FN 509 - 1st Hundred

Published on July 14, 2017
Duration: 27:57

This video provides an initial range assessment of the FN 509 after firing the first 100 rounds. The reviewer, Justin Opinion, details his real-time impressions, focusing on the pistol's ergonomics, trigger performance, accuracy, and potential issues like grip texture and magazine release functionality. He also touches on the included accessories and a promotional offer for additional magazines.

Quick Summary

The FN 509 offers a crisp trigger, good accuracy, and excellent fit and finish, but its grip texture can be slippery in heat, and the right-handed magazine release is difficult to operate. Ejection patterns were weak, with casings landing close to the shooter.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & FN 509 First 100
  2. 00:40First Shots & Magazine Promotion
  3. 02:00The 'First 100' Concept
  4. 02:18Initial Shooting at 10 Yards
  5. 02:54Sights and Sight Picture
  6. 03:27Environmental Conditions
  7. 03:53Grip Texture Analysis
  8. 04:37Trigger Feel and Comparison to FNS-9
  9. 05:05Magazine Release Functionality
  10. 06:06Packaging and Included Accessories
  11. 07:27FN 509 vs. FNS-9 Comparison
  12. 08:38Slide Stop/Release Functionality
  13. 09:23Trigger and Sight Picture Revisited
  14. 09:41Grip Issues and Ejection Pattern
  15. 10:26Ammo Performance (Magtech)
  16. 11:03Ammo Performance (Herder Select)
  17. 12:07Trigger Crispness and Reset
  18. 12:37Grip Texture Dislike
  19. 13:12Magazine Release Difficulty
  20. 14:16Finishing Magtech Ammo
  21. 15:08Ejection Pattern Concerns
  22. 15:56Testing Competition Loads
  23. 16:33Sig Sauer Elite Performance Test
  24. 17:52Handload Competition Rounds Test
  25. 18:35Failure to Feed Incident
  26. 19:18Clearing Malfunction
  27. 19:30Retesting Light Rounds
  28. 20:07Another Failure to Feed
  29. 20:38Implications for Match Shooting
  30. 21:05Total Rounds & Initial Thoughts Summary
  31. 21:18FN 509 vs. FNS-9 Comparison Recap
  32. 22:09Things Liked & Disliked
  33. 22:13Magazine Release Issues Detailed
  34. 23:02Grip Texture Criticism
  35. 23:56Controls and Fit/Finish
  36. 24:06Ejection Pattern Analysis
  37. 24:46Potential Solutions (Spring Weight)
  38. 25:04Overall Assessment & Future Videos
  39. 25:22Conclusion: First 100 on FN 509

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main pros and cons of the FN 509 based on the first 100 rounds?

Pros include a crisp trigger with good reset, a nice sight picture, excellent accuracy potential, and good fit/finish. Cons are the slippery grip texture, a problematic magazine release for right-handers, and a weak ejection pattern that can cause casings to hit the shooter.

How does the FN 509's grip texture perform in hot conditions?

The grip texture, featuring large knobby protrusions, is criticized for being slippery, especially in hot and sweaty conditions. It's suggested that an aftermarket grip enhancement like a Talon grip would be beneficial for better purchase.

What issues were encountered with the FN 509's magazine release?

The magazine release, particularly the button on the left side of the pistol for right-handed shooters, was found to be difficult to operate. This issue is compared to similar experiences with the FNS-9C, suggesting a potential design challenge for FN.

How does the FN 509 compare to the FNS-9?

The FN 509 is very similar to the FNS-9 in size, height, and capacity. While cosmetically different, they are almost identical in dimensions. However, their magazines are not interchangeable due to different base plate designs.

What was the performance of the FN 509 with different types of ammunition?

The pistol performed well with standard factory loads like Magtech and Herder Select. However, it experienced failures to feed with very light, handloaded competition rounds, indicating potential cycling issues with lower-powered ammunition.

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