FN Reflex Review: Top Competitor or Late to the Game?

[@jhurley12]

Its not about who does it first, its about who does it best.

[@wyattmason3902]

True but if everyone already has p365 and g43 and Springfield hellcats then Goodluck getting the sales they would've if they released it earlier

[@grahamr4916]

You can always make the right thing at the wrong time. Just look at leupold

[@rob6850]

That's what she said.

[@jhurley12]

@@wyattmason3902 theres definitely truth to that in regards to sales. For me though, I want the best version that I shoot well. At this “cheapest yet still reliable” price point market, people buy another and even trade in to get something better when it comes along.

[@blackrain6425]

To late

[@aaronsspatcositevideos8463]

Just got this 3 days ago, more than 200 rounds through it so far, man I love everything about this Reflex

[@Olivehollow]

The Reflex is def one of those pistols where they listened and looked at the market and gave people what they wanted with its features. Feels great in the hand and comes out the box ready to go.

[@justdafax]

listen? look at what everyone else did and put your own spin on it lol

[@quincygillespie5950]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

Just bought one of these a couple weeks ago. As a 365 owner, I was a bit hesitant. However, I have the FN 510 that I absolutely love. So I bit the bullet and put in an order at my local bang bang dealer. I got back from a 5 day canoe trip to a voicemail that said it had arrived! Currently have 400 rounds through it, just like you, lube free. I have had one light primer strike. Other than that, flawless. I am so glad I decided to get one. The wife gets the 365! The reflex is my jam! And it fits in my 365 holster just fine!

[@JJ_SDWR]

Any update? Considering this or a P365 to replace my G26 for appendix carry.

[@thelastjohnwayne]

I love that James always credits the KelTec P11 as being the Original Micro Compact double stack. And it is still the lightest weighing in at only 14 OZ

[@jimstewart424]

Own one. Quickly becoming my favorite.

[@richcurren6888]

Any gun good enough for Connie is good enough for me. IN CONNIE WE TRUST

[@patrickseaman]

I love my other FN pistols, including the 509CT and the 45T. I also never had a problem with the older FNX9. The only problem I ever had with any of them was with anemic ammo inc 45 ammo that led to some stove piping on the 45T -- switching to the other spring fixed that, though. I switched to better ammo, BTW. I may have to scratch the FN itch on the Reflex.... I hate money.

[@deevilknievel]

Lol seaman

[@millionaire365]

Just came back from running 100 more rounds on my reflex (total to 800 now). The gun is great - I've shot countless micro 9mm and this is just different. I feel this is as less snappy and the sights are more comfortable, compared to other Hellcat and Sig. But as I always tell people, no matter how much someone preaches about a gun, it has to fit you in the end.

[@boredandagitated]

Does it have a safety? Or is it just a trigger nubbin safety

[@millionaire365]

@@boredandagitatedno safety. Trigger is pretty light. i recommend a holster if you were to make this as your edc.

[@rickh9396]

It's nice to finally see a reviewer give credit to KelTec for producing the first high capacity (10 rd) micro-9mm long before its competitors caught up. Say what you will about their spotty QC, but they innovate.

[@vladimirmihnev9702]

Well cocaine is a hell of a drug!

[@petesheppard1709]

Agreed. My well-used P-11 is my pocket-carry companion.

[@toptiertech7291]

Being first means nothing if it’s not reliable 😂😂 that’s like building the first flying car but it crashes everytime you fly it. The fact it flies means nothing at that point

[@nealgold8442]

Great run down on the new FN!! I’m a P365 diehard fan and would give it up for the FN when they introduced a model with a thumb safety. I’m not carrying a single action hammer fired gun, appendix without a thumb safety. Just my two cents.

[@kgoldric]

I'm a big fan of thumb safeties. FN has a great amby safety on their FNX45 tactical. Flip it down and the gun + your grip is ready to shoot, flip it up it lets you reset the hammer to double action for some added resistance for the first shot. While that gun is a beast and is an outside the waistband kinda gun I think having that exact safety functionality would be perfect on this little guy. Not sure if the size would prevent all the internals required for an internal hammer DA/SA, safety + reset. Looking at the FNX tac internals, I think they should be able to pull it off in the reflex.

[@BossPredatorAcoustics]

Absolutely concur with you brother. It's interesting how people fall into one of two camps... Those that like thumb safeties... And those that don't. Just like bolt action rifles that don't have a bolt lock... I just can't bring myself to carry a pistol that doesn't have a thumb safety.

[@JBbenanti]

So silly

[@Blindsyde5762]

Exactly

[@gnostic-wolf]

​@joekolon1171it's when ur putting it in the holster or drawing it that shit can happen. It's a legitimate concern especially with appendix carry.

[@maxproud]

I was so impressed with the REFLEX! So much that I bought 2 more extended mags for it! An excellent concealed carry gun!

[@AlexM-st1vw]

Just got this actually 5 hours ago and already shot 200 rounds though it so far I love it

[@petesheppard1709]

THANK YOU for giving the P11 some recognition! I'm very interested! It's the first contemporary FN pistol that catches my fancy; I just hope they aren't too proud of it. Your non-specific price comparison to the P365 is encouraging.

[@matts9]

In American Rifleman testing the Kimber Mako was the most accurate micro compact with sub MOA results - until the FN Reflex. According to their testing, the FN Reflex is shooting close to half MOA results. Thanks for the review!

[@USMC_]

I have the Kimber Mako and I can attest to its accuracy.

[@douglasmilburn3875]

Half moa?

[@Jbroker404]

Sub MOA micro pistols?! That's crazy!

[@zoeyshoots]

Honest outlaw got a lemon. He’s an absolutely phenomenal shot. He couldn’t hit his ass with both hands with the reflex. Discovered the sights were not seated correctly. From the factory. Not like FN to let one get by QC

[@pewpewTN]

​@@zoeyshootsHonest Outlaw is kind of a douche anyway

[@-_-_-_-318]

As a wrong handed person, one reason I love FN is because their guns are usually fully ambi. Not so much here, I'll stick with my R7 Mako, trigger on this is about 4lbs as well.

[@michalis75]

As a fellow lefty, I'm curious how the mako is recoil wise?

[@-_-_-_-318]

@michalis75 recoil is pretty soft compared to other micro 9's but that's mainly because the Mako is on the larger size, at 19oz and a little longer and wider, it's better compared against the P365XL or the Glock 26, than the regular P365 or Hellcat for instance.

[@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920]

You absolute ABOMINATION 👽 ! Glad you found a carry gun that you enjoy 🇺🇸

[@jameskudent]

I knew there would be others. Definitely enjoy my R7. It quickly replaced my Glock 19 that I carried for over 13 years.

[@jameskudent]

I’m also a lefty and haven’t had any issues with recoil or with blocking the ejection port.

[@CJEDI7TV]

Appreciate the review! I JUST checked the Reflex at my local store, initially looking for the FN 509. Pleasantly surprised by the grip for my 6 ft 3 framed hand. Suoer comfy. Seeing your mom with it was an added bonus. Get Check with the Reflex

[@jmb3357]

I'd like to see how that stacks up against the Masada Slim. Great review btw!

[@andylopez3564]

saw the fde version and fell in love, and for 4th of July i was able to get the non optic version for 300.

[@lunaball2112]

seems like it's worth a look at. thanks for the review. cheers!

[@wesr228]

FYI: You spot on called it on being another year for the H&K!

[@paratrooper8266]

picked mine up yesterday, absolutely love it

[@Nitroaereus]

What I don't get is why Walther hasn't made a microcompact format 9mm yet. If it was basically a slightly reconfigured PPS M2 with 10-12 round mags, that would be a pretty awesome gun. Just strange they haven't entered the fray when they had one of the best single stacks.

[@PancakesRevenge]

@@benjamin3290heavier, lower capacity, pricier. What’s not to love?

[@BunkerNinja]

It's an import issue. Same reason we haven't seen the new HK.

[@Nitroaereus]

@@BunkerNinja I could see that, but how is the Hellcat, which is manufactured by HS Product in Croatia, in the US? Is some legal loophole where it's sold under the brand of a US based company and Walther can't pull that off under its own brand as a German based company? And is the Glock 43x just built in the US or do they just have the pull to get through import restrictions?

[@Nitroaereus]

@@benjamin3290 I don't know if that's necessarily indicative of much. Microcompacts are very much CCW geared guns. They're not the best shooting or highest capacity. They're just the best shooting, highest capacity guns that are really easy to conceal carry. As far as I'm aware, there really isn't anything approaching even a fraction of the US concealed carry market in Europe. Who would be legally CC-ing in Germany? Plainclothes police officers, maybe a tiny fraction of civilians with dangerous jobs or political pull to get some sort of permit? There's just not much of a market to produce a new very CCW geared handgun if you can't import it to the US. If there is difficulty with importing small handguns to the US as suggested, and European plainclothes police are largely happy with their 6/7+1 PPSs, I could see that explaining why they haven't produced a Microcompact. The question that would be left open in that case though is how other European manufacturers like Glock, HS Product, FN (or heck, even Taurus in Brazil) have imported Microcompacts?

[@squatchwatch5237]

​@@NitroaereusI believe it has to do with Germany's laws and not the US

[@Borderline5440]

I was pretty set on the P365, but the advent of HK's VP9CC has me wanting to wait for that since I love my full size VP9.

[@googlechicken]

Get both guns are fun and you should have as many as possible in all shapes and sizes

[@anabasis3144]

Yeah I’ve held off buying a weapon in this class but I will be taking a hard look at this pistol. Time to hang up the full sized frame given the capacity of this weapon with an extended magazine, and FN seems to have the quality issue nailed. Hope it can run steel without issue and if it does I’ll be a buyer.

[@Davidmoore-xy6wu]

Do you have millions of steel cases rounds ? I barely see tula 9mm also why train with tula… s&b brass and mag tech are supper cheap

[@rodiculous9464]

​@@Davidmoore-xy6wusteel is still by far the cheapest on ammoseek unless you want to risk bubba's reloads

[@Macsauce-vv4wd]

​@@Davidmoore-xy6wuat the minimum if I buy a gun I wanna know what it can and can't shoot

[@boredandagitated]

I’ve also held off. Tempted to wait for the H&K but idk

[@Gemneye6]

My hands are too big

[@wsw229]

Reportedly, these are 19,000 backordered, found mine at G4G. Little different experience than yours as far as reliability. 115 gr Winclean turned it into a one or two shot, failing to go into battery too many times. Still qualified, and then ran about 100 more rds. Hollow point, ball and some Flat nose BEB. Only one additional failure to chamber and that was the BEB. Really liking this pistol. Disappointed that the front night sight isn’t one. Waiting on FN for instruction on remedying that. All said. I’m toting it now. Intrigued by the hammer fire.

[@eindride1268]

This is a fun ass handgun, I don't regret buying it, but I will warn, you gotta learn that trigger pull so you don't shoot low left

[@SmokesKwazukii]

micro compacts in general are like that imo

[@eindride1268]

@Kowazuky Is that the problem though, or the hammer fire trigger? It's like a Glock trigger got an upgrade, ut I mean it still has that hinge, take-up and somewhat (but satisfyingly) spongy break

[@jimmyzuniga6838]

Bought one. Had to adjust the rear sight a bit. Also the right corner of the magazine base plate dug into my palm. It’s squared against a rounded backstrap. Filed it down and now she’s much more comfortable to shoot. Love the trigger.

[@bdubb4684]

I did the same and it is now very comfortable. Love this gun with the exception of having to download each mag by one round to seat them confidently.

[@nickmcguire9360]

I have an FN 40 compact and just picked up the Reflex. You are right, finding a holster took a bit but one on the way! Muddy River to the rescue!

[@bdubb4684]

They have been my go-to for the last few years. Makes me angry because I've wasted so much cash on other holsters.

[@cbcastillo5681]

Just bought my FN REFLEX today. It’s one of the hardest guns to find. I got the fde mrd version. Ordered a holosun and tlr 7 sub light for it. Going to the range tomorrow to put a few hundred rounds through it.

[@googlechicken]

I just Impulse bought this because I have not bought a firearm in a week and it was priced fairly well I like almost everything about how it feels if it shoots well for me and is reliable. It may move my CZ P-10s down a notch. I love the p-10 It is my favorite carry gun ant the moment but though it conceals very well I really like the light weight and comfort of carrying a micro 9, especially if it has pretty much the same capacity with a standard mag and the option of a 15 rd spare

[@dannysllrs]

Bought mine today 3 weeks after this video. Almost didn’t buy because of the holster issue. Went to the holsters there at the gun store and figured there’s nothing and I’ll get a cheap universal till I figure it out. I found the FN section and thought there’s no way. I ended up walking right up to a Reflex holster made by FN!! It was kydex with a cutout for the red dot and only ran me like $45!

[@scottbryant9425]

Just got one. Put 500 though it in two trips had some issues first 200 , ran 200 today zero issues. Absolutely love it from a shooting perspective. Ergos are as good as a 3" micro gun gets for me..trigger is really special, different than the norm but so good. Get one, just do it.

[@lilliannahumfrey7357]

Got one 5 months ago, my first firearm. Glad I chose it especially after watching this video. It was the right choice!

[@benjamminonabudget85]

Hey James! Sorry for the mean DMs, it was a bad day. Love you bro!

[@pewpewTN]

I had to make the switch. It's the best micro compact on the market I have well over 2k rounds through my 365 & the first drills I did with my Reflex already had me topping my best times with the 365. That trigger is significantly better.

[@donharger2309]

I bought my FN Reflex and I love it. It's my first gun so I can't compare it; however, my more experienced friends are quite impressed. Other than the Sig P365, it was the ONLY gun I can reach with my short, fat trigger finger. I was about 1/8 of an inch too short from firing so many other sub-compact 9mm's; so, if you have short fingers like me, this gun is a must try. All my best.

[@tbboardhed2]

I just bought a FDE MRD today. My wife wants one now. She carries a glock 42 in .380 mainly because slide operation is easier for her. She was playing with the reflex after we got home and she just loved it. She can operate everything easier then the glock and she loves how it fits her hand , again more then the glock. I personally carry a fn 509c tach and a shadow systems cr920. I haven't really been super crazy about the cr920 but love love love my 509. Everything is leaps and bounds a head on the reflex vs cr920. Can't wait to shoot it and sell my cr920 to pay for my fn. Holster wise just going to have one made at my local gun club. They made my holser for my cr920 and it's super comfortable.

[@USMC_]

This might be the second FN I buy this year (FN 545) and the second ever. Great review. I remember you saying you and the company FN had some issues and I'm glad those got cleared up because I like their guns and your reviews. Thanks.

[@mattmurphy7030]

2000 rounds through mine and it's run great so far. My wife loves it for the shape and size of the grip and where the controls are. The easy slide is a huge plus for her too.

[@ADVEnthusiastDad]

As an FN fan who purchased this firearm and has carried this every day for a year, I unfortunately have to add some negative observations… 1.) the PVD finish is garbage. Despite weekly cleaning and oiling my slide has rusted. 2.) the trigger is smooth, but the length of pull and reset is way too long 3.) the shape of the magazines 👎🏻 The rear corners of both magazines are square and sharp and bite into you during appendix carry I hope FN sees this and makes improvements! As is, if I could go back in time, I would have bought a S&W Shield Plus. Better coating, trigger, magazine shape, price. Comes with 11 + 13 round mags but 15 rounders are available.

[@scottamy6496]

This is a really nice looking offering from FN and I would definitely keep it on my radar, but I already have a P365X, a Hellcat, a G43X and my favorite and current main squeeze, the amazing Shield Plus! Hopefully there will be plenty of quality holster manufacturers putting out stuff for this and the other new kid on the block, the Canik Mete MC9…I am talking to you Tenicor!!!

[@privateprivate4315]

For me the P365X is the sweet spot. I’d like for the reflex and others to offer a variant in those dimensions. Much like the G19 was a sweet spot for so long.

[@BARaymond1006]

That Reflex has it ALL!!! I'd get one for sure at this point as I am on the hunt for a DA/SA carry gun (that doesn't exist) and being this is actually SA is even more appealing as I am moving away from striker-fired pistols. Thanks James for the review I didn't know I needed!

[@nostradamus7648]

CZ makes great DA/SA

[@snoopxdoug]

Do you mean like small frame carry gun? Cause there's plenty of hammer fired handguns you could carry

[@grumpyoletroll]

Hk p30sk!

[@patwieferich3541]

Great video. I just picked one up yesterday. Hopfully getting to the range today. I see a reflex sight in my near future too. I have been carrying a G43 (with a 2 rd extension) for the last several years. IMHO. Glock needs to step up their game when it comes to capacity. I am disappointed that they didn't change much with the Gen. 5's. Oh BTW, the reflex fits into my G43 holsters (Bravo concelement & 1791), Not perfectly but today for now.

[@jacoblewis9514]

FN never fails to produce a high quality product. Can’t wait to get my hands on one

[@willkiecana3413]

1:00 this shot really brought the video together. 😭

[@JonSauce98]

I just purchased this in the fde mrd yesterday, didn't realize there was zero holsters in my city(san antonio) and surrounding areas. Had to order one outta florida

[@TheFraziers]

I've become a fan of FN. They may release their products a little late, but they always seem to be really ironed out and reliable immediately upon release and offer a lot of nice features that others don't. I've already gotten my hands on a reflex and really like it so far. It pairs perfectly with my larger 509.

[@notatroll5993]

I took a chance on the FNX-45 tactical and that slippery slope has now made me buy a scar and I want a reflex too. 😩.

[@boredandagitated]

@@notatroll5993why stop there, get the best mm 510

[@chltmdwp]

I have 3 FNs, 509 Compact Tactical, FNX 45 Tactical, and SCAR 17 NRCH. I wouldn't say FN guns work out of the box because My FNX jammed the first time i shot it due to how stiff the spring was (this is a known issue). So i had to rack my slide at home 100s of times to soften it before i got it to work.

[@paschallhouston]

The groups you are making on that target looks like a match grade barrel in that pistol. I like this pistol and the extra 15rnd mag it comes with.

[@briantruxtonjr.6108]

Mx vs Atv Reflex has THE BEST rider to game physics of any cycle game. Bring back REFLEX!

[@34dawgsgo]

Just got the Hellcat Pro. It sure is printing way more than I had imagined. May look at this one.

[@pxjydz303]

I'll be a buyer after a year in the market. That internal hammer and chf crown barrel are the two things I thought would've made my 365 better

[@Yellow_Flannel]

James likes to pretend Canik doesn’t exist and the CZ trigger is ‘marginally different’ but Bersa and Kel-tek get a shout out in every video.

[@RamikinHorde]

His favorite pistol brand somehow remains Glock...what did you expect? Pretending Glock hasn't been outpaced by the competition's innovation is a particular brand of brain worms at this point

[@rickylonghaul682]

Hey now. Bersa honestly deserves more attention. Lol.

[@stevem4783]

I like Canik, but they pretty much just rip off Walther

[@BobSaint]

​@@stevem4783I know, but they do it really, *really* good, and then charge something like 25% less for it.

[@jerzfiveohthree]

@@RamikinHorde I think the thing is that Glock just works! I'm far from a "glock guy" but my glock 27 eats everything I feed it while my S&W 40 does not! Same bullets same caliber different results!

[@keysgirl7699]

Was digging on the Canik MC9s, but it’s got some teething problems. I’ve seen a few reviews on the Reflex. Looks like a solid offering. I like the internal hammer which makes a better trigger. FN is one of the OGs.

[@Bob_Bob_B0b]

Yeah seems some are fine and some aren't. Sort of waiting a bit.

[@de3481]

I was on the fence about the Canik MC9, but SMGW offered up the FDE version on a flash sale for $299 the weekend before Independence Day, so I couldn't pass it up.

[@Bob_Bob_B0b]

@@de3481 smgw? Hows it working for you?

[@V8guy83]

Nice gun. But with a trigger that light I would want the option for a thumb safety.

[@KidFromQueens]

This is an index finger safety gun….keep that finger straight n the gun don’t go bang!😂😂

[@Kkoupe]

@@KidFromQueensthey don’t understand that😂 you’d be surprised how many ppl carry without one in the head just because “Glocks have no safety” or whatever they have to say about it

[@Sklounst_Actual]

​@@Kkoupejust curious, would you carry a 1911 with the thumb safety off and the grip safety taped down?

[@Kkoupe]

@@Sklounst_Actual yea I would if I felt I needed to as it is in a holster so trigger should be covered and if you’re worried about it being a light trigger you could always leave it double action but honestly with a 1911 it’s fairly easy to train yourself to disengage the thumb safety while drawing the weapon but if one felt the need to yea, once again if nothing is pulling the trigger (a finger) then the gun will not go bang so just be mindful however you carry

[@justhere8149]

​@@Sklounst_ActualI understand where your coming from but it's not so much about accidentally going off in your pants but rather with this light of a trigger there is no room for error if you draw the pistol under stress no take up. So no finger on trigger at ALL until you need to fire that shot. That's a good rule for any firearm but especially so with a trigger this light. Remember the Walther CCP I always liked how it felt in hand but like this Reflex that Walther CCP slide had to go all the way back or it would not reset the trigger and I mean all the way back so I never bought one. I really don't know but I can see myself impulse buying this one day if it's in front of me again.

[@paxrom1]

Not sure if holster availability have been resolved but it fits my 43x holster perfectly.

[@jeremyrode6581]

The comparisons uttered by James Reeves are legen-dary! 😂

[@rhy1013]

Hoping for more micro compacts offered in 30 Super Carry. This is the one pistol class where the 30SC makes sense.

[@CHADnFREUD]

Same here. I am very interested in the round but there are so few options. Either drop several thousand for a 1911 -which, why?- or buy a...*shudders... S&W Shield.

[@124thDragoon]

@@benjamin3290 yep, there's tons of it for ~30 cents per round. The price has been gradually falling over the past ~9 months. Ammoseek is your friend.

[@ctc2469]

@@benjamin3290theres a 🍭 born everyday

[@stefsteffe2353]

that would be fantastic I don't understand why 30 sc doesn't get more attention

[@Arto257]

​@@CHADnFREUDwhat's wrong with the shield? It's an excellent gun

[@Shananigans_are_fun]

Great review. Not too concerned with no safety on a 365XL, but with a SAO…. I just feel like I need one, especially if the trigger is really that light. I still really want to try this thing out. I have been wanting to try one every since I heard about it. Just seen one today at a store near me, feels great in my hands. Feel like I “need” it. 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@jackusmc2542]

James, You Compact Carrying Chad, You! Interesting entry from FN. Had 2 509s bit the tactical model broke a firing pin, was not impressed. Hopefully this will be better. Nice to see you take your Mom to the range, Good son. Keep up the good work. Ciao!

[@WILLIAMWittusen]

just bought one optic ready, had a first edition 365(dont ever buy 1st edition of anything) but that being said this reflex has turned the sig into a paper weight. I went for a Staccato P so I think I can reconize a good trigger and for a carry gun and living in Chiraqu formerely Chicago it is a solid purchase. When looking for a new pistol if you can ask a 35yr. vetern of a police force for a recommendation.

[@adamhoppe1168]

Just bought my 5th FN last week and now your telling me I have to buy another. Good thing I like rice!

[@MoistSmok]

7:32 dot matches barrel and mag release that’s my justification for not paying so much more for Fde 8:10 reddot that and I like painting my rifles

[@SwatBeatsOfficial]

Love the grip and red sight. I've heard mixed reviews on accuracy though.

[@elsanto8879]

Just ordered mine a few days ago! Can’t wait!

[@omens_slays]

The trigger on the reflex is 🤌 perfect. Not quite Canik or Walther level but very close.

[@Eric-g9c5o]

That slide manipulation is impressive. My 509T is pretty stiff.

[@daveanddanniejacobs9432]

I gotta have one. Going today to my local gun shop n check these bad boys out crossing my fingers hoping like hell they have them. I've done fell in love.

[@lowandslow24]

Love it. But I have too much invested in my G43x. Too late, sadly... maybe one day.

[@whatsup24_7]

I have almost every micro compact and the IWI Masada Slim is the best one. It's similar to the P365X but better. Lower recoil, higher capacity when comparing flush mags, better trigger, direct mount optic if you want one. 2,530 rounds thru it from 18 different types of ammo & brands and zero malfunctions.

[@EdwardShelton-ph1cw]

Have you tried any hi cap CZ75 style mags in your Masada Slim? I've heard that they will work

[@jackbauer9077]

It’s a great gun, I have fell in love with mine.

[@Berserkable]

I really want the Reflex. It feels so damn good, but… I 100% know it would be replaced the very second HK drops the VP9cc. So do I buy it for about a year of use, or just hold out carrying my chunky VP9sk until the skinny brother releases?

[@riflemanm16a2]

When you consider the cost of ammo to vet a gun’s reliability, new magazines, and a new holster, it costs a lot more than most people think to switch carry guns. If you’re not going to stick with it for a while, just save for what you really want.

[@Airondot]

I got to handle one at my gun store and that trigger was surprisingly good. If I didn’t just get a p365xl I would have gotten this

[@KidFromQueens]

Don’t set limits n ur life bud, get the FN too!💪🏾

[@JP24556]

Yay another Reeves vid!!!

[@wreckedmoto478]

You mentioned rust on your 509. Never had an issue with mine. However my p365x has sight and mag rust. Definitely will be picking up a reflex when can find one at somewhere other than cabelas.

[@terryholloway9930]

Great review buddy enjoyed it thanks

[@michaelsilva5893]

I total agree with everything your review had said about the Reflex i purchase one .

[@jmanswat2457]

I liked the FN pistols pre-509 series. Even Owned the FNS9 compact back in the day- mostly because of the slide styling (appeared slimmer like a cz). Wish they'd bring it back since now all the pistols look nearly the same. The single action internal hammer is oh so tempting. I love my 365- and it shoots so well just not sure I need anything else.

[@andershilmo1866]

I like FN to I just have a macro and a 365. Probably going to build another one. A Masada slim or mako maybe in my future I already have some cz75 mags. So I wouldn’t have to buy a bunch more mags when I get a Masada slim. I just don’t know how many more micro compacts I need lol.

[@CallsignWulf]

FNS-9C was my first purchased pistol, and I loved it. Outshot a few local acquaintances that had suped up Glock's and M&P's. They stopped inviting me out after a few trips. Wish FN didn't drop the quality on the internals when they went to the 509. Strikers are much worse than the older ones. Also popping the pins out to do internal work is almost guaranteed to damage your frame. Had to wait 6 months for a replacement 509 frame after the local smiths followed FN's directions to remove the locking block pin. If you don't mess with them, FN guns are awesome. If you do, hope you never have to deal with their shit customer service. Civilians are the lowest priority for them.

[@andershilmo1866]

@@CallsignWulf I just didn’t enjoy there triggers lol. Or hard to find mags.

[@adrianlouviere7650]

I will have to try this one out. Nice review. THANKS!

[@douglasstrickland8916]

Will definitely be checking the REFLEX out.👍💪

[@billdauterive1180]

It's interesting, but im probably going to wait for the HK simply for the paddle release. If Walther released a micro compact with a paddle i'd be all over it; as it stands i haven't touched a new Walther since they went full button release.

[@riflemanm16a2]

Paddle release master race. Paddle release is better for ccw. It’s rare for the mag to eject during carry, but it has happened a couple times to me (edit: with regular button releases). Also heel releases on super small guns are better. It’s annoying to see everyone complain when a gun actually has a unique feature until the company stops making guns with that feature. I have a ton of P99 magazines, and one reason I haven’t bought new Walthers is that I don’t want to buy a bunch more of the same magazine with a slightly different mag release cut.

[@johnberetta7141]

I really like carrying my P30SKS V3, albeit with the Grey Guns trigger upgrade to shorten the reset, but if HK’s new micro comes with a variant with a real safety rather than just a trigger safety I think I might have to switch to it

[@travisminton2141]

Love the lever/paddle style mag release on my Gen 2 Walther P99AS.

[@JaykPuten]

3:46 "I like it when things get weird" And that's why he does mailroom

[@b.morewise74]

I got my FDE MRD on Black Friday, I LOVE IT!!! I will however rock the black optic as well as my black Baldr mini!😂

[@grapenut9]

I've got about 300 rounds through mine and no issues. It is in my pocket rotation and just happened to have an older Remora Pocket Carry Holster that fit perfectly. The only issue is that if you do not rack the slide all the way back, the trigger will not reset.

[@bearkawiboy6246]

I just bought one and love it! Love the light trigger

[@nathanwhite5602]

An awesome video 👍👍

[@777gi0]

Shot 100 rounds thru mine today, zeroing in my eps Only had two instances where it did not fire but I believe it was the ammunition I was using ( Winchester 9mm ) The pin was definitely striking the bullet but it didn’t go off. I just tossed those two rounds & the rest ran fine. Still need to zero in my holosun I think I’m going to buy a bore to zero it lol

[@KidFromQueens]

Ordered mine. Will be here early next week!💪🏾💪🏾

[@akui88]

My local gun store is selling out of these quick, fortunately i got one. They have the non optics on for 499 and the mrd optics ready for 549. I got the mrd! The thing is its hard to find spare mags and a decent holster for this new gun.

[@richr7215]

I am a fan of the old FN stuff like the FNS and FNX, I never got into the 509 line. I like this gun though, I'd be curious to see how it fares against the Canik MC and it's precocked trigger.

[@antabb7485]

Better trigger than the shield plus I don't know if that's possible.... sheild plus hands down best micro 9 yet

[@solongandthanksforallthefish]

If I didn't go with a G43x this would 100% be next on my list.

[@Sam-zo2mw]

The 43x is the top the dog but the Reflex is the contender I have the 43x and the reflex but the comparison is clearly the better feeling in hand

[@Honja999]

Bro and I was about to get a 43x 😂

[@CM-ve1bz]

The height measurement on the 43X is exactly the same as a 19, making it nothing more than a short barrel 19. I can’t see the advantage because we all know it’s the butt that’s hard to hide.

[@googlechicken]

@@CM-ve1bz especially if your Megan The Stallion

[@CM-ve1bz]

@@googlechicken That’s assuming you’re trying to hide it

[@antabb7485]

Great video

[@Centerfingerblades]

When I got my 50 year old fn hi power, I knew fn made some good shit. Not a total fan boy, but my 9c and 502 are really great.

[@hixnada8278]

Waited a year and a half to get one of these as it checked every box I had, but wanted to wait for the bugs to get worked out. Right away I had multiple failure to feed so off it went to FN who replaced the front sight (tritium had died) as well the extractor. After getting it back I still had some FTF but it was less than before. Several hundred more rounds and the recoil spring somehow pushed through the metal retaining washer on the guide rod. Waited another two weeks for the guide rod. Still having the very well documented issue of low left accuracy. FN refuses to acknowledge there is an issue. Never had any issues with the CSX, Max 9, hellcat or the P365. FN dropped the ball on this big time. Let’s hope HK will send us the VP9CC soon.

[@ts440s]

3000 rounds on my 509c, not one failure. The only issue is the slide not locking back. I suspect reflex will be the same buy only if you have long thumbs and ride the slide, which is what causes it.

[@tmaffia]

Personally I won't carry a gun with such a light trigger, without at least a trigger safety (preferring a thumb safety). I know I might be in the minority of current gun buyers, but I feel like FN should offer this with thumb safety option. There's a sizable market with people like myself which is why sig and s&w both offer that as an option on their micro 9s. I'm wondering if it is very challenging to build in a thumb safety with internal SAO. There is probably very limited space over there since the hammer eats up that same real estate.

[@riflemanm16a2]

I feel the same way. I remember 10-15 years ago, every single small carry gun was DAO. Now, absolutely everything is SAO. The Shield EZ is single action internal hammer fired also, but it at least has a grip safety (albeit a poorly designed one).

[@gjj3737]

I have been carrying a Gen 3 26 before Gen 4&5 existed. It has performed perfectly from day one. I have put my trust above all similar formats for gun info. I have handled all of the micro 9s available except the FN. Some feel great others not so much eg. Personal preference. You have stuck with the Sig 365 ? The point to my comment is not answerable but the question of reliability is hard to pin down given proper care would be the only variable. So reliability best guess from best to worse = ?

[@soulanum]

The reflex is a lonely child Who's waiting by the park The reflex is a door to finding Treasure in the dark And watching over lucky clover Isn't that bizarre Every little thing the reflex does Leaves you answered with a question mark

[@TheDarthsteve316]

Thank you for this. For something that debuted in 2023 I couldn't help but think that The Reflex was out in the 80s

[@soulanum]

@@TheDarthsteve316 This video was a missed opportunity for some well needed Simon Le Bon cosplay from James.

[@koolaid53]

That song went through my head during the entire video! 😂

[@richcurren6888]

Chef’s kiss

[@chillios2222]

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