| FN 503 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designed | c. 2019 |
| Manufacturer | FN America |
| Unit cost | $549 (MSRP) |
| Produced | 2020–2023 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 21 oz (600 g) |
| Length | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Barrel length | 3.1 in (79 mm) |
| Width | 1.1 in (28 mm) |
| Height | 4.6 in (120 mm) |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Striker-fired |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Feed system | Box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed 3-dotiron sights |
| References | [1] |
TheFN 503 is apolymer framestriker-fired subcompactsemi-automatic pistol manufactured inColumbia, South Carolina, by FN America, a division ofFN Herstal. Introduced in March 2020, it is chambered in9×19mm Parabellum and is intended forconcealed carry.[2]
As of August 2023, the FN 503 was discontinued.[3]
The FN 503 is astriker-fired handgun with astainless steel slide. Subcompact in size, its overall length is 5.9 inches (150 mm) with a barrel length of 3.1 inches (79 mm) and a width of 1.1 inches (28 mm). The three-dotiron sights are low-profile, while trigger pull averages 5 pounds-force (22 N).[4]Magazines are either 6-round with a pinky extension or 8-round with a grip sleeve.[5]
The FN 503 uses the "design, performance and reliability standards" of theFN 509, a full-sized pistol introduced in 2017.[5]