FN 509 vs Glock 19: Which Is Better?

[@jamesgreen9954]

I just locked my Glock away in the safe after carrying it 20yrs+ opting to carry my new FN 509 midsize. He’s right in this vid, the FN 509 comes straight out the box with the things all us Glock carriers have spent hundreds of dollars to do to our Glocks and I like how the 509 feels in my hand more than my modified Glock grip. FN 509 midsize, my new conceal carry weapon.

[@dougo753]

I just replaced my long time EDC gen 3 19 with the 509M as well.

[@JacksonWalter735]

I agree. To me, the only thing I would upgrade would be the trigger (which is already a great stock trigger) and the FN 509 would be perfect. The ergonomics, grip texture, and accuracy of the FN 509 is superb.

[@jeanjack5587]

Yeah but it’s not a glock

[@jamesgreen9954]

Jean Jack You’re right it’s not, it’s better and I carried a glock for over 20yrs every single day and have more than one.

[@link116100]

@@jeanjack5587 thats a plus. Glock shills are mad about this

[@chris__white93]

Holy hell I LOVE this comment section. Civil discourse and next to no fanboys. A+ and this is why I love your channel

[@joshbates6339]

I have a 509 and I feel in love with it as soon as I picked it up in the gun store

[@Vox-Populi]

I traded my Glock 45 for an FN509 Midsized. Better grip, controls, rail and magazines. It’s reliable and accurate. FNs are just solid.

[@marclamont9201]

I just bought the 509. Have not used it yet but I’m glad it got a good review. It’s my first gun.

[@RealDonfromBroward]

Congrats. It's a great gun. How do you like it so far?

[@stevenciesiel777]

Mine too just bought mine last week and I haven’t used it yet too

[@tobiasfunke3357]

I love both! I recently purchased a 509 Tactical and it is such a cool pistol. Thanks for the video.

[@cheyenneobregon184]

Tobias Fünke how’re you liking it? Bought a 19m but I want a full size pistol for home

[@adventsociety5382]

any striker issues? how many rounds have you put it through

[@jdkler]

I also just got the 509T, pretty awesome gun, I’ve had no problems so far!

[@taylorlodwick4023]

@@adventsociety5382 they fixed that issue im fairly sure. I just picked one up myself and its probably one of the best pistols I've ever owned. I've put around 400 through mine, and its been flawless.

[@steventyson8355]

@@adventsociety5382 I have around 2k rounds (most suppressed) and ive had zero issues on the factory striker.

[@CrustyTuna]

Just purchased the 509 a couple hours ago. I can't believe FN wasn't on my radar! I loved it when I held it, held a glock and springfield I was also considering and I kept coming back to the FN. Salesman was great, let me make up my own mind and when I settled on the 509 he grinned and pulled his out!

[@SharkByteOfficial]

that's awesome lol

[@paul1bunyan1]

Pulled out his what 😐😬

[@PRod2700]

@@paul1bunyan1 😂

[@spektr540hemi]

I have LOTS of handguns including many Glocks and love 'em all... Since the 509 came out I now have 4 of 'em and my EDC has been a 509T. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for all the work you do!

[@leanhard1987]

I'm a big fan of the FNS family of firearms. Before the 509 came out people didn't even mention them. Been carrying the FNS compact for years and do enjoy it. Very underrated design.

[@keithlivingston6973]

What holster you using?

[@leanhard1987]

@@keithlivingston6973 I've been using the alien gear IWB 3.0 for years now and an R&R OWB kydex option of Amazon.

[@miguelledezma1394]

Dude tac 45 . Five seven?

[@malikeight]

Fns 9mm is made the compact slide with the 17 grip at least 6 years before Glock. The Fns trigger is better than the 509. Got the 9mm and the 40

[@usarmysniper682006]

I prefer the weight of the S series over the 509. S9 has been on my hip since 2014.

[@sttvoyager1727]

The FN FNS is highly underrated and an extremely good value when they are available

[@Room-qd7pl]

Indeed. I have 2 and 2 compact fns9’s

[@mikewingfield6466]

Yes I agree. I have the fnh 45cal. 2fns9c my wife shot my fns9c and had to have one. Replaced her 38 revolver.

[@youngmaccnative6060]

Just got ne one but can't find mags for it or drum mags at all anyone know of a Universal mag

[@curve5746]

@@youngmaccnative6060 the 24 round mags are on tactical sht for 52 bucks

[@eduardocamacho5583]

I love my five seven ! It’s my daily carry

[@raider762]

I hopped on the 509 train the month it was released. Its a great piece.

[@briangreen550]

I own and love both but the FN509 edges out the Glock for me as a lefty love the ambidextrous controls. Plus I don’t need to invest trigger, sights or flip the mag release over. FN509 is the best outta the box in my opinion. Good review

[@GUNNYJones-zm5eo]

About a month ago my agencies approved list added the FNH FN509 series. Having carried a Glock 19 for quite sometime I was hoping to a more shall we say ergonomically pleasing option. The fn509 has not disappointed it does not need to stipple job out of the box. It has Quality Steel sights and the accuracy to me personally is better or at least above par than the Glock. The downside will be mags as they are at just a tad pricey at around $45 per magazine versus the Glock $26 per magazine. Overall I'm quite happy with the FN 509 and its performance thus far, plus finding a quality holster for work thankfully was not an issue. Thank you for the review and the work that you do keep it up brother.

[@wmtruelock]

You get steel mags with FN compared to plastic with Glock, better value to me.

[@Me2Lancer]

Sounds to me like you can get a fully functioning FN 509 with all the features of a fully customized Glock for half the price. My FN 509 is full sized with a 17 round magazine. Weight is a non issue. Handling and accuracy are superb.

[@davidmiller9984]

You get what you pay for

[@eddienunez8076]

Whats up dudes and dudettes? New gun owner here, first one i bought was a 509. Took it to the range and I gotta say I feel really lucky to have come across it. Great control not too much kick real easy to use. Glad to know I made a good choice in weaponry. Greenhorn out.

[@kevinlarocque8080]

This is a refreshing review. Most people who carry the glock are completely fanboys and don't leave their bias in the other room. I love it. This is a random watch, but now a subscriber.

[@freshfowler1398]

There's a reason FN has lots of military contracts all over the world and has been making firearms for a very long time!! I have to agree 100% HO that it doesn't need anything changed from factory! Thanks for your excellent videos and God bless brother!🤘👍🇺🇸

[@theaveragecitizen7130]

@Derrick Logan you were a cav scout but never encountered a 240 or 249? Both of those are standard machines guns used in the army so I call bullshit that you were even in service.

[@BigJohnsonGG]

FN Fan Here, Nice Comparison! Carry on

[@mharris2037]

This is a damn good pistol. I got the midsize with the viper optic. Only have about 500 rounds through it, but it kills my Glock and the M-9 as far as accuracy… for the way I shoot. I have many rounds through the M-9 with my 35 years as a military policeman and the 509 just fits me better. On a side note… wish I could shoot like this guy…. DANG! Keep up the good work.

[@jamesjanssen2378]

Glad you compare stock pistols as opposed to weapons that have hundreds $$$$( or more ) mods made to them . Most do not mod. I do own and carry shoot Glock's--30S and 23,sometimes but ...the best performance for a "plastic " pistol I have have ever had has been with the PPQ--its my primary . Never shot the FN but it appears to be good choice . What comes out of box is the most important thing for most folks.

[@protectiverailroaddad7541]

James Janssen you literally named 3 of my favorite carry guns and I concur about the ppq’s performance. I also carry and shoot a G19X and HK usp 45 compact sometimes and get great performance out of them as well.

[@gxttcha_9893]

As a first time cc and weapon buyer really want the 19 cause they’re so much aftermarket accessories but now y’all got me wanting the fn

[@averageamerican1287]

I've carried glocks for 25yrs and recently purchased the FNX45 TAC. That lead me to a FN 509 and man was I impressed. I definitely don't think it's a glock killer. That being said I think you are spot on. It's a fast and flat gun. It looks and functions flawlessly. Keep up the great videos and keep em honest you outlaw

[@jasontipton8430]

I concur my 509 midsize is great i love it

[@toddsmith9063]

I have come to respect your honest ,unbiased opinion , and your shooting skills. Thank you.

[@gerritesch3936]

I appreciate the outro, shows that you are far more cognizant of reality than most of the gun KZbinrs I've came across. Honest outlaw is right

[@robertmoran4841]

Hey Outlaw, How's it going. I just really wanted to know about you range where you shout, is that you personal range on your property, if it is I'm amazed. I'm laughing because I'm from NEW YORK CITY, moved here to Florida few years back and it's still tough finding a good spot to shoot without lots of people and waiting in line, what a joke. I noticed in your videos the room you have, and it's always just you and your wife with the same back round. I don't have a lot so it's a little hard to donate to you, but I really enjoy the content you always put out, it's a pleasure listening to someone who knows what their talking about. Thanks for your videos, and I'll keep watching

[@KindredGh0st]

Glock. Perfection after about everything's been upgraded.

[@abnr1983]

LMAO! You nailed it!

[@bsojdfo]

As a Glock shooter and a fan of Glock, you’re not wrong.

[@carryeveryday910]

Literally put night sights on and a light that’s it. Glocks run great for me out of the box.

[@brianburton7582]

All you need are night sights. The rest is just Gucci nonsense

[@misterosama3laden267]

As Glock fanboy ur off. Y’all talk like glocks are the only guns people modify

[@haziefunderburg9037]

I also have an FN Midsized 509, and I love it, I have had it for 8 months now

[@b1gkeesh]

My g17 was my fav gun... After picking up the 509.. The Glock is my second favorite. It just does everything a tad bit better.

[@889976889]

Being a lefty I’m a huge FN fan

[@benp.1710]

Typical liberal, lmao jk FNs are awesome

[@WigsxD]

Amen to that!

[@JimmyGwop]

Absolutely

[@ericcarbonell9927]

Ole Army guy here. Shot an M16 often and qualified on a 1911 .45. Just getting back into guns now and that 509 just feels right. Between that and either SnW Beretta or sig. heading to the range to shoot them all before I get my first pistol Great video

[@adamturnbull6157]

Glock, are you listening? Ditch the cheesy garbage plastic sights. For the price give people night sights standard.

[@dougo753]

TO be fair these aren't really night sights, they are glow in the dark paint, real night sights have tritium. But yes, MUCH better than the crap plastic Glock sights.

[@LAYDAWOOD6]

Just reduce the price. People purchase Glocks for reliability and to customize it to their liking. Not everyone wants the same sights.

[@Ladji215]

The gen 5 has it

[@carterwongg6975]

There not night sights but if Hickok 45 can hit the gong 100 yards away with the same sights then its obviously you the shooter and not the gun

[@steveg2277]

FN is all day every day. FN’s win wars.

[@Osprey1994]

Glock has an extensive track record whether it’s in competition, mil, or le.

[@fearnonebutone4977]

FN rifles do… but I don’t believe the 509 has seen any combat. I could be wrong, but I havent found any evidence of it. The 509 is awesome, but paying $800 for the tactical model and still having to buy an Apex Heavy Duty Striker because the stock one is well-known to break… kind of sucks. The fact that FN tells you not to dry fire is kind of lame as well, because many training exercises include dry firing in the absence of live fire. I remember in the police academy, they told us to dry fire all the time on our own time.

[@calthomas3629]

@@JayjamesTx I carry the 509 t everyday with no new aftermarket trigger and aftermarket firing pin, my pistol has probably seen 1k rounds downrange but close to 7k dry fires with no problems. IDK why people want aftermarket triggers, I understand for competitions but when you carry it for self defense it does not make sense for me, carry whatever gun you train the most with.

[@naturallytoasty556]

Except for their metal framed 226/229​@@Tigerprowltactical 🚮

[@usarmysniper682006]

​@@Osprey1994😂😂😂 ok

[@way2wild21]

Just got my fn 509c this week. Love it

[@Armymi33]

Keep it up Honest. U are a top 3 guntuber right now. U definitely are a top shooter.

[@gjr4315]

Why not compare two like guns? FN509 has a full size grip, G19 does not. The G45 would be a much better side to side comparison to the 509

[@mick_1976]

In the video he talked about using the more compact 509. Apparently there is one more like the 19x and the one in the video is more like the 19.

[@adamrichter1397]

Yea the 509 he is using is a compact version not the full size

[@Armymi33]

@@gjr4315 They are 2 like guns. They are not exactly the same size but they fall in the same class.

[@robertarredondo851]

Good shooter yes. Top 3 gun tuber.............nope

[@Holden1296]

You talked me into the 509. I hope they offer it like Glock with MOS.

[@vicrjr1072]

Agghh screw it! I'm getting both! 🤗 Great video btw!

[@zorro8410]

Only one that makes sense. 👍

[@wrknathome9254]

I realize this is an old video, but just wanted to say, first, great job breaking this info down. Second, I have carried a glock 19 for many years. I purchased my first 19 way back in the early 90's. Sold it a few years later. About seven years ago I bought a Gen 3 19. For the life of me, regardless of the training, time and ammo I put through that thing I can not shoot it as accurately as my Springfield XDM 10 mm. The Springfield has a much better trigger, of course, as well as grip angle, at least for me. But even with the additional recoil I shoot the 10mm better than that daggone Glock. Because of this I have decided to sell the Glock to my son and look into an FN 509 or some other mid-sized 9mm.

[@dangson1183]

These are 2 fine compact guns. The winner is the one you commit to training with all the time. Dont switch back and forth.

I've been strongly considering both of these and your logical comparison helped me decide. Thanks for the excellent video.

[@augreich]

I want one. Im one of the few that don't like Glocks. Because I have to point the barrel down to get an accurate shot. This FN or the M&P 2.0 are better in my opinion.

[@micTaconator]

People complain about the 509 trigger but I don’t mind it on my compact and tactical version

[@MitchL85]

I sold my FN-X 9 because I fell on some pretty hard times. Worst mistake of my life. I put probably 10,000 rounds through it and had maybe 5 failures. I even alternated +P and shit wolf ammo just as a torture test for a mag dump. Handled it like a champ. Every single FN product I have ever used was pure quality and reliability. I'm getting the 509 for my next pistol now that I made it through the struggles. I often told people if I had to trust my life on the line of a single piece of mechanical equipment it was that FN Pistol, and I have no regrets about that statement.

[@sethgriffin6014]

You, tactical toolbox, talon sei, MAC, and gunsngear are the only pewtubers I really watch anymore. Everyone else is like LOOK AT THESE SPONSORS THAT GIVE ME MONEY THAT YOU SHOULD TOTALLY BUY STUFF FROM SO I CAN GET MORE MONEY but you guys are the good ones.

[@buhtcheeks]

I know I'm late, but I think I'm going fn509 for my 1st handgun...good vid

[@Chrisnuzzo76]

I love my Tactical 509 (C)arry. It came with a short 12 round mag for extreme concealment, a 15 rnd with grip ext( the one I use for carry), and also a nice bo ice is the 24 rnd mag. The Dark Earth color with black mag and slide releases looks so damn sexy too, and it's milled MOS for dot sights, and has night sights as well as a threaded barrel for a silencer. It's the kind of pistol you buy and don't need to buy any aftermarket parts for. Bad ass straight out of the box. Only thing I'd consider is an Apex flat trigger, but not completely necessary.

[@Will.Moen.]

I've been comparing the FN 509 Midsize, Glock 19, and M&P Compact 2.0 for my first handgun (besides a .22) and this video couldn't come at a better time! Thanks -

[@ivanwilson8038]

I was comparing the same for my first handgun. I ended up going with the Glock 45 about a month ago. 800 rounds in and I'm loving it. I was sold on the 17 round standard clip. They are all good options tho

[@judgegarry]

I got my 509M at a pawn for $350, I think I stole it actually. It was barely fired. I agree with almost everything you said, except the need to hot rod a Glock isn't a real plus, even though some people see it as such... I still own both but carry neither. I carry a G48, since Shield arms came out with a reliable 15 round mag...

[@chrishelms1967]

Plus you could get 2 (maybe 3?) 509s for what you have pumped into your G19

[@Thumpr110]

He doesn’t have a stock 19. He’s not comparing the 509 to the tricked 19, but a stock 19.

[@toynazi]

Im not a big glock guy but I do like my 19. I would rather have a hammer fired gun instead of either one. My CZ and H&K are on top of everything I own.

[@nicholasbrooker3160]

Friendly reminder that FN does sell hammer fired pistols i.e. fnx tacticals

[@nicholasbrooker3160]

@John Doe which is what I said

[@DG-pk3fh]

@@nicholasbrooker3160 You dont have to buy the Tactical 45 for the Hammer Fired option, you can buy the Regular FNX45 which is 500 Dollars cheaper.

[@nicholasbrooker3160]

@@DG-pk3fh didnt say he had too. That was just an example

[@1GunGurl]

Excellent comparison review! Both of these are great firearms. Love your channel Honest Outlaw! Keep bringing great and honest content.

[@xrated9072]

For sure grabbing my 509 tmrw

[@hambone700]

Reading through the comments, I notice a lot of “ Replace the Trigger” comments. The stock trigger is fine out of the box. Mine had some grit during take up and a little bit as it would break the shot, but it was a solid break. Fast forward, I considered doing replacing the trigger. However, I had a day off and was just looking at the pistol sitting on the table. I broke out a fingernail file and my Dremel. I took the entire pistol apart and filed each part smoother, removing any rough or excess material, including the barrel lug and striker housing and striker. Once everything was smoothed out, I used Mothers Metal Polish and my Dremel with a buffing pad to polish all of the parts to a pleasing shine. I resembled the pistol, with NO grit feeling throughout the trigger cycle. The trigger feels great with all stock parts. I’m sure I could reduce the weight of the trigger pull and make it just a hair better, by changing the springs for the sear assembly and striker block. Literally, it feels equal to or better than most of my striker fired pistols. The whole process didn’t take but a couple hours. The locking block pin is tight, but it’ll come out slowly. Going in was much easier. Everything else was much faster and relaxing. The finished product is what FN SHOULD HAVE already done. If their trigger felt like mine, I guarantee that they’d have way less trigger complaints. In fact, it would be a challenge to find anything negative about the pistol at all. All of my springs and parts are stock, but just smoothed out. You can have a really nice feeling trigger with what’s already provided. Not saying anything negative about Apex, they’re just not necessary.

[@hambone700]

For what it’s worth, polishing the striker bore made the greatest difference. It was the last part that I polished. Before polishing the bore, I resembled the pistol and it still had some grit feeling. I then took the slide back off and decided to polish the bore. Reassembled the pistol and that’s when the trigger felt like a normal spring tension smoothness, without any grit or lack of smoothness. It goes right to the wall and breaks clean. This is mostly for anyone who’s thinking of polishing their internals. In hindsight, I wish I’d have started with the striker bore and reassembled the pistol to see how that, alone, felt. I noticed that when using an eyeglass screwdriver, I could feel machining scores in the bore. My thought is that the striker housing and spring were dragging those ridges, creating that familiar crunching trigger. If you choose to polish, try polishing just the striker bore first, and post if it changed it for you. I’m really curious about it.👍

[@KSGunGuy01]

Excellent comparison brother! I have to go with the LEGO for adults blank canvas... i.e. Glock.

[@denniswisser2500]

Wait a minute I just picked up the phone and ordered a 24 round mag for the 509 there are barrels recoil springs & on & on & on if you look you can get just about anything you want for the 509 thank you very much for the video

[@jonmichael1974]

Honest Outlaw - I'm putting my request in for a 509 Midsize run through the Gauntlet. Thanks for the videos. Great stuff.

[@martinn9485]

I have had my FN 509 MRD for a few months. Great quality for the price. I like the grip and feel of the weapon than my Glock 19. It shoots a bit better, FN for me.

[@adventurousalbert2890]

This video is very informative if you don't know anything about a gun. Great info and well put together. Thanks

[@_EightySix]

That's weird, I just watched the Echelon torture test review and he bashed the FN ambi mag release.

[@thastinger345]

I carry my G26 in the summer and my 509 in the winter, totally confident in either

[@alexquinn5924]

509 compact?

[@imoffthegrid2158]

I think 509 owners should try the flatter palm grip . It feels and points like a 1911 .

[@chadrageus]

I'll have to get one when available. Thanks for the review!

[@dltraining6044]

Just picked up the 509 Midsize. I cant wait to shoot it this morning.

[@mulekicker-ut5jl]

I love my 509. I think the mid size will be in my future as well.

[@The_Swan89]

I’ll always love your endings to your videos

[@brendonfleetwood6069]

I'm left-handed, right-hand dominant, neurodiverse minded. Ambidextrous controls are a real win imo. In South Africa, Glock and Canik have a big support line, and while I can get an FN, it's more expensive. So I'll probability get myself a Canik as I'm not a Glock fan. Great video btw

[@cyhughes462]

Thanks for the video! Both great guns, u can't go wrong with either. But I think the CZ P10 C OR is the best gun out of the box.

[@MSKH1970]

thx for the comparison! Enjoyed it!!!

[@robertbraun4708]

Great review. Lucky me, I have both. Mt choice the: FN 509 Midsize ALL-THE-WAY BABY!

[@jasontipton8430]

I love my 509 midsize it is totally reliable looks awesome it feels great in my hand shoots great. Love it👍

[@customtacticalinnovations8548]

Good comparison. I’m a FN fan so I’d go with the 509. I actual have the 509 and love it. Fits my hand perfect. Even though i did like the stock trigger I still put an apex trigger in it

[@GaryDrumm]

I have 4 different variants of the 509; the tactical, the LS Edge, the CC Edge XL, and the midsize MRD.

[@Me2Lancer]

You mention magazine capacity on the FN 509 which I carry. I don't have a problem with weight , the mag holds 17 rounds + 1 in the chamber. On top of that, FN is the most battle proven line of firearms in the World. Bye the way, John Moses Browning retired while working as a designer for FNH.

[@Bob-eo3gf]

Love what FN brings to the table.

[@philipthomas5834]

IMO the 509 is still better than that Customized Glock!! Just picked up a Sig 229 elite, one of my dream guns and a FN509 tactical.. and it's slowly becoming my Favorite gun!!! I do love my Sig Elite a lil bit more and despite it holding less rds if I could only have one gun during shit hit the fan I'll grab my Sig, as I know it'll run and last for yrs without needing serious maintenance or repairs... To much dry firing can damage the FN's striker unless they fixed that issue

[@PANCHOVILLA4U67]

Both are excellent pistols, both are in the family safe. I’d say the FN 509 is one of, if not the most underrated pistols in its class I’m thinking a 509 compact will soon find its way into the safe 😬 Robocop is what we call him, the 509 already in the safe that is 🤷🏻‍♂️ LoL

[@adamrichter1397]

PANCHOVILLA4U67 out of the box I think the FN 509 compact and CZ P10C are best value for the money. Not much if anything needed to change on them. That said I still love my G19 which is my edc 😂

[@PANCHOVILLA4U67]

Adam Richter yes sir!!! My G19 MOS ( aka General Mattis ) is near and dear to my heart. Many may be prettier but I always go back to that G19 🤷🏻‍♂️ LoL

[@trey1sauce165]

I prefer my FN over my glock, fits way more comfortable in my hand. My FN is more top heavy but it’s still comfy. My fn also comes ambidextrous which is a plus (fits left handed people or right.

[@evanwilson313]

My only complaint about the FN 509 I have is compared to the Glock if the FN gets wet it won’t operate where with the Glock it’ll still run while wet

[@mykalbee]

I've been wanting the 509 Tactical model for a while as well as a G19. Funny though with all of the markedly better guns coming out the further I get from ever owning a G19 mainly due to the feature rich newer guns. I like your approach to the comparison and the honesty you bring to the table. So for now the G19 is still on my list to own but it has been pushed further down said list.

[@fe2890]

Do you still carry it? Which holster did you go with

[@mykalbee]

@fe2890 never carried the 509 Tac but the G19 often is carried in a generic shoulder holster.

[@cooterstanbro6246]

the fn 509 is my work issued firearm. love it!

[@DavidJStynchcombe]

Since this video came out FN has put out the 509 MRD-LE which is even better than the original. Not every civilian can get their hands on one, but I can, and I am tempted.

[@christofstolarczyk4247]

Thanks for all you do for the new and old firearms enthusiasts. Honest opinions is all that we need, not fluff and stuff. The innovations that firearm companies are releasing are making Glocks more boring and less desirable. Keep up the great work.

[@davegass1650]

Great review . I have been thinking about buying the 509 for awhile now . Maybe it's time to get one 👍👍👍

[@deadheart556]

I buy a lot of CZs and S&Ws, but I always go back to my FN FNX. It just eats ammo

[@johns6568]

I bought the mid-size to be able to swap uppers with my tactical. Makes for a great carry gun with a red dot, if you are into that.

[@darrellgriffith6756]

Thanks for that ... was wondering about the interchangeability and good to know.

[@johns6568]

No problem, just know that it doesn't seem like you can interchange barrels. I think the threaded barrel is a bit large in diameter.

[@wadevenerdi1060]

I think even Glock people are really starting to question their beliefs. The more Shooting channels you hear “Glocks CAN be completely customized” as their advantage, what they really mean is “Glocks MUST be customized” to compete with many other offerings. So, the trigger, slide, and serrations, sights, grip, price, take down levers, ambi controls, better magazine ejector, better undercut, basically everything are all better on the 509. However, I can spend more to buy the base Glock and then spend another $1000+ for 2 ounces and to make the Glock probably as good??? Interesting... lol Glock perfection? Not anymore. Glock INFECTION! I have good news for you lost souls... There is modern medicine to cure your disease. 509 VP9 PPQ P10C 365 And on and on and on...

[@phillippardo5712]

How about a springfield xdm 3.8 9mm?

[@wheezzl]

Great video as usual! I love my 509 Tac and the red dot mounting system on it.

[@jbro8552]

I have both guns, both are good guns. With the glock you pay 500 to 600 for the gun, then another 300 or 400 to customize. 509 good to go of the box. No amount of customizing will replace quality training and shooting.

[@adamwelles5502]

3-400 in upgrades? Huh what all are you doing to it? All you need to do is replace the stock sights, not all that other gay bullshit.

[@bretmoore6828]

Great comparison! Comparing stock guns, the FN 509 looks better overall.

[@mdx9286]

I would recommend for those with a larger than medium glove size to go by your local gun shop and window shop the FN509 before purchasing. I found the FN509 to be rather narrow in the grip. This is wear the Glock’s accessories market prevails. Need extra length or ammo capacity, Glock has an abundance of after market options available.

[@jordanwiser4192]

It carries 15+1, 17+1, or 24+1 with a more narrow grip than a glock

[@mdx9286]

@Jordan Wiser A lot has changed in two years. I have since gone all-in on the FNH product line. Swapping the FN striker for an Apex striker is critical. Once you've crossed that off the list, it is equal to, if not a slightly better offering.

[@J1Z06]

I've never tried a 509. I love My 19C Gen 4. The only FN I've owned is The 5.7. Great video. I wouldn't hesitate to try a 509.

[@willz.6390]

I have g19 gen 5 and FN 509 Only mod is sights on glock. I literally flipped a coin yesterday as to which I was going to the range with…love them both, only 1 year and 500+ through each, can’t decide.

[@PKMRangerPain]

Pain ended up getting the FN509 M thanks for the intel 👹

[@thebamfam2665]

Just picked up my 509 FN tactical.

[@eduardocamacho5583]

I currently own a xdm elite , a glock , then the five seven . The FN is my favorite hands down !

[@blakegleiter6583]

That 509 is so beautiful 😍

[@Joelohboy]

Thanks again for another great video, appreciate all you do.

[@thatvegashighrisedude2757]

Just purchased the 509C , thinking of making it ny EDC instead of my my G19 .

[@a-hvlogs2046]

Just got my 509 Compact NMS today

[@StratBurst92]

Military Arms channel and Mrgunsngear did a reliability test with the 509 and it had some problems. Since these tests were conducted a while ago hopefully FN addressed these issues. I, for one place reliability above features.

[@Barter709]

Fn fixed the firing pin after 2021 models I heard

[@youngestson6537]

Great comparison video.

[@bill4270]

Been carrying my Gen 3 Glock 19 on and off for 22 years, still flawless