Anyone else selling their fns for the 509? I love my FNS but due to lack of aftermarket support...I'm jumping ship.
Magnificent_Stranger said:I don't see any real improvements and I can't imagine it feels much different. It may be a game changer for you guys, but for me the FNS series is just fine. And lastly, take into account that the FNS is almost half the price ($650 msrp for the FN-509)... well, are you getting $250 value in those 'improvements'? And it only comes with two magazines where-as the FNS series, until recently, shipped with three. Any used FNS pistols will no doubt be paired with the three mags... This 509 won't sell well in my opinion.
Not so sure about that. Common sense goes a long way especially today with everything being engineered with a plan of limited lifespan and quick obsolescence. It only takes an eyeball to see that the finish of the FNS/X mags is exceptional and the finish on 509 mags is average at best. Review of nearly everyone posting on the 509 sub forum and youtube indicates a disappointing trigger. Is it that they expect the typical 509 owner, much like a glock owner feels the passion of gutting it and customizing it. Other than a chance to address a mag release and aggressively finished grip that so so many complained about, what does the 509 really represent?As for your other comments above re the 509 vs. FNS -- it's all conjecture on your part. I don't understand how anybody can say either gun is better or worse than the other without a hands-on, detail examination and, perhaps, live fire...
I second this notion.FN could always send me one. I'll give them an honest opinion of it
I'm new to the FN world. Is there not a lot of options for aftermarket support for the FNS? Just curious because I just ordered the FNS 9C.Anyone else selling their fns for the 509? I love my FNS but due to lack of aftermarket support...I'm jumping ship.
UNTIL you get hands on an FN-509, and make your own judgments based on usage, it's conjecture. You may just have to wait until you can get hands-on to be sure. Until that happens, you've only got the judgments of others to rely on... and as we saw in the MAC test of the 509, not everybody with an opinion is a good source of information.WaltSherrill said:As for your other comments above re the 509 vs. FNS -- it's all conjecture on your part. I don't understand how anybody can say either gun is better or worse than the other without a hands-on, detail examination and, perhaps, live fire...0119 said:... Common sense goes a long way especially today with everything being engineered with a plan of limited lifespan and quick obsolescence. It only takes an eyeball to see that the finish of the FNS/X mags is exceptional and the finish on 509 mags is average at best. Review of nearly everyone posting on the 509 sub forum and youtube indicates a disappointing trigger. Is it that they expect the typical 509 owner, much like a glock owner feels the passion of gutting it and customizing it. Other than a chance to address a mag release and aggressively finished grip that so so many complained about, what does the 509 really represent?
Hickok45 also mentioned he felt the 509's grips weren't aggressive enough!There is also another solution to those that complain about the agressive grips. Put a set of rubber Talon grips on and problem solved if they dont want to sand their grips down.
That's not exactly what he said. In context, he's pretty positive about the grips and serrations. Here's a partial transcript:0119 said:Hickok45 also mentioned he felt the 509's grips weren't aggressive enough!
Hickock45 said:The Grip is really neat... [when talking about the serrations and how they vary depending on where they're located] They're not so aggressive they scratch you. I wish they were a little more aggressive, to tell you the truth... but most folks find them just right...It [the grip] just feels good. I like the grip... It really does give you some friction. They did a good job on it.