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First Look: FN Reflex Micro-Compact Pistol



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NEW from FN comes the Reflex micro-compact pistol!

Slightly longer than a SIG P365 but with nearly identical width and height, the FN Reflex is the latest micro-compact to hit the market, and it has some nice features we don’t often see!

Using an internal hammer, the Reflex is SAO with a smooth 5-lb trigger pull. That, plus a cold hammer-forged barrel, gives the Reflex impressive accuracy right out of the box.

The grip features an aggressive texture on the front and back strap, with a slightly less aggressive texture on the sides. Both models of the Reflex also come with front and rear slide serrations. 

Three-dot iron sights have a front sight with a tritium insert. The FN Reflex comes in two models, MRD, and standard. The MRD model is optic-ready and cut for RMSc or Holosun-K series red dots. Screws are included for both footprints. 

The Reflex has a slim line rail for mounting sub-compact lights and reversible magazine release and uses either 10, 11, or 15-round magazines.

The 10 and 11-round magazines can be either flush-fit or have a pinky extension for more grip. For maximum grip, the 15-round magazine extends the grip frame to a full-hand size.

All models of the Reflex come with two magazines, either 1×11+1×15 or 2×10.

FN Reflex is available in both FN Tan and black.

MSRP for the standard model is $600, MSRP for the Reflex MRD is $660

SPECS

  • CALIBER: 9mm
  • OPERATION: Internal Hammer Fired SAO
  • MAG CAPACITY: 10 or 11/15 Rd.
  • WEIGHT: 18.4 oz.
  • BARREL LENGTH: 3.3″
  • OVERALL LENGTH: 6.2″
  • TWIST RATE: 1:10 RH
  • HEIGHT: 4.27″
  • WIDTH: 1″
  • TRIGGER PULL: 4.5-5.5lb.
  • SIGHT RADIUS: 5.05″

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2 Comments

  • Leam says:

    Remove and trashcan all that trendy electronic sight, laser, flashlight crap, and it appears like it would be viable.

    • Jason DeLuca says:

      Yep. Learn to aim properly, learn to hold it properly and then practice, practice, practice. Many a good shooter has been made by learning how to actually use the proper technique even without all the crutches that seem so popular with the faux “gunmen” of today.

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  • Remove and trashcan all that trendy electronic sight, laser, flashlight crap, and it appears like it would be viable.

    • Yep. Learn to aim properly, learn to hold it properly and then practice, practice, practice. Many a good shooter has been made by learning how to actually use the proper technique even without all the crutches that seem so popular with the faux "gunmen" of today.

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