FN Reflex VS IWI Masada Slim (wow)

[@charleyking8931]

I picked up a Masada Slim as my first gun back in June. Still working up to be accurate enough to feel like I can responsibly carry, but I've put a few hundred rounds through it with no issues. Another note about the slim is that it takes CZ 75 mags.

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

That’s great news! I’m glad to hear that you are working on your accuracy while enjoying your Masada Slim. Take care and I wish you all the best.👍🏻

[@ayushchoubey635]

Does it say on their website that it takes cz75 mags ?

[@charleyking8931]

@@ayushchoubey635 It does not, from what I can tell. I believe IWI does advertise that the Masada Slim takes IWI Jericho mags, though. It’s more something that people in the gun community have discovered (Jericho mags are modeled after CZ-75) mags, so they work interchangeably

[@ayushchoubey635]

@@charleyking8931 yeah makes sense, but the full size masafa does not take cz75 mags ?

[@charleyking8931]

@@ayushchoubey635 Yeah, it’s confusing. Full size Masada has its own proprietary mag, I think. I think it’s a double-stack, whereas the Masada Slim is a stack-and-a-half magazine

[@FoyBoy4]

I been looking for a review of these two because I’m been waiting the reflex but the slim seems to shoot better from the reviews is seen, great video

[@spnfirearms]

Thanks man, I appreciate that. And it has less recoil than the reflex but accuracy wise it shoot them the same. Plus the reflex can shrink in size which is always a plus for deep concealment. Respect and thanks for watching

[@rotadyma]

I've owned both and I will say the bottom of the Reflex grip digs into my palm. Not very comfortable to shoot. I much prefer the Masada Slim. Full grip. Bottom of the grip is past the palm and is very comfortable to shoot. Also standard, comes optic ready. I think it's much easier to conceal than the Reflex. You have to use the flush mag on the Reflex to beat the Masada slim on concealability. SPN is right. The masada slide is a little thicker but that part is tucked away in your pants anyway. The grip is super slim and I can conceal the Masada easily. Also, with the Masada, you can carry a spare 16 round CZ 75 mag. The masada slim will reliably shoot the CZ 75 mags.

[@Disastrous.Affect]

I can not disagree, I have a black non MRD, and both colors in MRD. I fell in love with the hammer fired trigger👍 Awesome review.👍

[@spnfirearms]

Very nice choices! And yes, it’s dang near perfect for edc. Respect

[@danielleboeuf8219]

Haven't found the Reflex at my LGS yet, so can't compare, but I absolutely love my Masada S. It and my Shield Plus are my two carry options - one to wear while shooting the other. I can't say enough good things about the Masada S. Its only drawback is reassembly, but once you've solved that it's a joy to own.

[@colehaans2863]

Thank you, this is good. You are reviewing various guns vs just Glocks.

[@colehaans2863]

and I love Glocks, but I was “Glocked out”! lol

[@spnfirearms]

I review most non Glocks than Glocks over here. Glocks only take up 30% of my collection! But respect

[@Disastrous.Affect]

I have 3 FN Reflex's, and I very much value your opinion. I have watched your reviews for months now, wish I was a Glock fan...🤷‍♂

[@spnfirearms]

Just like I have multiple 26’s and 27’s! I love having multiple of my favorite gun. And you made a good choice with 3 solid, reliable, well made pistols. The reflex is extremely underrated. Respect! And who knows, maybe you’ll end up one..

[@Disastrous.Affect]

@@spnfirearms Respect👍

[@scottbryant9425]

Just an FYI for new or perspective FN Reflex buyers. BraDec Holsters is now offering holsters for the Reflex. His holsters are very well made, and run considerably less than many of his competitors. I just ordered a customer kryptex with a claw, and monobloc clip and it was just under 50 bucks! BraDec is great, he ships fast and I've ordered 3 or 4 over the years. Never had an issue. Also, I love my Reflex. It's awesome

[@Disastrous.Affect]

Ah shit, I thought you went the same as I. I now own 3 FN Reflex's👍 I have the non optics in black and the MRD version in both.👍Man I love these little pistols👍

[@BLINC606]

Thank you for actually putting out Reflex content. The low left issue seems to make it hard to really find any content about it other than the typical bs reviews by big channels who get a kick back, or people who hate it immediately because of the AWFUL sights by FN, which is understandable.

[@Keithjmcc]

I shot both of those guns and I picked the Masada over the FN immediately, it was due to the magazine being part of the grip. Felt a little distracting to me, both awesome though.

[@peppergrowmienola4850]

I was checking out the Reflex at my local shop the other day. It seems like a nice piece.

[@kenjihiten4865]

Ive shot my friend's reflex alot too, i would agree that the trigger break is very different, takes a bit getting use to but once you do it's very nice. I do hope to try the masada slim one day though

[@Disastrous.Affect]

To you 1911 folks, the trigger is VERY familiar👍

[@EricFullwood]

Reflex is hammer-fired which is a plus.

[@7prs965]

What makes an internal hammer a "plus"?

[@dezrtrat702]

@@7prs965in most cases, due to design, a hammer fired gun can offer a better feeling trigger

[@Kbone2012]

@@7prs965as a mostly hammer user to me it feels more familiar and I can tell better when the round is going to go off. That’s just me though. Striker fired is great too. But it’s cool to have a “hammer” in this same like package

[@dw_moto]

I wish FN would come out with a 13rd mag like the hellcat. Then you could have deep concealment with flush fit, the 15rd for winter carry, and the 13rd for everything else

[@spnfirearms]

I’m sure they will come out with one! Respect!

[@dstewartohio]

There have allegedly been several cases of rusting with both finishes of the FN Reflex. Can you look into this?

[@REDRAT555]

I like the reflex, but I had to send mine to FN after two days because it had failures to feed on the range, which wasn’t a big red flag because it might have needed a break in, but when I cleaned it after shooting and put it back together it didn’t rack rounds like at all, it would halfway rack and stop, not even bumping the slide made it feed

[@Steelcurtain75]

I have the Slim with a 407k on it. Great shooter with factory mags. But CZ75 extended mags throw off the balance of the gun in my opinion. Big difference to me. The best edc that I own is the Springfield XDM Elite 3.8 OSP. Smooth as butter.

[@francdeez65]

The Reflex has a PVD coating, not Cerakote. PVD is a Physical Vapor Deposition coating that is titanium based. It’s 1-5 microns thick.

[@Angela-bv9gw]

¿¿¿Which one do you recommend, which one is more reliable, which one works best for concealed carry and which one has more magazine capacity and which one has less recoil ??

[@The1jonnyz]

Masada Slim is better in every way. With a Holosun HE407k-gr this thing is dead nuts accurate with minimal recoil!!

[@eddiehoskins7482]

I made my FN REFLEX MRD my EDC. Put a HOLOSUN 507K on using a Black Point wing holster. ALL MY WEAPONS ARE BLACK,TACTICAL REASONS..GREAT GUN .Made for deep concealment. Can't beat the trigger, GET THE REFLEX. PS IT'S A VERY SEXY LOOKING GUN.

[@hixnada8278]

How has the PVD finish on the Reflex slide holding up? Is it just staining or actually coming off?

[@ag2158]

The hard part is I just want to buy all of them LOL....

[@gloriamaletta8667]

7 or so months ago l was considering the Masada slim the PSA Micro Dagger and the Stoeger STR-9mc l like FN but really do not care at all for the reset of the Reflex l ended up with the STR-9mc and l have no disappointments so far it has been more than awesome and costed 350 dollars out the door don't care about rails or optics on any micro size semiautomatics now if your talking about a 4+ inch or larger semiautomatic then that's a different story

[@24grizzy]

that str 9mc really catching the eye just looking for a lil more reviews on it

[@Iceberg82]

Awesome to hear! Yeah looking at STR9 mc as well. Been seeing more reviews recently and all seems solid likely getting it soon then the slim afterwards

[@steven3379]

Damn the Reflex has Glock corners! I'll take the Masada.

[@PunchRhymes]

it was between these 2 for me last year- Reliability is everything so when i heard a batch of the fn's were unreliable I'm glad i went with the 9s. the fn did feel great in the hand I'll admit but it's overpriced and just not something i could choose over the 9s due to possible reliability and quality issues as well

[@Kbone2012]

That’s the first I’ve heard of this. I’m not trying to be that guy but what’s your source?

[@PunchRhymes]

@@Kbone2012 I watched hundreds of videos on the 2 last year, I'll have to try to find where I heard that. I do remember not 1 failure in any 9s video out there though and I watched all of them lol

[@PunchRhymes]

So far since my last comment I've found 2 people with issues in a muddy river tactical video and the hrfunk trigger reset issue. could be lemons or user error but again I never saw any issue with a 9s and it's cheaper so I went with that. I held the fn at my gun store (because they had no 9s and he was recommending an alternative) and probably would've went with it (before seeing any of those things) if it wasn't for the price

[@Kbone2012]

@@PunchRhymes I just got a reflex so you’re scaring me lmao

[@PunchRhymes]

@@Kbone2012 I've found other neg videos too, but like spn said it's just part of the game. It just wasn't what met my needs personally, I wanted a longer grip and I don't pocket carry. chances are you'll get a good one and it may work for you

[@SP-iv2jj]

Any issues with the iron sights on the fn?

[@hixnada8278]

Yes - lots of talk about iron sights being off, extractor issues, ultra-light trigger pulls.

[@billvetter5328]

Maybe I missed it, but is the Masada hammer or striker fired..?

[@7prs965]

Striker fired

[@chase8289]

I love my reflex gun is fucking awesome

[@philliplatham4256]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@kckaz4453]

Well done, M8

[@bronsonchadthomas8474]

Reflex for the win

[@johndoee3850]

Please make a comparison 🙏/ taurus g3x to glock 43x/ to smith wesson shield. Thanks

[@almanji8046]

I love them both cuz. 💯🙂👊👌✌️👍🙏

[@guitarguru4492]

Algorithm

[@gh05tsighs13]

Any idea why the Masada slim is out of stock everywhere?

[@Bababooeyluvr]

Its popular.

[@somedayzo6]

I spoke to IWI in Pennsylvania. I was told by the customer service rep that they are waiting for a shipment from Israel. He also explained that the company moved their manufacturing facility a few hours away from the original location. When I asked him if the war situation currently happening was having an effect he felt that it was possible but not likely because they have been waiting quite awhile for the pistols.