What caliber does a FN 509 shoot?
9 mm Luger
The FN 509 is a striker fired, polymer frame pistol with a Browning-Petter locking system chambered for the 9 mm Luger (9×19) caliber.
Is the FN 509 9mm a good gun?
The FN509 is a good feeling gun. It’s definitely one of the polymer-framed guns I’d recommend to anyone.
Can Civilians Buy FN 509?
Designed to surpass U.S. Army requirements, the FN 509 Tactical handgun is now available for law enforcement and civilians too.
Is the FN 509 9mm?
The FN 509 Tactical FDE 9mm Pistol is built with a cold hammer-forged stainless-steel threaded barrel with a recessed target crown and a polished chamber and feed ramp. The firearm also features an enhanced grip texture, as well as a fully ambidextrous slide stop lever and magazine release.
Is the FN 509 better than Glock?
From a distance, the FN 509 beats the Glock, but up close, the Glock Gen 5 frame feels higher quality. Not to mention, the Gen 3 and 4 frames feel similar to the FN 509. Overall, the quality on the FN seems higher than the quality on the Glock.
Is FN 509 worth the money?
The 509 was the FN entry to that competition, and despite not winning, the result was a most-excellent pistol that we can all buy and use. One could say that FN didn’t win the competition, but we all won because of the competition, and that is a good thing. More and even more.
Does any military use the FN 509?
The FN Herstal FN 509 wasn’t chosen by the Army, but the competition yielded a great design and performance. So good, in fact, that the LAPD brought FN Herstal some excellent news this year. Those 10,000 LAPD officers will not carry Glocks or Sigs, they will be outfitted with the FN 509.
What caliber handgun has the most stopping power?
Everyone should buy a magnum-powered handgun in . 357 or larger caliber and feel completely secure that he or she has the best stopping power.