FN Reflex?

[BabaBlueJay]

I saw this gun at my LGS today and was curious if anyone had an experience with it good, bad, or in between. I think it's cool that it's a hammer fired micro 9 and the grip texture appealed to me as I enjoy aggressive grips. The only thing is that it is so new that extensive shooting of them has not been done.

To complicate matters, I have read that FN customer service has been slipping in recent years and that FN has a nasty habit of quickly abandoning guns that do not take off immediately. I know the P365 is the king of this class and has been tested extensively, I am just curious what you guys have experienced with FN or this gun more specifically.

 

[LVSteve]

Youtube videos of people trying to shoot this pistol accurately make for ugly viewing. Lots of low left shooting free standing. I cannot tell if it is poor sight regulation or a tricky trigger. I'd really like to find a clip with it fired from a bench rest.

 

[BabaBlueJay]

Youtube videos of people trying to shoot this pistol accurately make for ugly viewing. Lots of low left shooting free standing. I cannot tell if it is poor sight regulation or a tricky trigger. I'd really like to find a clip with it fired from a bench rest.

I saw a video where they used a vice and the accuracy still had those problems. I'll link it here, because even if I don't get one the information should be available here.

FN Reflex: Pistol with Potential Accuracy Issues - YouTube

 

[LVSteve]

Interesting video, if rather long-winded. Using the vice it's clear that the mechanical repeatability of the pistol is very good, so it has to be a sight setup and/or ammo issue.

My money is on this being a sight issue. The FN comment "We've had some back and they shoot dead on from our test rig" tells me that either:

1) One of their test rigs is out of whack

2) The person who they entrust to do the tests has some astigmatism and/or a macular pucker in their dominant eye.

 

[LVSteve]

Another slant on the accuracy issues.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKLI1Y4WsKU[/ame]

Oh, and Hickok45 on Youtube didn't seem to have any issues.

One fix I've seen is fitting a #8 Sig rear sight which is taller than the stock item.

 

[Well Armed]

I agree... If the gun is grouping low left or right, high light or right, etc, while on a rest, it is more than likely that the sights are simply off.

 

[Breakaway500]

Give me any 1911 and it will print low and left for me and the sights are zeroed. I only own two 1911 style guns because of it, both Delta Elites and for some strange reason they print fine for me.Accuracy starts with the shooter.

 

[chief38]

I have been curious about the new FN Reflex but so far none of the gun stores in my area have had any in to look at. I have heard mostly positive reviews and a couple of negative ones as well but I always like to judge for myself. Hopefully one day soon I will get to inspect and shoot one.

It is quite common that when a Company comes out with a new design, there are some issues. The Reflex might have a few minor issues as well, but just like the Sig P365, they will be worked out. Looks promising.

 

[BabaBlueJay]

I have been curious about the new FN Reflex but so far none of the gun stores in my area have had any in to look at. I have heard mostly positive reviews and a couple of negative ones as well but I always like to judge for myself. Hopefully one day soon I will get to inspect and shoot one.

It is quite common that when a Company comes out with a new design, there are some issues. The Reflex might have a few minor issues as well, but just like the Sig P365, they will be worked out. Looks promising.

I held one yesterday and the ergos are the best I have ever felt on an auto, same with the trigger. The orange front sight is also elite for a stock sight. If I was not so stubborn on my preference for revolvers I would have bought it yesterday. It felt like a better version of the P365, which I have shot and really liked. I have not shot the Reflex so I cannot give a full comparison on accuracy or reliability.

 

[DesertFox]

Handled one at a LGS, trigger is better than a 510, which is a tad better than a 509. Size and shape are appealing. Was thinking of picking one up until...

I went another direction though, tossed the funds toward a 509cc Edge that was on sale and also had an FN rebate. After an extensive break in period of hot 124gr, its a keeper.

Next FN on my list is a M249...

 

[VictorLouis]

BBJ, I have run the circuit on this class of pistols.

I've had the original 365, and the XL...Hellcat and H-Pro...G43 and 43X, Shield and Sheild Plus, and yes...the Reflex. Check this thread for some
cautionary info:

Reflex cautions: Finish and Baseplate/s | FN Herstal Firearms

Thee class leader, IMHO? The Stoeger STR9-MC.
I can tell you it shoots as-good as the FN, but has no such concerns.
Better versatility with it's magazines, also stainless. Takes Glock sights, IIRC.

 

[BabaBlueJay]

BBJ, I have run the circuit on this class of pistols.

I've had the original 365, and the XL...Hellcat and H-Pro...G43 and 43X, Shield and Sheild Plus, and yes...the Reflex. Check this thread for some
cautionary info:

Reflex cautions: Finish and Baseplate/s | FN Herstal Firearms

Thee class leader, IMHO? The Stoeger STR9-MC.
I can tell you it shoots as-good as the FN, but has no such concerns.
Better versatility with it's magazines, also stainless. Takes Glock sights, IIRC.

Thank you for the cautionary information. I bought a 43c today at LGS waiting for it for a week now. I just feel most comfortable with S&W revolvers. Nothing against micro 9s just not my bag. I'll still keep this up for useful information that others can use on this new gun from FN. I think these forums are a great place for storing information and others who might be considering it may find this thread helpful

 

[ladder13]

Quite happy with my P365, but never say never.