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

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In this video, ‪@JamesReeves‬ reviews the FN Reflex and compares it to the SIG P365, which is perhaps the most popular micro compact pistol on the market. James discusses the features of this new micro compact pistol from FN America. It is a slim, one-inch pistol that is easy to conceal and carry. The Reflex is chambered in 9mm and has a 3.3-inch barrel. It is striker fired and has a capacity of 11 or 15 rounds. The Reflex also has an optional factory-milled slide for mounting a micro red dot sight in the Holosun K-pattern. James also tests the reliability of the FN Reflex with 540 rounds of mixed ammunition, including personal defense hollow points.
Here are some of the key features of the FN Reflex:
Slim, one-inch profile for easy concealment
3.3-inch barrel
Striker fired
11 or 15-round capacity
Factory-milled slide for mounting a micro red dot sight (optional)
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@jhurley12 11 ай бұрын

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

@wyattmason3902 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@rob6850 11 ай бұрын

That's what she said.

@jhurley12 11 ай бұрын

@@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 11 ай бұрын

To late

@-_-_-_-318 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@-_-_-_-318 11 ай бұрын

@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 11 ай бұрын

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

@jameskudent 10 ай бұрын

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

@jameskudent 10 ай бұрын

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

@aaronsspatcositevideos8463 5 ай бұрын

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

@SkyTac 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@quincygillespie5950 5 ай бұрын

Lol 😂😂😂

@petesheppard1709 11 ай бұрын

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.

@patrickseaman 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

Lol seaman

@lunaball2112 11 ай бұрын

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

@matts9 11 ай бұрын

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_ 11 ай бұрын

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

@douglasmilburn3875 11 ай бұрын

Half moa?

@Jbroker404 11 ай бұрын

Sub MOA micro pistols?! That's crazy!

@zoeyshoots 11 ай бұрын

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

@pewpew9193 11 ай бұрын

@@zoeyshootsHonest Outlaw is kind of a douche anyway

@rickh9396 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

Well cocaine is a hell of a drug!

@petesheppard1709 11 ай бұрын

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

@jimstewart424 11 ай бұрын

Own one. Quickly becoming my favorite.

@nealgold8442 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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.

@joekolon1171 11 ай бұрын

You don’t need no thumb safety if you carry in a holster

@JBbenanti 11 ай бұрын

So silly

@Blindsyde5762 10 ай бұрын

Exactly

@richcurren6888 11 ай бұрын

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

@terryholloway9930 11 ай бұрын

Great review buddy enjoyed it thanks

@CJEDI7TV 9 ай бұрын

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

@paratrooper8266 8 ай бұрын

picked mine up yesterday, absolutely love it

@jmb3357 11 ай бұрын

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

@AlexM-st1vw 11 ай бұрын

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

@adrianlouviere7650 2 ай бұрын

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

@Nitroaereus 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@BunkerNinja 11 ай бұрын

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

@Nitroaereus 11 ай бұрын

@@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 11 ай бұрын

@@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 10 ай бұрын

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

@ItsGoodintheWoods 10 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@millionaire365 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@millionaire365 11 ай бұрын

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

@shannonmcdonough6052 9 ай бұрын

Very informative. Appreciate your thoroughness.

@enriquemunozmartinez709 11 ай бұрын

Great review, thanks!

@USMC_ 11 ай бұрын

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.

@Borderline5440 11 ай бұрын

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.

@Yellow_Flannel 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

Hey now. Bersa honestly deserves more attention. Lol.

@stevem4783 11 ай бұрын

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

@BobSaint 11 ай бұрын

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

@jerzfiveohthree Ай бұрын

@@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!

@user-ig4od5rf1x 5 ай бұрын

Awesome Review, thanks

@nathanwhite5602 11 ай бұрын

An awesome video 👍👍

@maxproud 8 ай бұрын

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

@JP24556 11 ай бұрын

Yay another Reeves vid!!!

@nickmcguire9360 11 ай бұрын

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!

@eindride1268 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

micro compacts in general are like that imo

@eindride1268 11 ай бұрын

@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

@douglasstrickland8916 11 ай бұрын

Will definitely be checking the REFLEX out.👍💪

@antabb7485 11 ай бұрын

Great video

@KidFromQueens 11 ай бұрын

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

@V8guy83 11 ай бұрын

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

@KidFromQueens 11 ай бұрын

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

@Kkoupe 11 ай бұрын

@@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 11 ай бұрын

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

@Kkoupe 11 ай бұрын

@@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 9 ай бұрын

@@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.

@elsanto8879 3 ай бұрын

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

@anabasis3144 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@Macsauce-vv4wd 11 ай бұрын

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

@boredandagitated 11 ай бұрын

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

@Gemneye6 11 ай бұрын

My hands are too big

@Berserkable 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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.

@benjammin7993 11 ай бұрын

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

@jackbauer9077 11 ай бұрын

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

@jeremysiegel10 11 ай бұрын

every time you say the reflex I cant help but think of duran duran

@solongandthanksforallthefish 11 ай бұрын

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

@Sam-zo2mw 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

Bro and I was about to get a 43x 😂

@CM-ve1bz 9 ай бұрын

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.

@user-vk2rl5sv5r 9 ай бұрын

not sure how im late to this video . been away a while i guess i love mine i waited a long time for this to come out and it did not disappoint me .

@JaykPuten 11 ай бұрын

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

@EricBrown 11 ай бұрын

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

@rhy1013 11 ай бұрын

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

@CHADnFREUD 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

@@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 11 ай бұрын

@@benjamin3290theres a 🍭 born everyday

@stefsteffe2353 11 ай бұрын

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

@Arto257 11 ай бұрын

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

@dalecharles811 11 ай бұрын

Just ordered mine, great feview

@SwatBeatsOfficial 11 ай бұрын

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

@scottamy6496 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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.

@paschallhouston 11 ай бұрын

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.

@tbboardhed2 11 ай бұрын

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.

@grapenut9 11 ай бұрын

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.

@Shananigans_are_fun 11 ай бұрын

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. 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@mattmurphy7030 11 ай бұрын

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.

@jimmyzuniga6838 3 ай бұрын

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.

@bearkawiboy6246 10 ай бұрын

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

@BARaymond1006 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

CZ makes great DA/SA

@snoopxdoug 3 ай бұрын

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

@grumpyoletroll Ай бұрын

Hk p30sk!

@jeremyrode6581 11 ай бұрын

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

@lbwlawyer 11 ай бұрын

Um, so I was unaware that James was gonna double time the review with a set he’ll be using for one of those “Welcome to My Home” videos for Architectural Digest. 😜😊

@Airondot 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@michaelsilva5893 11 ай бұрын

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

@lilliannahumfrey7357 3 ай бұрын

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

@briantruxtonjr.6108 11 ай бұрын

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

@yngchino1130 11 ай бұрын

Sold my 365xl plan on getting this soon hopefully thank you for this review

@pxjydz303 11 ай бұрын

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

@daveanddanniejacobs9432 10 ай бұрын

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.

@derekkt49 11 ай бұрын

Lol, I worked offshore with a Cajun man named “Mott”.

@2fargonedaytona128 5 ай бұрын

And I worked offshore myself with a Cajun named “Moe.”

@parnellgsjm 11 ай бұрын

I'd like to see how it compares to the hellcat. I recently let my hellcat go, so I'm looking for a replacement, and I love FN handguns. Never got around to jumping on the 509 train, but my FNX45 tactical and 510 are awesome handguns. Great video as always. Keep up the good work!

@pewpew9193 11 ай бұрын

I never cared much for the Hellcat, but the Reflex is the best micro 9 on the market.

@richr7215 11 ай бұрын

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.

@EDVERSiTY 11 ай бұрын

Good morning, James. ❤️

@dannysllrs 11 ай бұрын

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!

@wsw229 8 ай бұрын

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.

@patwieferich3541 4 ай бұрын

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.

@34dawgsgo 2 ай бұрын

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

@adamhoppe1168 11 ай бұрын

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

@b.morewise74 7 ай бұрын

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!😂

@scottbryant9425 5 ай бұрын

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.

@cbcastillo5681 9 ай бұрын

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.

@JonSauce98 11 ай бұрын

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

@pewpew9193 11 ай бұрын

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.

@jmanswat2457 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@keysgirl7699 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@de3481 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

@@de3481 smgw? Hows it working for you?

@TexanApollyon 11 ай бұрын

I've enjoyed mine so far. Close to 1000 rounds and no issue

@caseyalexmarritt5531 11 ай бұрын

Opinion on the trigger with no safety?

@TexanApollyon 11 ай бұрын

@@caseyalexmarritt5531 Not a concern. Get a good holster or keep whatever pocket/pouch empty that the gun goes in

@billdauterive1180 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@jacoblewis9514 3 ай бұрын

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

@herrerajoey2 11 ай бұрын

I got one in my waistband now and i love it

@CookieMonster_1969 11 ай бұрын

I keep seeing these reviews and I seriously think I might bite before long. Be nice to have the trigger of a hammer fired pistol again.👍

@dnelson7565 11 ай бұрын

Oh my god James. ! You flagged me . I almost died ! 😂

@g54b95 11 ай бұрын

Love FN. This looks pretty good.

@tomthebomb930 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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).

@MiseryDuke69 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely loved the 509M i shot. If this is just a smaller versuon of that which it looks to be i may need to finally get a microcompact

@donharger2309 4 ай бұрын

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.

@jackusmc2542 11 ай бұрын

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!

@soulanum 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@koolaid53 11 ай бұрын

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

@richcurren6888 11 ай бұрын

Chef’s kiss

@chillios2222 11 ай бұрын

Flex flex flex flex flex

@BrentWAZ 11 ай бұрын

Looks pretty F’N cool James

@Kidarcana 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for cautioning me to restrain my hairy moobs! You're the best James!

@andylopez3564 23 күн бұрын

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

@wreckedmoto478 8 ай бұрын

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.