Apex Offers Upgrades For The FN 509 Midsize MRD

This video features Tom from FN America and Scott from Apex Tactical discussing the customization options available for the new FN 509 pistol. The discussion highlights how users can personalize their FN 509 to suit individual needs and preferences. Links to FN America and Apex Tactical's Facebook pages are provided for further engagement.

This video details a common firing pin failure in the FN 509 Tactical after approximately 2,100 rounds, recommending the Apex Tactical Heavy Duty Firing Pin as a solution. It also compares Henry Holsters and WAR compensators, highlighting the Henry Holsters Version 2's superior reliability and cycling performance with standard 9mm ammunition. The Apex pin not only prevents primer drag but also improves trigger feel and reset.

This guide provides a step-by-step process for cleaning and lubricating the FN 509 handgun, suitable for beginners. It details necessary tools like BreakFree CLP and Tipton picks, covers safe disassembly and reassembly, and highlights critical cleaning and lubrication points, emphasizing what areas to avoid oiling. A function check is included to ensure proper operation after maintenance.

This YouTube video captures Apex Tactical's presence at Shot Show 2022. Host Caleb Savant explores the latest offerings from Apex Tactical, focusing on upgrades and components for popular firearms. Key items discussed include a polymer trigger for the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0, a trigger kit for the Ruger Mark IV series, a complete slide for the FN 509, and trigger upgrades, extended magazine release, extended takedown lever, and threaded barrels for the Springfield Hellcat. The video also briefly touches on a complete 4" slide.

This video showcases a custom FN 509 pistol modified with a Trijicon RMR optic and an Apex trigger by MK3 Firearms, a custom gunsmithing shop based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The description provides contact information for custom builds, price quotes, and the shop's physical address. It also mentions their presence on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

This guide details a specific modification for the FN 509 pistol to address a gritty trigger pull. The 'secret fix' involves smoothing the front barrel lug, an often overlooked component that can cause friction. The procedure, demonstrated by an expert instructor, includes careful filing and sanding of the lug, followed by lubrication, resulting in a significantly smoother trigger feel for both OEM and aftermarket triggers like Apex.

This video compares buckshot and birdshot for home defense scenarios, highlighting their effectiveness and penetration characteristics. At close range, both are lethal, but birdshot offers a safer option due to reduced over-penetration risk through interior walls. The Remington 870 is featured as a suitable platform.

This video provides a detailed guide on how to field strip a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington of American Handgunner. It covers the essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly including bushing rotation and slide removal, and a reverse reassembly process. An alternative 'cheat' method is also demonstrated for quicker disassembly, along with tips on using bushing wrenches and a strong emphasis on firearm safety rules.

This video showcases a museum-quality, first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker revolver discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The firearm, manufactured in 1875, exhibits significant authentic patina and wear, including a thin muzzle from holster carry, indicating heavy historical use. Its discovery among homestead ruins highlights its deep burial and preservation.

This guide advocates for a '5-minute clean' approach to modern firearms, emphasizing that intensive cleaning is often unnecessary and can cause premature wear. It details a streamlined process focusing on essential areas like the barrel chamber and slide rails, using minimal solvent and oil. The video also warns against common mistakes like over-oiling magazines, promoting efficient maintenance for reliable function.