FN Recalls Handgun

[BullGear]

For those who may have one, there is a Recall on the FN502 T.

 

[TACC]

Any idea what this is about, haven't called them yet

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

I had no idea these existed. I need one of these!

 

[BullGear]

Any idea what this is about, haven't called them yet

Since death is a possible outcome, I'd say it's an issue that I'd take seriously.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Since death is a possible outcome, I'd say it's an issue that I'd take seriously.

If “death” was not a possible outcome, it would not be a firearm.

Is it me or does FN seem to recall everything… at least since John Browning stopped working for them??

Sirhr

 

[TACC]

I just realized this is for a 502 (22lr)

Not a 509 T

 

[E. Bryant]

I believe this is related to an issue with the manual safety. There was a recall maybe 1-2 months ago that basically specified an inspection procedure (apply the safety, cock the hammer, and pull the trigger; call us if the hammer drops). Mine passes that test, but so much as breathe near the safety and it will allow the hammer to drop with a full trigger pull. I could easily see where minor wear could cause this to go from acceptable to unsat.

 

[E. Bryant]

Just did a search and here's the scoop:

FN 502 Safety Recall | FN®

FN has become aware of a potential safety issue with certain FN 502 Tactical pistols that were previously the subject of FN’s January 27, 2022 Safety Bulletin. The original concern involved a missing manual safety lock lever in a small number of FN 502 Tactical pistols that would allow the...

fnamerica.com

Apparently this went from "a part might be missing on some guns" to "a part might not work on a lot of guns".