I have had an FN509, FN 509 Tactical and FNX-45 Tactical. All fantastic guns. I think when you are dealing with long-established, high-quality handgun manufacturers (Glock, S&W, CZ, FNH, etc) , 9.9 times out of ten you are going to be OK.
Yep . . . I own an FNS 9, 9c, and FNX-45. The FNS 9 pushed a Glock 19 to the back of the safe, the 9c replaced a Glock 26, which was traded for the FNX-45. The FNS 9c is one of two EDC pistols and the FNS 9 wears a light and serves bedside duty . . . I've had no problem with any of the FN's.
I have a fn longslide in 40, just love it, had a fns 9mm but traded it wish i had kept it now. never had a issue with either, but mags are a little pricey
Plus I like the idea that they have gone out of their way to build "stuff" that ATF allows us to own. Many ATF approved versions of military firearms. Too bad ATF has stomped all over our constitution and we can't own the really good stuff FH makes.
I own a FNP-9 that I bought probably back in 2009 that I EDC for a few years. The gun shoots great but I ended up moving to a Shield due to the safety on the FNP. The safety would dig into my side, so I got an Alien Gear Holster which feels great but its hard to holster the FNP because the safety will hook onto the backing of the holster.
Mine also doesn't like Hornady self defense rounds which really irks me that it won't cycle them at all.
Overall the gun is great quality and will serve me well bedside. I can't recommend it for EDC.
I'd like to own 3-4 different FN models - but funds don't really allow for buying stuff just to have stuff.
I've handled and dry-fired a 509 and 509Tactical. I like them. Big, but I like them. I've fired an FN-9 (older, hammer-fired) pistol a few mags worth. Not bad - but I'm not a fan of DA/SA guns in general. I'd dearly dearly love an FN-45 Tactical with an RMR on it - but that's about a $1300 investment in just the gun and optic. And then there's the cost of .45.
FN is good to go on almost anything/everything. Literally one of the oldest manufacturers remaining.
Ive had my FNS9 for about 2 years now. Been to the range a few times with it, it shoots great and no trouble with it.
I haven't picked up a holster for it yet, so no comment on carry