The FN 502 Tactical is a .22 LR single-action-only (SAO) pistol with a 4.6-inch threaded barrel (1/2x28) and 7.6-inch overall length. It weighs 23.7 oz (2 lbs) and is available with 10+1 or 15+1 magazine capacity. The slide has an optic cut for direct red dot mounting. Sights are fixed suppressor-height. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 2022030089 
• UPC: 845737013295 
• Brand: FN America 
• Model Name: 502 Tactical 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity Options: 10+1 / 15+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.6 inches 
• Overall Length: 7.6 inches 
• Weight: 2 lbs (23.7 oz) 
• Height: 5.8 inches 
• Width: 1.4 inches 
• Trigger Pull Weight: Approximately 5 lbs 
• Sights Type: Fixed suppressor-height sights 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The optic cut on the slide accepts direct-mount red dots. The threaded barrel handles suppressors on 1/2x28 thread pitch, and the suppressor-height sights maintain a sight picture with a can attached. The grip texture is modeled after the FN 509 series and handles well in different conditions. Ambidextrous controls work for both right and left-handed shooters. The trigger breaks at approximately 5 lbs with a clean pull. The 15-round magazine option gives more range time between reloads. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
The 502 Tactical is the .22 LR companion to larger-caliber FN pistols — same manual of arms, far less cost per round. For suppressed rimfire shooting it has the right parts: threaded barrel, suppressor-height sights, and optic cut. As a training tool for new shooters, the low recoil and light weight make it easier to focus on fundamentals.

The FN 502 Tactical gets positive reviews primarily from buyers who specifically wanted a suppressor-ready, optics-capable .22 LR pistol in the FN family. The build quality is consistently praised as solid for a .22 LR, and the FN 509-inspired grip makes it familiar for existing FN pistol users. The optic-ready slide and threaded barrel are the features buyers came for, and they work as advertised.

The most common critique is price. The 502 Tactical sits above many competing .22 LR pistols, and some buyers feel the premium is hard to justify unless you specifically want the FN manual of arms or the suppressor-ready setup. Magazine cost and availability come up as secondary concerns. Some users also prefer higher capacity as a baseline for a .22 LR pistol.

Overall it's well-regarded for its intended purpose — suppressed training and cross-platform practice — less so as a value option for casual plinking.