Use the buyer’s guide to narrow it down, or jump straight to the picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Table of contents<\/h2>- Buyer’s Guide: How To Choose The Best FN Pistols In 2026<\/a>
- The 509 Family<\/a><\/li>
- Reflex And 503 For Deep Carry<\/a><\/li>
- The Five-seveN<\/a><\/li>
- .45 ACP Options<\/a><\/li>
- Triggers<\/a><\/li>
- Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Best FN Pistols Ranked: 2026 Product Roundup<\/a>
- FN 509 Compact MRD: Best Overall FN Pistol (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN Reflex: Best FN Micro-Compact (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN 509 CC Edge: Best Compensated FN Pistol (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN 509 LS Edge: Best FN For Duty And Competition (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN 509 Midsize MRD: Best FN For Home And Carry (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN Five-seveN: Best FN 5.7 Pistol (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN 545 Tactical: Best FN .45 ACP (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN FNX-45 Tactical: Best Hammer-Fired FN .45 (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN 503: Best Slim FN Carry Pistol (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN FNS-9 Longslide: Best Value Used FN (2026)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Final Thoughts On The Best FN Pistols Of 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Buyer’s Guide: How To Choose The Best FN Pistols In 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
FN pistols fall into a few families. Start with size and caliber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 509 Family<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The 509 is FN’s striker-fired 9mm, built from work on a U.S. Army pistol trial. It comes in full size, Midsize, Compact, and Edge versions, and most current models are optics ready with FN’s MRD system. The 509 CC Edge adds a compensator, and the 509 LS Edge adds a 5 inch barrel for duty and competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reflex And 503 For Deep Carry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Reflex is a hammer-fired micro-compact with 11 and 15 round magazines. The 503 is a slim single-stack 9mm at 1.1 inches wide. Our Reflex reviewer found it fully reliable, and the 503 had a few early issues that settled down after break-in. We also filmed a Reflex unboxing and first 100 rounds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Five-seveN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Five-seveN fires 5.7×28 from 10 or 20 round magazines and weighs about 21 ounces without a magazine. It is light, flat shooting, and pricey. See our best 5.7×28 pistols<\/a> guide to compare it with newer rivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n.45 ACP Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
FN builds two high-capacity .45s. The 545 Tactical holds 18+1, and the hammer-fired FNX-45 Tactical holds 15 and is built to run a suppressor. Both are big pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Triggers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most FN triggers we measured landed near 5 pounds. The Reflex averaged right at 5 pounds, the 509 CC Edge and 509 LS Edge broke at 5 pounds, and the 509 Compact MRD at 5.5 pounds. The Five-seveN was the outlier at 6 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In our reviews, prices ran from $549 for the 503 in 2022 to $1,569 for the 509 CC Edge in 2023. The Reflex listed at $599, or $659 with the MRD, as of our 2026 review. Several reviews are older, so check current listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best FN Pistols Ranked: 2026 Product Roundup<\/h2>\n\n\n\nFN 509 Compact MRD: Best Overall FN Pistol (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN 509 Compact MRD is the best overall FN pistol because it puts the 509’s excellent trigger and optics-ready slide into a size you can carry every day. It ships with 12 and 15 round magazines, and FN’s 24-round magazine also fits. Our reviewer measured the trigger break at 5.5 pounds and liked that the whole trigger face is smooth instead of using a small center safety lever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN 509 Compact MRD review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHe found the low bore axis tamed recoil and the extended rear of the frame prevented slide bite. He called the performance amazing and highly recommended the 509 Compact MRD and the whole 509 family. See our best concealed carry handguns<\/a> guide for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKey Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 12 and 15 round magazines (24 fits)<\/li>\n
- Optics: MRD optics ready<\/li>\n
- Trigger: 5.5 lb<\/li>\n
- Price: check current listings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Excellent trigger<\/li>\n
- Optics ready<\/li>\n
- Takes full-size magazines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Thicker than micro-compacts<\/li>\n
- Older review (2020)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN Reflex: Best FN Micro-Compact (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN Reflex is the best FN micro-compact because it was 100 percent reliable through hundreds of rounds, clean, dirty, and gritty. It is a single action, internal hammer-fired 9mm with a 3.3 inch barrel, a 1 inch wide slide, and a weight of 18.4 ounces. It comes with 11 and 15 round magazines and tritium front sight. MSRP was $599, or $659 for the MRD, at the time of review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN Reflex review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFN advertises a 4.5 to 5.5 pound trigger, and our reviewer’s averaged right at 5 pounds. From a sandbag at 15 yards, his best five-round group measured 0.85 inch. The 15-round magazine gives a full grip. See our best micro-compact 9mm<\/a> guide for its rivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKey Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 11 and 15 round magazines<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 3.3 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 18.4 oz<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $599 ($659 MRD) at the time of review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- 100 percent reliable<\/li>\n
- 0.85 inch best group<\/li>\n
- Good 5 lb trigger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Flush magazine takes grip focus<\/li>\n
- Crowded class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN 509 CC Edge: Best Compensated FN Pistol (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN 509 CC Edge is the best compensated FN pistol because it adds a compensator and optics-ready slide to a carry-size 509. It has a TiN-finished 4.2 inch hammer-forged, target-crowned barrel, is 7.5 inches long and 4.8 inches tall, and takes 12 or 15 round magazines. MSRP was $1,569 at the time of review in 2023, with street prices around $200 less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN 509 CC Edge review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur reviewer measured a consistent 5 pound break with about 0.10 inch of creep and shot close to 1 inch groups at 10 yards with Norma ammo. The iron sights sit low enough to co-witness with an optic. He warned that a heavy optic plus the compensator can cause problems with light ball ammo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 4.2 in with compensator<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 12 or 15 rounds<\/li>\n
- Trigger: 5 lb<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $1,569 at the time of review (2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Flat shooting<\/li>\n
- About 1 inch groups at 10 yards<\/li>\n
- Low co-witness irons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Expensive<\/li>\n
- Heavy optics can cause issues with light loads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN 509 LS Edge: Best FN For Duty And Competition (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN 509 LS Edge is the best FN for duty and competition because its 5 inch barrel and long slide make it easy to shoot well at distance. It is 8.2 inches long, came with three 17-round magazines, and also takes FN’s 24-round magazines. The optic plate doubles as wings to protect the rear sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN 509 LS Edge review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur reviewer measured the trigger at 5 pounds and called it very nice. He ran 600 rounds over two days without an issue, cleaned failure-to-stop and box drills with A-zone hits, and hit an IPSC target at 50 yards with iron sights. It is a big gun that is tough to carry concealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 5 in<\/li>\n
- Length: 8.2 in<\/li>\n
- Magazines: three 17-round<\/li>\n
- Trigger: 5 lb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- 600 rounds without issue<\/li>\n
- Long sight radius<\/li>\n
- Optic plate protects sights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Too big for most carry<\/li>\n
- Price not listed in our review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN 509 Midsize MRD: Best FN For Home And Carry (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN 509 Midsize MRD is the best FN for home and carry because it splits the difference between full size and compact and ran everything we fed it. It weighs 26.5 ounces, is 7.4 inches long and 5.2 inches tall, and shipped with two 15-round magazines and the optics mounting system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN 509 Midsize MRD review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOver five days, our reviewer ran 300 rounds without a field strip cleaning and never had a jam, including in a downpour. At 15 yards he put four of five rounds in a 2 inch dot with Federal 115 grain FMJ. He kept it in a bedside lockbox, a purse, and a hip holster. See our best 9mm pistols<\/a> guide for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKey Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 15 rounds (10 available)<\/li>\n
- Weight: 26.5 oz<\/li>\n
- Length: 7.4 in<\/li>\n
- Price: check current listings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- 300 rounds without cleaning or jams<\/li>\n
- Optics ready<\/li>\n
- Versatile size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Heavier than polymer compacts<\/li>\n
- Older review (2019)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN Five-seveN: Best FN 5.7 Pistol (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN Five-seveN is the best FN 5.7 pistol because it is light, holds 20 rounds, and reaches out farther than a typical 9mm. It weighs about 21 ounces without a magazine, has a 4.8 inch barrel, adjustable rear sight, and came with three magazines. MSRP was $1,435 at the time of review in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN Five-seveN review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur reviewer measured about 1\/4 inch of take-up and a crisp 6 pound break. FN SS197SR 40 grain averaged 1,703 fps with a 17 fps extreme spread, and he rang an 18 inch steel target at 100 and then 300 yards. See our best 5.7×28 pistols<\/a> guide for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKey Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Caliber: 5.7×28<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 10 or 20 rounds<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 4.8 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: about 21 oz without magazine<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $1,435 at the time of review (2020)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- 20 rounds in a light pistol<\/li>\n
- Hits steel at 300 yards<\/li>\n
- Very consistent velocity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Expensive<\/li>\n
- Ammo costs more than 9mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN 545 Tactical: Best FN .45 ACP (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN 545 Tactical is the best FN .45 ACP because it holds an impressive 18+1 rounds in a duty-ready, suppressor-friendly package. It is 8.3 inches long, 6 inches tall, weighs 31 ounces, and has a 4.71 inch barrel, ambidextrous controls, and dual trigger bars. MSRP was $1,139 at the time of review in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN 545 Tactical review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt proved completely reliable with multiple loads. At 15 yards, Speer 230 grain Gold Dot grouped 1.5 inches and Federal 230 grain HST 1.75 inches. Our reviewer also shot it suppressed with an Osprey can and said the weight soaked up a lot of recoil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Caliber: .45 ACP<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 15 or 18 rounds<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 4.71 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 31 oz<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $1,139 at the time of review (2024)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- 18+1 rounds of .45<\/li>\n
- Completely reliable<\/li>\n
- Suppressor ready<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Large<\/li>\n
- Wide grip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN FNX-45 Tactical: Best Hammer-Fired FN .45 (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN FNX-45 Tactical is the best hammer-fired FN .45 because it combines 15-round capacity, a suppressor-ready setup, and the reliability of a military-grade design. It ships with three high-capacity magazines in a hard case. Our reviewer praised the interchangeable backstraps as the best system in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN FNX-45 Tactical review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHe shot a couple of hundred rounds in home defense configuration with zero malfunctions, and said it had it all. He called it a spiritual successor to the HK Mk23. It is a big pistol, but the ergonomics are better than most double-stack .45s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Caliber: .45 ACP<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 15 rounds<\/li>\n
- Action: hammer fired, DA\/SA<\/li>\n
- Magazines: three included<\/li>\n
- Price: check current listings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Zero malfunctions<\/li>\n
- Suppressor ready<\/li>\n
- Great backstrap system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Large<\/li>\n
- Older review (2020)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN 503: Best Slim FN Carry Pistol (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN 503 is the best slim FN carry pistol because it is a single-stack 9mm just 1.1 inches wide. It weighs 21 ounces, is 5.9 inches long, and comes with 6 and 8 round magazines. The all-metal trigger is rated at 5.5 pounds. MSRP was $549 at the time of review in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN 503 review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur reviewer’s wife could not rack the slide with a full 8-round magazine at first, but that eased after about 150 rounds. He had one failure to fire with Magtech, which he blamed on a hard primer, and one stovepipe with steel-cased ammo. After break-in it kept running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 6 and 8 rounds<\/li>\n
- Width: 1.1 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 21 oz<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $549 at the time of review (2022)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Very slim<\/li>\n
- Good metal trigger<\/li>\n
- Affordable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Stiff at first<\/li>\n
- A couple of early hiccups<\/li>\n
- Low capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN FNS-9 Longslide: Best Value Used FN (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN FNS-9 Longslide is the best value used FN because it delivers competition-gun performance from a plain 5 inch striker-fired pistol. It has a cold hammer-forged stainless barrel, a captured flat wire recoil spring with a weighted extension for softer recoil, and our sample came with three 17-round magazines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN FNS-9 Longslide review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe trigger broke cleanly at just under 5 pounds, and our reviewer said reliability was what you would expect from FN. This 2017 review predates the 509, which has since taken over as FN’s main striker-fired line, so look for an FNS on the used market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 5 in stainless<\/li>\n
- Magazines: three 17-round<\/li>\n
- Trigger: just under 5 lb<\/li>\n
- Price: check used listings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Soft shooting<\/li>\n
- Clean trigger<\/li>\n
- FN reliability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Older model<\/li>\n
- No optics cut on our sample<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- The 509 Family<\/a><\/li>
- Reflex And 503 For Deep Carry<\/a><\/li>
- The Five-seveN<\/a><\/li>
- .45 ACP Options<\/a><\/li>
- Triggers<\/a><\/li>
- Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Best FN Pistols Ranked: 2026 Product Roundup<\/a>
- FN 509 Compact MRD: Best Overall FN Pistol (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN Reflex: Best FN Micro-Compact (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN 509 CC Edge: Best Compensated FN Pistol (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN 509 LS Edge: Best FN For Duty And Competition (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN 509 Midsize MRD: Best FN For Home And Carry (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN Five-seveN: Best FN 5.7 Pistol (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN 545 Tactical: Best FN .45 ACP (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN FNX-45 Tactical: Best Hammer-Fired FN .45 (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN 503: Best Slim FN Carry Pistol (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- FN FNS-9 Longslide: Best Value Used FN (2026)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Final Thoughts On The Best FN Pistols Of 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Buyer’s Guide: How To Choose The Best FN Pistols In 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
FN pistols fall into a few families. Start with size and caliber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 509 Family<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The 509 is FN’s striker-fired 9mm, built from work on a U.S. Army pistol trial. It comes in full size, Midsize, Compact, and Edge versions, and most current models are optics ready with FN’s MRD system. The 509 CC Edge adds a compensator, and the 509 LS Edge adds a 5 inch barrel for duty and competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reflex And 503 For Deep Carry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Reflex is a hammer-fired micro-compact with 11 and 15 round magazines. The 503 is a slim single-stack 9mm at 1.1 inches wide. Our Reflex reviewer found it fully reliable, and the 503 had a few early issues that settled down after break-in. We also filmed a Reflex unboxing and first 100 rounds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Five-seveN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Five-seveN fires 5.7×28 from 10 or 20 round magazines and weighs about 21 ounces without a magazine. It is light, flat shooting, and pricey. See our best 5.7×28 pistols<\/a> guide to compare it with newer rivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
.45 ACP Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
FN builds two high-capacity .45s. The 545 Tactical holds 18+1, and the hammer-fired FNX-45 Tactical holds 15 and is built to run a suppressor. Both are big pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Triggers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most FN triggers we measured landed near 5 pounds. The Reflex averaged right at 5 pounds, the 509 CC Edge and 509 LS Edge broke at 5 pounds, and the 509 Compact MRD at 5.5 pounds. The Five-seveN was the outlier at 6 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In our reviews, prices ran from $549 for the 503 in 2022 to $1,569 for the 509 CC Edge in 2023. The Reflex listed at $599, or $659 with the MRD, as of our 2026 review. Several reviews are older, so check current listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best FN Pistols Ranked: 2026 Product Roundup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
FN 509 Compact MRD: Best Overall FN Pistol (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN 509 Compact MRD is the best overall FN pistol because it puts the 509’s excellent trigger and optics-ready slide into a size you can carry every day. It ships with 12 and 15 round magazines, and FN’s 24-round magazine also fits. Our reviewer measured the trigger break at 5.5 pounds and liked that the whole trigger face is smooth instead of using a small center safety lever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN 509 Compact MRD review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He found the low bore axis tamed recoil and the extended rear of the frame prevented slide bite. He called the performance amazing and highly recommended the 509 Compact MRD and the whole 509 family. See our best concealed carry handguns<\/a> guide for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 12 and 15 round magazines (24 fits)<\/li>\n
- Optics: MRD optics ready<\/li>\n
- Trigger: 5.5 lb<\/li>\n
- Price: check current listings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Excellent trigger<\/li>\n
- Optics ready<\/li>\n
- Takes full-size magazines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Thicker than micro-compacts<\/li>\n
- Older review (2020)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN Reflex: Best FN Micro-Compact (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN Reflex is the best FN micro-compact because it was 100 percent reliable through hundreds of rounds, clean, dirty, and gritty. It is a single action, internal hammer-fired 9mm with a 3.3 inch barrel, a 1 inch wide slide, and a weight of 18.4 ounces. It comes with 11 and 15 round magazines and tritium front sight. MSRP was $599, or $659 for the MRD, at the time of review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN Reflex review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FN advertises a 4.5 to 5.5 pound trigger, and our reviewer’s averaged right at 5 pounds. From a sandbag at 15 yards, his best five-round group measured 0.85 inch. The 15-round magazine gives a full grip. See our best micro-compact 9mm<\/a> guide for its rivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 11 and 15 round magazines<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 3.3 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 18.4 oz<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $599 ($659 MRD) at the time of review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- 100 percent reliable<\/li>\n
- 0.85 inch best group<\/li>\n
- Good 5 lb trigger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Flush magazine takes grip focus<\/li>\n
- Crowded class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN 509 CC Edge: Best Compensated FN Pistol (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN 509 CC Edge is the best compensated FN pistol because it adds a compensator and optics-ready slide to a carry-size 509. It has a TiN-finished 4.2 inch hammer-forged, target-crowned barrel, is 7.5 inches long and 4.8 inches tall, and takes 12 or 15 round magazines. MSRP was $1,569 at the time of review in 2023, with street prices around $200 less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN 509 CC Edge review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our reviewer measured a consistent 5 pound break with about 0.10 inch of creep and shot close to 1 inch groups at 10 yards with Norma ammo. The iron sights sit low enough to co-witness with an optic. He warned that a heavy optic plus the compensator can cause problems with light ball ammo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 4.2 in with compensator<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 12 or 15 rounds<\/li>\n
- Trigger: 5 lb<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $1,569 at the time of review (2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Flat shooting<\/li>\n
- About 1 inch groups at 10 yards<\/li>\n
- Low co-witness irons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Expensive<\/li>\n
- Heavy optics can cause issues with light loads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN 509 LS Edge: Best FN For Duty And Competition (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN 509 LS Edge is the best FN for duty and competition because its 5 inch barrel and long slide make it easy to shoot well at distance. It is 8.2 inches long, came with three 17-round magazines, and also takes FN’s 24-round magazines. The optic plate doubles as wings to protect the rear sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN 509 LS Edge review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our reviewer measured the trigger at 5 pounds and called it very nice. He ran 600 rounds over two days without an issue, cleaned failure-to-stop and box drills with A-zone hits, and hit an IPSC target at 50 yards with iron sights. It is a big gun that is tough to carry concealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 5 in<\/li>\n
- Length: 8.2 in<\/li>\n
- Magazines: three 17-round<\/li>\n
- Trigger: 5 lb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- 600 rounds without issue<\/li>\n
- Long sight radius<\/li>\n
- Optic plate protects sights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Too big for most carry<\/li>\n
- Price not listed in our review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN 509 Midsize MRD: Best FN For Home And Carry (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN 509 Midsize MRD is the best FN for home and carry because it splits the difference between full size and compact and ran everything we fed it. It weighs 26.5 ounces, is 7.4 inches long and 5.2 inches tall, and shipped with two 15-round magazines and the optics mounting system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN 509 Midsize MRD review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over five days, our reviewer ran 300 rounds without a field strip cleaning and never had a jam, including in a downpour. At 15 yards he put four of five rounds in a 2 inch dot with Federal 115 grain FMJ. He kept it in a bedside lockbox, a purse, and a hip holster. See our best 9mm pistols<\/a> guide for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 15 rounds (10 available)<\/li>\n
- Weight: 26.5 oz<\/li>\n
- Length: 7.4 in<\/li>\n
- Price: check current listings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- 300 rounds without cleaning or jams<\/li>\n
- Optics ready<\/li>\n
- Versatile size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Heavier than polymer compacts<\/li>\n
- Older review (2019)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN Five-seveN: Best FN 5.7 Pistol (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN Five-seveN is the best FN 5.7 pistol because it is light, holds 20 rounds, and reaches out farther than a typical 9mm. It weighs about 21 ounces without a magazine, has a 4.8 inch barrel, adjustable rear sight, and came with three magazines. MSRP was $1,435 at the time of review in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN Five-seveN review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our reviewer measured about 1\/4 inch of take-up and a crisp 6 pound break. FN SS197SR 40 grain averaged 1,703 fps with a 17 fps extreme spread, and he rang an 18 inch steel target at 100 and then 300 yards. See our best 5.7×28 pistols<\/a> guide for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Caliber: 5.7×28<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 10 or 20 rounds<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 4.8 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: about 21 oz without magazine<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $1,435 at the time of review (2020)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- 20 rounds in a light pistol<\/li>\n
- Hits steel at 300 yards<\/li>\n
- Very consistent velocity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Expensive<\/li>\n
- Ammo costs more than 9mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN 545 Tactical: Best FN .45 ACP (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN 545 Tactical is the best FN .45 ACP because it holds an impressive 18+1 rounds in a duty-ready, suppressor-friendly package. It is 8.3 inches long, 6 inches tall, weighs 31 ounces, and has a 4.71 inch barrel, ambidextrous controls, and dual trigger bars. MSRP was $1,139 at the time of review in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN 545 Tactical review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It proved completely reliable with multiple loads. At 15 yards, Speer 230 grain Gold Dot grouped 1.5 inches and Federal 230 grain HST 1.75 inches. Our reviewer also shot it suppressed with an Osprey can and said the weight soaked up a lot of recoil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Caliber: .45 ACP<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 15 or 18 rounds<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 4.71 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 31 oz<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $1,139 at the time of review (2024)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- 18+1 rounds of .45<\/li>\n
- Completely reliable<\/li>\n
- Suppressor ready<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Large<\/li>\n
- Wide grip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN FNX-45 Tactical: Best Hammer-Fired FN .45 (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN FNX-45 Tactical is the best hammer-fired FN .45 because it combines 15-round capacity, a suppressor-ready setup, and the reliability of a military-grade design. It ships with three high-capacity magazines in a hard case. Our reviewer praised the interchangeable backstraps as the best system in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN FNX-45 Tactical review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He shot a couple of hundred rounds in home defense configuration with zero malfunctions, and said it had it all. He called it a spiritual successor to the HK Mk23. It is a big pistol, but the ergonomics are better than most double-stack .45s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Caliber: .45 ACP<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 15 rounds<\/li>\n
- Action: hammer fired, DA\/SA<\/li>\n
- Magazines: three included<\/li>\n
- Price: check current listings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Zero malfunctions<\/li>\n
- Suppressor ready<\/li>\n
- Great backstrap system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Large<\/li>\n
- Older review (2020)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN 503: Best Slim FN Carry Pistol (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN 503 is the best slim FN carry pistol because it is a single-stack 9mm just 1.1 inches wide. It weighs 21 ounces, is 5.9 inches long, and comes with 6 and 8 round magazines. The all-metal trigger is rated at 5.5 pounds. MSRP was $549 at the time of review in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN 503 review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our reviewer’s wife could not rack the slide with a full 8-round magazine at first, but that eased after about 150 rounds. He had one failure to fire with Magtech, which he blamed on a hard primer, and one stovepipe with steel-cased ammo. After break-in it kept running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 6 and 8 rounds<\/li>\n
- Width: 1.1 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 21 oz<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $549 at the time of review (2022)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Very slim<\/li>\n
- Good metal trigger<\/li>\n
- Affordable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Stiff at first<\/li>\n
- A couple of early hiccups<\/li>\n
- Low capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFN FNS-9 Longslide: Best Value Used FN (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The FN FNS-9 Longslide is the best value used FN because it delivers competition-gun performance from a plain 5 inch striker-fired pistol. It has a cold hammer-forged stainless barrel, a captured flat wire recoil spring with a weighted extension for softer recoil, and our sample came with three 17-round magazines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full FN FNS-9 Longslide review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The trigger broke cleanly at just under 5 pounds, and our reviewer said reliability was what you would expect from FN. This 2017 review predates the 509, which has since taken over as FN’s main striker-fired line, so look for an FNS on the used market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 5 in stainless<\/li>\n
- Magazines: three 17-round<\/li>\n
- Trigger: just under 5 lb<\/li>\n
- Price: check used listings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Soft shooting<\/li>\n
- Clean trigger<\/li>\n
- FN reliability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Older model<\/li>\n
- No optics cut on our sample<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- FN Reflex: Best FN Micro-Compact (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Reflex And 503 For Deep Carry<\/a><\/li>
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