{"id":1410,"date":"2023-11-29T14:41:45","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T14:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1410"},"modified":"2023-11-29T14:41:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T14:41:45","slug":"fns-new-micro-9-pistol-the-fn-reflex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1410","title":{"rendered":"FN\u2019s New Micro 9 Pistol: The FN Reflex"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>I\u2019m an unabashed fan of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/handguns\/?fq=brand%3AFNH+USA%25%25-COMMA-%25%25+Inc&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fns-new-micro-9-pistol-the-fn-reflex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FN pistols<\/a>. It started with the FNS-9 model. FN made the pistols available to NRA Pistol Instructors at a deep discount when they were new in 2011. Then came the FNX pistols and more recently the FN 509. I just knew in my heart that the FN Reflex would be a winner. For sure, I knew I was anxious to get my hands on one, so I could review it for our readers.<\/p>\n<p>The day I picked it up, my first impression surprised me. I made the immediate assumption the gun was too small for my taste. But when I got it home, my initial observation fell by the wayside. First, it is almost the same size as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/handguns\/?fq=brand%3ASIG+Sauer&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fns-new-micro-9-pistol-the-fn-reflex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIG P365<\/a> (one of my favorite carry pistols).<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"472\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm semi-automatic pistol, right and SIG P365, left\" class=\"wp-image-91985 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?resize=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?resize=150%2C111&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?resize=640%2C472&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?resize=640%2C472&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm semi-automatic pistol, right and SIG P365, left\" class=\"wp-image-91985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?resize=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?resize=150%2C111&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Size wise, the FN Reflex is very close to the SIG P365.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Second, with the extended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/magazines\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fns-new-micro-9-pistol-the-fn-reflex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">magazine<\/a>, the Reflex has that same feel that endeared the other FN guns to me. Something about the angle of the grip, texture on the sides, and the ribbed front and rear strap of FN\u2019s pistols makes me want to hold them for the sheer pleasure of holding them. Shooting them just adds to that pleasure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/bulk\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The Reflex does have a much smaller grip than the FN 509, but it still feels natural. For me to get that natural feel, I need the extended mag in the gun (which, admittedly, complicates the concealed carry formula but not by much). Let me back up and describe the gun to you, then we\u2019ll get into the different magazine sizes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/bulk\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>FN Reflex Features<\/h2>\n<p>The FN Reflex falls into the category dubbed \u201cMicro 9s.\u201d I personally don\u2019t think they\u2019re really micros, but more like minis. However, the name has been around long enough that it\u2019s going to stick. These are small pistols, with 3- to 3.5-inch barrels and double-stack magazines.<\/p>\n<p>The Reflex is 6.17 inches long, 4.27 inches high, and 1.08 inches wide. The barrel length is 3.3 inches, and the weight with an empty magazine is 18.4 ounces. Where legal, the gun ships with an 11-round magazine and extended 15-round magazine.<\/p>\n<p>The 11-round magazine can be fitted with either a flat base plate or a pinky-catching base plate. I\u2019m okay with the pinky catcher, but the 15-round magazine feels the best to me, which is well and good because of the extra four rounds it provides. For folks who live in the <em>not-so-Second Amendment-friendly<\/em> states, the gun comes with two 10-round magazines.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"531\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm semi-automatic pistol with the 15-round magazine inserted\" class=\"wp-image-91984 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?resize=300%2C249&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?resize=150%2C125&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?resize=640%2C531&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?resize=640%2C531&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm semi-automatic pistol with the 15-round magazine inserted\" class=\"wp-image-91984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?resize=300%2C249&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?resize=150%2C125&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>With the extended magazine, the FN Reflex holds 15+1 rounds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>FN offers a compact version of the FN 509 that is similar in size but has a longer barrel. I\u2019d recommend handling each and weighing the concealability of the longer barrel before deciding between the two.<\/p>\n<p>You can get a Reflex in either black or FDE. Mine is equipped with three-dot sights with the front sight being one of those popular tritium surrounded by a bright orange ring. The slide has cocking serrations (front and rear) and a loaded-chamber indicator at the top rear of the loading port. All my other FN pistols are ambidextrous, but this one isn\u2019t for some reason. Another difference between the Reflex and the FNS, FNX, and 509 pistols is that this one is hammer-fired, which seems to be the norm for micro-sized pistols.<\/p>\n<p>Having an internal hammer, versus a striker, allows the designers to create the gun with a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/racking-slide-loading-pistol-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lighter-racking<\/a> slide. The Reflex is quite easy for me to manipulate with my arthritic hands which is a real plus in my book. The slide lock\/release is small, but it\u2019s set at an angle that makes it easy to access and easy to operate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"404\" alt=\"lower receiver of the FN Reflex 9mm semi-auto handgun showing the internal hammer\" class=\"wp-image-91987 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?resize=150%2C95&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?resize=640%2C404&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?resize=640%2C404&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"lower receiver of the FN Reflex 9mm semi-auto handgun showing the internal hammer\" class=\"wp-image-91987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?resize=150%2C95&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The FN Reflex, like a few other micro 9s, is hammer-fired and helps to reduce the amount of effort required to rack the slide.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The front of the slide has angled edges which aid in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/holsters\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fns-new-micro-9-pistol-the-fn-reflex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">holstering<\/a>. There is a one-slot Picatinny rail, which will allow for the mounting of a small <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/lights\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fns-new-micro-9-pistol-the-fn-reflex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">light<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/lasers\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fns-new-micro-9-pistol-the-fn-reflex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">laser<\/a>. The trigger guard is undercut where it joins the frame at the grip, allowing for a reasonably-high grip when shooting the gun. The trigger has a flat face that is slightly curved and angles forward. It has about a half-inch take up before it breaks cleanly at around 5 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>This pistol does not have a blade safety in the trigger, but it is equipped with two passive safety systems. The firing pin block prevents the tip of the firing pin from protruding from the breech face unless the trigger has been pulled to the rear. The hinged trigger safety remains engaged unless the shooter\u2019s finger is on the trigger and blocks the rearward movement of the trigger. This prevents the trigger from moving rearward under inertia, should the pistol be dropped. A manual safety is an option. The pistol I have does not have that option.<\/p>\n<p>Takedown for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/gun-care\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fns-new-micro-9-pistol-the-fn-reflex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cleaning<\/a> is pretty standard. Lock the slide back, and remove the magazine. Then, check the chamber to ensure the gun is unloaded. There is a small lever on the left side of the frame that must be rotated clockwise. The slide will then come off the front of the gun, after the slide lock is released. No trigger pull is required. The recoil spring is captive on the guide rod, and it compresses quite easily. Lift it out, and the barrel can be removed from the frame for cleaning.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"482\" alt=\"Field stripped FN Reflex 9mm semi-automatic pistol\" class=\"wp-image-91986 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?resize=640%2C482&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?resize=640%2C482&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Field stripped FN Reflex 9mm semi-automatic pistol\" class=\"wp-image-91986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Takedown of the FN Reflex is very easy and does not require a trigger press.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>I can hear you wondering now, \u201cWhat about a red dot sight?\u201d The answer doesn\u2019t exist in the pistol I have on hand to review. However, for a few dollars more, I could have purchased the FN Reflex MRD model. As for which mini <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/scopes-and-optics\/red-dot-and-holographic-sights\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fns-new-micro-9-pistol-the-fn-reflex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">red dot sight<\/a> I would want, the Reflex MRD\u2019s slide is cut for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/scopes-and-optics\/red-dot-and-holographic-sights\/?page=1&amp;fq=brand%3AShield+Sights&amp;fq=price%3A14%2C1249&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fns-new-micro-9-pistol-the-fn-reflex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shield<\/a> RMSc and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/scopes-and-optics\/red-dot-and-holographic-sights\/?fq=brand%3AHolosun&amp;fq=price%3A14%2C1249&amp;page=1&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fns-new-micro-9-pistol-the-fn-reflex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holosun<\/a> K series. Included screws make it easy to mount many MRDs.<\/p>\n<h2>Carry Options<\/h2>\n<p>As far as carrying the FN Reflex, it would work for me as a pocket-carry gun with the 11-round magazine \u2014 even with the pinky extension. I rarely <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/pocket-carry-realistic-or-lazy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pocket carry<\/a> (unless I need to leave home in a hurry) preferring strong side IWB carry. For that, the same holsters I use for carrying the SIG P365 work fine.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest?utm_source=CTD_Blog_AD&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_range_day_friday_mobile&amp;utm_content=square\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p>One is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/holsters\/?fq=brand%3ADeSantis&amp;fq=price%3A3%2C562&amp;page=1&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fns-new-micro-9-pistol-the-fn-reflex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DeSantis<\/a> Vanquisher IWB holster, and the other is an N8 Tactical OT2 \u2013 G2 holster. With either of these holsters I can easily carry the FN Reflex with the 15-round magazine concealed under the tail of a polo-type shirt. The Reflex is light enough you can easily forget it\u2019s there.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t know about you, but I like my guns to be attractive, and the FN Reflex passes muster with the 11-round magazine. It looks a little off-balance with the 15-rounder, but that\u2019s the one I\u2019ll want to have most of the time.<\/p>\n<h2>Range Testing<\/h2>\n<p>In the \u2018how does it shoot\u2019 department, my first outing with it was to a country range setup kind of like Hickock45\u2019s (YouTube) range. There were no targets where I could check for accuracy on paper. Instead, I banged away at steel plates placed at various ranges. I hit some and missed others. Then, I passed the gun around and asked for feedback.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"495\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm gun atop a bright yellow and red paper target with multiple bullet holes\" class=\"wp-image-91992 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?resize=150%2C116&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?resize=640%2C495&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?resize=640%2C495&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm gun atop a bright yellow and red paper target with multiple bullet holes\" class=\"wp-image-91992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?resize=150%2C116&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>This is an example target shot offhand at five yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The general consensus, me included, is that it\u2019s a little rough from a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/shooting-101-recoil-control-marksmanship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recoil<\/a> perspective. It\u2019s a small gun, and the 9mm recoil is substantial. It just didn\u2019t seem to any of us there was anything about the gun that seemed to mitigate recoil.<\/p>\n<p>Later, I shot the gun where I could set my targets at around 5 yards. The results there were satisfactory, as I could repeatedly put my shots in a 4-inch target with the widest spread being 2.5 inches (offhand). That\u2019s not bad for a micro 9 and well within my expectations for a FN pistol. MSRP on these guns is running around $600 for the base model and $659 for the one with the optics adapter. I\u2019m not sure why, but the FN 509 Compact model is roughly $150 more. I imagine it must be the striker. With either gun, you\u2019re getting one of the finest pistols made by a company that excels on all fronts.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>In a world of striker-fired semi-autos, the FN Reflex stands apart. Some would go so far as to say it  stands above with plenty of accuracy and an easily-racked slide. Do you agree? Share your answer or review in the Comment section.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"471\" alt=\"David Freeman shooting the FN Reflex handgun from his wheelchair\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91991 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"91991\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-10.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-10.jpg?resize=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-10.jpg?resize=150%2C110&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-10.jpg?resize=640%2C471&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"471\" alt=\"David Freeman shooting the FN Reflex handgun from his wheelchair\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91991\" data-id=\"91991\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-10.jpg?resize=640%2C471&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-10.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-10.jpg?resize=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-10.jpg?resize=150%2C110&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The author, and some of his friends, spent a delightful afternoon enjoying the FN Reflex at the range. It was trouble-free with a variety of ammunition brands and types.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"482\" alt=\"Field stripped FN Reflex 9mm semi-automatic pistol\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91986 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"91986\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?resize=640%2C482&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"482\" alt=\"Field stripped FN Reflex 9mm semi-automatic pistol\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91986\" data-id=\"91986\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?resize=640%2C482&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-5.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Takedown of the FN Reflex is very easy and does not require a trigger press.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm semi-automatic pistol, right profile\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91982 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"91982\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-1.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-1.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-1.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm semi-automatic pistol, right profile\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91982\" data-id=\"91982\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-1.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-1.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-1.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The FN Reflex obviously has FN\u2019s DNA but in a smaller form factor. This one features a 3-inch barrel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"404\" alt=\"lower receiver of the FN Reflex 9mm semi-auto handgun showing the internal hammer\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91987 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"91987\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?resize=150%2C95&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?resize=640%2C404&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"404\" alt=\"lower receiver of the FN Reflex 9mm semi-auto handgun showing the internal hammer\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91987\" data-id=\"91987\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?resize=640%2C404&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-6.jpg?resize=150%2C95&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The FN Reflex, like a few other micro 9s, is hammer-fired and helps to reduce the amount of effort required to rack the slide.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"531\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm semi-automatic pistol with the 15-round magazine inserted\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91984 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"91984\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?resize=300%2C249&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?resize=150%2C125&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?resize=640%2C531&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"531\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm semi-automatic pistol with the 15-round magazine inserted\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91984\" data-id=\"91984\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?resize=640%2C531&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?resize=300%2C249&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-3.jpg?resize=150%2C125&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">With the extended magazine, the FN Reflex holds 15+1 rounds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm semi-auto handgun with the slide locked to the rear\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91988 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"91988\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-7.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-7.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-7.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-7.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm semi-auto handgun with the slide locked to the rear\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91988\" data-id=\"91988\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-7.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-7.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-7.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-7.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The slide lock on the FN Reflex is small, but easy to access and manipulate. The trigger has a flat face, curves slightly forward, and requires only 4.5\u20135.5 pounds for the break.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"472\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm semi-automatic pistol, right and SIG P365, left\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91985 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"91985\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?resize=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?resize=150%2C111&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?resize=640%2C472&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"472\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm semi-automatic pistol, right and SIG P365, left\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91985\" data-id=\"91985\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?resize=640%2C472&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?resize=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-4.jpg?resize=150%2C111&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Size wise, the FN Reflex is very close to the SIG P365.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"561\" height=\"576\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm semi-auto handgun, quartering up\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91989 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"91989\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-8.jpg?w=561&amp;ssl=1 561w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-8.jpg?resize=292%2C300&amp;ssl=1 292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-8.jpg?resize=150%2C154&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-8.jpg?resize=561%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"561\" height=\"576\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm semi-auto handgun, quartering up\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91989\" data-id=\"91989\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-8.jpg?resize=561%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-8.jpg?w=561&amp;ssl=1 561w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-8.jpg?resize=292%2C300&amp;ssl=1 292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-8.jpg?resize=150%2C154&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The sights are bold, three-dot sights. The front sight is illuminated by tritium and surrounded by a bright orange ring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"495\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm gun atop a bright yellow and red paper target with multiple bullet holes\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91992 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"91992\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?resize=150%2C116&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?resize=640%2C495&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"495\" alt=\"FN Reflex 9mm gun atop a bright yellow and red paper target with multiple bullet holes\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91992\" data-id=\"91992\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?resize=640%2C495&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-11.jpg?resize=150%2C116&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">This is an example target shot offhand at five yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"545\" alt=\"DeSantis Vanquisher holster with a FN Reflex 9mm handgun inserted\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91990 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"91990\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-9.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-9.jpg?resize=300%2C256&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-9.jpg?resize=150%2C128&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-9.jpg?resize=640%2C545&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"545\" alt=\"DeSantis Vanquisher holster with a FN Reflex 9mm handgun inserted\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-91990\" data-id=\"91990\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-9.jpg?resize=640%2C545&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-9.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-9.jpg?resize=300%2C256&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FN-Reflex-9.jpg?resize=150%2C128&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The author found the DeSantis Vanquisher to be an excellent holster for carrying the FN Reflex IWB. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span id=\"tve_leads_end_content\" style=\"display: block; visibility: hidden; border: 1px solid transparent;\"\/><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/fns-new-micro-9-pistol-the-fn-reflex\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=fns-new-micro-9-pistol-the-fn-reflex\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m an unabashed fan of FN pistols. It started with the FNS-9 model. FN made the pistols available to NRA Pistol Instructors at a deep discount when they were new in 2011. Then came the FNX pistols and more recently the FN 509. I just knew in my heart that the FN Reflex would be [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1411,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-gun-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1410"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1410\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1411"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}