Honest Owner Review: NEW FN Reflex Micro 9mm

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  • @ruger3579
    @ruger3579 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I enjoyed this video a lot. Very professionally addressed, up to the smallest details. Just great!! Thank you!!

  • @rayraman3243
    @rayraman3243 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for the review and tips on lubricating before first shot

  • @JustScottPaid
    @JustScottPaid ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, I didnt realize I was unsubscribed for some reason. 😡
    Anyway, glad to be back to your awesome channel.
    I see you're seeking up on that 100,000 sub mark!
    So well deserved!

  • @MR.IceCreamMan93
    @MR.IceCreamMan93 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great review ! Thanks happy Friday 😊

  • @CookieMonster_1969
    @CookieMonster_1969 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I discovered the exact same with the Hellcat as well. So the first thing I did was swap the base plate when I bought the Reflex. I've also discovered, for me, I tend to put to much finger on the trigger on these micro 9's. I've also discovered the support hand is key not to low left as well. 👍

  • @terryholloway9930
    @terryholloway9930 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Mr Hammer great review enjoyed it don’t have a FN but it’s nice

  • @kevinmccarey5015
    @kevinmccarey5015 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr Hammer,
    I also enjoyed this video a lot. Great details for me considering a CCW.
    Be well

  • @russsaker3341
    @russsaker3341 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you reinstall the pinky extension on 11 round magazine it has a chamfer in that area that hurts your hand and should resolve your issue. That end of the magazine isn't going to print anymore than the flat plate and will assist in better control during firing.

  • @randolph6511
    @randolph6511 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for another very informative video.

  • @WN_Byers
    @WN_Byers ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the appearence fit and finish. But I already have a 365XL w/ holster & magazines. Love to try one at the range someday

  • @WranglerJKLS
    @WranglerJKLS ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I agree, manufacturers should blend the magazine into the frame better.
    Many magazines, including some 1911's bite my palm.

    • @Asidebar
      @Asidebar 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      sandpaper will solve the problem

    • @Ajcarter95
      @Ajcarter95 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Never with reflex

  • @krmtdfrg
    @krmtdfrg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I just picked up the MRD version and this is the kind of EDC I was looking for. Replaced my Sig P30 XCompact with this.

    • @contractor556
      @contractor556 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How’s it running/accuracy for you?

  • @Vox-Populi
    @Vox-Populi ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think FN perfected the subcompact with their FNS9c. It's my favorite carry gun. 12+1.

    • @zanearnold1337
      @zanearnold1337 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But the squishy mag release? Did you figure a solution? Always have liked the 9c, last one to include a hard case

  • @muttznuttz6235
    @muttznuttz6235 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You can remove those corners on the mags with some 400 - 600 grit sandpaper and some gun oil. Put a couple of drops on the sandpaper and work edges ( rounding them off ) . Work slowly as you go up on grit for smooth clean finish ( don’t forget the gun oil every time ), this is essential and it will give you a smooth factory like finish.

  • @hixnada8278
    @hixnada8278 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the awesome video! How has the finish been holding up?

  • @mr.goldenrod291
    @mr.goldenrod291 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pulling the trigger w/o cycling the slide to cock the hammer is called a restrike capability (DAO), not double-strike.

  • @weekenddistractions
    @weekenddistractions ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great review. I do like that they made it a hammer SAO, but I would really want a thumb safety option to disable the trigger for holstering etc.

    • @joewalker6931
      @joewalker6931 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same. I think that was a huge miss.

    • @JP-hz5zb
      @JP-hz5zb ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed

    • @Ajcarter95
      @Ajcarter95 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It has safeties.. plus thumb aint guaranteed

  • @edlozano8694
    @edlozano8694 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did you fix the issue with the square magazine?

  • @bobbarker5884
    @bobbarker5884 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you receive the gun in box is there instruction on how to disassemble and clean and which parts to oil? Or is there a video explaining that clearly somewhere?

  • @kickadams8908ass
    @kickadams8908ass ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The hellcats 15 round mag is the same, its sharp at the base plate

  • @loadnlock357
    @loadnlock357 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For the short mag i just got a file and ronded off those corners. Its fine now. I bet we will see new mags on the market soon that are less sharp.

  • @jonhaugen5799
    @jonhaugen5799 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Another great review 👍. Now if we can just get Beretta, CZ and Walther to bring out a micro compact double stack pistol we'd be all set 🤔. Heck, even H&K is coming out with a micro compact double stack pistol 😮.

    • @_Jashawuh
      @_Jashawuh ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I think every gun company should have one. I just want to see a DA/SA one.

    • @rosemarsili9159
      @rosemarsili9159 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Amen! I'd love it if Walther would model a micro-compact 9mm after their PDP-F, especially with an easier-rack slide.

    • @darrelwhite2649
      @darrelwhite2649 ปีที่แล้ว

      An SA/DA would inherently be too large and heavy. It is literally impossible to do.

    • @_Jashawuh
      @_Jashawuh ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@darrelwhite2649 its not impossible to make a gun slightly smaller than a p239. Are you an engineer or something?

    • @voltaire5427
      @voltaire5427 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      CZ is working on one. TFB interviewed the CEO recently, and he said it's in the works.

  • @Roadrider19119
    @Roadrider19119 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want one, but they are hard to find.

  • @jacobbailey9169
    @jacobbailey9169 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    if you have a 509 do yourself a favor and order the apex striker. My striker broke in half last night and the striker firing tip disappeared. You’re welcome.

  • @chrisberry9653
    @chrisberry9653 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whats the height with the 15 round magazine installed?

  • @triggerman1092
    @triggerman1092 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saw that gap right off. I was bout to ask but u addressed it

  • @thomascopeland402
    @thomascopeland402 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mossberg MC2sc is one of the best.

  • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017
    @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the MC9 has a pokey mag also.

  • @jetman1979
    @jetman1979 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I noticed the magazine sticking out as well kind of bothers me I might round it off.

  • @MrAngenos
    @MrAngenos 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1:45 I would say that another quality issue is the plastic recoil spring assembly…

  • @34dawgsgo
    @34dawgsgo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    100% correct Just clean it. How hard can it be? The heavy protectant oils on brand new guns are never good for the operation. Out of the box and every range trip is a cleaning.

  • @starletsmokey3508
    @starletsmokey3508 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Could you please compare it to Equalizer side to side and let us know what you think of two ? Thank you

    • @CookieMonster_1969
      @CookieMonster_1969 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've got the Equalizer as well as the Reflex. I prefer the Reflex, but both pistols shoot very similar. The take down for cleaning of the Equalizer is a bit finicky, but I've got maybe 500 rounds through it and it was flawless.👍

  • @rowdystam
    @rowdystam ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the simplicity. Glock 19 size please

    • @Jay-vc8vf
      @Jay-vc8vf ปีที่แล้ว +3

      FN 509 midsize

  • @robertbianco6383
    @robertbianco6383 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I thought most hammer fired guns racked easier?
    Isn't that normally the case ?

  • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017
    @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the standard tritium sight on the front. Nice touch.

  • @Asidebar
    @Asidebar ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like the Hellcat better. F&N should have made the base plate rounded. However, it's easy to file round and smooth. Could even round it off with an emory board.

    • @bobbarker5884
      @bobbarker5884 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's what I was thinking. Should be a fairly easy issue to fix

  • @jimwalden7863
    @jimwalden7863 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I got one in and the sights on were centered. Only problem was getting it to hit to point of aim. First shots from 10 yds were 6 1/2” low and 4” to the left. Tried 2 different brands of ammo with same results. Moved rear sight to the right and group got centered. Couldn’t do anything to rear sight to elevate. Called customer service and was told to shoot it from a supported rest. Tried that with little improvement. Still 4 1/2” low. Sent pistol in for repair. It’s on it’s way back to me now. I called and was told they centered the rear sight again and to shoot it more to get used to it. That’s not gonna help much. I own and shoot at least 20 handguns and most do hit at point of aim so I’m pretty sure there’s a problem with the gun, not with my shooting ability. Not happy with FN. I won’t be bringing any more FN products into my gun shop. And yes, I am an FFL dealer. Have been since 1981.

    • @AlexM-st1vw
      @AlexM-st1vw ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I THOUGHT IT WAS ME I THOUGHT I WAS THE PROBLEM I AM SHOOTING LOW LEFT HAD NO IDEA WHY

    • @tororosso7046
      @tororosso7046 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same issue here, shot low and left. When I read about it online I thought, "that's a novice shooter issue". Once I received the gun I was printing a very tight group low and left. I drifted the rear sight to the right and I have centered the groups, however, the rear sight is not centered. Sig P365 sights will fit this gun, I already have an Ameriglo set on order, hopefully that fixes the elevation issue.

  • @davidsawyer6003
    @davidsawyer6003 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good review. I got to try one out and this is not for me. Not a FN fan or internal hammer fired fan either. I am also leaning away from the micros and going back to the sub compacts or at least the larger micros.

    • @gracedagostino5231
      @gracedagostino5231 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agree, my Glocks 26/27 are so much easier to shoot accurately than all these new micros.

    • @J.Wick.
      @J.Wick. ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree. The only "Micro" that I've shot that I really, really like, is the Shield Plus. I imagine I'd like the Canik MC9 as well, but haven't shot it. The 365MACRO TacOps feels great in hand as well, but it could be argued whether or not to consider it "Micro". I have been super happy with the Shield Plus though, so much so I bought a 2nd. One has around 2k rounds thru it, the other pushing 1k. No issues at all.

    • @davidsawyer6003
      @davidsawyer6003 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@J.Wick. I am carrying a Shield Plus Performance Center 3.1" most of the time now. Shoots great after 500 rounds no malfunctions. I do think that the PC model has a better trigger and the ported slide and barrel does help to mitigate recoil. I am surprised that the accuracy is so good with the short barrel out to 25 yds.

    • @J.Wick.
      @J.Wick. ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@davidsawyer6003 Definitely. My choice as well. I really like the OEM trigger. But I decided to try an Apex in one of my Pluses since I have one in almost all my M&Ps. Wow. The Apex Duty/Carry trigger for the Plus might be my favorite of all of them. It's still got some weight to the pull, but the reset is OMG good. I've also put in a DPM Recoil spring in that one. One is mostly stock, the other I try things out on. That Apex DCK trigger & the DPM Spring are excellent.

    • @JustScottPaid
      @JustScottPaid ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Loving my Shield Plus with 15 rounds mags!

  • @pewpewTN
    @pewpewTN 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mine is averaging 3.8lbs on the trigger

  • @davidjs74
    @davidjs74 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are the 2nd person who has posted a video stating that the sights are to the left. This is very disappointing.

    • @northernninety7
      @northernninety7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You cant just drift the sights yourself?

    • @davidjs74
      @davidjs74 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@northernninety7 I don't know; can I?

    • @ZIL4REAL
      @ZIL4REAL 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@davidjs74 yes

  • @rosemarsili9159
    @rosemarsili9159 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've shot the Hellcat three times now and hated it each time specifically because it was too snappy and difficult to rack. If this is easier on both fronts while still being ideal for deep carry, I just might buy it. The 11+1 capacity is great also.

    • @Gaviid
      @Gaviid ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Grow some balls if you think pulling the slide on a handgun is difficult.

    • @EyeCue23
      @EyeCue23 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really? My Hellcat was hard to rack like the first 2 weeks i had it but it’s super easy now… and most sun compacts will be snappy because the short barrel length

  • @clintwestwood1895
    @clintwestwood1895 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I hear FN can be hard on a gent in regard to customer service.

    • @jimwalden7863
      @jimwalden7863 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I wasn’t impressed after my experience with them.

    • @clintwestwood1895
      @clintwestwood1895 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jimwalden7863 I listened to a rant from my local gunshop owner about how FN was treating him unfair claiming his brand-new pistol was not broken and refused to service it. I trust the owner and felt like he was being honest.

    • @E.IS.M.I.A.
      @E.IS.M.I.A. ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’ve heard tons of bad stuff on Sig Sauer too

    • @theoretex
      @theoretex ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I've had good experience with FN customer service.

    • @woodpony34
      @woodpony34 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Fn fixed a used fnp I got from a person, it broke, 10 day turnaround, no charge, great

  • @lgwappo
    @lgwappo ปีที่แล้ว

    If this proves reliable it will replace my Jamcat.

  • @pistolerodelcaribe
    @pistolerodelcaribe ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that's some recoil! Sheez

  • @wardroland270
    @wardroland270 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks HS. Great job. Good info. God bless.
    LETS GO BRANDON

  • @wreckagevic
    @wreckagevic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a FN 509 le edition and really wasn’t that impressed but I know they have a solid following. I’ll stick with Glock and M&Ps they just work great. As always stellar content HS👍

  • @cosmiccharlie8294
    @cosmiccharlie8294 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do not need a micro compact. I can conceal a 5" 1911 under an untucked t shirt without trouble.

  • @peterreily1490
    @peterreily1490 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can see that mag release button getting in the way in an “uh oh” self defense issue.
    I feel like CZ in the P10’s or Glock in the gen 3’s got the mag release placement correct. SO many of times have seen drills done under stress and mags just hit the ground. Sounds trivial, to anyone that’s not been blindsided or pulled on and you’re waiting on your counter ambush 1.5 second time. You pull, fire and drop the mag you’re done, son. Your 3,958 shot mag just hit the floor and you got one MAYBE two shots off.
    I’ve seen it again and again and again and again on my private range with friends doing drills. Gen 5 Glocks “boop” mag hits the ground after one shot.
    This looks like it exemplifies that issue.

    • @robertbianco6383
      @robertbianco6383 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My Shield Plus is like that. Bad mag release. I'd never carry that gun for that very reason. My old Shields aren't like that. I seem to recall hearing about a less extending mag release that S&W offers for the Shield Plus. Is that correct? Does anyone know?

    • @pewpewTN
      @pewpewTN 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The mag release is not a problem.
      These guns are much smaller than P10s & Gen 3 Glocks.
      There is a lot less room to put the mag release, but this one is good.

  • @Jrocc811
    @Jrocc811 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Canik beat them IMO, that mete MC9 is a lot cheaper and has a much better trigger.

    • @Ajcarter95
      @Ajcarter95 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely ur opinion lol is wrong

  • @ralphcarroll5090
    @ralphcarroll5090 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have an FN 509 Tactical that the front sight was off to the left new out of the box. Had to pay a gunsmith to drift it to the right to get it centered. FN's quality control out of the factory is not stellar.

  • @datruth9019
    @datruth9019 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yea I'll stick with my glock 43👍🏼

  • @howardiko7156
    @howardiko7156 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Went to a local store and left without it because it has NO safety. Not good FN.

  • @toy4tao
    @toy4tao ปีที่แล้ว

    no ambi, cost 500+, OR not standard, easy pass

  • @chrispham1113
    @chrispham1113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Remember boys, this is a micro. You have big hands then don't bother.

  • @stephendettweiler746
    @stephendettweiler746 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just get a Springfield Hellcat! Proven quality!

  • @boomaster515
    @boomaster515 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that reflex logo is just ugly af

  • @charleshooper1465
    @charleshooper1465 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    good video BUT I think I'll stick with my sig x 365.

    • @Ajcarter95
      @Ajcarter95 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Reflex better than tht