{"id":190934,"date":"2023-08-11T11:08:42","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T15:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=153022"},"modified":"2023-08-11T11:08:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:46:46","slug":"the-fn-509-ls-edge-the-bleeding-edge-of-cool-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-fn-509-ls-edge-the-bleeding-edge-of-cool-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge &#8211; The Bleeding Edge of Cool"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">8<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s Note:&nbsp;<\/strong><em>FN America is running a hot Summer Sizzle rebate program for their new FN 509 pistols till September 30, 2023. You\u2019re looking at a sweet deal with up to $220 value. You get free virtual pistol training classes from the pros at Sheepdog Response, worth $120, and cash back of up to a cool $100 depending on the gun model you snag. Just remember to make your purchase between July 17 and September 30, 2023, and cash in on the rebate online by October 31, 2023. You can find all the details over at FN America\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fnamerica.com\/promotions\/2023-summer-sizzle\/?utm_campaign=509_Family&amp;utm_source=GUNSAMERICA&amp;utm_medium=eNewsletter&amp;utm_term=509_Content_eNewsletters_072423&amp;utm_content=970x250\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-fn-509-ls-edge-the-bleeding-edge-of-cool-2\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\">website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021\u2019s handgun releases have surprised me. 2020 was a bit of a stale year, to be honest, and I can\u2019t remember anything significant making a splash. Yet, in 2021 Ruger, Taurus, S&amp;W, and Kimber all released Micro Compacts. FN went a different route and released to us the FN 509 LS Edge. By different route, I mean the complete opposite route from everyone else. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/fns-509c-a-challenger-rises\/?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-fn-509-ls-edge-the-bleeding-edge-of-cool-2\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FN 509<\/a> LS Edge is a huge gun coming out in a field of micro compacts, so it most certainly stands out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211125-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" class=\"wp-image-153016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211125-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211125-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211125-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211125-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211125-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211125-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It&#8217;s big, bad, and ready for action.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The FN 509 has become the flagship pistol of FN, and they\u2019ve released numerous models. This includes compact, tactical variants, and more. The LS Edge is the latest in a long line of 509s and brings the gun to the world of long slide firearms. It joins the ranks of the Glock 34, the VP9L, and SIG X-Five series. Besides being a long slide variant, the LS Edge packs a number of desirable features that move it to the world of premium guns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-breaking-down-the-ls-edge\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-fn-509-ls-edge-the-bleeding-edge-of-cool-2\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" data-level=\"2\">Breaking Down The LS Edge<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-size-advantage\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-fn-509-ls-edge-the-bleeding-edge-of-cool-2\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" data-level=\"2\">The Size Advantage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-to-the-range\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-fn-509-ls-edge-the-bleeding-edge-of-cool-2\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" data-level=\"2\">To The Range<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-recoil-ha\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-fn-509-ls-edge-the-bleeding-edge-of-cool-2\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" data-level=\"2\">Recoil? Ha<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-about-reliability\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-fn-509-ls-edge-the-bleeding-edge-of-cool-2\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" data-level=\"2\">What About Reliability?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-banging-away\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-fn-509-ls-edge-the-bleeding-edge-of-cool-2\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" data-level=\"2\">Banging Away<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-breaking-down-the-ls-edge\">Breaking Down The LS Edge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrel Length &#8211; 5 inches<br \/>Overall Length &#8211; 8.2 inches<br \/>Height &#8211; 5.9 inches<br \/>Width &#8211; 1.35 inches<br \/>Weight &#8211; 31 ounces<br \/>Caliber &#8211; 9mm<br \/>Capacity &#8211; 17<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/5-reasons-to-carry-the-fn-509-compact-mrd\/?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-fn-509-ls-edge-the-bleeding-edge-of-cool-2\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LS Edge<\/a> comes with a soft carrying case that\u2019s essentially a mini range bag. I greatly prefer this to a hard case solely because it\u2019s actually handy. In the bag, you have three 17 round magazines, the gun lock, an instruction manual, and a small bag of screws, plates, and inserts. This small bag of small parts is designed to mount optics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211124-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" class=\"wp-image-153015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211124-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211124-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211124-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211124-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211124-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211124-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The optic&#8217;s plate doubles as a set of wings to protect your rear sights. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yep, the LS Edge is optic\u2019s ready. It also uses a universal optic mounting system that accommodates the following optics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trijicon RMR<br \/>Holosun 507C\/5008<br \/>Deltapoint Pro<br \/>Docter<br \/>Vortex Venom and Viper<br \/>C-More STS2<br \/>Burris Fastfire series<br \/>Aimpoint Acro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The various plates and inserts match screw mounting patterns, boss cuts, and similar needs that optics have. This system seems more promising than the Glock MOS series. It sits the optic\u2019s low, and the inclusion of suppressor height sights is a very nice touch. The Holosun 509T fits, but with the adaptive plate, it sits very, very high. Higher than the iron sights, making co witnessing impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-size-advantage\">The Size Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One might wonder why the LS Edge exists, and the easy argument is for competitive use. The longer sight radius and barrel both add some extra potential in the competition world. This design ensures maximum accuracy potential, and there isn\u2019t a need to keep the weapon concealed in 3-Gun or 2-Gun matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211126a-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" class=\"wp-image-153010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211126a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211126a-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211126a-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211126a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211126a-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211126a-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It&#8217;s a big gun that&#8217;ll be tough to carry. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I say there are plenty of advantages to a gun like this for defensive purposes. Obviously, it\u2019s tough to conceal but not impossible. In the home, it would be perfect for defensive use if you choose a pistol for that task. The LS Edge has a rail, making it light-ready, and tapping a red dot onto a home defense pistol gives you the potential to shoot with increased speed and accuracy. FN even makes 24 round magazines for the gun, which would up your firepower a good bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211124b-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" class=\"wp-image-153014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211124b-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211124b-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211124b-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211124b-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211124b-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211124b-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Big means easy to shoot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, duty use is another factor. Police officers have no reason to try and conceal a gun, and if that\u2019s the case, I\u2019d want the best fighting weapon I could get. Bigger guns tend to make better fighting weapons. The LS Edge is a big gun, and as I found out at the range, it\u2019s a very competent pistol for tactical use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-to-the-range\">To The Range<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The long slide and 5-inch barrel give the LS Edge a sight radius over 6 inches. A long sight radius makes the gun easier to shoot accurately, especially at range. With that in mind, I did take the gun out to 50 yards with iron sights and began throwing lead at my IPSC target at 50 yards. Landing rounds in the chest of the target took very little practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211013_HDR-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" class=\"wp-image-153019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211013_HDR-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211013_HDR-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211013_HDR-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211013_HDR-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211013_HDR-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211013_HDR-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The LS Edge was superbly easy to handle <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The front sight is very thin, and the green high visibility insert makes it easy to see. At 50 yards, even the IPSC target looks small, so a thin front sight is nice. Being able to center it on the target\u2019s chest and consistently hit steel is a testament to the gun\u2019s accuracy and accuracy potential. I dinged that target all over the chest, and in a real-life situation, the accuracy is there to make the shot count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21082-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" class=\"wp-image-153020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21082-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21082-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21082-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21082-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21082-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/21082-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The lightening slots reduce recoil and improve control. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the sights and sight radius, we get a very smooth trigger. It\u2019s a flat-faced trigger that breaks when it reaches 90 degrees. The LS Edge trigger has some slight take up, and then it meets the wall. According to my Lyman trigger scale, it\u2019s 5 pounds and very nice. It\u2019s not one of those crazy light custom 1911 triggers and would be suitable for duty or defensive use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recoil-ha\">Recoil? Ha<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Big guns have less recoil. It\u2019s just a factor of weight and your ability to grip the gun. The LS Edge also shoots 9mm, so recoil is mild by default. With the gun\u2019s large size, it\u2019s extremely easy to control. You\u2019ll find your follow-up shots fast and accurate. The long slide also helps make it easier to track the front sight as you fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The muzzle rise reminds me of a compensated Glock 19. Sure there is a little, but it\u2019s a fair bit less than smaller firearms. Plus, you can get your hand up high on the gun and exert excellent control over it. With the increased control, you won\u2019t have a problem shooting fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/18310-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" class=\"wp-image-153021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/18310-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/18310-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/18310-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/18310-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/18310-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/18310-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The FN LS Edge comes with a big magwell for fast reloads. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Combine accuracy with control, and you\u2019ve got yourself a very capable defensive pistol that can also excel at competition shooting. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/born-for-combat-refined-for-edc-first-look-at-the-new-fn-509-9mm-full-reviewutm_sourceemailutm_medium20170417_blogdigest_220utm_campaignblogborn-for-combat-refined-for-edc-first-look-at-the-n\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-fn-509-ls-edge-the-bleeding-edge-of-cool-2\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LS Edge<\/a> makes it very easy to make tiny groups relatively fast. I shot a 10-10-10 drill and scored, and on my first try, I shot it clean in 8 seconds. The more I shot the drill, the faster I got until I narrowed it down to nearly 7 seconds flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211125b-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" class=\"wp-image-153011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211125b-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211125b-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211125b-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211125b-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211125b-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211125b-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shooting the 10-10-10 drill was quite easy with the LS Edge <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m decidedly average with a handgun, so I couldn\u2019t imagine how fast a truly skilled shooter could complete a clean 10-10-10 drill. I executed a series of flawless failure-to-stop drills, and box drills with A-zone hits for every shot fired. The LS Edge makes it easy to shoot straight and certainly, makes me feel good about myself at the range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-about-reliability\">What About Reliability?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flawless! With ammo the way it is, I can\u2019t get my hands on steel-cased stuff. I like to use steel cased to see how guns handle the bottom of the barrel ammunition. Sadly, all I have on hand are standard brass-cased FMJs. Throughout 600 rounds fired over two days, the weapon performed without issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" title=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211127a-scaled-e1634647632570-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Updated: The FN 509 LS Edge - The Bleeding Edge of Cool\" class=\"wp-image-153006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211127a-scaled-e1634647632570-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211127a-scaled-e1634647632570-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211127a-scaled-e1634647632570-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211127a-scaled-e1634647632570-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211127a-scaled-e1634647632570-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1013211127a-scaled-e1634647632570-2048x1150.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t ever be afraid to be big. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-banging-away\">Banging Away<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I love long slide pistols and always have. They are always a blast, especially when you take them to that 50-yard line. Unlike a lot of long slide guns that are simply long slide variants of standard guns, the LS Edge is a long slide variant that\u2019s also a premium variant. We get an awesome trigger, great sights, optic compatibility, a sweet lightened slide, and even a magwell for fast reloads. 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