Installing The Apex Guide Rod for the FN 502
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- Apex's Scott Folk walks you through the proper way to install the Apex Stainless Steel Guide Rod for the FN 502 (Apex Part #119-188). Yes, we know this is a super simple install, but for any first timers we go over how to handle the recoil spring when not captured. And where to properly lubricate.
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Why didn't you make it compatable with the factory retainer? Or make a retainer with the guide rod?
Great product, company and staff. This Apex guide rod works perfect in my 502. Highly recommend!
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you like the new Guide Rod.
What does it help do?
Do
You know the specs of the rod might make my own
Will you guys ever come out with a recoil spring for the FN 502 to go with your great guide rod?
No. There is no need to. The factory recoil spring works perfectly fine.
Why not manufacture the steel guide rod to accept the recoil retaining cups?
It's not really necessary.
So it just adds a little more weight to the end of the barrel, doesn't improve the function of the gun. There is no muzzle rise on this gun anyway especially if suppressed.
Hi, thanks for sharing and for the info. Was wondering if you guys made a replaceable trigger for the 502 because the factory trigger reset is horrible.
We dont presently manufacture any other products for the 502
I just added an overtravel screw by myself. I just jammed a screw between the hollowed section on the back of the trigger. that halfens the overtravel and thus the reset.
Just picked up my 502 today, what’s the advantage of adding the SS guide rod?
From our website: "The Stainless Steel Guide Rod for the FN 502 pistol 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."
Just took mine apart this morning and saw that it has a plastic one currently. Not for long, I’m going to be ordering a SS one this weekend. Thanks
@@apextactical cause the recoil of a 22 is unbelievable right.
@@jacoblape lol, I have an FN502. I honestly don’t know why anyone would buy this. TBH buying 300 rounds of Mini Mags and learning how to not limp wrist and actually hold the 502 will serve folks a lot better. 3000+ rounds through the stock FN, no issues…if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
Let's be real, the factory guide rod is cheap flimsy thin plastic. If you're fine with that, cool. If you want something a little more sturdy that is guaranteed for the lifetime of the firearm, replace it.
Can you guys make a better red dot mounts. I've noticed a little space between the mount and the slide in front and back if you put up to a light. It dose allow a little bit of movement in the red dot sight and move my zero left to right. If you can I'd like to have threads in the mount so it can mate with the slide better. Most likely needs to be made of aluminum. With the option of no suppressor rear sights.
So what happened with those little cups that you took off of the original? Those are no longer needed?
They get set aside with the factory guide rod. Your spring will not be captive so when you take it out, you'll need to watch out that you don't launch the guide rod across the room or into your face.
Do u guys sell the recoil spring ? Fn doesn't sell them and I've put tons of rounds thru mine
Someone want to help a newbie out and tell me why the cup shattering to pieces wasn't a big deal? Seems like the spring is no longer contained in the same fashion on the new guide rod
We didn't shatter the cup, we just removed it. The guide rod retainer is only necessary when the guide rod is out of the pistol.
So is this to say that the new guide rod (and spring) can be reinstalled without the cup and function exactly the same as the old guide rod with the cup?
@@brendenagrela2466 That is correct. The only difference is that when you have the slide off the frame, and remove the guide rod, the spring will extend so be careful not to launch the guide rod and spring.
Awesome. Thanks so much for the info! Us new guys need a little hand holding 😉
Is there any way to get this in Europe ? Apex doesn't ship this, neither do Brownells, Inc. or Rainier Arms, both suggested as alternatives.
Apex is a big name, I can't believe you run out of this part??
As a newbie why would I buy and install your product, how do I benefit, thank you, all the best from Ireland,Seán
Would love to see a recoil spring that's just a wee bit heavier.
For anyone who wants a heavier spring, you can combine this rod with a sig P322 spring. Got mine from Taylor tactical. Was like $10 shipped. About 20-30% heavier.
The Apex guid rod... What is it?...steel?...aluminum?...is it hollow or solid?
From our website, "The Stainless Steel Guide Rod for the FN 502 pistol 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. These are manufactured from stainless bar stock, then heat treated and polished."
@@apextactical
🤔🤣🤪Seriously?...its a gimmik,get you to spend $$$ on their products so that you will feel special and smart 🤔🙄
The factory sights are cheap , like something on a bb gun. I'm not sure it would do any good for after market sights to be made for the FN 502, since there isn't much to hold them onto the slide.
why isnt this in stock?
Is this better for mounting a suppressor? If not what is it good for?
Added mass on the muzzle end.
@@apextacticalSo for cycling with a suppressor or in general?
@@dinkknoingswrath4350 added weight on the muzzle aids in keeping the sights on target between shots. It will not hurt when using a suppressor either.
What’s the purpose of changing that part
It's solid not plastic
So….why change it? Didn’t mention anything about the upgrade
It's for those that want the added mass at the front of their gun. Heavier guide rods are not a new concept.
So you standing in front of your HAAS bragging about the fn guide rod....make some ffs they been out of stock for months
Why do I need this. ❣️ What does it do for my gun. ❣️ I would like a new firing pin, why doesn’t anybody make them anymore. 🧞♂️
The description of the guide rod on our site covers the what and why of it.