Received this as an early Christmas gift a couple weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I’ve carried a Kimber Ultra Carry II for about 12 years. Never thought I would carry anything else but this reflex has replaced it and became my EDC. Great video!
Mine was extremely gunked up with grease out of the box. That may have contributed to the failure to feeds, but it was mostly me limp wristing. It does shoot low left due to the mismatched sights, but a dot fixed that. Love this firearm, now that I have 1000 rds through it and the feel. Good stuff!
Reflex internal hammer-fired vs striker-fired. Next on the channel suggestion -compare Glock 42 vs Sig P365 380. Reflex vs Hellcat a great idea as well. Keep up the quality content. 👍
I recently got a Reflex in black and I love it. Feels great in your hand and is an easy shooter for a small pistol. Been trying it for pocket carry lately and it’s perfect.
Can’t wait to find the MRD model in stock. It’ll be for my wife, since I have 2 509’s already. The Flex may force me to upgrade the triggers on both my 509’s if it’s anywhere close to what I’m hearing. Nice review man… Keep up the great work!
Most of the time, I carry a Hellcat with 124 grain Federal HST, I do not mind the 2 finger grip and use the flush fit base plate. I have a Warriorland Kydex holster that came as a matching set with SL-1 light made specifically for the Hellcat. Like you, I have not gotten into optics on an EDC, but I am open to them. But I think a good reliable light is essential, I envision most self defense incidents will be at night. If nothing else to get a better look at things after the fact, like is there more than one? I will be looking forward to the range review, as I am actually looking hard at the FN Reflex, the trigger is likely better because it is internally hammer fired instead of striker fired. Excellent review.👍
I love fn, but the only one I own is my scar 17. I’ve owned it for 7 years and have done upgrades to it so that it’s now complete. They make a damn good small arms. I’ve been really interested in the reflex but another firearm is not in the budget right now I’m an average working man just like yourself. Keep up the good work brother!
Really nice looking pistol and I’m usually not too interested in FN. Looking forward to hearing your impressions after shooting it, particularly comparing to your Hellcat and Shield Plus, and of course G26. 👍
Just bought the optic ready version yesterday cuz I’m about to get glasses and can see the dot, astigmatisms suck! I do wanna give a red dot a try at least, who knows I may love it. I’m a Glock guy all the way and went in for a 43X or a P365 but seen the Reflex and fell in love. I love the feel of it and the FDE color and it carries nicely! Looked at the holsters and found a FN made holster for the Reflex!
Loved the review, also think I don't need an optic on my EDC! I carry an FN 509 Midsize in Winter months here in Arizona and a Shield Plus during summer... this is definitely a possible upgrade from my Shield Plus!
It doesn’t look like the magazine promo you referred to applies to the Reflex. I could be wrong but didn’t see that pistol listed. Thanks for the nice review and close up videos.
Just bought my reflex yesterday at bass pro and I got the last one, now my only problem is that I cannot find any 15rd mags at all unfortunately but other than that the gun feels really good in the hand for being a compact. Way better than the Glock 26 I’ve held and shot.
I agree with you about the optic. At close range you should be aiming using your hand eye coordination. Your weapon should be naturally pointing where you are looking. In a real fire fight speed is the winning factor. If your aiming your slow if your pointing your fast
I picked up the MRD version & it's already became my EDC. It's the best micro 9 I've ever shot. I think optics are fantastic for tiny guns as it negates their biggest flaw, sight radius. It's also only $49 more for the optic version, not $100. Although I have an odd situation that happened that allowed me to get my MRD version for the same price as the standard.
@@jasonwolfe9892 Thank you! I’ll call them tomorrow morning when they open and see if they still have any. I just looked up Sugarbush Armory and they’re only 50 mins from me
@@chrisanderson4044 Haha believe me I would love to. Unfortunately, my business is here as well as my family. I will definitely retire to a free state but that’s not for many more years(unless I win the lotto lol)
I bought one to see if my mom liked it and can rack the slide easier. So glad I did! She can rack it so much easier and I carry it too. I love it, now I'm getting another one 😁
Like hickock45 said, who cares if its late, as long as there giving us more options then he’s happy… I dont think ill personally get one if the P365 & Hellcat is there & has been through there quirks.. but we’ll see.. I LOVE Springfields U sights & the reflexs sight’s don’t amaze me honestly. Could be the deciding factor for me..🤷🏻♂️
Like FN. this seems to be a nice gun. Only issue I have with FN is when they are done with something, they are done. My FNP-9 is a perfect example of “we’re done”
My FN Reflex has had issues since I got it. From the factory the front sight was high, if that makes sense.... there was a visible light gap between it and the slide which I have never really seen before on another pistol...... and low and behold the pistol shoots low.... always shoots low. Sent it back to FN.... got it back and it still does the same thing. Extremely disappointed with the Reflex...... and I am not the only person out there that has had issues with these having jacked up sights from the factory.
The ones that are “late to the game” are the ones I’m especially interested in cause I’d like to think they’ve sat back, looked at what everyone else did right & wrong & then submitted theirs.
Got mine (not optic cut) this week and shall be carrying it with Speer New G2 Gold Dot Carry Gun Ammo 9mm 135-grain HP for self defense. I shall be using less expensive FMJ 115 grain ammo and other frangible ammo for target shooting and training.
It might be late to the game, but so am I in regard to micro-compacts. I resisted for a while but carrying a compact or sub at work all day is quite a pain, literally. I was going to go with a Hellcat or Shield Plus until I saw this. I will be pulling the trigger shortly, pun intended. The price difference between the MRO and non-MRO is about $70 so I am going MRO. I have a couple optics ready guns that I never saw the need to add the dot, but it is nice to know it is there and cheaper than sending it off for a slide cut. A 407k or EPS carry fde would look sick on the peanut butter version.
It's kinda ironic that the first point you brought up why one should have a look at this firearm is that it becomes competitive because you don't have to have a red dot optic. When it turns out a few months later the main criticism of this model is that some of its ironsights have quality control issues.
Almost nobody is going to change their 365 or their Hellcat for this. Those two have tons of accessories and are proven platforms. What's worse is that FN doesn't produce this gun with a manual safety like Sig or Springfield, I know that some don't like them but it's best to have the option to have it. FN is late and short of options.
The trigger is too light for me to feel comfortable with a round in the chamber without a manual safety. It may be silly for me to feel that way, even when using a quality kydex holster, but my Hellcat gave me the manual safety option and that's one of the reasons I own it.
I was thinking about getting the mc9 but all the videos coming out are all about issues with mc9 all the videos I have see on the FN Reflex have been positive my carry is my Glock 43X and I have a few others in my rotation.
Glock 43x was and is my first gun, been carrying for a few months now. It looks like a piece of Tupperware compared to this beauty from FN. That and the trigger? Might have to switch…
I am so glad i didn't pull the trigger and get an mc9. This is looking better and better. I think you just cost me $500😂. It'll fit nicely beside my 510.
@@spnfirearms I'm following up, I started having problems with failure to go into batter repeatedly after some moderate use. Around 250-500 rounds after the initial test. I've seen other TH-cam folks having issues too. It's out of my rotation and I'm saving money for something else....
Cant trust someone who says "i havent shot it yet but it will def be in my carry rotation" Make sure you check the rear sight on that bad boy. Many have shipped from factory off by a millimeter or a few mills. Might want to test your firearm before you sing its praises. Sure yours might be perfect but you dont know until you actually fire it.
I have black FN REFLEX MRD with an HOLOSUN 507K AND BLACK POINT WING IWB HOLSTER. MY EDC love it. GOOD video but STOP BEING CHEAP. Your gun is made to save your life .
Effing f'n FN quality.
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@@spnfirearms Thank you, sir!
Received this as an early Christmas gift a couple weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I’ve carried a Kimber Ultra Carry II for about 12 years. Never thought I would carry anything else but this reflex has replaced it and became my EDC. Great video!
Thorough review and good to hear from your perspective since you are consistently reviewing and comparing this class of handgun 💯
Thanks man, that means a lot. Lots more to come, respect!
Appreciate your insight and candid reviews. Enjoy the genuineness.
Thanks for the support. Lots more content to come! Respect
Mine was extremely gunked up with grease out of the box. That may have contributed to the failure to feeds, but it was mostly me limp wristing. It does shoot low left due to the mismatched sights, but a dot fixed that. Love this firearm, now that I have 1000 rds through it and the feel. Good stuff!
I like the look of that. FN makes quality stuff. I may look into one. Great video
That's a smooth looking piece right there
Hell Yeah been waiting for this one 🔥
Reflex internal hammer-fired vs striker-fired.
Next on the channel suggestion -compare Glock 42 vs Sig P365 380. Reflex vs Hellcat a great idea as well. Keep up the quality content. 👍
Yessir! I got you man! Respect
I recently got a Reflex in black and I love it. Feels great in your hand and is an easy shooter for a small pistol. Been trying it for pocket carry lately and it’s perfect.
Love this gun so much I bought two of them. One in each color. It has replaced my p365 that I carried for the last 6 years.
Great choice!! Respect!!!
I was already thinking of this gun as a future purchase but with you getting it, and me enjoying a lot of the same guns you do have sold me on it 😂
Can’t wait to find the MRD model in stock. It’ll be for my wife, since I have 2 509’s already. The Flex may force me to upgrade the triggers on both my 509’s if it’s anywhere close to what I’m hearing. Nice review man… Keep up the great work!
Most of the time, I carry a Hellcat with 124 grain Federal HST, I do not mind the 2 finger grip and use the flush fit base plate. I have a Warriorland Kydex holster that came as a matching set with SL-1 light made specifically for the Hellcat. Like you, I have not gotten into optics on an EDC, but I am open to them. But I think a good reliable light is essential, I envision most self defense incidents will be at night. If nothing else to get a better look at things after the fact, like is there more than one?
I will be looking forward to the range review, as I am actually looking hard at the FN Reflex, the trigger is likely better because it is internally hammer fired instead of striker fired. Excellent review.👍
I love fn, but the only one I own is my scar 17. I’ve owned it for 7 years and have done upgrades to it so that it’s now complete. They make a damn good small arms. I’ve been really interested in the reflex but another firearm is not in the budget right now I’m an average working man just like yourself. Keep up the good work brother!
Love mine with the optic cut! Nice overview!
Not bad at all. Thanks for the video
Any suggestions on holsters for this firearm if carried with a TLR1? Great review.
Does the FN Reflex have a firing pin block safety like on most striker guns? Just wondering what internal safeties it has
Im in on watching the FN Reflex vs the Glock 26! Staying tuned 👍
That’ll be up soon! I got you!
Have they come out with any good IWB holsters for it yet? I can’t seem to find any.
Really nice looking pistol and I’m usually not too interested in FN. Looking forward to hearing your impressions after shooting it, particularly comparing to your Hellcat and Shield Plus, and of course G26. 👍
Is your gx4 on the shelf as well? I got mine back from the recall and took it to the range. So far so good.
I’m happy you got a Fn your the king of micro compacts
Sweet piece. When its loaded with the 15 round magazine, Is it taller than a g26 with a 19 magazine?
I have those videos coming soon!
Just bought the optic ready version yesterday cuz I’m about to get glasses and can see the dot, astigmatisms suck! I do wanna give a red dot a try at least, who knows I may love it. I’m a Glock guy all the way and went in for a 43X or a P365 but seen the Reflex and fell in love. I love the feel of it and the FDE color and it carries nicely! Looked at the holsters and found a FN made holster for the Reflex!
Loved the review, also think I don't need an optic on my EDC! I carry an FN 509 Midsize in Winter months here in Arizona and a Shield Plus during summer... this is definitely a possible upgrade from my Shield Plus!
Yes I think the fn is a bit better than the shield plus but you can’t go wrong with either. Respect!
It doesn’t look like the magazine promo you referred to applies to the Reflex. I could be wrong but didn’t see that pistol listed. Thanks for the nice review and close up videos.
Yes they just switched it up to the 509cc edge only. It was up prior to when this video was filmed
Just bought my reflex yesterday at bass pro and I got the last one, now my only problem is that I cannot find any 15rd mags at all unfortunately but other than that the gun feels really good in the hand for being a compact. Way better than the Glock 26 I’ve held and shot.
Definitely my Next buy, especially after shooting around with the 509c and loving every second of it. This will definitely be my EDC soon enough,
🔥🔥🔥🔥 I went to the range yesterday shot my co workers definitely made me a fn fan. He had the fn 45& the fn 10 turned me into a fanboy
Yes they make awesome products. Never a single issue with them! Respect
Please let us know if you find a fix for your MC nine Canik. I’m having a bunch of issues too, and it has been repaired twice.
Mc9 (900 rounds with zero malfunctions) federal hst 124gr with the blacksmith tactical holster (thanks for the 10% off code )
Awesome to hear man, you got a good one! Lucky. And I’m glad you like your holster. Respect
I dont trust Canik or Palmetto or IWI or Masada or even SW.
I agree with you about the optic. At close range you should be aiming using your hand eye coordination. Your weapon should be naturally pointing where you are looking. In a real fire fight speed is the winning factor. If your aiming your slow if your pointing your fast
Beautiful gun...looking forward to the Hellcat vs. Reflex video.
I got you! They are both amazing and very similar but different. Respect
Do you know how to get the magazines?
I picked up the MRD version & it's already became my EDC.
It's the best micro 9 I've ever shot.
I think optics are fantastic for tiny guns as it negates their biggest flaw, sight radius.
It's also only $49 more for the optic version, not $100.
Although I have an odd situation that happened that allowed me to get my MRD version for the same price as the standard.
it’s weird seeing a pistol with solid metal on the rear of the slide, super clean pistol though curious to get my hands on one
I’ve been looking for the FN Reflex forever but can’t find one! I live in NY so I need the 10 round model but all 4 models are always sold out!
It’ll be there soon enough and available! Respect
I also live in NYS. Had some in FDE at a dealer about an hour from me called Sugarbush Armory.
@@jasonwolfe9892 Thank you! I’ll call them tomorrow morning when they open and see if they still have any. I just looked up Sugarbush Armory and they’re only 50 mins from me
Go to a free state
@@chrisanderson4044 Haha believe me I would love to. Unfortunately, my business is here as well as my family. I will definitely retire to a free state but that’s not for many more years(unless I win the lotto lol)
I bought one to see if my mom liked it and can rack the slide easier. So glad I did! She can rack it so much easier and I carry it too. I love it, now I'm getting another one 😁
It really is a great firearm! Mine runs flawlessly!
For 4th of July you can find the 10rd one for around 300, for Taurus money this was a no brainer.
Nice
Pretty good.. Can you order this FN with a thumb safety??
Can you do a size comparison size with the Taurus g2c
I’ve got the mrd and non. No complaints. Replaced my 43x and haven’t looked back.
Mines ran flawlessly! Can’t complain at all. Respect and thanks for watching
Hey SPN do you build glocks for profit if so I’ll pay for a nice 26 build cause your 26s are dope af.
This is my EdC since i bought it. Pocket carry strictly this FN with the shorter clip. Love it
Like hickock45 said, who cares if its late, as long as there giving us more options then he’s happy… I dont think ill personally get one if the P365 & Hellcat is there & has been through there quirks.. but we’ll see.. I LOVE Springfields U sights & the reflexs sight’s don’t amaze me honestly. Could be the deciding factor for me..🤷🏻♂️
I really like the manual safety feature….oh wait Nm. Don’t shoot ur foot off my guy 😂
Love to get your thoughts on Shadow System CR920 🔥 seeing you love Glock
I missed this video I definitely interested in the reflex 😊 FN too me I consider priced too high but this is not.
i wish this was made with 40 or 45 as a micro compact bc the shape and ergo is perfect
Just replaced my Sig P320 XCompact with this in black and the MRD. Love it so far, but I will be putting an optic on it, lol
I love this handgun. ❤️💯🙂👊👍👌✌️🙏
Like FN. this seems to be a nice gun. Only issue I have with FN is when they are done with something, they are done. My FNP-9 is a perfect example of “we’re done”
Can we get some range videos
I've never picked up a FN but I think I'm about to.
They really are top quality. Very underrated and rarely talked about because a lack of marketing!
My FN Reflex has had issues since I got it. From the factory the front sight was high, if that makes sense.... there was a visible light gap between it and the slide which I have never really seen before on another pistol...... and low and behold the pistol shoots low.... always shoots low. Sent it back to FN.... got it back and it still does the same thing. Extremely disappointed with the Reflex...... and I am not the only person out there that has had issues with these having jacked up sights from the factory.
The ones that are “late to the game” are the ones I’m especially interested in cause I’d like to think they’ve sat back, looked at what everyone else did right & wrong & then submitted theirs.
Great commonsense review!
Remember it's better to have and not need than need and not have
Got mine (not optic cut) this week and shall be carrying it with Speer New G2 Gold Dot Carry Gun Ammo 9mm 135-grain HP for self defense. I shall be using less expensive FMJ 115 grain ammo and other frangible ammo for target shooting and training.
It might be late to the game, but so am I in regard to micro-compacts. I resisted for a while but carrying a compact or sub at work all day is quite a pain, literally. I was going to go with a Hellcat or Shield Plus until I saw this. I will be pulling the trigger shortly, pun intended. The price difference between the MRO and non-MRO is about $70 so I am going MRO. I have a couple optics ready guns that I never saw the need to add the dot, but it is nice to know it is there and cheaper than sending it off for a slide cut. A 407k or EPS carry fde would look sick on the peanut butter version.
It's kinda ironic that the first point you brought up why one should have a look at this firearm is that it becomes competitive because you don't have to have a red dot optic.
When it turns out a few months later the main criticism of this model is that some of its ironsights have quality control issues.
Almost nobody is going to change their 365 or their Hellcat for this. Those two have tons of accessories and are proven platforms. What's worse is that FN doesn't produce this gun with a manual safety like Sig or Springfield, I know that some don't like them but it's best to have the option to have it. FN is late and short of options.
The trigger is too light for me to feel comfortable with a round in the chamber without a manual safety. It may be silly for me to feel that way, even when using a quality kydex holster, but my Hellcat gave me the manual safety option and that's one of the reasons I own it.
I was thinking about getting the mc9 but all the videos coming out are all about issues with mc9 all the videos I have see on the FN Reflex have been positive my carry is my Glock 43X and I have a few others in my rotation.
Respect 🫡
Respect!
Glock 43x was and is my first gun, been carrying for a few months now. It looks like a piece of Tupperware compared to this beauty from FN. That and the trigger? Might have to switch…
Reflex vs hellcat video
On the way!
I am so glad i didn't pull the trigger and get an mc9. This is looking better and better. I think you just cost me $500😂. It'll fit nicely beside my 510.
Dude trust me, this is levels above the mc9. It is a great great carry option and the price makes it even better
Nice night picture.
I've bought this pistol and fired it. I've fired 200 round, brass 124gr Fiocchi. No malfunction so far. It's a bit snappy but then again it's a micro.
Yes it’s going to keep running too. It’s a tank
@@spnfirearms I'm following up, I started having problems with failure to go into batter repeatedly after some moderate use. Around 250-500 rounds after the initial test. I've seen other TH-cam folks having issues too.
It's out of my rotation and I'm saving money for something else....
I have this reflex and i love it
Canik on the sgelf?
Yessir!
All, "late to the game". Keltec P-11 mico 10+1 (also takes SW 15+1 mags) ultra light (14oz), reliable, came out in 1995.
Made well except for the sights being off on alot of them will not buy till the fix the sight issue. You should have to drift sights out the box.
G26 💪
Glad to see some fde lol
I agree with your argument re: optics. They just don't meet the commonsense bar for a short barrel pistol and the reason we carry the things.
Yessir, respect!
Spn check out the stoeger str9mc! It’s their new micro compact!
It’s only $50 more for the optics cut slide
Optics in a carry pistols make zero sense
Not one word about it being internal hammer vs striker fired……
Well, it shoots low and far left.
Compare the FN Reflex to the Taurus GX4
I got you!
Mine has FTF several times every magazine. Not good.
I'm going to buy it...just to teplace my carrier glock 43x
Cant trust someone who says "i havent shot it yet but it will def be in my carry rotation" Make sure you check the rear sight on that bad boy. Many have shipped from factory off by a millimeter or a few mills. Might want to test your firearm before you sing its praises. Sure yours might be perfect but you dont know until you actually fire it.
Are you dumb? I’ve already shot this since and never carry a handgun with less than 500 flawless rounds and my defensive ammo. Grow up lol
Wow smh you said the same thing about the mc9
Man I want that so bad. In FDE too. Fuck
The fn didn't do that well during the MAC reliability test.
It's kind of hard to ignore the fact that it's "late to the game" when it literally says "Carry The Future" on the box.
😂 nice
Haha respect!
This or glock 26?
This gun was a flop!
A step above the Sig.
If u have time to use an optic its most likely not self defense
I have black FN REFLEX MRD with an HOLOSUN 507K AND BLACK POINT WING IWB HOLSTER. MY EDC love it. GOOD video but STOP BEING CHEAP. Your gun is made to save your life .
Being cheap because it doesn’t have an optics cut? Lmaoooo? I don’t even carry my fn and I don’t rely on optics like you.