FN 503 Slim Pistol

In 2017, the firearms industry was taken by storm by the U.S. Army’s Modular Handgun System (MHS) program. One of the many handguns to come out of the competition was the FN 509, a full-size 9mm striker-fired pistol with sharp lines and distinguishing textures.

The gun proved to be hugely successful with shooters and has since been expanded with Tactical, Midsize and Compact models in black and Flat Dark Earth with optics mounts.

In the years following, handguns have gotten smaller and slimmer as the number of people carrying continues to grow. Never one to fall behind, FN America announced the FN 503 — and it’s a perfect packing piece.

FN 503

A slimmer and trimmer version of the FN 509, the new 9mm, striker-fired, polymer-framed FN 503 was purpose-built for concealability without compromising on the company’s design, performance or reliability standards.

Measuring 5.9" long, 4.6" tall and 1.1" wide with a weight of 21 oz., the FN 503 is smaller and lighter than the FN 509 Compact, and is similar to the SIG SAUER P365 and newer Springfield Armory Hellcat. However, unlike those micro-pistols with half-stack magazines, the single-stack FN 503 offers a capacity of six rounds — eight with an extended magazine.

Still plenty of firepower, the FN 503 houses a 3.1" barrel with recessed target crown and polished chamber and feed ramp under its snag-free slide with dovetailed, low-profile three dot iron sights and rear cocking serrations.

Moving down, the metal trigger is arguably best in class, and breaks at a crisp 5–7 lbs. The frame features a skateboard tape-style texture for a positive and comfortable grip no matter the conditions. Other features include an external extractor, loaded chamber indicator and oversized controls for easy operation.

Less Is More

When it comes to carrying, you can’t overlook the obvious: Smaller and thinner guns are easier and more comfortable to conceal. The new FN 503 continues where the 509 series left off, resulting in a slim carry pistol with dependability and reliability you can trust.

Carrying made easy; there’s no excuse not to be armed with the FN 503. MSRP is $549.

For more info: www.fnamerica.com, Ph: (703) 288-3500

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