FN 509 Compact Tactical Review. Is it worth the money?
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- Опубліковано 22 кві 2021
- Harry from UBR Tech reviews the FN 509 compact tactical.
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I have the 509C tactical with the same compensator. Also put in the Apex tactical: trigger, heavy striker and extractor. Its an amazing firearm and I conceal carry it without the red dot and compensator. I can not see using another hand gun after carrying this one. Great video man, keep up the good work.
Hi Primarch, that sounds like a great CCW setup. I also bought an Apex heavy striker and Apex trigger. I'm going to try and film the install process for the trigger for my channel. What did you think of the install process of the Apex trigger? Did you have any issues with the install? Thanks for watching the review and leaving a nice comment. Enjoy that awesome setup.
Cool vid. Nice informative job, zero BS.
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Hi Hayao, I'm really glad you liked the video. I try not to add any information that doesn't pertain to the video topic. I don't like watching other videos that do it, so I try not to do it in my videos. Thanks for watching\subscribing and leaving a great comment. Have a great day!
@@UBRArsenal My pleasure.
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Taught me some things about my pistol I did no know - worth the like and sub!
Thanks for watching, liking, and subscribing. What was the thing you learned from the video?
@@UBRArsenal the chamber indicator was news to me - I bet if you put some red under that extractor on the slide well might be something there
Wait there is some red there - never knew!!!
I have the FN 509 Tactical and had the gritty problem polished the trigger bar and some other internals and now its buttery smooth. Love the gun. Great Review!
Hi Jerebediah, I glad you liked the review. I think I heard someone else say that before. How did you find out what to polish? Thanks for leaving this information.
I will confirm the polishing does help. I also added the apex striker.
@@frankconsidine5989 Hi Frank, thanks for the information. I also bought an apex striker. I heard the apex striker doesn't break from dry firing and I also heard someone say it made the trigger pull smoother. I haven't installed it yet but Ill install it before I upgrade the trigger to see if it does smooth out at all. Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment.
Great Video bro I much appreciate it
Hi RJ, I'm glad you liked the review. Thanks for watching a leaving a comment. Have a great day!
Another great review and thank you for the shout out! 👍🏻 I’m enjoying my 509C Tactical as well. If you install an Apex trigger I’m looking forward to an install video. I’m considering it, but have read many horror stories of the install. Stay safe!🇺🇸
Hey AJ, I'm glad you liked the video. You're welcome for the shout out and thank you for the information because it really helped with the review. I'm still really liking the 509c Tactical too. My Apex trigger and the Apex armor tool came in so Im going to try and record an install video. I heard horror stories too. I guess Ill find out how bad it is. Either way I'll post a video about it. I hope it's not that hard. Have a great weekend and you stay safe too.
@@UBRArsenal What horror stories have you heard? The Apex firing pin, and trigger are upgrades I wanted even before purchasing the 509. I haven’t researched the trigger in at least a year, and when I did I didn’t hear anything negative. I get the feeling you and @AJ are about to save me a little cash and a whole lot of headache.
@@dopeboyp3487 I heard issues with removing the one pin in the grip is really hard and if you do it wrong you could break the grip.
@@UBRArsenal Got you... So not the Apex trigger itself? I’ll have my gunsmith do it for me if I go that route.
@@dopeboyp3487 Yeah, it's just getting it installed. I even heard some gunsmiths will turn down the job. lol. My Apex trigger came in and I'm going to give it a shot. I'll try to post a install video. Not sure if UA-cam will let me post it but I'll give it a shot.
And yes, the trigger smooths out and becomes amazing.
Man I love mine. I run a DDP and added the heavy duty striker. Its solid.
Hi San, I bought the heavy duty striker and trigger from Apex. Im going to try and record a video on how to install the Apex trigger. I hope it comes out good enough so I can post it. Also hopefully YT will let me post it.Thanks for watching and for leaving a nice comment.
You forgot to mention that big beautiful extractor. That alone should give it one more point. I have an FN SPR a5m xp and it is the absolute prize of my very substantial armory. Look it up, if you can be so lucky to find a new or lightly used one I highly recommend you buy it, you won’t be disappointed at all and will be the envy of any long distance range !!
Hi Armed, youre right, I should have given it another point for the extractor. Haha I looked the SPR A5M XP up and it does look really sweet. Ill keep my eye out for any that become available. If I ever pick one up, I will be sure to give it a review too. Thanks for watching the review and leaving a comment. Have a great day.
I just purchased one a few days ago. I love the feel of in my hand over my Glock. They have a Cabela's exclusive package where it comes with a 17 round mag and 24, along with a vortex viper already installed for 999. The thing I'm disappointed in, is they didn't send the additional mounting plates. I still think it's a great buy, I just wish they sent all other hardware with it and possibly another mag.
Hi Anthony, congrats on picking up the 509 tactical. It’s a really great pistol. I have to agree that the 509 feels better in hand than a Glock. I saw that package on Cabelas’s website but when I was looking around that package was sold out. I also didn’t know they didn’t include all the mounting plates with that package. They really should include them just in case you want to swap out the optic. So yours didn’t come with three mags? Also what do you think about the Vortex Viper as a red dot? Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Have a great day!
@@UBRArsenal thanks, I'm excited to to shoot it and use it a my edc. They had that package on sale either last year or the year before and I should have snatched it up then but have always been thinking about it ever since. lol. I just emailed FN to see what they would be willing to do about the mounting plates and extra mags. Mine only came with a 17 and 24 round mag. I like the vortex so far. Haven't really had time to mess with it but first impressions of it is good.
@@anthonylemberger388 Nice! You’ll have to let me know what you think of the 509 once you get time to shoot it. Also I hope FN hooks you up and sends you the mounting plates and an extra mag. The other nice thing about the 509 is you have so many upgrade options out there to make it even better than it already is. Either way, even if you keep it stock I think you’ll be very happy with your purchase.
Welcome to the FN family! That deal sounded sweet until the part where Cabela’s kept your extra mag and plates for themselves. The FN 509 beats the Glock in every statistical category, and I hope you stay safe and enjoy yours for many years to come.
@@dopeboyp3487 Thanks man! Cabela's didn't keep my parts, FN did. They said because they send it with the vortex they don't send any other brackets or extra mags with it. I emailed FN to see if they would and they wont, so I'm kind of disappointed with them on that but love the gun so far. I just need to find me some extra ammo to take it out back and let some rounds fly.
Thanks for this, just picked mine up brand new for 600$!
Hi Chris, I’m glad you liked the video. You got an amazing price. Only $600 for a 509 Tactical. Congrats and let me know what you think when you have time to shoot it. Have a great day.
Where did you get it for $600.00?
@@juliovelasquez9286 haha my bad I never saw this. I got it from the PX ! Also paid no tax Bec of buying on base
I've noticed the same thing with the 15 round mag pinching my pinky on my version. Definitely not a deal breaker for me as well, I thought about maybe putting a very thin O-ring or something similar to fill in that gap.
Hi Pink, I’m glad its not just me that has this issue. If you add the o-ring and it works let me know. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day.
Same 15 rounder actually cut my pinky with firm grip, no problem with the 12 rounder.
Huh good idea on the o-ring
The 509 Compact Tactical is definitely worth the price.
I 100% agree!
Idk lol now it’s 700 vs 1k I can now get a suppressor with it.
@@gunsandgaming7634 Absolutely, LOL. That’s a much better price. I paid $700 for my 509 Compact MRD, and about $900 for the 509 C Tactical. Both were during the height of the pandemic and social unrest. Currently looking for a FN 503 for my wife to EDC.
@@dopeboyp3487 the compact cost more there still 900’dollars
@@yazzyfresh Crazy, smh!
I had bought a full size 509 2 days ago but no rmr and no threaded barrel and love it even shot a rental a week ago and yesterday I had put one like this one but in black on layaway just need to sell my glocks now 😂
Hi Hype, I can see how after shooting this gun having to put one on layaway. I’m glad you were able to find one in this market. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day.
Great video! Got same in black! Also any UFC fans? This guys sounds like Dominic Cruz lol
Hi Neezy, Im glad you liked the review. I think the 509 looks great in black and FDE. It was a hard choice between the two colors. Also Im a casual UFC fan and Im not familiar with Dominic Cruz. Ill have to look him up. Thanks for watching and leaving a great comment. Have a great day!
Mine has the Reddit and flashlight came with a 15 round and 12 round
Yes I love this gun
Yup, it's one of my favorites. 👍🏼
I recently picked one up from your videos (great job) mine seems to have a very gritty trigger and some mag play, did you or anyone else have the same problem ?
mine very gritty
Hey Jon, I'm glad you liked the review. My trigger is very gritty too but I hear it will smooth out over time. I have a little bit of mag play but it hasn't created any issues with the way the gun functions. Thanks for taking the time to leave a great comment and enjoy your new 509.
Is there a loaded chamber indicator?
I didn’t see a plate for the Holosun 507c in the box? Does the plate for the RMR work for the Holosun?
Hey bro, yup, the plate for the RMR also works for the Holosun 507c. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day.
Thank you for the review. Is the compensator available from FN?
Hi Abo, you’re welcome. The compensator came from Parker Mountain Machine. They make great compensators. I also put one on my SIG P365. I just uploaded a review of the PMM P365 compensator. I attached a link below if you want to check it out. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day.
ua-cam.com/video/33UVpWtIcD4/v-deo.html
@@UBRArsenal Thank you kindly
Super amazing video love it
I’m so glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day.
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Did you use the screws that came with the holosun or the screws that come with the fn?
Hi Bradley, I think I used the ones that came with the optic.
I have two of these (one tactical full size, the other regular full size) and the grittiness to me, seems only when dry firing/with snap caps. When live firing, I don’t feel the grit. The grit itself does smooth out over time. Good idea to swap out the striker for the apex striker.
Hi Fear, I think I would like to get full size too. The 509 is a great pistol. My trigger has smoothed out already. I’m so glad I bought one. It’s still one of my favorite pistols. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day.
Why do you have to use snapshot dry firing I don't use them in my other pistols
@@ranch5223 Hi GB, FN says the tip of the firing pin could snap off if you dry fire it with out snap caps. FN list this in the manual. I also heard people having this issue and they replace the stock firing pin with the APEX firing pin. I hope this helps. Have a great day.
What screws did you use to mount the 507c?
Hi Wayne, I'm pretty sure I used the screws that came with the 507c.
Great review. In Your opinion which is better:fn509c or walther pdp?
Hi Donio, keep in mind I haven't had as much time shooting the PDP as I have with the 509. When I do get enough time I will post a review and give the PDP a score. So far I would say the PDP is a great option for a pistol. Honestly you cant go wrong with either one. If I had to pick right now I think I would lean towards the 509 because it comes with so many more high end features. If I was you, I would try to go to your local range and rent both and see which one you like more. One thing to point out that might help, if you plan on conceal carrying the one you pick. I would say the FN 509 might be better because its not as thick as the PDP. The PDP is 1.11 inches thick and the 509 is 1.0 inches thick. I know that doesn't sound like much of a difference but keep in mind you still have to add the holster's thickness and then everything starts to add up. I'm not saying it's a deal breaker, it's just something to keep in mind if this will be your conceal carry pistol. Let me know which one you pick. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day!
Thanks for asking, because I wondered the same thing. This may be one of those instances where buying both is the way to go.
@@dopeboyp3487 Good Way
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Thank you for your response. I have to think about it, but I think I'll buy fn509c. He has been following me for a long time.
@@donio8194 You’re welcome, I think you’re going to really like the FN509c Tactical. Let us know what you do and how you like it? Thanks!
Would you recomend which number trijicon RMR you would recomend , this is my first red dot on a pistol?if you know, i noticed you are using a different brand? Thanks for the grest information?
Hey Donn, I don’t recommend the RMR. Not because it’s a bad red dot. The RMR is a great red dot. I just think the holosun 507c x2 or the 508t x2 is better for multiple reasons. Ill list a few reasons why I think the Holosun 507c x2 or the 508t x2 is better. First is because you don’t have to remove the holosun red dot to replace the battery. Which means you don’t have to re-zero your red dot every time you replace your battery. The holosun’s glass doesn’t have as much of a blue tint as the RMR has. The holosun is known to have a crisper dot for people with a stigmatism. Also the holosun comes with multiple dots to pick from. For people that are new to red dots on pistols this is a big help. If you use the 32 moa circle around the dot, it will make it much easier to find the dot because its a lot bigger than a 3 or 6 moa dot. Once you become proficient in drawing your pistol and the dot is always there when you draw, then you can change the reticle to the dot only. These are some of the reasons I picked a 507c x2 over the RMR. If I had to do it all over again I would have picked the 508t x2 because it’s made out of titanium which makes it even more durable than the 507c x2. I hope this helped and let me know what you decide to use on your pistol. Thanks for watching and leaving a great comment. Have a great day.
@@UBRArsenal thank you for the reply, i used trijicon in combat and in the police force , and i stick by them, ACOGs, pistol sights and RMR’s? You are more than likely 100 % correct that the brand you recommended is great , but i have issues with switching brands im loyal to, that havent failed me ever? Common sense tells me to save money, but the nagging voice in my head tells me to stick by a proven brand?Like the great George Castansa once said; “ the little man in my head is an idiot?”thanks again, i enjoy your videos?
@@TheBandit59 Hey Donn, I totally understand where you're coming from. If you feel better with Trijicon, then I would stick with them. The RMR is an awesome and proven red dot. Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos and leaving a comment. Have a great weekend.
I have a trijicon rmr type 2 and won't use any other red dot. I used trijicon in combat in Iraq and I won't go with other options either. especially a Chinese holosun. If I can help it I refuse to support commie basterds. I try to buy American. who cares if you have to re zero the sight after you change the battery. it lasts around 2 years. I have a stigmatism problem too not a problem for me.
Petty cool gat. I'm too poor for it though 😂😂😂😂. I'll just buy 4 Taurus instead. I spend 1,000 on a gun it'll be a 2011. Great video.
I’m glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day. 👍🏼
Where can I get that compensator from? I recently purchased this handgun, as in today.
This comp is from Parker Mountain Machine. They make the best comps in my opinion. Please let them know you found them on my channel. It helps us out. Also, congrats on the new pistol. Thanks for watching and have a great day.
Just picked up mine for 999 at cableas yesterday! Can't wait to shoot it
Hi Andrey, is that the one that comes with the optic? Either way congrats. Let me know what you think when you have time to shoot it. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day.
@@UBRArsenal yes with the optic! I plan to take it out this weekend, I also keep hearing that the firing pin is prone to braking so people order the apex one, any thoughts?
@@andreyheidler1853 Very cool, if you don't mind could you also let me know what you think of the optic when you get some time with it. I also hear the same thing about the firing pin breaking. So I purchased the Apex firing pin the same day I paid for my 509. I bought it as a "just in case" the stock firing pin broke. As of today I have shot about 1000 rounds with my 509 and my stock firing pin has not broken yet. If I had to take a guess why some people had their firing pins break, I would say they are dry firing their 509 without using snap caps or a dummy round. The manual says you shouldn't dry fire your 509 without a dummy round or the firing pin will break. That why I always use snap caps when I dry fire my 509. I hope this helps. :)
@@UBRArsenal thanks so much! I'll make sure to buy a back up and get some snap caps, also the trigger is alittke funky, does apex make another trigger or does it need to be broken into?
@@andreyheidler1853 You're welcome and you're right. The trigger is really gritty when you first get it. I dry fired my 509 a lot and shot about 1000 rounds through it. I noticed the trigger is starting to smooth out already. I also bought the Apex trigger so I could record an install video. I held off recording the install video because I wanted to see how much the trigger would smooth out. If I didnt need content for my youtube channel, I'm not sure I would have bought the Apex trigger right away. I don't mind the stock trigger at all and Im really accurate with it. As of today it's still currently one of my favorite pistols. I guess once I install the Apex trigger I'll find out if it was worth the upgrade.
Can someone educate me on why you “reset” the pistol. (Triggee in, rack slide and listen for click)
Hi Styles, some pistols have long trigger resets, and some people didn't like that. So when I review a pistol I like to show and describe as much as possible about the trigger so people understand how the trigger operates before they make a purchase. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day.
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Where did you purchase the compensator?
Hi Unknown, I purchase this compensator from www.parkermountainmachine.com
I found that having 1 less bullet in the mag fixed all racking issues etc.
Hi Fngood, I haven’t had this issue but Im glad you were able to fix your issue. Maybe after it breaks in this issue will go away. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day.
How in the living hell did you get extra recoil springs I'm sure those did not come with it when you purchased the gun I bought a fn 509c all I got a extra backgrip for bigger hands 2 magazine 1is 12 round the other 15 and the gun it's self like I'm seeing people buying the fn 509c and getting all extra stuff with there gun has me so confused
Hi Tyler, my 509c came with three mags. One 12 round mag, one 15 round mag and a 24 round mag. It also came with that extra recoil spring. You should reach out to FN and let them know that you're missing a few things from your bundle. Let me know how you make out when you reach out to FN. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
I have the same 509CT n mine came with extra recoil spring, 12,15,24rd mags and hardware to mount dots. I think the tactical models are the only ones that come with the recoil spring and 24rd mag but fn does ship them or at least they used to. I did hear that fn stopped shipping with 3 mags all together but not 100% sure.
beautiful sexy gun, everything just seem to fit perfectly. It shoots very very good as well for a compact(I think it's the best right now). It's pricey but you get what you pay for in the firearm world.
Hey Kao, I totally agree. This pistol looks so good and you get what you’re paying for. This is one of my favorite pistols in my collection to date. 👍🏼
What IWB holster are you using?
Hey Fear, I’m currently using a Harry’s holster. The model name is Singleton. You can check out a review I uploaded for this holster. Links below. In the review, the holster that is shown is for the Sig P365 but everything carries over no matter what pistol you choose to use it with. Let me what holster you end up going with. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. ua-cam.com/video/YIaPc_vycH0/v-deo.html
@@UBRArsenal Thank you!
6:59 yeah that also happens to me
Hi Space, I’m glad it’s not just me. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day and please tell a friend about the channel.
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Should I get the 509c or Sig 365X
Hi Lupehn, they are both great guns. If you’re going to conceal carry the one you pick, I would say go with the Sig P365x it will be much easier to conceal.
Ha funny he said most people wouldn't carry with the 24rd mag, I carry conceal 2 of those. With a 15 rd'er in the gun.
Same I hav my 24rd mag as a backup mag aswell as a 17rd with a sleeve.
The uptake nor the reset is short...
I have been debating extremely hard I have been looking at 1 for a couple weeks now it's been eating me up I want it so bad but it's so much money the one that I can come across only comes with 2 10-round mags for 899 how much is the one that you got
Hi Josh, I did the same thing. I kept looking at the 509 for a while and then just went for it. UA-cam won't let me give prices on here but if you message me on Instagram (UBRTechInc), I'll give you the price and where I bought it from over there. I feel like you get a lot for the money and I've been really happy with it. Also I haven't hear anyone tell me they regret buying one. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day!
@@UBRArsenal that sucks I don't have any kind of social media but thanks man keep up the awesome content
@@joshmoffett5713 Do you have a Rumble account? Its like UA-cam but they don't have the same rules over there.
@@UBRArsenal I have never heard of it I'm probably just going to go ahead and go by the gun cuz I'm sure it's going to cost a little bit more and I'm already a little tight on money lol should not even be getting this one
@@joshmoffett5713 I think I can say this. Check out the company that sponsored my Hellcat review. Link below. If you get one from them, please let them know I sent you. It helps the channel out. Thanks!
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Why is this gun the same price as the full size fn tactical???????
I wish I knew the answer to that question. I guess they think removing some of the plastic from the grip isn’t enough to lower the price.
@@UBRArsenal crazy fr gun looks sweet and all but dayum $$$
Why can’t you dry fire it ?
Hi TMS, they say you cant dry fire this pistol because the tip of the firing pin will break off. I think they said it’s because the firing pin isn’t hitting anything. It even says not to dry fire without snap caps\dummy rounds in the manual. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day.
If you just put lotion on??! Right…
You need more meat on your fingers. Lol
All pistols have gone crazy with ambi controls. Enough already!!! Make them reversible and call it a day. Ambi guns i do NOT buy
Hi Freedom, I agree with going too far with the ambidextrous controls. I don't care so much about the slide lock but I really don't like the mag release being ambiguous because it prevents me from making an easy mag change. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day.
Not worth it at all!! I paid 830$ for the 509c tactical with the vortex optic and it’s pretty disappointing. Worst trigger ever, the magazine jiggles around in it and it doesn’t even come with a plastic box it comes in a dinky little bag that protects nothing. can’t even dry fire it without a snap cap. Only comes with a 12 round and a 24 round mag these days also. They took the 15 rounder out of the equation. Bought a Canik like a week after for under 400$ and it is FAR superior!! Don’t waste your money! Unless you wanna spend 800$+ dollars on a pistol that needs a aftermarket trigger right out the box. Oh and alot of gunsmiths won’t even touch that job because it’s supposedly a real pain in the rear to get the pins out.
To each his own. Some people think this pistol is a good value, me included. I didn’t buy the one with the vortex optics. I bought the one without an optic and it came with almost every mounting plate you could ever need. Nobody else is doing that. Mine also came with three magazines 12, 15 and a 24. It comes with a threaded barrel, and Trijicon suppressor height sites. It’s rare that a pistol comes with suppressor height sites let alone a trust it name brand version. The list goes on and on. Bottom line is we all have to justify what’s worth it or not when purchasing a pistol. To your last point, I installed the Apex trigger myself with zero issues and I’m not a gunsmith. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day. 👍🏼
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Why don't you spend a couple hundred more bucks and buy American.
Hi Michael, I purchased this pistol to review. If you have a pistol you would like for me to review, please feel free to suggest it. If I get enough votes for the pistol you suggested. I will purchase the pistol for review. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day.
HERES a question for all of you 🤔 this or Canik mete mc9? What is your option or would you truly not go with either of my suggestions
So the 509 is going to be much larger than the mc9. So if you want something that will be easier to conceal, I’d go with the mc9. If you really like the 509, than you should check out the brand new FN Reflex. It’s a 509 but it’s thinner like the mc9. Either way try to shoot both to see which one you like more before you buy one. Let me know which one you end up with. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great day.
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