FN 502 Tactical 22lr announcement

gwoodburn · Sep 3, 2021

Anyone see this yet? Looks like FN is getting into the 22lr tactical pistol game. I like it! A lot cheaper than upgrading the Glock G44 to the same specs. Hopefully it plays nice with a wide variety of 22lr

https://fnamerica.com/502tactical/

DutchV · Sep 3, 2021

Aren't these made by Umarex?

gwoodburn · Sep 3, 2021

DutchV said:
Aren't these made by Umarex?

It looks like it was a collaborative effort between FN and Umarex.

https://www.recoilweb.com/review-fn-502-tactical-subcaliber-sleeper-170392.html

rbird7282 · Sep 3, 2021

Interesting. Finally someone making a .22 pistol that holds more than 10-12 rounds

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Bertfish · Sep 3, 2021

rbird7282 said:
Interesting. Finally someone making a .22 pistol that holds more than 10-12 rounds

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Kel Tec CP33 holds 33

alucard0822 · Sep 3, 2021

Suppressed 22 handguns with micro red dots are about as fun as it gets. FN did what GLOCK and everyone else should have, factory threaded barrel, and optics ready.

gwoodburn · Sep 3, 2021

alucard0822 said:
Suppressed 22 handguns with micro red dots are about as fun as it gets. FN did what GLOCK and everyone else should have, factory threaded barrel, and optics ready.

I agree. Why they don't include a threaded barrel with tactical style pistols is beyond me. Suppressed 22lr is stupid fun. I could see the argument for not including the optic mounting due to increased slide weight and possible cycling issues, but better to have it and be able to try then not have it at all. IMHO

rbird7282 · Sep 4, 2021

Bertfish said:
Kel Tec CP33 holds 33

Forgot about that one although I have yet to see one run well

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jamesp15 · Sep 4, 2021

Not really complaining, ok maybe I am..
Will qualify this with: I love FN and own many of their pistols/rifles.
But $500 MSRP for a Umarex badged as an FN is a bit hard to swallow.
I will get one anyway but damn. Maybe I am stuck in pre-pandemic pricing mode or something.

And something that really grinds my gears... why cant any maker ever seem to get a half-decently color matched FDE pistol? I greatly dislike the 2 tone look of most FDE pistols I have seen.

bibitor · Sep 4, 2021

jamesp15 said:
Not really complaining, ok maybe I am..
Will qualify this with: I love FN and own many of their pistols/rifles.
But $500 MSRP for a Umarex badged as an FN is a bit hard to swallow.
I will get one anyway but damn. Maybe I am stuck in pre-pandemic pricing mode or something.

And something that really grinds my gears... why cant any maker ever seem to get a half-decently color matched FDE pistol? I greatly dislike the 2 tone look of most FDE pistols I have seen.

I couldn't disagree more regarding the price tag.

I have the Beretta 92 22lr, which has a Umarex frame and the gun runs flawlessly, a joy to plink with. The upgrades the FN has out of the box make this a steal at $500. I prefer hammer fired to striker fired guns and I will be looking to get one once available.

Baldheaded · Sep 4, 2021

I really like FN products and I really like the looks of this new 502. I 22lr has been on my list for several months now. I was planning on getting the Ruger Mark IV lite but this could change things. Thoughts between the 2???

calicojack · Sep 4, 2021

Baldheaded said:
I really like FN products and I really like the looks of this new 502. I 22lr has been on my list for several months now. I was planning on getting the Ruger Mark IV lite but this could change things. Thoughts between the 2???

The optics-ready (i.e. cut out in the slide) and the external hammer I think make it stand out from the Ruger.

jamesp15 · Sep 5, 2021

bibitor said:
I couldn't disagree more regarding the price tag.

I have the Beretta 92 22lr, which has a Umarex frame and the gun runs flawlessly, a joy to plink with. The upgrades the FN has out of the box make this a steal at $500. I prefer hammer fired to striker fired guns and I will be looking to get one once available.

O I am definitely getting one (in Black) once its available and on the roster. It should go well with my 509 and FNX45 and older Hi Power's.

Neutron · Sep 6, 2021

rbird7282 said:
Interesting. Finally someone making a .22 pistol that holds more than 10-12 rounds

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Beretta M9 22 holds 15.

Jimgoespewpew · Sep 8, 2021

Tx22 compe

Thwack22 · Oct 29, 2021

I would be torn between this and the Glock 44. Advantage to FN for including a threaded barrel and being optics ready. Nice features.

Johnny5k · Oct 29, 2021

Anyone know when/if this will be added to the roster? Has it been submitted?

I also rock a 509 and a FNX 45, and am considering adding this one. All FDE.

About the FDE, no one has yet been able to make a good FDE color match between the polymer and the cerakote or other coating done to metal. FN decided to use actual different colors so it wouldnt look like it was just a bad color match, but rather designed in 2 tones. I for one like it a lot.

bibitor · Oct 29, 2021

Thwack22 said:
I would be torn between this and the Glock 44. Advantage to FN for including a threaded barrel and being optics ready. Nice features.

I did not like the 44, I get that it was designed as trainer for the 19, but between the weight and the trigger it just felt like a cheap toy (all personal preference). Having not handled the FN I have no idea what it may be like in comparison, but I like that it is SA hammer fired.

mranaya · Oct 29, 2021

rbird7282 said:
Forgot about that one although I have yet to see one run well

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Regarding not seeing one that runs well, any chance you are thinking of the 22 WMR kelTec CMR30? The KelTec CP33 in 22LR is pretty new. I was hoping to find one, but don't want to see anyone cranking out another 22LR lemon.

Johnny5k · Oct 29, 2021

rbird7282 said:
Interesting. Finally someone making a .22 pistol that holds more than 10-12 rounds

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They had a couple of Calicos at Chantilly last time I went. I actually was very tempted and almost bought one. Good thing I didnt, i had no idea a 22 pistol (as well the carbine), had been banned by name in PRM.

Looks like such a fun gun. 100 round helical magazine. Oh well.

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