My FNX-9 pointed me to the 503. I bought an FDE 503, ran 200 rds out of the gate and haven't looked back. Surprisingly little recoil for a Micro, so much so my wife bought one for herself. She stepped up from a .380 to the 503 for her Daily. For the holster, I chose the Desantis Tuck II, very comfortable, all day. I wear light suits to work here in Florida, I need something light and slim, the 503 fits that bill very well. Peeps out there are barking about capacity, the answer to that is train, train, and then train some more. CCW is to get you out of an unexpected bad moment in time, not to sustain a gun fight. People also forget, in the CCW world, every fired bullet has a lawyer attached to it.

The 503 and the Sig 365 are excellent sub compacts for concealed carry. I own one each and very pleased. The Sig appeals to me because of magazine capacity in such a small gun. FN brand is "Battle Proven" and that tends to appeal to me as well. I do not think any choice would be a bad one since the quality and reliability of each is second to none.

FN for the win

Great comparison video, first time I've watched a gun video from begining to end without a break.

Another great video, thanks. I also like your videos that let us know what is going on in the market.

Literally just left the gun shop looking at the 503. Nice and felt good in hand...love the grip texture...left with the PPS in FDE💪🏾

Another banger of a video keep em coming!!!

San Antonio Texas 503 is 470$ and the sig365 640$ to 700$ that would be crazy to buy a pistol that price !

@ivanromo4257

3 жыл бұрын

Im from SATX. Yup bought my FN503 for $470 but my buddy bought the sig tacpac. Which included the sig365 1 ten round mag 2 12 round mags and a holster for $675!

@Catgat37

3 жыл бұрын

It wouldn't be crazy at all. Look up an Atlas Athena if you think that $700 is a lot for a pistol.

First time I seen a 503

Great comparison Chris. Ha, I'll wait till this shidt storm blows over and used ones are out there P365 is on the Christmas list.

Why would I pick FN 503 over a Hellcat or P365 for roughly same price range? FN is like that one stuck up pretty girl you used to have a huge crush on back in high school. Years gone by and you have already moved on but here she thinks you are still in love with her regardless.

@danielk0106

4 жыл бұрын

I'll take a 503 over a P3shitty5 any day.

@Nameless-bp8wz

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielk0106 why? Less rounds, bigger gun

@danielk0106

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nameless-bp8wz If you have big hands like me you'll find out real quick the P365 isn't very comfortable when shooting it. Trying to find a decent grip without burning your index finger is an issue Since my fingers extend past the slide. Everyone worries about round capacity but in real life most of the time a defensive use of a firearm is normally ended after 3 rounds. Rarely will you dump a mag. Unless you're LEO/MIL

@valerischwaderer4480

3 жыл бұрын

I just got a fn 503 and love it. I hate the hellcat. Absolutely hate it. Fn shoots great and is a great gun. It's a personal choice. Dont be a dick

@KappaKiller108

3 жыл бұрын

@Whats Up? Someone here is obviously insecure, and it's not the OP

A professional review/comparetion 💯

I have both but I like the feel of the 503 with the extended mag, I’ve looked around for the extended mags with no luck, FN is out of stock on those which surprised me, I wanted 2 or 3 so I’ll need to be patient

Love FN. I feel they could increased capacity on the 503 with all the other sub compacts coming holding 10 or more rounds it’s hard to compete. I really like the 365 design I have large hands I carry a fns 9c right now use to carry Glock 19. I really am thinking of getting xl model.

A good review Chris and thank you but the major tie breaker all around is shooting the two unless of course you fire the FN first you may just skip firing the 365 altogether. I’ve shot both and The FN is one sweet shooter and super accurate. It conceals great no matter where on your body you carry. I know to most I sound like another opinion that’s why I say you gotta shoot both weapons to realize what I’m saying.

Great review my man. I'm a big fan of both brands , so I if course want two of each. Now you need to hurry up and pick up a S&W Shield plus!

Great Comparison, Thanks!!

Used both and the 503 out performed the p365. Only thing I didn't like about the 503 is that it doesn't carry 10 or more rounds.

They're coming out with the grip module with a built in laser and it looks badass

503 reminds me of the xds

Thank you for your information 😃 I went from my Glock 19 as my everyday carry to f&n 503 it wasn't easy getting my hands on one butt I knew I wanted it I love it

@tylerhaskiell3184

4 жыл бұрын

Lol...should of bought the g26 or g43

@556teddy

4 жыл бұрын

@@tylerhaskiell3184 I do got a 43 I love this little fn 503 I actually just purchased a 509 glock guy throwing through I used to carry a 27 but went back to the 9 m m I still have the 27 thinking about getting along wolf conversion barrel

@Kaltwasser45

4 жыл бұрын

Funny, while everyone seems hate on this pistol, it caught my eye as good carry pistol. It draws and inserts so smoothly. Now the trigger is no where near my other carry pistols, I think I'm gonna like this very smooth, deburred factory gun. It's about as smooth as it gets, I think that's why they avoided putting a rail on it.

I have had 2 p365's and both failed luckily on the range with firing pin break one one and failure to fire on the other. The 503 I have had 0 issues and about $50 less in price. For cc if you need more than 6-8 rounds to stop a threat you probably shouldn't be carrying at all. Go back and train until you are proficient.

@creepingdeath4life359

2 жыл бұрын

i mean just saying, multiple attackers or being injured all kinds of things could happen to where you might need more than 6 -8 rounds... the idea that you think you know what will happen is crazy.

@tedpendagast579

2 жыл бұрын

@@creepingdeath4life359 or an active shooter , or two ? And you need to provide suppressive fire to cover otter people trying to run away?

Hey Chris, Great to hear from a true capitalist! The market will decide which firearm will succeed and at what price point. We can speculate, but only the consumer will decide which firearm will sell at a profit margin that you and the manufacturer will deem acceptable for the risk you take operating a business. Keep the videos coming!

Very thorough. Thanks.

My only question to FN: Why bother? They're a decade late to the subcompact game and they didn't bother to compete using an updated form factor that came out 3 years ago.

@nerdyhustle

4 жыл бұрын

Time Traveler - They probably didn’t want the R&D to go to waste? Maybe they’re trying to recoup some of that cost? It’s a pass for me!

@941DLOW

4 жыл бұрын

Especially the ammo capacity everyone for the most part has gone up they stayed or took a step back. Maybe they’ll rebound and come around with something better at least for me, ammo capacity wise.

@andystampfli9127

4 жыл бұрын

FN...It'd be more comparable to the m&p shield... But still a no for me. My standard p365 trigger is at 4.2# not a pocket gun but with any good holster still the best shooting pistol I own. Better than my Glock, Beretta, XD. My revolvers group better for me,yes I'm one of those but there's no reason not to carry the sig with the smaller size and more ammo.

@Foofer23

4 жыл бұрын

Great point, "Why bother?" I love F&N and I was hoping they would give the 365 some competition, but they basically gave us competition with the S&W Shield. SIG has striker pin issues (until they no longer have the striker drag issues I'll never be convinced it's good to go). Springfield soured the pro 2nd Amendment crowd with their nefarious dealings; yeah, research it, it really happened. All of this has set the stage for some gun manufacturer to step up and sweep up the perfect CCW market.

@johnleon2594

4 жыл бұрын

Plus the breakable Strikers(FN)

The FN is a 2015 firearm in 2020

@danielk0106

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of people still have 2015 iPhones in 2020 so what's your point? The M&P Shield was released in 2012 and is still the most popular conceal carry gun. Over 1 million sold.

S&W shield plus is the best subcompact for me because, 1. High capacity. 2. Fits in jeans pocket 3. Disassembles with or without pulling trigger. 4. Looks assume . 5. Is extremely reliable. 6. Is backed by S&W warranty. 7. Has the amazing armornite finish. 8. Doesn't want to jump out of your hand like many other subcompacts do.

Good presentation!Thanks

Get your hands on a SCCY -DVG, & compare it to the P365 !!! 10+1, 2 mags, 9mm, striker fired . The improved gun over the CPX-2 trigger which is what "EVERYONE" agreed was the ONLY problem with the gun. Still a No questions asked warranty for the life of the gun, which follows the gun after any owner !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Should hit the shelves at the end of April 2020 !!!!!!!!!!!! Get one !!!!!

@bobtavlin

4 жыл бұрын

SCCY no doubt vast improvement. Have used them (9mm) since they were born. Winners on most all comparisons EXCEPT recoil. Still, doesn't feel really "gunny". I rate SCCY just behind SIG.

I got the P365 with external safety a couple months ago nice gun can't believe how accurate this gun is for the size very happy with it. The night sights are awesome good job Sig

@michaelwrigley5438

4 жыл бұрын

Just picked up a p365xl. Really like it. I was really debating the standard or standard version, but the standard just didn't fit my hands as well, and the xl is still plenty small. Don't think you can go wrong with either model really.

@retdep110

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelwrigley5438 I added a $10.00 Hogue grip slip to my P365 w/manual safety and found it really made a difference in my grip of the weapon.

Excellent video I’ll be keeping my P365

I don’t mind carrying less if it means I’ll gain more stability and handling. People who can’t shoot usually need more rounds 😁😁Great review

I went with the 503 simply because it felt the best for my hand. After a few month of use, I love it. My only issue is the capacity, obviously. But it really has a great feel in (my) hand and awesome trigger. The grip is really nice. My only other issue(s) is you're unable to add a light/laser. I have seen other models out now with a light molded in but you're buying another at that point. The extended mag is obviously king. Not a fan of the smaller mag for capacity and grip.

@jeremydarkcountrysteckman9496

2 жыл бұрын

My issue to but it's new enough they're still developing mags

@davidfavors781

2 жыл бұрын

Yes same here bro but the 503 dropped in 2020 still a fairly new gun I’m sure they’ll come up with something

@MonoDioxin

2 жыл бұрын

I moved on pretty quickly to a g19 for my edc

@jeremydarkcountrysteckman9496

2 жыл бұрын

@@MonoDioxin my edc is a 19x 503 is back up I didn't like the 43 so I traded it on the 503 I'm much happier with it

I like the P365, I hope to get one soon!👍

I want the SIG 365 SAS. ALSO can wait for a flooded compact carry market. Will be a back up carry to SIG P245 modified shoulder rig. Have used every SIG model over past 45 years. I'll stick with SIG. Just my humble opinion while respecting others.

The shield would be a good one to compare with FN

@A_L_E_G_S

4 жыл бұрын

Or the XD / XDM in the same size :D

@RideForLifeCR250R

4 жыл бұрын

@@A_L_E_G_S nah maybe the XDs single stack pistol, not the XD & XDm.. How could you even compare this 503 6rd or 7rd to a pistol that carries 17rd or 19rd.. pretty unbalanced comparison

I’m not a fan of the sas but I’d take a standard 365 over the fn

Being a fellow Hoosier, I’m biased in our favor...but that being said, this comparison was well done. If you have difficulty getting a firearm, what chance do we have? The chances of evaluating these triggers side by side are slim and none...and slim left for Terre Haute....

You’ll find that The FN 503 is very similar to the Walther pps first edition other then trigger. Walther PPS trigger is outstanding.

It would have been compelling when the shield was the only name in the single stack subcompact market, but FN is really a day late and a dollar short.

Erm... wouldn't the Walther PPS M2 be a more relevant comparison for the 503?

Didn’t know the SAS was ported. That would be nice but I wish it had regular sights.

Good to still hear your expertise,in a slightly different capacity. The bastards.

I dunno why they stop the stippling so low.

Picked up the FN for $495 last week.

Love my s&w shield but the hellcat is smaller, lighter, and holds more rounds. The single stack sub compact 9mm is now obsolescent compared to the Hellcat and p365.

I cannot believe FN did not do one of their favorite 7.5 lbs triggers. Were their lawyers on vacation? Or their engineers were told to save money from the springs? :-) In any case, Chris, thank you for the comparison, please keep those coming!

He FN, what year did you think was?

reset on these guns is an over concern. under real stress, no one will ever notice any difference !!!!

@bobtavlin

4 жыл бұрын

So right!

That 503 looks like the old Sig P290 lol.

Why didn’t FN use that trigger shoe in the 509. The trigger sucks in the 509 and FNS-9.

I am looking forward to the used gun market getting flooded. I want a P365

@1alaskanGUY

4 жыл бұрын

100% buy one my favorite carry gun hands down

@steveb6103

4 жыл бұрын

I never see P365s on the used market. Simply the gold mark today.

@FadingSwordsman

4 жыл бұрын

I've had one for a little over a year -- I'd strongly recommend. The 10 rd magazine makes this really easy to conceal, but the 12 rd isn't hard to conceal in a t-shirt either. The 15 makes it a little tough to conceal, but it's easy to get a sidesaddle or separate magazine holster. Shoots well, and I've had no issues with most common failures, even weak wristing etc.

@johnleon2594

4 жыл бұрын

It's a coming

@billhall3465

3 жыл бұрын

7 million new gun owners and counting don't think that's happening this time but hope so

I was interested in the 503 at first but the the single stack mag and no rail for a light attachment make me look elsewhere.

@jeremydarkcountrysteckman9496

2 жыл бұрын

Why do you need a light on a compact it's meant for back up

@gadgetstalker2

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeremydarkcountrysteckman9496 True. Some of my carry guns have a light, some don't. Depends what I feel like at the moment.

The 503 is a confusing firearm. I have a FNS 9c and love it. The hinges trigger is great. Much better then those on the M&P. Why they changed to that trigger blade makes no sense. They did away with the 9c and made the 509 compact. Double stack with 12 rounds flush mag. The 509c is 1.3” thick while the 503 is 1.1” thick. Not a big difference for double the round capacity. 509c has a 3.7” barrel and overall length of 6.8” . The 503 has a barrel length of 3.1” and overall is 5.9”. Height of the 509c is 4.8” while the 503 is 4.6”. Again is that little bit of size savings worth half the round capacity?

It would have been better to compare the FN to a M&P Shield.

Seems to me that a more "equal" comparison would be the 503 vs a S&W Shield... Which means that the 503 is WAY late to the game.

It looks like a Sig 290RS. If it was a double stack 10 Rd capacity I'd consider it. At 6 rounds I'll stick to a wheel gun.

I would rather have the FN9C , than both .

I cannot tellalie I clicked for the 375 sas

OH YEAH !!!! SCCY-DVG almost 1/2 the price of the P365 !!!!!!!! Just as reliable. if not more.

@andystampfli9127

4 жыл бұрын

My sig even ate that steel case crap that always stopped my Beretta. I've had no issues with the 365 and don't own a pistol that can group like it can which is funny since I'm comparing it to full size Glocks, Beretta and XD. If your sccy can ring steel at 100 on a silhouette I'd like to see it. My sig can. My Glock can't, my XD is maybe 1 in 4. Beretta well I gave up on trying with that pos. Paper plate sized groups at 25yds and it gets sold.

I cant wait till the cz p10m hits the u.s

Canik Elite sc for me

If FN wasn't going to make the mag to have equal capacity to the SIG 365 or Hellcat, they might as well made in out of metal and not polymer. There's a market for real metal guns.....made well.

Okay

365SAS isn't worth the regular, much less XL. sights suck & if wearing gloves, the "anti snag" slide catch & mag release isn't intuitive bc u can't feel

503 is like a the SA XD clone

@davidfavors781

2 жыл бұрын

Not at all XDs have way more safety features than the 503 and the recoils is Alil heavier on the Xd I own both not even close lol

Sig 365 Ammo capacity hands down brother no question ask

striker fired snoozefest

Seems like FN is a little late to the game.

@Dqalex

4 жыл бұрын

VERY late.

@natural-born_pilot

3 жыл бұрын

So the newer the weapon the better. Hmm that’s sounds like the same good advice like the more ammo capacity makes the best CCW. The review section is where you can really build your knowledge on guns.

Sig P365 all day and twice on Sunday. The Sig P365 capacity 10, 12 or 15 rounds sets a new standard in micro carry. I can pocket the Sig P365 with a 12 round mag. FN 503 needs higher capacity. 8 rounds? That's a joke

Too little too late. The Hellcat and P365 has set the bar.

FN: A single stack with, therefore, lower capacity and a bigger size. Ill stick with my 365: small, good capacity, incredibly soft-shooting. I sold off my G43 and G42s because there’s no reason for me to keep them.

Given the fact that the P365 exists and has all its bugs worked out, I wonder who would pick the 503 over the p365. P365 Seems better in every way.

I love FN guns but this was a pistol that did not need to be produced, there are other guns that are more useful and better than what this thing is.

Buy a Hellcat or 365 - FN way late to the party and it’s a now a shitty party!!

Pfffffff.. 0:55 I see the 503 is single stack and that's enough for me. WHY would anyone choose to go 503 when the 365 is obviously the better pistol..

@TheSmb133

2 жыл бұрын

Grip. Accuracy, and itll shoot anything. Don't get me wrong. Sig is crazy accurate. But what from I've seen, it only likes the most expensive ammo. Think it's personal preference 99%. But that's what you're weighing. Just my opinion. Sig grip was really uncomfortable for normal adult male hands. And paying 85c a finger squueze gets old fast. You should really be mastered if you're looking to cc. One bad shot even in a life or death situation could still cost you everything. Practice shouldn't. Let's face the other issue too. If you need more than 2-3 in a self defense situation to get away. ...say like you're fighting the entire Russian army by yourself. Is a compact really the right one for you? Because of liability. Cc should really be treated as a means to egress. The idea of clint eastwood type make my day is virtually unheard of in self defense. If you're trying to stop bank robberies like a scene in Heat. More likely you'll do more damage than good. And you're responsible for that damage. 9 rounds vs 11 is negligible imo

@RideForLifeCR250R

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmb133 all the stuff you're speaking to is situational and kinda moot because you can play out any scenario in your mind and think this or that but all anyone can really do is be prepared and stay vigilant/alert of your surrounding. Now the cc situation, I'm comfortable saying that it seems a micro compact or compact and a spare mag is the norm carried by the majority so I'm not worried I'll be seen as a Dirty Harry 🙄. And I'm not talking no silly stick mag(s) hanging out the grip, just standard capacity mags. As for 2-3 shots in a self defense situation.. guess you haven't seen a guy with a few rounds in him still have some fight.. 🤦 It's over when the threat is no longer, you can't put a number on it

FN for the win