Apex Tactical FN 502 SS guide rod

[@reloadNshoot]

I loved how you showed the close up of the pistola and magazine before and after each round of shooting. It was quite dramatic

[@djchurchey]

Can you elaborate as to how this improved performance?

[@teamblue147]

Is intended to add mass to the muzzle end of your FN 502 to aid in the reduction of muzzle rise and sight return after a shot is fired.

[@jbcustom3745]

did you swap out the spring also? my slide is hiccuping when trying to go into battery from slide release

[@teamblue147]

Factory spring was transferred over and I’ve never had a problem with it since I changed out the guide rod. Best upgrade you can do to this gun

[@Victor-tc3de]

Was the slide not going into full with the original guide rod? Changing the guide rod only without the spring also fixed it?@@teamblue147

[@teamblue147]

@@Victor-tc3de I had a lot of failure to feed and battery problems for some reason but when I switched the rod over it literally fixed it and I never had that problem again. For me it’s by far the best solution that I could have ever asked for.

[@elvergalarga8477]

Joe i noticed when you insert the magazine, you gently push it in, and i was wondering if you push it lil harder, would it have problems feeding or failure to fire ?

[@teamblue147]

No problem what so ever I have 1000s of rounds through the gun and I shoot it with a suppressor also and that thing is awesome. If I have problems it’s usually with the amo and not the gun itself. Changing out the rod really made a huge difference.

[@sachmo0196]

Good question! My FN502 (may2023) had all 3 mags (bought additional) fall apart when I did a regular slap-in! every time. After review of the mechanism(s), I came to the conclusion that the design was in error. Not an issue for me cause "I fix sh*t!". Additionally, the Mag release is too big and a simple touch allows it to release. Remedy: I ground down 1/8" on each side, coated, and now it operates as normal (purposeful release). Note: a stronger spring could be added (should be). Also...(sorry) but, slop in magwell is insane! Fixed it with homemade shims at base and slop is gone. As for another persons Q&A...The Guide Rod/Spring replacement is a must. Why?: Springs vary for a reason and plastic rods w/open ended springs catch on plastic for one. 2...I have 1200/1640 FPS rounds and the slam-back may ruin the operation of the gun (power). If the weap is used for plinking, just have original on hand and swap to newer one as needed (quick/easy). Never throw away parts, you may need them :)

[@d1ndark25]

After taking apart the FN 502, the factory guide rod is cheap as hell. Cheap thin plastic. This one will last forever so why not.

[@ellissmithjr6599]

The SS guide rod is Always better than the plastic original... you may regret in Not replacing it. Also I replaced the original spring in mine with a Sig P250 spring,it is stronger that doesn't allow the slide to be slammed so much back and forth in which the you will have a better smother slide action 👍😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.

[@teamblue147]

I will have to take a look at the Sig spring but so far the original one is working good for me thank you 👍

[@ellissmithjr6599]

@@teamblue147 P250 chambered for 22LR

[@joguns2005]

@@ellissmithjr6599 are you able to shoot ammo subsonic, and standard vol, with the sig spring? thx

[@ellissmithjr6599]

@@joguns2005 😎👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Standard velocity

[@joguns2005]

@@ellissmithjr6599 thx

[@chrismartinez8393]

Can you post the website where you got this. I'm looking on Apex website but nothing there Thanks

[@teamblue147]

They well be available in the next week or so from apex just keep a eye out on their website

[@tacleohjoe7577]

You just use you’re original spring ?

[@teamblue147]

Yes

[@theebigda]

This shows the install... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYnXe6ailK-FmqM