I love the 509 series of pistols i own the tactical version. Absolutely love the 24 round magazines. I actually kinda like the stock trigger its much better than the ones on the m&p pistols imo. That being said i may still change it to the apex trigger just because i love tinkering with stuff. The optic mounting system is the best on the market. I love that i dont need to use loctite to mount my rmr. Its just an overall fantastic gun to shoot
Yeah bro got 509T Do yourself a favor don’t think about it just buy the apex trigger hands-down totallyMakes a difference. Also if you’re going to install it yourself it’s not difficult if you have that black he was talking about.
Best 509 review on UA-cam bar none. Hits all the points from aprehensiveness on the striker issue, the size and feature comparisons, and the overall opinions. Great job.
I own a FNS-9c went looking for another one, found out the FN-509 took it’s place so I got the mid size. You’re right about the trigger but I believe it will smooth out after a while. The gun to me is absolutely Awesome. I love it. Great video also.
I love the FN509 platform so much I end up with the FN509T, 509, Midsize, MRD and own total (15) 15rd mags, (10) 17rd mags & (4) 24rd mags. I had Danger Close Armament customize my FN509T & Midsize and they are FN awesome. Can’t wait to get the compact. Good review
@@briangreen550 lol, it’s not about swimming. What about have rain, transversing through swap water, pound whatever. Just a thought, it is a great looking pistol and great features
Great video! I don’t own optic ready FN 509 MRD, but I do own the FN 509 Standard and FN 509 Midsize with the Apex Flat Triggers, Firing pins and extractors. With aftermarket night sights and rail tactical lights. Some day I’ll join the optical fan wagon, until then I’ll enjoy the FN 509 none optic ready for now. Thanks for the informative video I really enjoy them.
I agree with you to a point. However, if you choose to mount an optic, you will need to spend the coin to get “true” co-witness sights. The standard sights will work to an extent but they’re still a fraction short. I will add that it has one of, if not the best, OEM optics mounting platforms. Also, if you’re lucky, you will purchase the model that comes with the gen 2 FN striker that addresses the failure issues. Aside from the parts replacements, I trust the firearm. So much so that I replaced my Glock 19 gen 5 MOS with it. For me, I just felt that it is better firearm. Especially after I took a dremel to the ambi mag release. Now it’s perfect.
I agree about the steel sights. I changed my blackout sights to the factory night sights, as it helps me pick up the dot. The mag release on the 509 Midsize and the 509 Compact are my favorites of all my polymer guns. As far as triggers, I like the factory ones and have found that after about 1000 rounds they really smooth out. I have mounted RMRs on both of them and also the Tactical.
just bought mine because of this comprehensive review. It is everything I wanted in a carry gun. Oh, I also have the Apex trigger and Mcarbo springs coming in. Thank for the info!
I just bought this gun a couple months ago and had a gunsmith change my trigger! It is a really nice gun! It’s my bedside gun which I keep a 17 round mag in it. As far as expensive I only paid $528 for mine shipped
just added the MCarbo kit an it was the best 20$ you can spend. i was thinking of putting in a single side mag release. Thanks for the great video 1776.
Gear Barrel I have the 509 midsize and it’s one of the best striker fire handguns out the box I’ve shot and for $550 I thought that was a good price. Was this the model the guys you know got rid of, and if so what was there complaint with the handgun?
I like what you've done with your 509, I have been a fan since the first one I tried. I have the whole lineup and think these are HIGHLY underrated. I might have to try out one of those Apex triggers. I have one installed on my G19 MOS super Gucci gun I traded for. It is a much better trigger than the stock one. If you like that pistol you're going to love the subby model. I wish you lived closer, then you could come over and blast any time. I haven't been able to shoot for months, and now my left arm is out of commission for 6 wks. Have a great weekend brother!
I dont have a midsize i have a tactical instead but i think the midsize is better. However i think reliability has been spotty. My 509s are doing good however. Umm about the beretta... its not berettas job to give aftermaket support to the gun the gun is popular and people and companies invest to modify or improve the gun.
I am waiting for one of these now, have always loved the 509 but wanted the optic capable one, so now I am waiting for it. I had a 508T which was on my Glock MOS, but a couple of weeks ago it failed, sent it back to Holosun we will see what happens with that.
I hope that you’ll get the new 509 compact. So you can do a comparison between the 509 compact and the CZ P10S (optics ready) and the M&P 2.0 Subcompact.
I have the same gun, same optic and same trigger. Even with the block it's a pain in the ass to install that Apex trigger, but worth it. Just getting into USPSA and plan on using it in the Carry Optic division. Finding extra mags was no problem, unlike my Walther PDP. Good luck with that. Someone please explain to me why Walther would develop a new design that's popular as hell and not manufacture enough magazines?
Is there enough room to switch out the rear sight to a low profile non suppressor ready sight ?? And still slap on a glass optic when ready? Or can the optic only be ran with the high profile sights? This question needs answering
I feel you. I will still keep a couple of my striker fired guns like my FN and CZ P10C, but lately I purchased the CZ P01 Omega, and a Sig Emperor Scorpion 1911. I’m kinda feeling these hammer fired guns
@@RepentorPerish77 Yes i'll keep my polymer pistols but my real joy is in the steel. If you get a chance try/buy a CZ Shadow 2 it's well worth the $1100 price tag and as good as any higher priced custom pistols right out of the box, a great value.
Keep an eye on your striker. Mine broke in half before I could even take it out and shoot it. I would probably put an apex striker in it before you carry it.
I used the Apex block for pushing that pin and still managed to crack the frame. FN does NOT want the end user to modify the gun. Loved the gun until that point. Will not be buying FN again
Yep, there's a lot of guns out there like the Glock. .....Why not just get the one they all try to imitate? (You know, the one that has all the aftermarket support). Get. The. Glock. :)
I just got the 509 midsize without knowing about the striker issues...I really like the gun, should I be worried about that or has the issue been fixed
Clarence Lampkin I stopped carrying my p365xl when I bought the 509compact. The 509compact carries great in everything. I am 5’10” 200lbs carry aiwb in a TXC Holster fyi.
Clarence Lampkin lol. The SIG is an ok gun. I just don’t find that these micro compacts are really THAT much easier to carry than the 10 or 12 round double stacks.
I haven't really carried this gun because I'm not proficient enough with the red. However I do carry my M&P with a platy and any other gun that I have with one of those I carry
@@1776orbust The Sunday chat was my favorite chat of the week, but should you? As a fellow husband and father, probably not. I'm sure you have more important stuff to do.
Well it's going to depend if you want to pistol that is optic ready absolutely the FN however if it doesn't have the optic that's a tough call but I would say the M&P
I love the 509 series of pistols i own the tactical version. Absolutely love the 24 round magazines. I actually kinda like the stock trigger its much better than the ones on the m&p pistols imo. That being said i may still change it to the apex trigger just because i love tinkering with stuff. The optic mounting system is the best on the market. I love that i dont need to use loctite to mount my rmr. Its just an overall fantastic gun to shoot
Agree it's still a better then the M&P but still not as good as an Apex
Yeah bro got 509T Do yourself a favor don’t think about it just buy the apex trigger hands-down totallyMakes a difference. Also if you’re going to install it yourself it’s not difficult if you have that black he was talking about.
Instantly I like the trigger.
FN stated the striker will break if you dry fire without snap caps.
Better to go with the Apex Striker.
Good looking gun
I have 4 509s. All of them have settled at 4.5 lbs after the trigger breaks in. All stock. The pre travel grit also smooths out.
I love that setup. Holosun is killing the game with those titanium RDS. I want a 509 so bad.
Best 509 review on UA-cam bar none. Hits all the points from aprehensiveness on the striker issue, the size and feature comparisons, and the overall opinions. Great job.
Thanks, that means a lot
I own a FNS-9c went looking for another one, found out the FN-509 took it’s place so I got the mid size. You’re right about the trigger but I believe it will smooth out after a while. The gun to me is absolutely Awesome. I love it. Great video also.
I have the regular version and an Tactical, both with Apex triggers. They are fantastic.
I love the FN509 platform so much I end up with the FN509T, 509, Midsize, MRD and own total (15) 15rd mags, (10) 17rd mags & (4) 24rd mags. I had Danger Close Armament customize my FN509T & Midsize and they are FN awesome. Can’t wait to get the compact. Good review
If I buy the MRD is it possible to put that slide on the 509 standard frame and it function?
What about the whole firing pin issues and not being able to shoot if submerged in water? Thanks
@@elcid4593 hasn’t been an issue for me. I haven’t planned on going swimming with it.
@@Dwaddell22 yes. Interchangeable similar to Glock.
@@briangreen550 lol, it’s not about swimming. What about have rain, transversing through swap water, pound whatever. Just a thought, it is a great looking pistol and great features
Great video! I don’t own optic ready FN 509 MRD, but I do own the FN 509 Standard and FN 509 Midsize with the Apex Flat Triggers, Firing pins and extractors. With aftermarket night sights and rail tactical lights. Some day I’ll join the optical fan wagon, until then I’ll enjoy the FN 509 none optic ready for now. Thanks for the informative video I really enjoy them.
I agree with you to a point. However, if you choose to mount an optic, you will need to spend the coin to get “true” co-witness sights. The standard sights will work to an extent but they’re still a fraction short. I will add that it has one of, if not the best, OEM optics mounting platforms. Also, if you’re lucky, you will purchase the model that comes with the gen 2 FN striker that addresses the failure issues.
Aside from the parts replacements, I trust the firearm. So much so that I replaced my Glock 19 gen 5 MOS with it. For me, I just felt that it is better firearm. Especially after I took a dremel to the ambi mag release. Now it’s perfect.
I agree about the steel sights. I changed my blackout sights to the factory night sights, as it helps me pick up the dot.
The mag release on the 509 Midsize and the 509 Compact are my favorites of all my polymer guns. As far as triggers, I like the factory ones and have found that after about 1000 rounds they really smooth out. I have mounted RMRs on both of them and also the Tactical.
just bought mine because of this comprehensive review. It is everything I wanted in a carry gun. Oh, I also have the Apex trigger and Mcarbo springs coming in. Thank for the info!
Thanks for the info I’m looking into buying the compact also.
I just bought this gun a couple months ago and had a gunsmith change my trigger! It is a really nice gun! It’s my bedside gun which I keep a 17 round mag in it. As far as expensive I only paid $528 for mine shipped
Great price..what website?
How much did you pay for the trigger to be changed out? I just purchased the midsize and the compact
I took a dremel to the ambi mag release, and now it’s a perfect firearm.
FN makes a right/left only mag release.
@@seanvine39 They do now. However, the right/left only did not exist in 2019.
just added the MCarbo kit an it was the best 20$ you can spend. i was thinking of putting in a single side mag release. Thanks for the great video 1776.
I didn't know they had a single side mag release
@@1776orbust midwest gun parts has a right hand only mag release for $20
The FN Disassembly Fixture is worth it. I also installed MCARBO kit, at your recommendation, along with the Apex flat trigger.
and what do you think?
1776 or Bust the MCARBO trigger spring kit combined with the Apex tigger and Sear is a significant improvement over the stock trigger and springs.
I really dig the pistol and nice set up so not a bunch additional stuff to buy....Good share and opinion....Good stuff....
I'd love another FN ...
Is this model the 509 M MRD LE?
Not sure how they get some much money for the 509. Most guys I know who bought one don’t have it any more. Traded em
Gear Barrel I have the 509 midsize and it’s one of the best striker fire handguns out the box I’ve shot and for $550 I thought that was a good price. Was this the model the guys you know got rid of, and if so what was there complaint with the handgun?
Those mags make me sad.
I’d like to see an APX vs 509 video!
Now that's a great idea
I like what you've done with your 509, I have been a fan since the first one I tried. I have the whole lineup and think these are HIGHLY underrated. I might have to try out one of those Apex triggers. I have one installed on my G19 MOS super Gucci gun I traded for. It is a much better trigger than the stock one. If you like that pistol you're going to love the subby model. I wish you lived closer, then you could come over and blast any time. I haven't been able to shoot for months, and now my left arm is out of commission for 6 wks. Have a great weekend brother!
I hope you recover soon and yeah that little guy has peaked my interest
1776 or Bust thanks brother👍😀
Love your setup, nice compact. Have to try a Holoson one day.
I dont have a midsize i have a tactical instead but i think the midsize is better. However i think reliability has been spotty. My 509s are doing good however.
Umm about the beretta... its not berettas job to give aftermaket support to the gun the gun is popular and people and companies invest to modify or improve the gun.
I am waiting for one of these now, have always loved the 509 but wanted the optic capable one, so now I am waiting for it. I had a 508T which was on my Glock MOS, but a couple of weeks ago it failed, sent it back to Holosun we will see what happens with that.
Can’t wait for the shooting review. Looks like a great option
Looking forward to the shooting impression video!
This is my next purchase
I literally laughed out loud at "fart them out"
Me too 😂
“Oh my GOD I’m pointing it at the camera!” 😂
Which holosun is that?
I own one too, but I don't have the optic sight.
Does the apex striker and spring solve the water problem. And I have this pistol its my favorite. And mcarbo had upgrades for this pistol.
This Is a great question.
I hope that you’ll get the new 509 compact. So you can do a comparison between the 509 compact and the CZ P10S (optics ready) and the M&P 2.0 Subcompact.
That's a pretty expensive handgun but maybe one day
I have the same gun, same optic and same trigger. Even with the block it's a pain in the ass to install that Apex trigger, but worth it. Just getting into USPSA and plan on using it in the Carry Optic division. Finding extra mags was no problem, unlike my Walther PDP. Good luck with that. Someone please explain to me why Walther would develop a new design that's popular as hell and not manufacture enough magazines?
Hey if you do get the compact could you pls compare them
Is there enough room to switch out the rear sight to a low profile non suppressor ready sight ?? And still slap on a glass optic when ready? Or can the optic only be ran with the high profile sights? This question needs answering
Fn 509mrd or your sig xcompact or xcarry?
What aftermarket sights did you replace the factory blacked out ones with? Thanks
I went with night fision
I am with you! I do not like the trigger on the M&P.
Pretty nice. But lost my interest in polymer pistols. Buying Steel
Same here. All future purchase will be all metal DA/SA pistols for me.
I feel you. I will still keep a couple of my striker fired guns like my FN and CZ P10C, but lately I purchased the CZ P01 Omega, and a Sig Emperor Scorpion 1911. I’m kinda feeling these hammer fired guns
@@RepentorPerish77 Yes i'll keep my polymer pistols but my real joy is in the steel. If you get a chance try/buy a CZ Shadow 2 it's well worth the $1100 price tag and as good as any higher priced custom pistols right out of the box, a great value.
Nice
Keep an eye on your striker. Mine broke in half before I could even take it out and shoot it. I would probably put an apex striker in it before you carry it.
already done
I haven't seen your vids lately ......haven't been populating on my subscribes ... good to see it though ...
You EDC this with the MCARBO spring kit and Apex? I just installed the trigger on mines I’m not sure I wanna Shoot my junk off…isn’t it too much?
It might be but good holstering should negate concerns. But do what you feel comfortable with
Do you think a red dot on a pistol can help with among for those with bad eyesight.
yes
I am probably going to end up getting the midsize MRD... does it ship with the red dot or will I have to order it separately?
sold separately
Hi @1776orBust what are the sights that you have on that Glock 19?
Xs big dots dxt2
What would you choose between the CZ P10 C or the FN 509 midsize?
P10c the 509 is not as ergonomic and the trigger is not as good
were did you get the spring kit from and the front sight
Sights look like they're from Night Fision
mcarbo and night fision
I used the Apex block for pushing that pin and still managed to crack the frame. FN does NOT want the end user to modify the gun. Loved the gun until that point. Will not be buying FN again
Damn apex made it literally so easy and u still cracked it😂😂
Yep, there's a lot of guns out there like the Glock. .....Why not just get the one they all try to imitate? (You know, the one that has all the aftermarket support). Get. The. Glock. :)
already got one
This one or s Cz p10c optics ready?I already own the p10s with a holosun & love it
go with what you love
I just got the 509 midsize without knowing about the striker issues...I really like the gun, should I be worried about that or has the issue been fixed
hard to say it's a fairly inexpensive upgrade from Apex though so you may want to consider it
It's fixed. It was a heat treatment issue
Hopefully the compact will be a true carry option thanks for providing quality reviews
Clarence Lampkin I stopped carrying my p365xl when I bought the 509compact. The 509compact carries great in everything. I am 5’10” 200lbs carry aiwb in a TXC Holster fyi.
@@brianjkeene
Can't wait to get rid of his sig. Thanks for he follow up and he holster recommendation
Be safe
Clarence Lampkin lol. The SIG is an ok gun. I just don’t find that these micro compacts are really THAT much easier to carry than the 10 or 12 round double stacks.
You don't like 'em but there is the rest of us........ Keep the trigger FN
yes I'm aware which is why I said multiple times it's just my opinion and my preference
When did the 509m mrd come out?
April of 2020 I believe
P320 x Compact or 509 m?
Personally like the P 320 x compact better
Carrying with the flatly?
I haven't really carried this gun because I'm not proficient enough with the red. However I do carry my M&P with a platy and any other gun that I have with one of those I carry
Are you planning on doing anymore solo chats?
should I?
@@1776orbust The Sunday chat was my favorite chat of the week, but should you? As a fellow husband and father, probably not. I'm sure you have more important stuff to do.
@@nicholasrodriguez5578 I'll do my best to start doing them again and as you know family life can get busy sometimes lol
This or M&P 2.0 Compact?
Well it's going to depend if you want to pistol that is optic ready absolutely the FN however if it doesn't have the optic that's a tough call but I would say the M&P
I'm taking a guess you are going to sell one of your Beretta's??
Good review and would love to pick one up in the future.
I'm not sure
Selling your Beretta out of frustration I bet.