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New FN 509 Compact Pistol – SHOT Show 2020 (short video) and USA Carry Review
2020-01-27
[USA Carry Review) Well, with the many polymer, striker-fired semi-auto pistols on the market today, do we really need another one? Certainly, the answer is "yes" if it has something worthwhile to add to the selection. FN America was nice enough to send me their new for 2017 striker-fired pistol in 9mm. Given the huge supply of similar guns now, I was a little hesitant but knew that FN makes outstanding quality handguns.

I was anxious to shoot and evaluate the new 509. I have reviewed several nice 9mms in depth in the past few years but was anxious to review this new FN 509 that just came out. Earlier I reviewed the FNS 9-C and gave it very high marks and the new 509 is based on it. In my recent book, "Concealed Carry & Handgun Essentials," I ranked the FNS-9 C high among my Top 21 Concealed Carry guns, so I wanted to see how the 509 compared since it is built on the proven architecture of the FNS compact.

USA Carry FN 509 Review link found here
Posted by:Besoeker

#4  Merc ~ We try to avoid the 'price points.' Your comments on the various entries are always welcome.
Posted by: Besoeker   2020-01-27 09:37  

#3  TDBL = Top Dollar, Bottom Line...
Posted by: M. Murcek   2020-01-27 08:51  

#2  Gun reviews should start with the price... then I'll decide if it's worth my time.
Posted by: Mercutio   2020-01-27 08:27  

#1  I had an FNP. It was well made for sure, but quickly supplanted by the FNX. The rapid iteration FN seems to prefer is good news for the new purchaser, less so for the legacy owner.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2020-01-27 07:31  

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