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fn 502 tactical. msrp: $499

10/17/2021

 
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Personally I think a de-cocker on a 22LR semi-auto is important due to the strong hammer spring required to ignite rimfire primers, but other than that missing feature this full size pistol looks like a quality FN product that meets all the desired touch points for tactical use. Early Youtube reviews seem to point at minor cycling issues (quite normal for 22LR semi-autos when they first hit the market) but give it a year and these should be adequately ironed out by FN engineers. This from the FN website:

The FN 502™ Tactical isn’t just the first .22 LR from FN, it’s the industry’s first slide-mounted, optics-ready rimfire handgun that’s ever existed.

Designed for maximum fun, FN’s hammer-fired .22 LR delivers more accuracy and versatility than any other rimfire. Mounting a favorite red dot optic and cycling a wide range of .22 LR ammo makes a low-cost range day a high-end experience.

Inspired by FN’s patented Low-Profile Optics Mounting System, the FN 502 Tactical offers unmatched sighting options and co-witness front and rear sights align perfectly with your dot.

The superior ergonomics, proven balance and ambidextrous controls, all a nod to the FN 502’s bigger brother, the FN 509®, make it perfect for high round count training sessions. Like a robust target-style rimfire pistol, the design of the FN 502™ Tactical delivers faster, more accurate shots on target from a modern, optics-ready tactical pistol.

PRIMARY FEATURES
  • Caliber: 22. LR
  • Operation: Single Action Only (SAO)
  • Mag Capacity: 10 or 15 Rd.
  • Weight: 23.7 oz.
  • Barrel Length: 4.6"
  • Overall Length: 7.6"
  • Twist Rate: 1:16" RH
  • Height: 5.8”
  • Width: 1.4”
  • Trigger Pull: ≈ 5 lbs
  • Sight Radius: 5.5”
  • Industry’s first slide-mounted optics-ready .22 LR pistol
  • 15-round high capacity magazine
  • Single-action hammer
  • Suppressor-ready
  • Fits most FN 509 Tactical holsters
BARREL
  • 4.6″ barrel, 1/2×28 threaded
  • Target crowned muzzle with thread protector
SLIDE
  • Anodized aluminum and steel
  • Loaded chamber indicator
  • Front and rear cocking serrations for easy manipulation
  • Suppressor-height, fixed front and rear sights
MAGAZINE
  • Ships with 10-Rd and 15-Rd magazine
FRAME
  • FN 509®-inspired ergonomics and grip texturing
  • Best-in-class trigger breaks cleanly at ≈ 5 lbs.
OPERATING CONTROLS
  • Ambidextrous controls
  • Manual safety, no de-cocker



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