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ohsheepdog
02-03-16, 02:57
My FNS9 fell recently barrel first onto a tile floor. The muzzle end of the barrel into the crown & possibly into the rifling was damaged as a result. The fact it didn't go off on impact is a testament to the internal safeties!

Thankfully, I inspected it before firing & noticed the damage. While I don't think firing it would be a safety issue, it would definitely affect accuracy.

I'm sending it back to FNH this week for an estimate. Just a reminder to inspect your guns after potential damage & before firing at the range!http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/cb10eee65c10b5e54787909f8650f8ea.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/604cd21985bcd8e7a09f672b1060a9ac.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/851f8e6a65bb2811c7ed8e68b47638ed.jpg
Coal Dragger
02-03-16, 05:06
Ouch. On the plus side that can probably be re-crowned. If not a new barrel shouldn't be too outrageous even if you have to pay for it.
KUSA
02-03-16, 05:28
Why don't you just order a new barrel and drop it in yourself?
Malig8r
02-03-16, 05:39
What did it hit on the tile floor and how high was it when it dropped? That looks like some serious damage for something that just fell off a table or out of your hand at mid-chest level.
Yooka
02-03-16, 06:06
Guns should be more sturdy than that.
MegademiC
02-03-16, 10:08
I would have it recrowned, personally. Or if you want a threaded/match barrel, this is a good excuse!
ohsheepdog
02-03-16, 10:25
About 5' off the ground onto hard tiles, not laminated squares.;-)
MStarmer
02-03-16, 16:55
I hope you're just sending the barrel in? For the price of a round trip for the full pistol a replacement barrel could be had. Should be plenty of smiths out there that can do a quality recrown on that for reasonable fee.
ohsheepdog
02-03-16, 17:04
Yes, now that I have a quote for shipping! A member on another forum is repairing it for me.
SPDGG
02-03-16, 17:06
Ouch. On the plus side that can probably be re-crowned. If not a new barrel shouldn't be too outrageous even if you have to pay for it.

fwiw: +1 agree, I would get it re-crowned
teutonicpolymer
02-03-16, 18:11
I wouldn't fire it in the current state... it looks like part of the metal made it into the bore
MStarmer
02-04-16, 11:16
Yes, now that I have a quote for shipping! A member on another forum is repairing it for me.

I was going to suggest 1911forum as there are some good smiths over there. Post how it turns out!
ohsheepdog
02-17-16, 20:46
UPDATE: Bumper returned the barrel & it looks great! Thanks again, sir. It's always cool to see how the firearms community helps one another.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160218/606e7716551e9cd9e8022e461d1e49e6.jpg
cop1211
02-17-16, 22:05
How does it shoot? Compared to a Glock 19, the FN has caught my eye over the past few weeks.
ohsheepdog
02-17-16, 22:21
Haven't fired it since being fixed. I can tell you I shoot the FNS better than any other centerfire I own except my duty Sig 229 40. Ergonomics, sights, mag well size, trigger all rock. I own two & they're both 100% reliable. The only other polymer/striker handgun that I shoot as well & feels as good is the Sig P320...
HeruMew
02-18-16, 08:36
UPDATE: Bumper returned the barrel & it looks great! Thanks again, sir. It's always cool to see how the firearms community helps one another.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160218/606e7716551e9cd9e8022e461d1e49e6.jpg

Thats beautiful looking work. Compared to how it was after the drop, that things looks awesome.

Let us know if you notice a change in your POI. Never had to have that kind of work done and definitely interested of any after-effects.

Glad to see it back up and running though!