The FN gives more barrel length in the same size package. I have several guns in this category, the FN is almost match like in its group size. I very much like it, but I think I prefer the Shield Plus. Both are great, but I find my dot easier with the Smith and Wesson. Choosing between the 2 is a great problem to have.
I was looking at the Reflex at my local shop for 499. Ended up choosing the optic ready Sig P365 for the same price. But, you’re right - feel, size and in the hand, they feel very familiar to each other.
I’m okay with no manual safety, but I really wish it had a hammer decocker, so the initial trigger pull on the first round would be heavier. I’d buy a second one if it had that feature.
I'm still keeping my P938 Legion on probation for a couple hundred rounds, so I am currently in the "micro CCW" research mode, this FN is on my short list! Thanks for the video!
Been looking into one of these for myself to check out and possibly for my oldest daughter as her first carry gun. Love the folks at Dons good group of people over there try to buy all my guns from them if i can.
I have an FN REFLEX MRD WITH AN HOLSUN 507K WITH AN BLACKPOINT TACTICAL WING HOLSTER. FIRED MORE THAN 3000 ROUNDS WITH NO PROBLEMS. ITS MY EDC. FN contracted Blackpoint tactical for reflex holsters.
I did not know the reflex the hellcat and the Sig P365X was that close in size. I have an FDE version of the Hellcat right in front of me. I also have a P365X right in front of me. The reflex is basically the same gun, so it makes no sense for me to get one. An internal hammer is not enough to push me over the edge.
Good review. For me, no manual safety on these small pews, no purchase. The Hellcat and Sig 365 does offer them as an option and imo options are very good.
There is a reflex with a manual safety coming. The manual clearly shows a version with a safety and gives instruction how to operate it. So there will be one eventually.
I saw a lot of videos from a couple months ago saying it had problems feeding as well as its iron sights being off low left. Is any of that still an issue?
Any issues with failure to feed? Mine had multiple FTF and went back to FN but still having the same issue several round deep into the mag. Very disappointed as I really wanted to like this one.
In my opinion, the G43x is just better overall. The FN has a rough grip which can tend to hurt after a couple rounds. Definitely had some kick back and for me was a bit harder to handle. The trigger is lighter than the Glock trigger, which to me is a downside. Safety on the Glock trigger definitely feels safer for daily carry vs the FN not having a safety, and the trigger being a bit more sensitive. But the most important part, the FN did have issues at the range. Jammed every 3-4 rounds. Currently shipping it to FN to have them hopefully fix the issue. I really wanted the FN to replace my G43x but for now will just be a secondary/ back up daily carry. Just my opinion of course. Before I purchased I watched a good amount of reviews and they all were similar, stating that it was a good gun and had no issues. But unfortunately for me and apparently many others the gun has issues. Issues with it jamming and it shooting down and left. Like I said, I really wanted to like the FN more than my Glock but so far the Glock just continues to feel like the overall best micro pistol.
