The FN 509, HK VP9 and the Glock 26

[71velle]

I buddy picked up a FN 509 and I had a chance to shoot it. I also shot another guys VP9 and my G26. Please dont that is as any type comparison or a which ones better thing, just sharing my experience at the range tonight. Before I start I must say I never shot a 509 before tonight and the VP9 I have fired a couple of mags in the past. Before heading to the range I asked you buddy who has the 509 if he could bring his 19x because I would have liked to shoot them back to back since they are very similar in size . Unfortunately he was already at the range when I asked and he did not have the 19x.

The 509 felt nice in the hand the trigger also felt nice while dry firing with a nice reset. I fired 10 rounds out of it right away at my buddies target and it shot nice but I was shooting low. I was not thrilled with the sights but that might just be a get used to them sorta thing. The owner was shooting the 509 so I was going to have to wait to run some more round through it. So I pulled out my 1911 to pass the time and found that I was not shooting all that great tonight. Not trying to make any excuses as we all have had better and worse shooting nights.

Once I could get my hands on the 509 I decided I would shoot it back to back with my G26 just for fun. We all know that these two pistols should not be compared and also am familiar with my pistol with the sights that I prefer while the 509 was completely new with sights that I would need some time to warm up with. I set the target at 10 yards and alternated pistols every mag shooting as fast as I could find the sights. I was not target shooting!!!

Shortly after shooting the two pistols another buddy cam in and had his VP9 with a light attach so I figured why not throw some rounds through it too. I only fired 20 rounds through it, also shooting it as fast as I could see the sights. I must say I did come away a fan of that pistol. I really liked the way it felt and the way the trigger felt.

You guys know by now I alway post pics but tonight I am including pics of the targets too... Now please dont consider this any sort of accuracy contest. By no means should the G26 be compared to these pistols and remember I have quite a few round through it. The 509 and VP9 were unfamiliar to me to make any fair comparison. I would bet if I spent any time with them I would shoot them much better.

 

[togmaster]

The 509 looks like a great gun. I need to get my hands on one soon.

 

[SomeSoldier]

I would like to compare it to my fnx-9.

Was the trigger better on the glock because your grouping is way better with it??

 

[Edwardteach72]

I actually really enjoyed shooting my buddies VP9 a while back. My only "negative" I had would be the striker indicator kept grabbing the attention of my eye every time I raised the gun up on target. But that can be fixed with an aftermarket back plate

 

[71velle]

I would like to compare it to my fnx-9.

Was the trigger better on the glock because your grouping is way better with it??

From dry fire the 509 trigger felt nice maybe nicer than the Glock but to be honest I did not compare the triggers back to back. I should have. I thought I would have shot the 509 better but have to figure I would need a little time with it.

What is weird I did a back to back with my G26 and a FNSc 9 and I shot the FNSc notably better. That fn had the same sights I have on my Glock tho. I do feel the FNSc is a special pistol. To top it off the FNS really didnt do it for me either.

 

[71velle]

I actually really enjoyed shooting my buddies VP9 a while back. My only "negative" I had would be the striker indicator kept grabbing the attention of my eye every time I raised the gun up on target. But that can be fixed with an aftermarket back plate

I really liked it. The guy who owns it did no want my hand loads to go through it so I was using his. His loads were hot like well into the +p range. I tried to fire it at the same pace as the two other pistols which I believe it hurt the accuracy. If I would have fired 2 more mags I bet the target would have looked better, the first few rounds were off and the second mag was better than the first for sure.

 

[Edwardteach72]

I really liked it. The guy who owns it did no want my hand loads to go through it so I was using his. His loads were hot like well into the +p range. I tried to fire it at the same pace as the two other pistols which I believe it hurt the accuracy. If I would have fired 2 more mags I bet the target would have looked better, the first few rounds were off and the second mag was better than the first for sure.

The best part about the VP9 is HK is building a US based plant and said they expect their prices to drop a fair amount on all guns shortly.

 

[71velle]

The best part about the VP9 is HK is building a US based plant and said they expect their prices to drop a fair amount on all guns shortly.

Thats great. I believe the HK is the best built polymer pistols available. The one in the pic has 8500 rounds through it and it still looks new on the inside. I know a lot of guys complain about the paddle mag release but with a little time I might prefer it.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Thats great. I believe the HK is the best built polymer pistols available. The one in the pic has 8500 rounds through it and it still looks new on the inside. I know a lot of guys complain about the paddle mag release but with a little time I might prefer it.

I honestly wish the paddle release became popular on all handguns, my only complaint about HK ones is they are a bit small, back when Walther was still smart and had the PPQ with paddle they had a nice large release

 

[Edwardteach72]

Oh and I do want to get my hands on one of Larry Vickers brain children aka the 509, also a bit interested in what got it (and even the APX booted from the trials so fast)

 

[71velle]

Oh and I do want to get my hands on one of Larry Vickers brain children aka the 509, also a bit interested in what got it (and even the APX booted from the trials so fast)

I know you coined me Gun Blast and for a reason, I do not like to down on gear based on my preference. But 509 didnt do it for me. That said there is nothing wrong with it!! It came out of the box and ran 500 rounds without issue. A few weeks ago when shooting the APX I think I liked it better than the 509 but with a few weeks between that is not a fair statement. Also, as noted I was not shooting the greatest last night. I likely could get my hands both the same night if interested in my take.

 

[71velle]

Guys, just want to add this. I am by no means an expert or trying to steer anyone toward or away form anything. This is a hobby to me. I dont have a dog in the fight or an agenda. I am lucky to live near a good range and have become friends with a few guys that own a lot of pistols. I do like to share me experiences because I have always have been able to learn a lot and get much enjoyment form other peoples experiences in several different forums.

 

[Camaro45th]

I love my VP9. It is the gun I shoot the most, And I’m mostly consistent with it. I also haven’t had any issues with that pistol. Most of my other ones I’ve had some issues with them. The VP9 is the most reliable.

My biggest issue: when I first got it, my trigger finger kept bothering me after shooting it. I’ve seen many people mention it online, and one person said it has to do with your finger getting caught under the trigger between the trigger guard. I’ve kind of gotten used to it by now but that would be the only thing I would say I would try and change on that pistol. I’d like to shoot the SK model to see how I like it.

 

[71velle]

I love my VP9. It is the gun I shoot the most, And I’m mostly consistent with it. I also haven’t had any issues with that pistol. Most of my other ones I’ve had some issues with them. The VP9 is the most reliable.

My biggest issue: when I first got it, my trigger finger kept bothering me after shooting it. I’ve seen many people mention it online, and one person said it has to do with your finger getting caught under the trigger between the trigger guard. I’ve kind of gotten used to it by now but that would be the only thing I would say I would try and change on that pistol. I’d like to shoot the SK model to see how I like it.

I think they changed something on the trigger. When the vp9 first came out a guy had one and 3 of us got pinched bad by the trigger. This one none of us get pinched?

The owner of the VP9 also has the SK. It is every bit as nice as the VP imo. Last night I asked him about it and he said he shoots the VP better which is no surprise but he does love the SK. Nice thing is that the VP mags will work in the SK and the SK will fit in the VP holster, so it could be a few bucks saved.

 

[Camaro45th]

Well that’s something to look into.