Picked up a FN502 and S&W victory

[Jmccracken1214]

I was getting my 308 tikka transfer today from another hide member and turned around and laid eyes on these babies, side by side… impulse sets in and I’m waking out with a tikka and both pistols.
They are slick! Now to save and get optics for both.

 

[nockhunter]

Nice!

 

[AirgunnerPCP]

I've been looking real hard at either a Victory or MkIV for a plinking pistol...

 

[FuhQ]

Put you a Holosun HS507C-X2 on that FN 502. You won't regret it. I got to play with one in the store setup like that, and it was awesome. It will be my next pistol purchase...Unless I come across a ruger 22/45 Tactical (threaded) first.

 

[E. Bryant]

I've got a 502 on its way to my FFL. Really hoping that I don't regret spending $500 on a glorified Airsoft pistol, which is usually how I feel after buying any semi-auto rimfire that isn't a Ruger Mark X.

 

[Jmccracken1214]

I've got a 502 on its way to my FFL. Really hoping that I don't regret spending $500 on a glorified Airsoft pistol, which is usually how I feel after buying any semi-auto rimfire that isn't a Ruger Mark X.

I was worried regretting it, but it’s pretty awesome. I almost like the victory more

 

[FuhQ]

I was worried regretting it, but it’s pretty awesome. I almost like the victory more

My dad bought a brand new S&W 22A Target (square 5.5" barrel with vented rib sight) back about 25 years ago (maybe longer than that), and it's been a phenomenal gun. Kinda picky on ammo (Remington ammo sucks anyway), but it loves bulk-pack Federal 36gr copper plated HPs. Man, I couldn't even begin to tell you how many 10's of thousands of rounds have probably been through that gun over the years. We used to go the range at least every other weekend or once a month at minimum, and shoot a whole 550 brick each time.

His is identical to this one...

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[E. Bryant]

I've got a 502 on its way to my FFL. Really hoping that I don't regret spending $500 on a glorified Airsoft pistol, which is usually how I feel after buying any semi-auto rimfire that isn't a Ruger Mark X.

Picked up my 502 last night, and put 25 rounds through it in a brief rainy backyard session today. First impressions are positive. It feels nice in the hand. The ambi controls are perhaps a touch small (especially the safety), but operate smoothly. The safety can be applied with the hammer down, and I like that when training newbies. The trigger is... fine; it's not particularly crisp, but the total pull weight is acceptable (I might even call it better than the SA pull of my FNX-45). The sights look nice to my eyes, but are not easily adjustable; due to the large POA/POI variation with different rimfire ammo, I'd really prefer some basic screw adjustment, especially since mine is shooting high at 20m and seems to need some more front sight height. The kit of RDS mounting components included a sight that's 0.008" taller, but I'm not sure that will be enough (that's about 1" of elevation decrease at 20 yards). Mine included (1) 15-round mag and (1) 10-rounder; the longer mag is a bit loose, while the shorter one is quite snug (in fact, it was slightly difficult to seat at first). Function was 100% with a Quietbore suppressor and Aguila 40gr Pistol Match, and it was as quiet as should be expected with that combo. It's a tight fit in a Safariland 578 holster - not sure if that's an adjustment thing or

Compared to a Glock 44, it feels like a better value - it has a metal slide with an RDS cut, it comes with a threaded barrel instead of requiring a $170 upgrade (and said threaded barrel doesn't require a stupid adapter), OE mags are available with extended capacity, and it comes in a sexy FDE finish. It doesn't have a proper striker firing mechanism, and so it doesn't perform the rimfire trainer role as well as the Glock. I feel that's the biggest strike against the FN.

 

[Jmccracken1214]

Works as good as as my dedicated 22 can.
Just looks cooler lol.
This gun is awesome.

 

[Defender32]

I really like my Glock 44, but I am really liking the looks of these 502s. Might have to try and source one.

 

[big_beau13]

I just picked up mine, so far so good! I had to hunt it down and over pay on Gun Broker....This thing is so damn fun and quiet! I ran Aguila subsonic through it, had a few that wouldn't eject, a couple stove pipes. But it was super quiet!!

Switched over to Magtech, runs flawlessly, just a little bit louder.

So far so good! Going to drop a Vortex Venom on it soon.

 

[FuhQ]

Try the CCI Standard Velocity 1070 FPS ammo. Cycles perfect (as long as the mags don't hangup) in my custom 1911 .22LR conversion, and it's SUPER quiet with my DA Mask HD on it. And accurate enough to consistently shoot 4" steel plates @ 50 yards with iron sights.

 

[obx22]

Very interested in your perceptions of the Victory.
I’ve the same model, and while I never tested it with the included sights, with scopes and dot sights mine has earned its place.