They work just fine. I’ve had no problems with the RMR moving at all. The Masada also came with polymer plates and not problems there either. I would certainly not let this keep you from looking at this fine pistol. Cheers!
They are also polymer with the canik tp9sfx I just won this exact model on gunbroker sub 500.00 and i ordered 2 leapers green microdot from optic planet one for the canik and one for the 509
I have been a Glock fan since the early 90s, but the FN 509 T and the 509 Midsize are my favorite striker fired guns (especially the midsize). I am looking forward to getting the MRD and adding a Trijicon RMR.
I carried Glock for my entire law enforcement career, so I have a bunch of them and they are ok. But since I retired, I bought a bunch of HK’s and now some FN 509’s. I did swap the strikers on all 3 of my 509’s to the Apex, just in case. But don’t mind the price point considering what you get. I understand why you compare it to the G19, because this video is for a broad audience and most people know what a G19 looks and feels like. I had the MRD and sold it. Nothing wrong with it. But I have the tactical, the compact tactical and the full size LE version. The grip angle and pointability are excellent and they are really nice guns. Some complain about “gritty trigger”, which it does have when you first get it and dry fire (which FN recommends you not do). But after about 300-500 rounds of live fire, that trigger smooths right out. It’s a combat style trigger in the sense that it’s not designed to be super light, but rather a defined wall and an audible reset. Both help out quite a bit. I do love my HK P30’s, but I’m loving the 509 lineup.
I own three FN509s this will be my fourth. No issues with striker and don’t plan on swimming with it 😂 😂 😂. It’s an awesome firearm. Every firearm as a limit to some point even Glock. I own six Glocks & soon 7 FNs. My preference outta the box hands down FN. Six of my FNs are the same today as it came outta of the box. I did customize my FN509 Tactical as I wanted one customized gun. Love FNH products especially there ambidextrous features as a lefty.
Hello Brian. I completely agree with your statement that every firearm has a limit. As I mentioned (and showed) in the video, I own the 509 Tactical and really, really like it. I have an RMR type 2 mounted on it and it is awesome. Best micro red dot mounting system available and mine has been 100% reliable. I’d love to see a pic of your customized 509T. If you feel like sharing a pic, you can go to my Instagram page. Many thanks for taking the time to comment and I appreciate you watching!
I agree with you, I own 3 F&N’s and they shoot great. You get a lifetime warranty with each pistol so they stand behind the firearms. I like to break my pistols in fairly quickly with the 1st thousand rounds. I figure if something happens to the pistol, odds are the problem will so up rather quickly.👍
just to quantify my post i do like the 509 alot i have roughly 4000 rounds through my regular carry 509,2000 through my tac and way more from my old fns9 compact. I love them for carry but the water issue is a problem so i could never carry it on duty
Yes i love the 509 but i shoot glocks a bit better. I dont think the striker issue is as big as people made it out to be. I enjoy my regular 509 the most and my 509 tactical is cool i would like a 509 midsize maybe the mrd version since my glock 19 is my most carried gun it could work in the same role as that gun i think the best is the 509 fn is a pretty decent company
Tanner Middlecoff gunbroker is my new go to. Thats where i made my last 2 purchases. I paid no credit card fees, no taxes, 12.00 shipping and a flat $15 at my FFL here in town for both
As far as the striker, similar issue to the Sig P365 striker problem. Some were weak and some were good. The cause of the breaking may be different, but the end result is the same. So I agree with you that not all strikers were weak. However, why buy a pistol that ‘may’ have a problem and you need to spend $$ to replace a key component when you have many equal or better pistols in the market that have so far been w/o issues. Thank you very much for watching and for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it.
Trying to pick a first handgun is overwhelming. YT has the bias of Glock, but when holding all the guns, they're about the same. I'm not swimming with it, and hopefully only need it at the range.
+Mike Wiesehahn You are correct. That’s why I in my opinion is very important to shoot them before you buy. Go to different gun ranges that have rental calendars and shoot the guns that you are interested in.
Nice handgun but for the price point I would go with the IWI Masada with a price point of $420 to $450 instead of $730 to $799. Virtually the same features. IWI is a world class fighting pistol.
Very very good point I have the Masada was thinking about getting the optics ready 509 to add to collection but your are so on point Similar features and the IWI is way cheaper
I for one prefer FN's hinged trigger. I don't do Gluck but I find my CZ P10C's trigger to pinch. It's odd position, old revolver service style grooves take away from what is in other ways a light trigger. FN's wide smooth trigger is like shooting a old Smith k frame target revolver and helps me for one. Nice to see FN makes running improvements. Gluck makes improvements when?............ Oh yeah back in 1986. Thoughts on its reliability? No offense to you as a youtuber but.....the gauntlet tests and treatment youtubers give firearms is only....suspicious. Do all these tacticool idiots have tens of thousands of daddy's $ to treat their purchases so poorly? Or are they actually paid by the brands competition and their distributors to throw out "false data" to make a specific brand shine? TH-camrs who treat firearms like they do really shouldn't even have possession of firearms. Careless and reckless. 4 years in the USCG. 25 years as a cop in a Gulf Coast beach community. Patrolling on jet ski, boat, atv, mountain bike and on foot Never did the occasion of firing my sidearm after subversion come into play. Will this "test" of a possibly "fake news" gauntlet test determine my purchase? F no! Oh all those years in a salty environment? My P226 never got a spot of rust. But I saw dozens of rusty Glucks with plastic rear sights that had broken corners.
Like @sootch00 likes to say, “we live in the golden age of firearms.” And he is right. We can find a gun to fit everyone’s needs. I own only 2 Glocks and many, many other manufacturers. I’m just not a fan of the FN trigger - although, the wider & flatter trigger shoe on the new 509 MRD feels much better to me than the previous 509 triggers. As far as the gauntlet tests - I totally agree with you. The channels that perform them tell you upfront that it is for entertainment purposes only and should not influence your gun buying decision. Hoever, we all know that many viewers do take those tests as their buying bible. I can see someone dropping their gun in water and then having to use it. But, all 4 elements of the gauntlet at the same time? Please… Just a show. Thank you for all your service to your communities an to our country in the USCG. And by the way, one of my all-time favorite guns is my Sig P226 Legion SAO… Cheers!
@@MDpolo I know this is an old video but if you install an Alex trigger and polish a few of the bits in the slide the trigger becomes absolutely amazing. Especially after running 1x rounds through it. I love this gun.
Are you sure the plates are metal? I just picked one up and I could have sworn the plates were polymer on this gun too. Great video either way.
I stand corrected. They MRD plates are polymer. Thank you for pointing it out. Cheers!
That sucks
They work just fine. I’ve had no problems with the RMR moving at all. The Masada also came with polymer plates and not problems there either. I would certainly not let this keep you from looking at this fine pistol. Cheers!
They are also polymer with the canik tp9sfx
I just won this exact model on gunbroker sub 500.00 and i ordered 2 leapers green microdot from optic planet one for the canik and one for the 509
I don’t think the FN is that much taller than G19. The taller sights may have made it seem so when laid upside down
hioe04 well yeah but theory when carried on a holster it should still apply
j dash potentially true, but if you add an optic to the G19 it no longer applies.
hioe04 good observation!
I have been a Glock fan since the early 90s, but the FN 509 T and the 509 Midsize are my favorite striker fired guns (especially the midsize). I am looking forward to getting the MRD and adding a Trijicon RMR.
I own the 509 T and really like it. You’ve made two good choices. Thank you for watching. I appreciate it.
I carried Glock for my entire law enforcement career, so I have a bunch of them and they are ok. But since I retired, I bought a bunch of HK’s and now some FN 509’s. I did swap the strikers on all 3 of my 509’s to the Apex, just in case. But don’t mind the price point considering what you get. I understand why you compare it to the G19, because this video is for a broad audience and most people know what a G19 looks and feels like.
I had the MRD and sold it. Nothing wrong with it. But I have the tactical, the compact tactical and the full size LE version. The grip angle and pointability are excellent and they are really nice guns. Some complain about “gritty trigger”, which it does have when you first get it and dry fire (which FN recommends you not do). But after about 300-500 rounds of live fire, that trigger smooths right out. It’s a combat style trigger in the sense that it’s not designed to be super light, but rather a defined wall and an audible reset. Both help out quite a bit. I do love my HK P30’s, but I’m loving the 509 lineup.
Thank you very much for watching and for the information you provided. FN makes outstanding firearms.
Worth it. Got it for 675. Mount system works. Only con....doesn’t take Glock mags.
You got a good deal. Enjoy it and thanks for watching! LOL on the Glock mags...
Where did you get it for $675?
Shoot straight florida
Got this pistol for $528! I’ve since added the Apex trigger and a Leupold Delta Point Pro. I am really liking this pistol
Congratulations and thank you for watching!
Damn lol i got mine for $1250 california tho
@@betlogenako7193 that’s just ridiculous…CA is a 💩 hole for the 2A community. I bet the price went up after the LAPD adopted it as a service pistol
Outstanding review. Thank you!
Thank you. Much appreciated.
Next time if you can, show us the trigger operation (pre travel break reset etc
I normally do. Thanks for pointing it out.
I own three FN509s this will be my fourth. No issues with striker and don’t plan on swimming with it 😂 😂 😂. It’s an awesome firearm. Every firearm as a limit to some point even Glock. I own six Glocks & soon 7 FNs. My preference outta the box hands down FN. Six of my FNs are the same today as it came outta of the box. I did customize my FN509 Tactical as I wanted one customized gun. Love FNH products especially there ambidextrous features as a lefty.
Hello Brian. I completely agree with your statement that every firearm has a limit. As I mentioned (and showed) in the video, I own the 509 Tactical and really, really like it. I have an RMR type 2 mounted on it and it is awesome. Best micro red dot mounting system available and mine has been 100% reliable. I’d love to see a pic of your customized 509T. If you feel like sharing a pic, you can go to my Instagram page. Many thanks for taking the time to comment and I appreciate you watching!
You may not go swimming, but it’s nice to know that you can
I agree with you, I own 3 F&N’s and they shoot great. You get a lifetime warranty with each pistol so they stand behind the firearms. I like to break my pistols in fairly quickly with the 1st thousand rounds. I figure if something happens to the pistol, odds are the problem will so up rather quickly.👍
His did you customize the 509?
just to quantify my post i do like the 509 alot i have roughly 4000 rounds through my regular carry 509,2000 through my tac and way more from my old fns9 compact. I love them for carry but the water issue is a problem so i could never carry it on duty
Do you know if the later models were changed to include the winged mounting plate that cover the rear sights as in the tactical model?
I have not looked at them since I filmed this review. Thanks for watching!
JWP045 no those are for the 509 tactical only.
Thank you!
No, but you can buy it from Midwest Gun Works. Cheap.
In comparing the height of the Glock and the FN, I believe that you will find that most of the difference is from the taller FN sights.
Why wouldn’t they offer this with a threaded barrel?
They do in the tactical model.
@@MDpolo exactly, in the subcompact as well. But not for the compact. Makes no sense
Midwest Gun Works (out of stock right now).
Why are the sights blacked out?
I showed it exactly the way it came from the factory.
MDpolo Gun Channel yes I know, mine is the same way I just didn’t understand the purpose. I wonder if it helps with the red dot co-witness?
+J T oh, now I understand the question. Some people like the black on black sights. No distractions. Not sure why they are shipping them that way.
You can interchange the slides, try putting the 509 tactical slide on the 509 Mrd lower and boom you have the perfect carry gun.
Thanks for the info and for taking the time to watch. I appreciate it.
Why would you do that? The slides are the exact same size.
@@seanvine39 Night sights and rear sight guard.
Great Review
+Jorge Medrano thank you very much and I appreciate you watching.
Yes i love the 509 but i shoot glocks a bit better. I dont think the striker issue is as big as people made it out to be. I enjoy my regular 509 the most and my 509 tactical is cool i would like a 509 midsize maybe the mrd version since my glock 19 is my most carried gun it could work in the same role as that gun i think the best is the 509 fn is a pretty decent company
I agree. Thanks for watching!
Striker issue is big enough that FN has their QC team looking into it
I bought a 509 midsize a few months ago and mine doesn't the the mrd plates Im pissed oh well I still love it and I got mine brand new for 529 haha
Jeremy Howell damn gunbroker is your friend
I bought the new 509 mrd midsize for under 500
Where y’all getting for so cheap?
Tanner Middlecoff gunbroker is my new go to. Thats where i made my last 2 purchases. I paid no credit card fees, no taxes, 12.00 shipping and a flat $15 at my FFL here in town for both
Buy the Apex Tactical FN509 striker. Problem solved. Btw not all the strikers are weak. Mine is still good.
As far as the striker, similar issue to the Sig P365 striker problem. Some were weak and some were good. The cause of the breaking may be different, but the end result is the same. So I agree with you that not all strikers were weak. However, why buy a pistol that ‘may’ have a problem and you need to spend $$ to replace a key component when you have many equal or better pistols in the market that have so far been w/o issues. Thank you very much for watching and for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it.
Good gun
The price is expensive but the glock is around the same price. People pay for new sights and grip jobs after the purchase. 🤔🤷♂️
Trying to pick a first handgun is overwhelming. YT has the bias of Glock, but when holding all the guns, they're about the same. I'm not swimming with it, and hopefully only need it at the range.
+Mike Wiesehahn You are correct. That’s why I in my opinion is very important to shoot them before you buy. Go to different gun ranges that have rental calendars and shoot the guns that you are interested in.
Nice handgun but for the price point I would go with the IWI Masada with a price point of $420 to $450 instead of $730 to $799. Virtually the same features. IWI is a world class fighting pistol.
+Jay Krause - I agree. Love the Masada. Thank you for watching. I appreciate it.
Very very good point
I have the Masada was thinking about getting the optics ready 509 to add to collection but your are so on point
Similar features and the IWI is way cheaper
I want!
👍🏻👍🏻
I for one prefer FN's hinged trigger. I don't do Gluck but I find my CZ P10C's trigger to pinch. It's odd position, old revolver service style grooves take away from what is in other ways a light trigger. FN's wide smooth trigger is like shooting a old Smith k frame target revolver and helps me for one. Nice to see FN makes running improvements. Gluck makes improvements when?............ Oh yeah back in 1986. Thoughts on its reliability? No offense to you as a youtuber but.....the gauntlet tests and treatment youtubers give firearms is only....suspicious. Do all these tacticool idiots have tens of thousands of daddy's $ to treat their purchases so poorly? Or are they actually paid by the brands competition and their distributors to throw out "false data" to make a specific brand shine? TH-camrs who treat firearms like they do really shouldn't even have possession of firearms. Careless and reckless. 4 years in the USCG. 25 years as a cop in a Gulf Coast beach community. Patrolling on jet ski, boat, atv, mountain bike and on foot Never did the occasion of firing my sidearm after subversion come into play. Will this "test" of a possibly "fake news" gauntlet test determine my purchase? F no! Oh all those years in a salty environment? My P226 never got a spot of rust. But I saw dozens of rusty Glucks with plastic rear sights that had broken corners.
Like @sootch00 likes to say, “we live in the golden age of firearms.” And he is right. We can find a gun to fit everyone’s needs. I own only 2 Glocks and many, many other manufacturers. I’m just not a fan of the FN trigger - although, the wider & flatter trigger shoe on the new 509 MRD feels much better to me than the previous 509 triggers. As far as the gauntlet tests - I totally agree with you. The channels that perform them tell you upfront that it is for entertainment purposes only and should not influence your gun buying decision. Hoever, we all know that many viewers do take those tests as their buying bible. I can see someone dropping their gun in water and then having to use it. But, all 4 elements of the gauntlet at the same time? Please… Just a show. Thank you for all your service to your communities an to our country in the USCG. And by the way, one of my all-time favorite guns is my Sig P226 Legion SAO… Cheers!
No doubt the simplest answer is they are all part of a big conspiracy.
@@MDpolo I know this is an old video but if you install an Alex trigger and polish a few of the bits in the slide the trigger becomes absolutely amazing. Especially after running 1x rounds through it. I love this gun.
Yes, the Apex trigger makes a world of difference and it changes this gun completely.
How cheesy
+Gaston Draco thank you for watching!
Just picked one up yesterday at psa! Can’t wait to put a mrd on it and 24 round mag!
Congrats! I’d like to know what you think of it once you shoot it. Thanks for watching ad taking the time to comment.