What FN509 Owners Need to Know About Customization Secrets

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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