FN 509 Tactical & FNX 45 Tactical Shooting Steel @Okeechobee Shooting Sports

Published on December 5, 2021
Duration: 54:30

This video features a shooting session at Okeechobee Shooting Sports in Florida, focusing on the FN 509 Tactical and FNX 45 Tactical. The presenter provides insights into the firearms' performance on steel targets, discusses trigger characteristics, and highlights the facility's amenities. The experience includes zeroing optics and general shooting enjoyment.

Quick Summary

The FN 509 Tactical features ambidextrous controls and is ready out-of-the-box. However, its trigger pull is long (6.5-7.5 lbs) with a slow reset, contrasting with the FNX 45 Tactical's lighter trigger. Issues like optic zero loss after dropping equipment were noted at Okeechobee Shooting Sports.

Chapters

  1. 00:56Introduction to Okeechobee Shooting Sports
  2. 01:37Preparing to Shoot
  3. 03:10Dropped FN 509 Tactical Bag
  4. 04:46Safety Briefing and Gear
  5. 05:02Ammunition Introduction
  6. 05:51FN 509 Tactical Setup
  7. 07:28Zeroing the Red Dot
  8. 09:40Trigger Control Practice
  9. 13:34Sighted In and Rapid Fire
  10. 13:51Focus on FN 509 Tactical and FNX 45 Tactical
  11. 15:57FN 509 Tactical Trigger Impressions
  12. 20:06FN 509 Tactical Features Deep Dive
  13. 21:10FNX 45 Tactical Trigger Comparison
  14. 24:31Learning Red Dot and Two Eyes Open
  15. 27:32FNX 45 Tactical Red Dot Adjustment
  16. 29:56Focusing on FNX 45 Tactical
  17. 33:25Finger Fatigue and Heavy Recoil
  18. 36:44Clarifying 'Terranite' vs 'Paranoid'
  19. 41:01Shooting for Fun with Clear Night
  20. 47:39Convinced Optic is Not Zeroed
  21. 52:08Final Thoughts on FN 509 Tactical
  22. 53:02Overall Experience and Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the FN 509 Tactical mentioned in the video?

The FN 509 Tactical is noted for its ambidextrous magazine release and slide release, making it ready for use straight out of the box. It also features a Hollison Solar Power Red Dot and an Olight laser flashlight combination.

How does the trigger pull of the FN 509 Tactical compare to the FNX 45 Tactical?

The FN 509 Tactical has a significantly longer and heavier trigger pull, estimated between 6.5 to 7.5 pounds, with a long reset. In contrast, the FNX 45 Tactical's trigger is described as much lighter and more enjoyable.

What issues were encountered during the shooting session with the FN 509 Tactical?

The primary issue encountered was the red dot optic losing its zero after the firearm's bag was dropped. This necessitated re-zeroing the optic during the session. The long trigger pull of the 509 was also a point of critique.

What are the notable features of the Okeechobee Shooting Sports facility?

Okeechobee Shooting Sports is a large facility in Florida that offers 200-yard lanes, steel targets, and appears to function as a tactical training facility. It also has amenities like a cafe.

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