FN Reflex MRD 9mm vs Sig Sauer P365 XL 9mm

Both are optic-ready carry 9mms at nearly the same price: $676.00 for the FN Reflex MRD 9mm and $649.99 for the Sig Sauer P365 XL 9mm, a $26.01 difference, with two magazines each. The Reflex is hammer-fired with an internal single action, and it is the smaller gun in every dimension: 11 rounds, a 3.3" barrel, 6.2" overall, 4.27" tall, 1.0" wide and 18.4 oz. The P365 XL is striker-fired and carries 12 rounds on a 3.7" barrel at 6.6" overall, 4.8" tall, 1.1" wide and 20.7 oz — 2.3 oz more. The Reflex also breaks 1.0 lb lighter at 4.5 lb against 5.5 lb, while the Sig has the longer 5.6" sight radius against 5.05" and XRAY3 day/night sights front and rear.

Pick the FN Reflex MRD if:

• You want the flattest, lightest option: 1.0" wide, 4.27" tall and 18.4 oz
• The 4.5 lb hammer-fired single-action trigger is 1.0 lb lighter than the P365 XL's
• A tritium front with an orange ring suits you, and 11 rounds is enough

Pick the Sig Sauer P365 XL if:

• You want 12 rounds and the longer 3.7" barrel, 0.4" more than the Reflex
• The 5.6" sight radius and XRAY3 day/night sights front and rear help you shoot it
• A 4.8" grip height gives you more to hold, and the $649.99 MSRP is $26.01 lower

Price and optic readiness are a wash. The decision is a smaller, lighter hammer-fired gun with a 1.0 lb lighter trigger against a larger striker gun with one more round and a longer sighting plane.