This doesn't work on my centre caps (OZ Racing). I think it's because they are slightly 'domed'. Nothing wrong with the suction cup it works fine on any other flat surface. Very frustrating.
No I don't. Just because FN didn't tell me that the gun had a break in period with 300+ rounds of 124+ grain. I used 114 and gun jammed over 20 times with 200 rounds. Maybe after it breaks in and I can get 300 rounds through it with no jam, I would trust it. I carry a Sig p365 and p365xl.
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@user-dy9dt1yz9j , sorry for the way late reply, I missed this post. I would suggest getting into a position you have passion for. If you like coding, learning JavaScript and ReactJS can be learned by free tutorials, youtube videos, and a little reverse engineering. These types of jobs pay around $70-$150,000 a year. Or if you are more visual, graphic design can be learned by the thousands of free tutorials for Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Gimp. Then, for inspiration, you can look at designs on Behance or Dribbble. This pays on average from general graphic designer $45,000- $90,000 as a UI graphic designer. No matter what you want to do, you gota a passion to want to learn and do it. If you have that feeling, you'll be successful. I don't have any degree, but what I did was build a stellar portfolio, and that got me my first job. I suggest, though, today to get a degree from a trade school or even Adobe certification as an example. Like Shopify has a certification program. Those help you get jobs, too. Good luck, man.
I got my FN 509 C MRD early 2021. Maybe about 300-400 rounds thru it so far. I went to dry fire it last night, heard a piece of metal hit my wall…now the tip of the firing pin isn’t protruding thru the breech face. pretty sure my striker is done for. Is it better to ship it to FN or just bite the bullet (no pun intended) and get the apex striker assembly kit? This is my only carry gun so I don’t really wanna be naked for 2-3 weeks as I work at night in a dangerous city known as Detroit. This is the only time in my life “just the tip” has been a serious problem for me. What do?
You can buy the new oem striker or the apex tactical striker and install it yourself. Apex has an installation video and it looks like an easy, 10 minute job. Way easier than the apex trigger replacement, which i did last week.
I have a ‘20 model 509MRD which has the older striker with a “4” stamped on it. Not sure if that means it is a revision or not, but I’m sticking with it. They are sweet pistolas. 👍🏻
This is 200 IQ level stuff... Had replacement wheel caps sitting around for most of the year, been putting it off as the best I'd read was taking a drill to make a hole, then using a hook to pull them out... This instead took 6 bits of tape and 10 minutes of my time. Thank you, amazing tip!
Does anyone know what month the changes took effect? I’m really wanting to invest in a 509, and not sure if my local gun shops have newer or older stock old enough to have old striker.
No, sorry. I'd try getting a hold of someone at FN. Maybe call the main number 1-800-635-1321. Press # for sales and ask them since support never answers.
They have been fixed it they just revise the striker. I have all five model models made for the 509 tactical. But running the original Stryker in the revised one didn't have too much of an impact. Had a bigger impact when I changed/cut the springs
Thanks for this video man. I have the more recent 509 tactical midsize and I heard about the striker issues after I bought it. I just looked and boom, I have the new striker. Good thing I looked before buying another one.
That's the million dollar question. I guess they don't want to admit it took multiple versions and fixes. Honesty goes a long way with me. Especially from a big company like FN.
@fearlessleader8623 I can vouch its the latest, but I believe some older versions are still in stock. Would be nice for FN to make some announcement for it considering they also addresses water issue when firing the gun. Be nice if they published a video too. FN just own up to mistakes, we will forgive you if u do.
@Barter709 , I didn't buy the FN striker, it came with gun. The Apex I purchased, but I tested apex and it had friction in casing vs new oem striker. Not sure my guns born on date, but I purchased from bass pro in October 2022. From my heavy research, it's the latest one in the 509 series.
I sold my 509 T because of the striker issue. Now that this is resolved, I'm all in on the 500 series platform. I will be picking up a 509 compact or a CC Edge next! 🤘
Yessss I was worried bc I just purchased an FN 509c. I have a lifetime warranty regardless. Hopefully more channels update the info on this . Thanks for the video
Wow happy to see FN listened to the complaints and finally addressed this issue effectively. Do you think they'll sell this new replacement striker for those with older stock?
Thanks for pointing that out. Good to know. Hopefully one of these gun channels will be willing to test the hydrolocking issue out again for us with updated striker. 😎👍
Man i tried every single thing on you tube. The gorilla tape didn't work. Just when i was about to give up i tried your way. Your way is really the only way that defiantly works. You are the man!!!!! No problem what so ever!!!🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍👍👍 Thanks a million
Thank goodness for you G I know you did this years ago but it still works as if you just did vid today. This is the absolute best way to remove caps Thanks so much, Neil
Thanks for the video. Instead of velcro you can simply use duck tape, which is cheaper, same method though. I couldn't believe duck tape worked, saved me money paying someone to take off my wheels.
This is great and just to add to it, I had some tricky center caps and I just did two strips instead of one. Either side by side or you can spread them apart a little and just use two pairs of pliers.
Thanks, those are my old wheels. Lexani's here www.customwheelsexpress.com/discontinued-custom-wheels-lexani-lexani-lss-10-gloss-black-machined-stainless-steel-chrome-lip-p-709.html
