistol. So many manufacturer's came out with small size single stack polymer guns after Walther introduced the first variant of the PPS.
FN makes some good weapons .I have a FNS9C, and love it. I like the new 503.Hope to find one to buy.Always enjoy,and respect your videos.
Little late to the game on this one FN. P365XL and hellcat has you beat.. however, the FN 509C Tactical is FANTASTIC! It’s my EDC
It’s like the sig p365, without any of the magazine size innovation 😂
If u hold one of these they feel nothing like a p365.
Godwin Joy I mean he did say it was made for people who put a priority on compactness over capacity, so...
@@bingusbadingus9486 yea but the 365 grip is still more narrow and holds more rounds.
looking at height, length, width & mag capacity it seems more like a S&W Shield . Single stack keeps it thin.
Well, I owned a P365 and there are some minor similarities. One major difference is that FN is NOT experiencing broken firing pins and dead triggers with its first run of 503's.
Young Jamie taking notes
I bought the FN 503 two days ago. This video played a part in that purchase decision. Thanks Larry.
I’m selling mines. I carry with one in the chamber. So when I get home to put my 503 in my safe. I clear my gun before doing so. When you press the magazine release to drop the magazine a bullet immediately falls out before ejecting the round that’s in the chamber. That’s a big problem for me and it happens not just once here and there, it’s literally every time.
@@jessei.rivera2389 I'm sorry to hear. I think it is the magazine's fault, and it could be the design for the sub compact in general. It has happened to me too. I should talk to FN about it, and perhaps switch to the Walther PPS M2. Have you sold your gun?
@@forgunsand2a240 I sold it for 500 bucks. I carry a HK P30SK
I’ll try it. Looks better than 43
Now is not the time to introduce me to another 9mm Larry!! Cool gun.
Is it just me or is this basically outclassed in every way by the the sig 365, XL, and the hellcat?
100%
You can buy it when you are tired to waiting for the P365 to come back in stock.
Well the trigger seems to work unlike some 365s, and it’s not a Springfield so it definitely has that over the hellcat.
@@MrWhiterunGuard FN will probably make fewer of these than Sig has made 365's in the last year alone.
@@Sir_punchwood Should tell you something if people buy these instead of waiting for a p365
damn good shooting on the steel there at the end with a 9mm sub...
Would love to see a Larry At The Movies episode reviewing Zero Dark Thirty, specifically the raid scene! I’ve been trying to find a review of a weapons and gear expert breaking it down but I can’t find one anywhere
Hi Larry. Thanks for the heads up.
really like fn, thanks
The sound design on these videos is ear candy 😍
I have a FNS 9c and 509 midsize that I love. Just don’t see a place for this when I also have a Walther PPS m2 and a P365...
I found of this guy. Left handed and operate the pistol ambidextrous. Army can teach one as they want
Seems like a really cool tiny gun! Looks like it has pretty mild recoil and a nice trigfer pull. The 6 round mag is reasonable for personal protection, anything more than 6 shots and you have a serious problem.
This gun reminds me of the sig p290. The trigger on the 503 looks dao I like them for pocket carry in a pocket holster but I think FN is a little tardy to the party 🥳
If it cant compete with guns like the p365 and the hellcat in the size to capacity ratio its probably not going to do very good.
At my work we sell tons of S&W Shields, both 1.0 and 2.0's over P365's and Hellcats. While objectively I believe that the P365 and Hellcat are better guns sometimes it comes down to whats in a somebody's wallet. If the FN is priced accordingly, it will do ok. Hell, people still buy Glock 43's and they were also a good but higher in cost than many other single stacks at the time and now they're about on par in pricing with P365's and Hellcats.
Christopher you’re right, if FN can get the price down in the $300 range like the shield then it will do ok, but if it’s on the higher end of other pistols in its class I don’t see why someone wouldn’t go 365, hellcat, or even 43x.
@@Glonk_Respecter Well let's say it runs like $499. That's Glock prices and the FN name still carries weight behind it. A lot of people are my work as about FN's and no doubt we'd sell them at that price over Glock 43's and even 43X's.
We'd still sell Shields purely based on cost factor alone at my work. But like I said, while objectively I think it's worse it overall would still do well.
One thing to remember is that most encounters are supposedly over in three shots or less. That means you still have five more in the FN, and seven to ten more in the P365. If you want more rounds, that's great, but how many are you going to use, and how many do you need before you stop feeling "under-gunned"?
If you can handle the 365 or Hellcat, great! The difference between the feel and carry of a single-stack that is slightly larger than a competing smaller double can be an issue for some. Both are fine platforms, I don't think there is an issue with either one. Neither was designed for extended shootouts.
Truth is that we live in a time where the market is so flooded with options that it is difficult to make a choice.
At the end of the day, finding what works and is comfortable for you is all that matters.
And shot placement.
Shot placement always matters more than round count.
Academy is selling the FDE for $299. $320 out the door if you use the Academy card
This is real nice and compact. Great for a cc
"About the size of your hand"
I dunno, I got massive hands. A banana for scale would be nice, though.
Ah, a fellow 9gag!
U want like this gun then. They r really thin and feels like a board.
Bananas can vary widely, though. I know I shop for the real big bananas. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
I have fairy large hands, I'm 6'3" 225lbs and I carry this gun because I'm very active . It's very easy to shoot comfortably. The grip texture is pretty aggressive too.
That last group at 25 was tight
Good facts...thanku!
Love mine,exceptional weapon..
can you put a red dot on it?
Larry, could you do a full auto with a slow mo camera ahead so we can see the steam of bullets coming out? Like so Larry could see!!
Go back through his library of vids...there are many videos showing exactly what you are asking for. ✌️
To see a steady looking "stream" or bullets, try to find a vid of slowmo miniguns or maybe an MG43/34.
Another awesome video, your slow motion are super badass, keep up the good work💪💪👍👍💥
Was that the bullet trace on the last shot? That was some slo-mo! Very useful video from a pro! I have been considering glock 43 vs the FN. this was very helpful. Now I have got to try them!
Dam bro your a marksman. I see that group your putting out. 🇺🇸💪💙💚❤
Oh awesome. Nice
Nice small thing for backup
Academy has these for $299 right now!
Yeah. I ordered one to try out. I couldn't resist an FN at that price.
Bought one for $299 also. It is very accurate with minimal recoil. I like it as much as my Glock 19.
Spared no expense shooting the S&B 9mm. It runs $50 a box a cheaper then dirt.
❤ most excellent
Sig p365 and Springfield Hellcat are just superior in the subcompact market. FN could have made a higher capacity magazine.
Larry needs to do a video for the G48 MOS with those 15 round mags.
Loved the video !!
Larry’s reviews are the best he quickly get to it all there’s not a lot of fluff and droning on just gets to the details of the firearm the benefits the shortcomings love it
I’ll keep my SA XDS 45 Single stack big hole maker!
Do you think fnh will ever release a fn 5.7 pistol compact
If they haven't by now then probably not.
Loved it sir !
I can't decide between this and the sig Sauer p365 can you do a review thanks
Are these made in the Columbia SC plant?
Industry and professionals, "red dots, lights, capacity and still very concealable". FN, "we made a Sig P290 striker fired"
If they figured how how to do a decent trigger here, which seems to be a downfall on these sized guns, FN may have a hit here.
It may be soft shooting with target ammo, but how does it fare with warm defensive ammo? That's what matters.
To say that "a lot of the guns in this class are brutal to shoot" is a bit of a stretch. While some of the older offerings, Kahr, Keltec, Ruger to name a few were snappy in this size, the Glock, SIG, M&P and Springfield offerings are quite soft shooting for the size.
Nice Glock!
Diamondback had the DB9 in 2010. It's the exact same thing.
FN’s really stepped up their game.
I’m hoping you read this is there anyway to put a light on the 503 I just bought one and I was curious to know if there was an adapter piece in order to put a light like a TLR7 on it
Kinda shocked you didn't drop a video on Lispeys P80
It's on the way
@@VickersTacticalLAV So is my personal one
Nice but I will stick to my S&W MP Shield summer carry under a shirt and or Glock 19 during fall/winter under jacket.
With the sexy lines & styling of the 509 & the innovation with the optics mounting from FN, I was really looking for something more out of this gun... give it some front cocking serrations, an optics plate, a rail and a stack n’ a half mag & you’d have something that would compete with the bigger players, but this is just adding to the crowd
👍
I wish it were optics ready for a holosun 507k
Bottom line is FN missed the boat with a 6 round mag capacity. Maybe 5 years ago...
Larry in trouble with the ATF 😂 go see the update at legacy collectables
I wish they'd make ten round mags
If I had that I would love to see someone try to rob me now.
Buy one
Ehhh tbh I'd rather have my bulky p320 compact that holds 17 😅
You cant beat the P320 compact or xcompact
Looks about the size of of a 365. Why should I settle for 4 to 6 rounds less?
How they missed the boat on this is beyond me. Great looking pistol but they should’ve designed it around 10 or 11 shot staggered Mag AKA Sig 365. Other than that looks sharp thanks for the review great job!
How hard is it to mount a red dot on the 503?
Man i really wanted one and was gonna buy it until i held it. They feel like your holding a board with stippling. Reminds me of the old sig 290 rs didnt like the way it felt either. But they r nice guns.
Mr Larry Last 3 videos was blocked by the RUclips in India, see why
If i were in india i would migrate first chance i get.
@@ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx now also you can come with a work permit
@@user-vm1xj2bb8p Hmm i'm not sure you understood me.
@@ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx I also meant in the opposite way ,so understand like it
Damn that box of S&B looked ratty. Even Larry is reaching for the back of his ammo closet.
Cheaper then dirt is pricing it like it’s filet mignon.
lawless911sc 🤣🤣
Love FN, but they couldn't even add a optic mount?
Trigger, long and spongy or short and crisp?
Crispy for a stock pistol
Fn is my gun brand
Can you add a red dot to the 503?
You can tell when someone shoots a lot he just points and shoots. He don’t go all turtle on us and look around at an empty firing range 🤣🤣
I thought the M1905 was the first ?
I miss the rifle content😶❤️
3:25
I feel like Neo.
Same crappy firing pin too
Larry what are your thoughts on the British SAS?
Solid - tough soldiers. Respect
Vickers Tactical D-Boys and SAS are apparently the most respected in the world according to other SOF members. But I’m not an expert, it’s just what I’ve often heard.
@brian mounts yeah mate
45 is better for deep concealment. When you only have six round mags, purpose built 45 hollowpoints are a monster.
With a six round magazine my Walther PPS 9mm is much more concealable than my Glock 36 .45 ACP.
FN Coming in 26 years late bois!!!
It just looks like a Walther PPS M1.
I'll stick with my Walther PPS M2.
Compact model
But.. concealment over capacity isn't even a problem anymore. P365 & Hellcat ended that. FN missed the mark on this one I'm afraid. At least until Shield Arms comes out with a mag for it.
Sweet! I was like number 666! 😂
Looks like FN’s version of an xds
Except it's an FN and that's meant something to shooters around the world ....for along time.
Jo Stevens Overpriced and not as good as others. Stick to their rifles, their pistol line aren’t worth the price you pay for them. It’s
This would have done a lot better years ago when the Shield and Glock 43 were fighting for single stack superiority. This can't keep up in a world dominated by the P365 and the SAHC.
shame they didn't do a subcompact with a hammer.... apart from XDE there is no single stack nine with hammer :) that IMHO is a hole on the market :)
I believe the CZ RAMI is single stack hammer fired 9mm.
@@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop nope, double stack and insanely overpriced in Czech Rep. Which is riddiculous btw. since it is made here :)
Anybody, stop and say what the hell is going on with the background cowboy music. Didn't know I was in Tombstone......lol.
Im a shield 9 guy....
Come on fn 510...5" 10mm
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