FN 509 Reliability Test

Published on June 15, 2017
Duration: 19:25

This FN 509 reliability test subjected the pistol to extreme conditions, including water, sand, dirt, and mud, followed by a 'Gauntlet' test. The FN 509 exhibited significant failures, including failures to fire, trigger reset issues, and feeding problems, performing below average compared to other tested firearms. The review highlights weak ejection and trigger reset as critical concerns under adverse conditions.

Quick Summary

The FN 509's reliability test performance was deemed 'abysmal' and 'below average'. It suffered failures to fire after water immersion, trigger reset issues with mud, and multiple feeding problems during a 'Gauntlet' test, indicating concerns with weak ejection and reset under adverse conditions.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction to the FN 509
  2. 01:36Testing Protocol Explained
  3. 03:01Element Test: Water and Sand
  4. 05:00Element Test: Dirt and Mud
  5. 07:46The Gauntlet Test
  6. 13:05Final Assessment and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the FN 509 perform in the Military Arms Channel reliability test?

The FN 509 performed poorly, described as 'abysmal' and 'below average'. It experienced multiple failures to fire, trigger reset issues, and feeding problems, especially after exposure to water, sand, dirt, and mud.

What specific malfunctions did the FN 509 encounter during the torture test?

The FN 509 had a failure to fire after water immersion, erratic ejection with sand, trigger reset failures with mud, and repeated failures to feed/short-strokes during the Gauntlet test, including a sideways-jammed round.

What were the main concerns highlighted about the FN 509's reliability?

The primary concerns were weak ejection and significant trigger reset issues when the pistol was subjected to adverse environmental conditions like water, sand, dirt, and mud.

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