FN 503
{{short description|Polymer frame semi-automatic handgun}}
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| origin = United States
| type = Semi-automatic pistol
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| design_date = c. 2019
| manufacturer = FN America
| unit_cost = $549 (MSRP)
| production_date = 2020–2023
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| weight = {{convert|21|oz|g|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|5.9|in|mm|abbr=on}}
| part_length = {{convert|3.1|in|mm|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1.1|in|mm|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|4.6|in|mm|abbr=on}}
| cartridge = 9×19mm Parabellum
| action = Striker-fired
| rate = Semi-automatic
| feed = Box magazine
| sights = Fixed 3-dot iron sights
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The FN 503 is a polymer frame striker-fired subcompact semi-automatic pistol manufactured in Columbia, South Carolina, by FN America, a division of FN Herstal.
History
Introduced in March 2020, the FN 503 is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum and is intended for concealed carry.{{cite web |url=https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2020/3/17/first-look-fn-503-slim-profile-9mm-pistol/ |title=First Look: FN 503 Slim-Profile 9mm Pistol |website=shootingillustrated.com |date=March 17, 2020 |accessdate=March 17, 2020}}
As of August 2023, the FN 503 was discontinued.{{Cite web |title=Discontinued Products |url=https://fnamerica.com/discontinued-products/ |access-date=2023-09-05 |website=FN® |language=en-US}}
Features
{{Main|FN 509}}
The FN 503 is a striker-fired handgun with a stainless steel slide with the "design, performance and reliability standards" of the FN 509.{{cite press release |url=https://fnamerica.com/press-releases/fn-introduces-fn-503-slim-9mm-pistol-for-concealed-carry/ |title=FN Introduces FN 503 Slim 9mm Pistol for Concealed Carry |website=fnamerica.com |date=March 16, 2020 |accessdate=March 17, 2020}}
Subcompact in size, its overall length is {{convert|5.9|in|mm}} with a barrel length of {{convert|3.1|in|mm}} and a width of {{convert|1.1|in|mm}}.
The three-dot iron sights are low-profile, while trigger pull averages {{convert|5|lbf}}.{{cite web |url=https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2020/3/17/new-for-2020-fn-503/ |title=New for 2020: FN 503 |website=americanrifleman.org |date=March 17, 2020 |accessdate=March 17, 2020}}
Magazines are either 6-round with a pinky extension or 8-round with a grip sleeve.
See also
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://fnamerica.com/}}
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psHc9IYKr4s FN 503 {{!}} Concealability and Reliability of the Highest Caliber] via YouTube
{{FN Herstal firearms}}
Category:9mm Parabellum semi-automatic pistols