FN 509 Tactical: It's Aight

[@mitchelldobbs2563]

This guys wife must of left him for a FN owner.

[@salvatoreperez864]

Fac

[@willws2conceptsshephard]

Or he just doesn’t like it

[@hivolt9993]

You said it!!!!

[@adamguillory268]

😂😂

[@Joemama1q]

​@@willws2conceptsshephard it was a joke bubba relax

[@gbv9342]

I think I disagree with the review. I have the MRD and its perfect for me. It has the features that I don’t have to do on my Glock. Stippling, front serrations, suppressor height sights and yes the trigger is a little heavy I get it but it’s 10 times better than my Glock.

[@1911syndicate]

And disagreement is always welcome

[@gbv9342]

@@1911syndicate you’re a cool sport brother. I support your channel. Always a fan of your reviews not this one thought. Lol... love my FN.

[@lazerusmfh]

@@fallingumbrellahunter205 the 509t comes with a flush 17 rnd and 2 24 rnd extended mags. It’s a fantastic gun but trigger could be better. Don’t forget this gun comes with plates for virtually any sight from the factory. It would cost you well over 1000 dollars to get a Glock set up like this gun, however I still own more than 5 glocks.

[@Hold.My.Tacoss]

@@lazerusmfh A smart man once said. Glocks are popular because they’re popular. They’re the Honda of the gun world cheap & easily accessible anywhere

[@FuzzyT910]

Word, I think why everyone talk n9ise on the trigger cause they feel their reviews won't be received well if they don't have cons. Apex the trigger for less than 200, and bash something that deserves it, and this was my first and last video 😂

[@acslater4355]

I respectfully disagree with you on the “meh” part, 509 tac is my favorite gun I own right now

[@1911syndicate]

That’s the beauty of America. We can disagree and not hate each other

[@digitalpunk5365]

@@1911syndicate i hate you but I agree with you. America is great. I hate you in a good way though.

[@neilbraun11]

​@@1911syndicate I agree with you and hate you. Now what?

[@451jbelen]

Try a Glock MOS out of the box. Then to reach "perfection" you have to change/modify/upgrade half of the gun. That's much more than a $1,000. Only thing FN 509 needs is an Apex striker and a trigger kit and that's it.

[@42N8_1]

Agree. The striker kit and trigger springs total cost $65.

[@irvxing]

Idk man. The glock 17,45 and 19x are perfect out the box. I love my 509T and feel it's perfect as it is out the box.

[@prestontisthammer]

Dude pistol is a backup and I don't know how much rounds I have sent. Too many to count and no failure. Works on all red dots. I would suppress and maneuver on a threat thanks to the stock 24 round mags mags. Carry 4 and you are lethal and trigger issues can be trained through. Take up again training to reset eliminates that. He's mad he doesn't have one. I have dropped mags and gun in mudd and it runs And runs. Blows g19 out of water. Dude thread barrel, amazing iron tritium suppressor height sights with co witness on any red dot. Fn is what I carried in Afghanistan and I want mil spec. Best pistol I have owned

[@marine1989100]

I love my mine! Got the Apex Trigger with a PMM Compensator

[@waffle3632]

I got one with an apex firing pin and it makes the trigger soooo much better

[@paulhightower4523]

It’s just aight

[@scottbonnell23]

Hey Joe, was wondering if you perhaps found a safariland holster that worked with that compensator?

[@marine1989100]

@@scottbonnell23 no I haven’t

[@KennyRodgers930]

Man I really was hoping you liked this as much as the Type-A 😂 But for the money you get the best adaptive RMR system in the industry, threaded cold hammer forged barrel, Trijicon suppresser height night sights, mine came with a Vortex Viper, two 24rd mags ($60 a piece), plus the discrete carrying case... all for $1,000 DURING the pandemic, I don’t think it’s too bad lol

[@mrwendell6151]

Glock mos with a 60$ plate has it beat now.

[@KennyRodgers930]

@@mrwendell6151 still gotta use loctite?

[@boomee78]

@@KennyRodgers930 no u dont

[@TheTyrial86]

Why? CZ is better for less and you could get an HK for less.

[@KennyRodgers930]

@@TheTyrial86 you could also get the FN for less. A 509 MRD is around the same price as those other options, the regular 509 is even less. But they’re all amazing, top tier guns. I think between those options, it just comes down to personal preference.

[@natewahl9873]

As with other, Apex trigger is a game changer. I got the apex jig as everyone said it’s one of the hardest triggers to replace, but it was a breeze for me. Big fan of the PMM JTTC Ultra comp also

[@boomee78]

I like the apex trigger but it isnt necessary i have shot a ton of rounds through mine and it feels as good as my gun with the apex

[@chltmdwp]

Not a fan of dual port

[@dylanhamilton2977]

Got mine for $750 with five magazines. Respectfully disagree with the review. But still nonetheless, some good points

[@gregorypatzelt6964]

I have to disagree. I personally think FN makes one of the best out of the box guns available.

[@Orcus1030]

Dimensionally, the weird looks are for these reasons. The grip is G17 length, but the slide is G19 length. The barrel is only 4.5" because of the extended length from the threaded barrel. The slide is roughly the same length as a G19.

[@billyharper5925]

This guy would make a steak dinner sound unappetizing.

[@LukeUnwin-s8h]

Facts

[@wisco_guy]

Thanks for review! I agree the trigger sucks, but I love everything else about the 509 Tac. I paid just a little over $700 at Gunprime a few months ago. Only suckers pay MSRP.

[@vcmember]

I traded a PlayStation 5 that cost me $400 for a damn near brand new one lol . Ps5 were going for about $900-$1100 so that’s why I got a steal on this lol

[@choppahgobark]

Set the record straight, the FN 509 Tac ( and the newer MRD 509's released at shot show ) are THE BEST out of the box pistol for under $1000 🔥 - cant beat fit and finish of FN

[@CaptainCreampie69]

I don’t know man. The USP and Glock I think are the best. Glock gives you parts commonality and ease of use with no safety and a milled slide for a red dot. The USP is mythical in its reliability made by perhaps the best small arms manufacturer.

[@boomee78]

@@CaptainCreampie69 usp is kinda outdated but i agre the glock is a better value and the afterparket has updated the optic plate. Easier to get holsters and after market parts

[@krishankansal86]

@@CaptainCreampie69 usp's reliability is not a myth, I bought one in the year 1998, I still have that gun and it rocks..... hk45,p2000,hkp30 are as reliable as usp but vp9 is crap.... And glocks are equally good tooo

[@vegas0012121]

For $899 like it is today, you’re right - meh. For $650 I paid, heck yeah.

[@choppahgobark]

Those are on big box store shelves in PA for $899 past 2 years, just putting it out there.

[@gaberesendez6492]

that’s because people want glocks and don’t knw a good one when they see it 😂

[@XrayMike17plus1]

Yep 1050 MSRP is too much. That's why dealers are selling it for 900. Also the gun comes with 1 × 17 round mag and 2 x 24 round mags. It ships with suppressor height trijicon sights which co-witness with most optics. Threaded CHF barrel - and FN's barrels are outstanding. The main feature is the modular optics system. It allows departments that don't allow optics plate mods to get a factory warranteed gun that handles multiple optics choices right out of the box instead of custom machining a slide for one type and possibly voiding the warranty. Yes it has a duty or combat trigger that gritty as hell but has a clean break. I replaced the striker on mine proactively with an Apex HD unit and polished the inside of the striker before installing it. Makes a big difference. Is it aftermarket-good? No... but it's way better than it was. Not sayin' you should buy it though. I suspect you're used to slicker guns. I bought mine cuz it's tan. That's important. One thing though... having the same gun and seeing you holding one - I never realized your hands are that small dude, LOL...

[@1911syndicate]

Or maybe your hands are ginormous

[@XrayMike17plus1]

@@1911syndicate LOL, I never thought so.... just yanking your chain. I like your perspective and creation style BTW. Thanks for the reply.

[@LukeUnwin-s8h]

Complaining about 400 bucks You just carry bear spray

[@shojus]

They should come with (1) 17rd mag and (2) 24rd mags. Also, I paid $750/shipped before the panic BS. Not a bad gun with the threaded barrel, suppressor night sights and milled for an RMR. I agree though, it's definitely not anything SUPER special, but I do love mine. Needs a better trigger IMO though... Thanks 4 the review!

[@khoa-nguyenvan4639]

Yeah the one I purchased came with a 17rd and 2-24rd mag. Love my FN 509

[@gaberesendez6492]

yea neither are glocks yet everyone acts like they are the only gun to ever exist 😂

[@evane2808]

My 509 trigger wore itself in after about 5k rounds but it was my first ever pistol so I don’t have anything to compare it to

[@madjinxify]

I have the mid size mrd version. It’s a great gun, well built and very accurate. Trigger is a bit heavy but crisp and breaks in well. Price is more reasonable, think around 650? Prefer the m&p 2.0 grip in my hand, and glock is still my go-to workhorse. Hard to find the perfect handgun. Actually no, it’s not. DW ECO for carry, and a Triarc tri-11 for home defense.

[@christiandinero8083]

I pick a glock for all of the above. Simple, proven, and I shoot it well... andddd I dont have the money for more than 1 ar and 1 handgun right now

[@JohnBrown-pv6ws]

Got mine for $650. 3 mags and a case. I like it

[@alewis8765]

FN must have heard what you said about the trigger, because they now send it out with a flat faced trigger. Put some time into polishing the parts with some Flitz polishing compound, and you have a smooth operator. LAPD is now issuing the 509 MRD LE, which is the same as the 509T, minus the threaded barrel. I also added a flared mag well, and will be getting the FN Rush 9 Ti suppressor (as soon as ATF clears the Form 4)

[@ShufflinPvP]

Anyone considering this firearm should look at the new changes FN has made for it. I picked the tactical up for 850 the other day that came with 4 of the 24 round mags and the shipped standard mag. IMO one of the best pistols on the market if you're shopping 9mm.

[@iwrestleabeeonce]

Did it come with the fn flat trigger? I just traded my compact for the full size and mine came with their flat trigger 4 24rnd mags and the one 17 rnd

[@ShufflinPvP]

Yes @@iwrestleabeeonce

[@JohnDoe-mf5sc]

I love my FN’s. I was a big Glock person and was ready to move and I bought a 320x5 beretta 92x, cz sp01. I wasn’t sure what I wanted I just knew I was tired of Glocks. My girlfriend bought a 509t. She just really liked it. At first I wasn’t impressed I thought the trigger was horrible and I wanted no part of it. Well then time went on I got lots of trigger time on all of them eventually the 320 x5 got sold the cz got sold and the beretta ended up in the back of the safe in never never land and lone behold I ended up with a LS edge (spoiler I love king slide guns) well then shortly after I ended up with my own 509t, and it got a pmm comp and an apex trigger and some other stuff, and then another 509t showed up and then a 509 compact showed up and now a 545 tactical. Lonebehold now I have several of them. I really love them. Oem triggers aren’t great no doubt. I’ll say they do get WAY better with 1,000 rounds through them. And some are just better out for he box. My LS Edge is one of my favorite triggers. For some reason my compact has such a nice trigger I’ve yet to change it the other 509s all have apex triggers. The guns just run! And really when you break down value it’s decent. For example a mos gen 5 is about 699-799. The sights are trash so sights are 99-149, the Glock isn’t treaded so that’s another 200, the oem mounting plate is trash so aftermarket is 100ish well now we’re 1100-1200 in a Glock and still have an oem trigger 😂 the fn has good sights suppressor springs treaded hood optic system ect. My first round pick is always a good 2011 if I’m going striker fired it’s fn all day long. They just grow on you! Especially after a comp and trigger job!

[@dutch2a497]

How do you manipulate controls on a pistol that's not ambi when off/weak hand training regardless which hand you shoot with? IMO guns that aren't ambi are incomplete.

[@bolomantra]

Hello 1911SYNDICATE, Ruger released Ruger-57 5.7x28mm -Centerfire Pistol and it is much more affordable( MSRP: $799.00). Just a suggestion to maybe do a comparison presentation in the future of both guns. I wonder what would be your preference? Cheers.

[@PrinceJayx]

need you guys to start dropping links for the attachments in the description...

[@1911syndicate]

Yep working on it

[@Wrangler59]

Literally the best tactical pistol on the market.

[@anthonygonzales6029]

Ya bought one?

[@Wrangler59]

@@anthonygonzales6029 yes and it's worked flawlessly.

[@jmd7070]

Watch Sage Dynamics review!

[@WestCoastChicano]

I have the original 509 and as soon as the 24 round mag became available I picked one up. The 24 rounder compliments my 17 rounder very well because it's my spare carry mag. I agree the trigger could be better, but I was ok with it. However I recently ordered the Apex Action Enhancement trigger and also pre-ordered the all new 509 Longslide with the threadless 5 inch barrel. My only nit pick of the 509 was that the stock barrel and slide were too short. Gr8 honest review. 🔫 🇺🇸

[@1911syndicate]

Thanks man

[@brendanlorente1968]

I bought my FNX 45 standard from pistol parlor in Arizona I love it and I also just picked up an FNX 9 and I am now going to have to go back and pick up an FNX 509 tactical thank you for your honest review

[@1911syndicate]

Cheers man

[@brendanlorente1968]

@@1911syndicate just picked up my 509 T bought it from Chris haha

[@youngsquidling2545]

I just bought the 509t on gunprime for 899 after shipping. I was gonna out the apex trigger in it but, 1) it's my first gun and I wanted to get used to it as it is and 2) I am not very mechanically inclined and don't want to mess my gun up trying to "fix" it. I watched the you tube videos on how to put it in. But, I may try to find someone in Washington state that would help me.

[@kennethjameson7574]

where are you in WA?

[@oceaser6977]

I have over a dozen pistols and that 509T is one of my favs. Over 1300 rounds. I’ve since add a comp, magwell, light and swapped optics but I enjoy it so much I bought the 509c as a carry. FN is very pricey but they look cool asl, come well equipped for the price and they run all day

[@jordanrivera142]

just got one as well. Put a holoson on it, Apex trigger, apex heavy duty striker, and now i’m figuring out what comp to get. So far i put 300 rounds in and it runnssss

[@Visual217]

They're not pricey the minute you start pricing out getting any other brand to an equivalent feature set and reliability under suppression.

[@thatoneguy454c]

Pro tip: if you are left handed, just try not being left handed.

[@SCTitan06]

I agree trigger isn't that good especially before broken in. However , you can get the gun for about $950 OTD add $25 for trigger spring kit and you're good. Also the gun comes with the mounting plates and screws for a number of MRDs and the 24rd mag is a bonus IMO. So for less than $1k (including the spring kit) I think it's a very strong contender at that price for anyone wanting an out of the box MRD ready gun with a threaded barrel and suppressor height night sights and 24rd capacity. Thanks for the review.

[@Slim728]

Anyone know why homeboy is always wearing only one sleeve?

[@1911syndicate]

Incomplete tattoo

[@Division_Agent_]

I have the FN 509 Tactical Mods equipped: - Apex trigger & Apex sear -M-carbo music wire lighter springs -OLIGHT PL-Pro Valkyrie or FN special Streamlight TLR-7A Tactical Light -TRIJICON Amber12.9MOA Dual illuminated RMR - 509 Tactical WAR Compensator -Custom anime (Mikasa Ackerman) aluminum back plate -Gen 2, 24-round magazine sleeves (it's all on solid piece) (Note: mixing Apex & M-Carbo makes the trigger EXTREMELY light but MAY cause reliability issues & random multiple shots with one press. Both companies say don't mix them. You can call and verify but I didn't care. Best used with soft primer ammunition) Overall I love it so much.

[@boomee78]

Its the mcarbo parts that are the issue and makes the gu. Dangerous and unreliable leave the mcarbo parts out of the gun

[@Division_Agent_]

@@boomee78 I've already ran a test with them alone with the standard trigger and sear. M-Carbo was extremely reliable and still lightening the trigger a very noticeable amount. It was about 400 or so rounds of American eagle synthetic. Not issue. Same thing when I put the Apex trigger and Apex sear then put back the factory springs back in. It ran extremely reliable. No problem. 200 rounds. It only started having slight issues when they were combined. The biggest one is the random multiple shots with one trigger press (pinned to rear.. it stops on it's own). So with my test and experience. I can honestly say both companies were telling the truth about having them both combine. They're perfect by themselves but do not mix them together

[@bengrove2691]

I got a couple light primer strikes on cheap Turkish ammo after installing the apex trigger and sear (didn’t change any springs) and apex striker. I saw you said best used with soft primer ammo... why is that? What causes the issue with harder primers?

[@Division_Agent_]

@@bengrove2691 yep! I don't run steel case or anything cheap in build. For practice ammo I use federal syntech & interceptor frangible range ammo +P. For carrie use I use interceptor defense rounds +P. I never had a light primer strike using those. You may need the heavy duty Apex striker. It has a little bit more mass

[@bengrove2691]

@@Division_Agent_ hey thanks! I usually wouldn’t by anything imported but it was all I could find at the time. I have actually installed the apex striker and it’s bone dry and clean, so it leads me to believe it’s more of an ammo issue. Thanks!

[@wisco_guy]

I just installed the MCarbo spring kit in my 509 Tactical for $20 and it definitely improved the trigger. Much cheaper and easier than installing the $150 Apex trigger. Problem solved! No more complaints.

[@chltmdwp]

How and what did it improve? And will that compromise on reliability?

[@wisco_guy]

@@chltmdwp So, I ended up selling it. The MCarbo kit lightened the pull weight by an estimated half, but was still fairly heavy. I was hoping the trigger would eventually smooth out, but it still remained really gritty after a few hundred rounds after kit installation. Reliability was still good.

[@chltmdwp]

@@wisco_guy thanks! Mine is getting less gritty every time I come back from the range.

[@KG9905]

If FN would make the FN 503 triggers for all platforms especially the tactical versions would be amazing try the 503 it’s amazing too shoot because of its trigger

[@gbv9342]

Can you do a review on Diamondbacks diamond series? Especially the top tier ones, the one that comes with the CMC trigger.

[@mikeglading9532]

“It’s like a combat, duty trigger”. 😂

[@nrjones45750]

The trigger is not that bad, better than any Glock I have shot. Agree that the price is high for this pistol.

[@10streetX]

I love my 509T

[@JoseAguiloworkshops]

If you buy a glock 19, how much it cost to upgrade, barrel, Suppressor night high Sights, cut the slide for front serrations, cut the slide to accommodate like 8 different red dots system, paint in the pandemic? Even without pandemic? So please, do the math. Again, great review, but if you can't or don't want to pay for it, that's ok, there is a lot other cheap options out there. Did I mention that you need to upgrade the trigger of the glock too? And, if you upgrade the glock trigger to ANY third party, none of them will be better than the Apex trigger in the 509. Btw, I'm not a fan of FN cause I have BOTH system and I can tell you that glock is a good system for $500 but FN 509 Tactical it is a great system for the cost. Btw, I never heard anybody paying $1040. Maybe I'm wrong, but I bought mine in the pandemic for $780. If you want, you can try mine. I have it with rmr trijicon version 2, apex trigger, mcarbo spring kit,, pmm compensator and the olight pro. My glock 19 have all the upgrades too and I prefer my FN. Do your research and do it right and don't cry for $300 more, cause at the end you will paid more than that on a glock. Believe me, been there, done that. Love from the Caribbean!

[@JLMartinez88]

Triggered!

[@choppahgobark]

I have both the 509 Tactical and the 509 MRD compact - 2 of my favorite pistols

[@robertsims9201]

I have the FNX 45 Tactical. That piece is wicked!

[@jlyle3077]

Absolutely love this pistol. It then again I’m picking it up for 899 right now. Threw a holosun 507c on it and man o man I ended up getting another one just to have one I can shoot iron sites for idpa lol favorite.. second favorite is Glock 17.

[@duckvenom]

Never paid msrp for an fn so that means nothing to me. I don't think glock (as your benchmark) should be 650 either. I remember 375-425 and what's honestly improved? You pay for MOS, Trij, threads...etc. if you want those things, the fn is available for a fair price and red to rock out the box. 509 trigger breaks in after a few hundred rounds. By then you should operate without whatever slide lock issue you were creating. I don't follow how you did that and got a 'click' without being in battery.

[@DudeGuyWho]

I don't like the DPP optic design either... but you don't actually have to cycle all the way...holding who reverse direction.

[@GatorPitofTexas]

Have the Glock 19x. Added threaded barrel and suppressor sights. Have the Fn 509 Tactical with aTrijicon RMR06. No other upgrades on either. When it comes down to having to pick one or the other, I pick the FN. Difficult decision, as both are fine pistols. For me, the FN grip suited me best over the Glock grip angle. Probably, because I am a huge 1911 fan. It just felt better shooting. And, I like my 19x. Fine shooter. FN just has that slight personal edge over the Glock. And, I do EDC the FN.

[@hawkins71]

While I had no interest in this firearm at $800+, but earlier this year I was able to snag one for $640 with the Streamlight TL7A promo... I truly enjoy it and have had numerous friends pick up this pistol during the “sale” pricing earlier this year.

[@1911syndicate]

It's almost weird to see when you see guns go on sale at those prices. Almost as if no one was buying them

[@hawkins71]

@@1911syndicate yes, but if I am able I will take advantage to try something I otherwise would bypass. Overstock and clearance deals can be beneficial sometimes. Unfortunately the good deals do not come up too often...

[@-RONNIE]

I'll still pick my FN 5.7 if I had to pick an FN but it's still a good company

[@MrCooper89]

Out the door price of an FDE Glock 17 MOS is $745. No threaded barrel. No suppressor height sights to co-witness with optic (that it's milled for). You're over $1,000 just for those two upgrades. Lastly, you compare MSRP of the 509 Tactical to "out-the-door" pricing of an MOS, who does that? The actual going price of a 509 Tactical is $899 on the same website. Good luck finding a good threaded Glock barrel and suppressor height sights for $150 all together.

[@AcidTrvp]

Getting ready to trade my 509ct for a 19x MOS. I’ve had the 509 for 2 years and it is an absolutely gorgeous gun and has everything you need for your ideal set up out the box. My issue is my ability to mitigate recoil, I don’t have an issue with this on a Glock. Mine has the apex tactical trigger and heavy duty striker.. and I cannot enjoy the trigger over these past 2 years. My buddy has a Glock 45 with a performance trigger and my grouping was super tight and the trigger felt amazing. I paid $600 for the whole package which is a GREAT price for what it included. Is it worth more than $600 stock? Nah. I would pay $500 for a stock FN considering the upgrades it NEEDS.

[@MonsterChuck]

Apex trigger, Mcarbo spring kit (with stock striker spring) and the Apex heavy duty striker. Not including the jig to safely remove the frame pin from the 509T (~$35). Looking at a $200 upgrade on an already expensive gun just to get the trigger to where you don't want to vomit every time you press it. I bought the 509T as a bday present to myself and I was so disappointed with the trigger. The Apex striker is what smoothed it out the most. I bought a Glock 45 MOS, Sig M18 and the 509T close to the same time. The Glock and the Sig are so much better than the 509T. Would really like to sell the 509T and get another Sig P320 with an optic.

[@sethblanton911]

It stiples great

[@jeffgenchi5863]

This is why I do not own any FN products. I have been tempted by the 509 but the trigger for the cost is just not worth it. They are pricing the 510 in the metal frame guns. Honestly I would rather get something timeless at that price range with a bit more money. I can buy a cheaper 10mm that feels great and does the same job. FN always seems to overprice their guns. Fan boys be offended but they always have high prices for plastic guns.

[@treysteinberger1457]

I just picked one up for $500 and the trigger is not great but it feels good in the hand

[@thomasmcozart1093]

Surprised yours only came with 2 mags. Mine came with 2 of the 24 round mags and a nice soft case-similar to the FNX 45. Paid $850 for mine in black.

[@451jbelen]

His friend only send 2 mags. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@KaneGregory]

1000 bucks and you have to upgrade the trigger what does this gun think it is a Scar 16?🧠🤯🔫 Ya know the Walther PDP is starting to look pretty good!

[@KennyRodgers930]

12:47 Well that didn't age well lmao

[@ogmaddogtv6763]

Tactical Considerations figured out why the trigger was so gritty and has a video on his channel to fix it. Still not the best trigger but you can improve the stock trigger

[@billthebard805]

509 on the casting couch for the day.

[@vinnysob6380]

I have 3 of these and all were purchased between $600 and $700. For what you actually pay, you get a lot for a polymer firearm. The MSRP you keep talking about is not an accurate street price. Do you pay the sticker price on a car? Anyway, best red dot mounting system I have come across and it does not need stippling at all. The slide stop issue is true, I hit it all the time, had to adjust my grip. I put MCARBO kits in two,, and an Apex in another, the 509 midsized MRD I have came with a better trigger out of the box. Not sure why, but it is. I get it though, I am still trying to like my Beretta APX combat. Even with mods I just cannot get into it. But yea, you can get these for between 6 and 7 hundred. Well worth it.

[@84themosthigh]

Type of dude to hate a Lamborghini because the seats arent soft and theres not enough usb ports

[@danereeves3631]

Thanks for the honest review! I gotta ask what are the black multicam pants you were wearing? Those bad boys look sweet!

[@1911syndicate]

UF Pro striker HT

[@cbwelch4]

The VP9 police package in $900 plus. FN can be pricey. The VP9 does not have a threaded barrel. I love the grip texture on my Reflex which is good IMO. One less job I need to have it done. Glock triggers suck more. I like the SCAR less for the money.

[@ogmaddogtv6763]

My local store has the 509 Tactical with a Vortex Viper Red dot on it for $999 and those Trijicon Supressor Height Night sights arent cheap

[@DudeGuyWho]

It shoots well.

[@bartcasto2240]

I love mine , problem with that is its as far from stock as it could get. Trigger was trash , swapped it for the apex set up , PPM comp, I lapped and polished everything even the springs. It's never had a jam or something go wrong. Just me tho you spend a grand you should get a gun with at least a decent trigger .

[@natewahl9873]

Explain the lap and polish. I got the apex tripper and apex striker with a holosun 507c x2 and the PMM JTTC Ultra comp

[@1911syndicate]

Yea at that point it's far from a reasonably priced gun

[@bartcasto2240]

Nate wahl its more of a polishing job but there is a few spots to lap. The rails that the slide rides on weren't all 100% even. So I hit them with a extra fine grit stone until they all were flat as possible without removing to much material, then any area that had any uneven wear patterns. Then polished every moving part and any part that touches another . Took it from 600 grit thru 10000 grit polishing paper. Then just got a dremal with the felt pads and some high end polishing compound that leaves a protective coating on the metal that resist corrosion . Every thing is at a mirror polishing. Which i would say isn't necessary but if your gonna do a polish job might as well go a little over board hahaha

[@DudeGuyWho]

Grip is great as is.

[@toadacus3145]

I'd love to see your opinion on the Steyr A2 MF Pistol, I think you may like it.

[@1911syndicate]

Maybe one day

[@mattr918]

I can see where he's coming from on all his points. I carry a 509mrd. While he ain't wrong there's just something about the 509 that makes it an awesome shooter for me. How ever I did notice my stock trigger is worlds better than my buddy's stock 509 trigger. Very strange.

[@GeeMoneey760]

Hk USP is around 900$

[@whiskeyactual.]

A custom built Langdon Beretta can be had for 900-1100 depending on options.

[@lovemym16]

One of the shops here has them WITH the red dot for $1050. It's not a Leopold but a Sig. However it comes with the gun.

[@1911syndicate]

Not bad

[@chasefrum2901]

ambi slide and mag release is the only way imo. In theoretical combat situation, being able to operate with both hands to me would be important. "I hope I never have to find out" But just saying. Love my 509 lol

[@FISHINGMO-i9s]

I will say this. I agree with you on this gun. But with the apex trigger in it... 😩🤑💵💵💰💰 Game changer

[@1911syndicate]

And even more expensive

[@FISHINGMO-i9s]

@@1911syndicate agreed again lol

[@nicholasmedeiros736]

The APEX flat trigger upgrade on this gun makes it SO much better. It is sooo much better.. yeah it’s another $120-$150 depending where you get it from but it makes the gun a whole different monster.. for real... to be honest my stock trigger really was not that bad at all.. the Apex is a little pricey... you also HAVE to buy the Apex aluminum disassembly block.. which is about $30-ish dollars because the pins are an absolute pain in the ass to take out with out that disassembly block.. it is an absolute joy to shoot with the trigger change.. and it shoots amazingly suppressed as Well... never had a malfunction in it and because of the more 1911-esque grip angle I can shoot this Better than most all of my Glocks (especially the couple of stock ones I have without stippling and customization done to them) overall I love this pistol..A LOT. I am currently getting a holster made for it and I will absolutely be carrying it as soon as I get the holster . Looking forward to it. Hope this helps some people..

[@sidanx7887]

That trigger reminds me of some of the weapons issued to me - strong finger good times

[@freedomlovingmerican4580]

Damn guess I got a really good deal got mine for 950 and came with a red dot sight 2 17 round mags and the 24

[@1911syndicate]

Very

[@conlaiarla]

I have listened with great interest in your complaints .

[@michaelstevens7651]

Dude that shirt u are wearing is sick. I can't wait for ur merch to drop. Also that pistol is rad as well. Looked like it was fun to shoot!

[@salcidojosiah]

Its priced right. Yeah the trigger could be a Little better. But your not considering all the features it comes with. To upgrade a glock like this it would cost you 100$ on the trijicon suppressor sights. 150$ on the cheap end for a threaded barrel. 200$ on the cheap end for a optic cut slide or have your sent to get cut. Plus it comes with 2 mags. Thats at least another 50$ value. Plus is says FN on the side. Street price is 850$ So it's a unicorn. Everyone has a glock.

[@brendanlorente1968]

I can’t find a flat face apex trigger anywhere

[@JohnSmith-he4xn]

I have had two and had problems with both factory triggers. But with apex triggers its a game changer. Honestly I'd rather have the canik elite combat!!

[@1911syndicate]

That review is coming

[@nunyabiznes32]

Indeed, a Canik TP9sfx is half the price and has a fantastic trigger, lightened slide, and 20rd magazines.

[@COFA_Jay]

Oh no, he’s wrong handed I can’t watch this.

[@jakesoros2376]

😂👍

[@valerasmith3744]

Spotlight?

[@medic5363]

I’ve had an fn for years didn’t even pay what this jag off says FYI it’s great

[@PaulyP_13]

“This is the [insert gun name here] and it is on the firing line....” you’re welcome. Also try not to aspirate

[@seanleach10]

The gasps. Nicely done.

[@mauricesimonscrubbs7425]

Nice watch dude

[@pimp.avogadro]

Optics mounting systems is almost irrelavent amount competitors this day forward because there is a company now called CHPWS that makes a superior mounting plate for 90 percent of the popular guns. FN is charging extra because it has the best production multi red dot system, but it is devalued for prior said reason. It's also important to note that a glock with an aftermarket barrel and trigger is still cheaper than this out of the box setup. Think about it.

[@451jbelen]

Disagree because in first place you buy a Glock MOS (extra cost), second a good threaded barrel ($150-250), third extra capacity magazines, fourth comes with an extra recoil spring for when suppressed, fifth pay for a trigger undercutting and stippling. The canvas bag and continues...

[@pimp.avogadro]

@@451jbelen I did not have this issue with my roland special.

[@DRay-or4tc]

But, you still end up with a Glock.

[@pimp.avogadro]

@@DRay-or4tc not seeing the problem...

[@ernestl709]

Get the apex trigger I’ve heard many good things about it waiting on mines to arrive

[@PapaGanoush07]

Thank you for redirecting the hard-on I had for this pistol! It looked cool in the shop...

[@natewahl9873]

With the Apex trigger, it’s a great gun.

[@1911syndicate]

Happy to help

[@jamesmanning8795]

@@natewahl9873 even with the stock trigger its a good gun (I have both)

[@ResplendentRaider]

He kept that shit a hundo💯

[@chancejeffress9769]

One button on the optic = less fail points.

[@boomee78]

Requesting walther ppq plastic and steel frame versions

[@Looneytokk]

ive had hundreds of hand guns over the years for conceal cerry and out of them all! 'glocks 'cigs'1911'ruger' etc. the taurus G2S and the fn 509 tactical have never failed withover 10k rounds threw each! amazing fire arms!!!

[@TheDareD3vil]

Jake, the normal going rate for these before Covid prices was just over $600. Don’t go off msrp. I got my Midsize optics ready version for $500. Also, the tactical normally comes with 3 mags: 2 17 rd and 1 24 rd. At those normal prices, the value blows a Glock out of the water.

[@Tradewerk]

1 - 17rd and 2 - 24rd is normal

[@boomee78]

The tactical dosent go for 600 before covid more like 750 and the mrd always cheaper

[@TheDareD3vil]

@@boomee78 the normal sale price for the tactical was $629 before Covid. You could find it at multiple retailers for that price at almost any time.

[@craigfarmer6358]

In my area before Covid the cheapest I saw was $800

[@METALLIFY16]

Yeah idk dude i think youre just not thinking of this gun in the correct way. Yeah the gun is more expensive than a Glock or most polymer guns out there, but i think it justifies the price. Lets say you buy a glock, to get up to all the features this has, you have to buy a threaded barrel, Trijicon suppressor height sights, and many different adapter plates to be able to fit the amount optics this gun can out of the box. And Btw the gun comes with one 17 round mag and two 24 round mags, not one. Not only that, but the 509 tactical is probably the best out of the box suppressor host on the market.

[@dannynguyen3367]

Glock 19x and sig m17 optic is about about sane price bracket

[@robertdesrosiers2382]

Your take mirrors mine. Got as far as handling one at a gun store. Just could not warm up to it.