FN’s New 502 Tactical Pistol In .22LR — SHOT Show 2022

in Levi Sim, SHOT Show 2022
FN's New 502 Tactical Pistol In .22LR -- SHOT Show 2022
FN’s 502T is a .22 roughly the size of their mid-size 509 9mm.

FN’s new .22 LR pistol combines the functionality and styling of modern 9mm carry guns with the affordability of one of the world’s most common cartridges. The 502 Tactical FDE could be both an affordable way to train and a reasonable way to carry.

FN 502T

If you saw it on the shelf, you’d think it was a 9mm, and if you picked it up, its heft would still make you think it was a 9mm. It feels a lot like FN’s mid-size 509, but it’s chambered for .22 LR. Looking closely, you’d see it also has all the features you wish your 9mm had.

FN's New 502 Tactical Pistol In .22LR -- SHOT Show 2022
It’s suppressor-ready and has a light rail.

It comes standard with a threaded 4.6-inch barrel and suppressor-height blacked-out sights. It also has an optics plate so you can mount a red dot to the slide.

Upfront, it has a light rail under the barrel and aggressive stippling and checkering all over the undercut grip. The trigger weighs in at about 5lbs, and since it’s hammer-fired, the trigger is quite crisp.

FN's New 502 Tactical Pistol In .22LR -- SHOT Show 2022
It’s got blacked-out suppressor-height sights and it’s hammer-fired.

Like the 509, its controls are all ambidextrous. Since the 502T is similarly sized to 9mm pistols and is suppressor-ready, it could be a good tool for training. And you’ll save on ammo costs as .22 LR ammo is cheaper than 9mm, obviously.

FN's New 502 Tactical Pistol In .22LR -- SHOT Show 2022
The grip is tippled and checkered and all the controls are ambidextrous out of the box.

Interestingly, the slide is milled from aluminum, not steel. Also, Umarex manufactures the frame for FN. Unlike many .22 pistols, the 502 holds 15 rounds in an extended mag and 10 in a flush-fitting mag, and it ships with both. It is available in FDE or black. If it shoots as good as it feels, it’ll be a worthwhile gun.

FN's New 502 Tactical Pistol In .22LR -- SHOT Show 2022
The small chamber reminds you that it’s not a 9mm.
FN's New 502 Tactical Pistol In .22LR -- SHOT Show 2022
The slide is aluminum.
FN's New 502 Tactical Pistol In .22LR -- SHOT Show 2022
The frame is built by Umarex, a renowned maker of airguns.

FN’s 502T is available now, click HERE to learn more. MSRP $519.

Specs

  • 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”

About the author: Levi Sim Levi is an avid hunter, and an increasingly avid shooter. He strives to make delicious and simple recipes from the game he kills. He makes a living as a professional photographer and writer. Check out his work and he’d love to connect on Instagram: @outdoorslevi

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  • Paul Mandarino February 7, 2022, 3:53 pm

    Love to buy one where can I get one in salt lake city utah.?

  • Daniel K. Upham February 7, 2022, 3:51 pm

    Why buy anything from FN? This FN 502 gun seriously lacks product support. Try to find magazines, for months, like I have? I have spoken with their customer service at least 3 months now. They won’t tell the truth!

  • James J Kastelz February 7, 2022, 2:03 pm

    Will is run on any .22LR ammo (Federal, Winchester, Remington) or does it require CCI Magnums like the SIG Mosquito?

  • James J Kastelz February 7, 2022, 2:01 pm

    Will it run any .22 LR ammo or only CCI Magnums like the SIG Mosquito?

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