The claim that the FN America FN 502 Tactical 22LR 4.6" pistol is made in China appears to stem from misinformation or confusion, possibly due to the involvement of Umarex, a German company known for manufacturing airguns and some firearms, including the FN 502 Tactical. Based on available information, there is no credible evidence from FN America's official sources or reputable retailers indicating that the FN 502 Tactical is manufactured in China.Official Information: FN America’s website and press releases do not specify China as the manufacturing location for the FN 502 Tactical. The pistol is described as being designed by FN America in McLean, Virginia, with production handled by Umarex in Germany, as confirmed by product listings from retailers like MidwayUSA and Guns.com. Umarex Partnership: Umarex, a German manufacturer, is known for producing rimfire firearms and replicas, and they collaborate with FN America for the FN 502 series. This partnership leverages Umarex’s expertise in .22 LR platforms, and their primary manufacturing facilities are in Germany. Misinformation Context: Claims about Chinese manufacturing may arise from the broader trend of some firearms or components (especially airguns or budget models) being produced in China by various brands. However, no specific documentation, including FN America’s site or user discussions on platforms like X, supports this for the FN 502 Tactical. Some X posts speculating about Chinese manufacturing lack verifiable sources and may confuse Umarex’s global supply chain with Chinese production. FN America’s Manufacturing: FN America primarily manufactures its firearms in the United States (e.g., Columbia, South Carolina, for military and law enforcement products like the M240 and M249) and collaborates with partners like Umarex for specialized models. Conclusion: The FN 502 Tactical is most likely made in Germany by Umarex, not China, based on reliable sources. If you encounter claims suggesting Chinese production, they are likely inaccurate unless supported by new, credible evidence from FN America or Umarex. For definitive confirmation, contact FN America’s customer service at 1-800-635-1321 or via email at [email protected]. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1024269225

I've put a few hundred rounds through mine. I like it, and it shoots well. But if you read more into this, these aren't produced by FN. They're produced by a Chinese company and just use FN branding. The plate where you attach optics is plastic, and apparently trying to actually fire after attaching any kind of optic will shear off the crappy plastic pins and send your optic flying. Reports all over the internet of this. I've never tried to put an optic on mine for this reason. I shoot it suppressed, and it's a ton of fun to shoot.