The FN 509 Tactical in 2024 | First Impressions

After a firing a few hundred rounds, we feel we can give our review on the FN 509 Tactical. These are our first impressions FN 509T and who we think should buy it.

[@limitlessluis]

I have a 509. Good-looking gun. Installed an Apex trigger so have seen the internals. I think the price comes in for the build quality. The thoughtful design and complex mechanics on the inside justify the price. Plus, the slide is stainless steel. Shots feel light. I would say it’s a BMW or Mercedes Benz of the firearms world. 😎☕️

[@boxingrealtor86]

Glad you’re making a comp for the 509… any chance you have one coming for the 510?

[@keithkent8126]

Now with rebate and price decrease $650 to $700 now until mid December. FYI

[@zkooly5163]

question could u explain the rebate i really dont get it lol i keep seeing it on all the fn’s

[@keithkent8126]

@ most $100 to 125 off apply at store check out , some depends on the store if official fn dealer . Tactical models get the $125 off

[@PKSWORLD22]

Yup just picked one up so worth it

[@haziefunderburg9037]

I have an FN Midsized 9mm it's a great firearm, but I have a question: Would dry shooting the trigger sometimes affect the trigger

[@Eiger3400]

Do you have an idea when your comp will be out for the 509??

[@eddiemartinez5566]

Was on the site and not seeing the comp available for the 509, when will it be available

[@CT5VnewEra5365]

G23 & FN509 my favorite firearms😮‍💨🔥 never will get rid of those 2! How do I buy that comp? I don’t see it on the site🤔

[@jaycarson318]

I have the 509c Tactical, I got it two years ago & the trigger isn’t bad at all.

[@cheyenneobregon184]

Dude I just found out about this gun and how do you like it?? I’m approved for 1000$ financing and saw a 509c Comp that I don’t see any reviews for it’s a limited edition SKU

[@HshshsGshsywg]

@@cheyenneobregon184if you need to finance it don’t do it

[@chayton94]

Your going to like the 509C, they sell a 17 rd mag with an extension that’ll fit and give the purchase of the full size 509T.

[@matthewr8294]

@@cheyenneobregon184not worth it

[@solarlion144]

​@@cheyenneobregon184i have a 509c tactical. I love it with the apex trigger. It's expensive but I really like it

[@rjcavazos89]

Hypothetically if an Illinois resident possessed one of these (before threaded barrels became banned), what should they do? Unrelated; I'm kind of interested in an FN 509 compact...

[@ewjames4]

Adore my 509T, I've had multiple. Expensive, but there isn't a better shooting gun compensated.

[@logdog4010]

The main markup for the 509 is the sights. They’re trijicon hd’s that sell for nearly $250. I personally think that was a poor choice by fn, since most won’t use them anyway.

[@CDNSHEEPDOG]

How soon are you releasing your comp for this? My PMM comp just blew apart on my 509T yesterday during an IPSC match.

[@50calammo84]

One thing i learned about my fde 509 is that its never as dirty as u think it is so i just clean it after a few runs

[@effu9375]

4.5 inch would be duty otw use.

[@John___Dough]

I got a great deal on a 509 new from brownells on sale for like 800$ with 5 magazines and the new flat trigger and new sights the mags alone are 60$ apiece so if u take off 180 $ worth of mags and 100$ + for the trigger and 100 + for new sights that’s like getting the fn for 400$ I wouldn’t buy it with two mags and the old trigger n sights for 900$ wait until fn runs a promotion like what I got

[@SC68170]

Should get a $100 rebate too. I got a black Friday deal on an FN 509 with a Holosun optic. Black Friday deal was $599 (which is already a deal MSRP was $979) optic is valued @ $250. $100 rebate. New flat face trigger. Suppressor Height sights. Co-witness optic. So, basically I paid $250ish for an FN. Mind blown. It's a no brainer and glad I found it.

[@Osprey1994]

Most people pick up the 509, feel the trigger, and put it back down. I don't see any reason to recommend someone a 509 when the P10 line exists, and especially with the prices that the P10 can be found at.

[@JohnShaw26.2]

Maybe I have a few P-10’s and want something else 😉. It’s on the expensive side but FN is expensive. Toss an Apex in the 509 and you’re set.

[@MonsterChuck]

@@JohnShaw26.2 Shouldn't need to put a $160 in a $1k gun to get it feeling good. Not to mention the $50 disassembly jig to help ensure you don't crack the frame.

[@pulido6974]

I have a 509. There's nothing wrong with the trigger. It is very accurate.

[@finesse1k_]

@@JohnShaw26.2came just to say this swap it out for a apex and you’re good to go 😂

[@Precocktrigger]

@@JohnShaw26.2 I hear you buy you should not have to change the trigger when you have , Cz, Canik, PDP with better triggers and a better price

[@Anonusermf]

Not gon lie, I liked the bg music

[@theguuchful]

Got it…, your comp!

[@johnshorba]

i loved the feel of this, Like a glock upgrade

[@gymreaper1728]

If you fully extended your arms you’ll take that recoil like a man.

[@chltmdwp]

As a FN 509 CT owner, i don't recommend this gun in 2024. In 2020, yes it was a good value. But now, i don't see why anyone would get this when there is Walthe PDP with their dynamic trigger for example.

[@SC68170]

Just got a new 509 with what I assume is the new flat face trigger. (Thats what it shows in picture) I'll have to read the description again. Reg price $979. 3:50 Black Friday Deal only. $599. Take off $100 for rebate brings it to $499. Came with a Holosun 407 optic which from what I looked up is going for $250. Suppressor Height sights. (No threaded barrel) optic Co-witness. Take all that into account and I basically got an FN for $250ish. YEAH, Mind Blown. Deal is still there just $699 instead of $599.

[@doclogic]

I'd pick up a 510, not a 509

[@DB2A7]

545

[@ThatsGot]

❤😂😂🎉🎉🎉😢😢😮😮😮😅😅😅

[@Birdisthename]

The trigger in the 509 is ass. Like mega ass which is why they aren't very popular and there isn't many secondary options either that are a major improvement.

[@Genericguntuber]

My buddy's 509 trigger was horrible out of the box, legit was like 10 pounds, but after a couple hundred rounds it's actually a really nice trigger, very crisp break prolly around 4.5 pounds

[@Birdisthename]

@@Genericguntuber legit sold it after my first range trip. Was God awful for me. Switched to p226/2011 style guns and haven't looked back

[@nototherwisespecified]

Weird. I love mine

[@tmonz10]

@@Birdisthenameshould have let it break in first

[@wonderboy5353]

I rented a 509t and that was the best trigger I ever felt. Comparable to a single action hammer pistol.

[@Bullets4TheDevil]

This gun is cool on the internet but in real life, not so much.

[@straplyfedj]

Overated gun