New FN 509C Tactical Pistol Review

Published on June 22, 2020
Duration: 18:57

This review of the FN 509C Tactical by Sootch00 highlights its features as a compact, optics-ready, and suppressor-capable pistol. Sootch00, a respected authority in firearms reviews, demonstrates its performance with over 700 rounds fired without malfunction, comparing it to Glock models and noting its ambidextrous controls and aggressive texturing. The video provides a detailed look at its ergonomics, magazine options, and ease of disassembly.

Quick Summary

The FN 509C Tactical is a compact 9mm pistol praised for its reliability, firing over 700 rounds without malfunction. Key features include a threaded barrel, suppressor-height sights, optics-ready slide, ambidextrous controls, and multiple magazine options (12, 15, 24 rounds). Its size fits between a Glock 26 and 19, offering good ergonomics.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to FN 509C Tactical
  2. 01:14Overview and Features
  3. 03:01Magazine Capacity Options
  4. 04:02Size Comparison with Glock
  5. 04:21Sights and Barrel Details
  6. 05:29Controls and Ergonomics
  7. 07:38Comparison with FNS-9C
  8. 09:25Weight and Trigger Assessment
  9. 10:22Range Performance and Reliability
  10. 12:02Field Stripping Procedure
  11. 14:02Pros, Cons, and Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the FN 509C Tactical pistol?

The FN 509C Tactical is a compact 9mm handgun featuring a threaded barrel, suppressor-height Trijicon night sights, RMR optics cuts, ambidextrous controls, and aggressive grip texturing. It offers multiple magazine capacities (12, 15, 24 rounds) and a 4.3-inch barrel.

How reliable is the FN 509C Tactical based on the review?

During testing, the FN 509C Tactical fired over 700 rounds without any malfunctions, demonstrating excellent reliability even when used with a SilencerCo Omega 9K suppressor.

How does the FN 509C Tactical compare in size to Glock pistols?

The FN 509C Tactical is positioned between the Glock 26 and Glock 19 in size. It has a more compact slide than the Glock 19 but a slightly larger grip than the Glock 26, providing a better hand purchase.

What is the trigger like on the FN 509C Tactical?

The trigger features a pivot-style safety and breaks at approximately 5.5 to 6 lbs. It's described as a 'duty trigger' that is functional and improves with use, suitable for defensive applications.

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