Its been weighing on my brain for several months on what to do with my FN 5.7. Even the thought of bringing up this discussion on the pros and cons of keep or sell might ward off potential buyers depending upon my decision I'm afraid.
Nevertheless, I feel I need the advice of the forum.
I originally took an interest in the 5.7x28 round just before the madness occurred. Its capabilities peeked my interest, namely its accuracy out of a pistol with its flat trajectory out to 100 yds. I consider 100 yds and closer the average engaging distance of most modern day skirmish. Plus its 20-30 round mag can keep you in the fight longer than your average handgun. So I looked at it like a micro AR, concealable, lightweight and accurate. I was early into my research of the FN57 when I saw one in a LGS. It took me by surprise, I fondled it and whatnot and the price nearly gave me a heart attack. I didnt realize I was buying in a gun shop known for its outrageous prices to begin with but on top of that was a panic increase. Still, I had to have it and I hadn't seen any other GS carry it. I thought about it, Whipped out the calculator and figured I could handle a layaway.
THEN I looked at the price of a box of ammo. I know, I know, not sounding like an overall great way to go about it, but I was fairly new into getting back into owning guns. Long story short, I've been out of the service since '94, sharing my life with an anti gun mother of my children. I finally decided enough was enough and purchased a home defense handgun not very long before purchasing the FN 57.
So, here we are kneedeep into the panic. I've got 130 rounds for it, certainly not enough to enjoy it at the range. Rounds are either non existent or available at jaw dropping prices on gunbroker. I dont own an AR, which I really wanted to eventually get, but rounds for the AR are just as rediculous right now. I've actually been offered AR setups from several people for it, but no rounds or extra mags to make it worth the trade.
I've held onto it in hopes that the market for the 5.7x28 would bance back and stabilize and eventually I'd be able to take it to the range and train with it. Afterall, it is an awesome pistol. I put 20 rounds into the bull with it when i got it out of layaway. There are obviously those who hate the round and those who love it. It's an imported pistol with high cap mags, so it's definitely going bye bye when and if this legislation passes. It's not looking like many ammo companies are taking up the round and supporting it.
So do I hold onto it and potentially get stuck with an expensive handgun that I've got 130 trigger pulls left on it, or do I try to get out from under it and put my money elsewhere. I tried attending the 1500 but couldnt penetrate the crowd and lines, but was told that the FN57 was being sold for $3000 there.
Ok, Your turn.
Nevertheless, I feel I need the advice of the forum.
I originally took an interest in the 5.7x28 round just before the madness occurred. Its capabilities peeked my interest, namely its accuracy out of a pistol with its flat trajectory out to 100 yds. I consider 100 yds and closer the average engaging distance of most modern day skirmish. Plus its 20-30 round mag can keep you in the fight longer than your average handgun. So I looked at it like a micro AR, concealable, lightweight and accurate. I was early into my research of the FN57 when I saw one in a LGS. It took me by surprise, I fondled it and whatnot and the price nearly gave me a heart attack. I didnt realize I was buying in a gun shop known for its outrageous prices to begin with but on top of that was a panic increase. Still, I had to have it and I hadn't seen any other GS carry it. I thought about it, Whipped out the calculator and figured I could handle a layaway.
THEN I looked at the price of a box of ammo. I know, I know, not sounding like an overall great way to go about it, but I was fairly new into getting back into owning guns. Long story short, I've been out of the service since '94, sharing my life with an anti gun mother of my children. I finally decided enough was enough and purchased a home defense handgun not very long before purchasing the FN 57.
So, here we are kneedeep into the panic. I've got 130 rounds for it, certainly not enough to enjoy it at the range. Rounds are either non existent or available at jaw dropping prices on gunbroker. I dont own an AR, which I really wanted to eventually get, but rounds for the AR are just as rediculous right now. I've actually been offered AR setups from several people for it, but no rounds or extra mags to make it worth the trade.
I've held onto it in hopes that the market for the 5.7x28 would bance back and stabilize and eventually I'd be able to take it to the range and train with it. Afterall, it is an awesome pistol. I put 20 rounds into the bull with it when i got it out of layaway. There are obviously those who hate the round and those who love it. It's an imported pistol with high cap mags, so it's definitely going bye bye when and if this legislation passes. It's not looking like many ammo companies are taking up the round and supporting it.
So do I hold onto it and potentially get stuck with an expensive handgun that I've got 130 trigger pulls left on it, or do I try to get out from under it and put my money elsewhere. I tried attending the 1500 but couldnt penetrate the crowd and lines, but was told that the FN57 was being sold for $3000 there.
Ok, Your turn.
