FN Five Seven...anybody have one?

[U.S. Patriot]

This is what I am thinking, plus aren't they both .224 and have very similar ballistics?

From what I have read the balistics are very similar between the two rounds. The Kel-Tec also looks like it will be similar in size. Not to mention cheaper ammo.

 

[alfahornet]

So is the bullet closer to the size of a .22 bullet

It looks like miniature 223 round.

 

[m82mike]

The 5.7X28 was designed to be more than a 9MM, but less than a .223.
Yes, the pistol IS bulky, No worse than a 92FS or other full size 9mm.
I use Elite Ammo. varmint ammo and carry the pistol on my tractor for
'targets of oppertunity'.

Mike

 

[cosermann]

Has anyone seen any terminal ballistic tests for the 5.7x28 compared to the .22 magnum? Here are a couple:

5.7x28mm
.22 Magnum

 

[darinb]

I have a friend that has one and I is a pleasure to shoot.

 

[Glock32j]

1000 fps or 2000 fps? My opinion, I would rather be shooting as fast as i can. I keep mine for home defense, rarely carry it. There is a slim chance that a robber will come in your house with body armour on. Bad guys are getting smarter these days unfortunetly.

 

[Mgderf]

1000 fps or 2000 fps? My opinion, I would rather be shooting as fast as i can. I keep mine for home defense, rarely carry it. There is a slim chance that a robber will come in your house with body armour on. Bad guys are getting smarter these days unfortunetly.

Head/crotch shot.

Problem solved

 

[danglearms]

Awsome weapon, I bought one after shooting a friends. Chech the ballistics on the round. some call it the cop killer, because it will go thru a ballistic vest & kevlar helmet. check out the ps90 instead of building an ar57. lots more fun & who needs another ar.

 

[MrFive]

The SAS did a test and said the SS192 ammunition would go through a level IIA vest. Henceforth SS192 was pulled from the market.(I still have 1100 rounds of it in the ammo can) The true armor piercing stuff, the SS190 and subsonic SS191 are not available for civilian consumption.

 

[shadow6492]

I've got the 5.7 USG and its a blast to shoot! I just got the red dot mount in today and looking for a burris fastfire2 to go along with it. been using the SS197 and S192 ammo. Would love to get ahold of some SS198

 

[Vic_Mackey]

they go through body armor. we used some surplus vests as targets, and man.....it's AWESOME. They are a bit expensive, but the uniqueness of the gun, plus the name attached to it play a big part IMO.

 

[Ogre]

they go through body armor. we used some surplus vests as targets, and man.....it's AWESOME. They are a bit expensive, but the uniqueness of the gun, plus the name attached to it play a big part IMO.

I think the only ammo with that ability is illegal for us as measily citizens to own. Only LEO's and military have the ability to aquire that ammo.

 

[Tonyscomputery]

How do you think a fiveseven for SHTF would work as a sidearm? besides the issue of ammo being less common

 

[hammer81]

who has the best deal on 5.7 gun i have been looking for one and didnt want to spend 1000 .00 on one

 

[shadow6492]

i'd check out cabelas or bass pro, i bought mine for $949. I noticed most shops are selling them for $1049 & up.

 

[t413]

I think the only ammo with that ability is illegal for us as measily citizens to own. Only LEO's and military have the ability to aquire that ammo.

SS195 through NIJ II Kevlar and then continues 6 inches into Ballistic Gel.
Shot out of the Fiveseven Pistol.
AP 1 (SS-195)

 

[ChalupaCabras]

I don't understand why everyone thinks the 5.7 ammo is so expensive. Its $20 or less for 50 rounds: less than 40 or 45. Its also very high quality ammunition.

High grade ammo for the price of Winchester White Box, and everyone complains about its exorbitant price?

In addition, the 5.7 cartridge uses the same bullets, primers, and powders as .223 for reloading. That means, for those of you who complain about not being able to purchase the "good" ammo, you can roll your own for next to nothing: FMJ, steel penetrators, and solid copper bullets are all commonly available in .224 diameter.

In my opinion, the myth of the 5.7s exorbitant price just doesn't hold up to any scrutiny. :/

 

[shadow6492]

I don't understand why everyone thinks the 5.7 ammo is so expensive. Its $20 or less for 50 rounds: less than 40 or 45. Its also very high quality ammunition.

High grade ammo for the price of Winchester White Box, and everyone complains about its exorbitant price?

In addition, the 5.7 cartridge uses the same bullets, primers, and powders as .223 for reloading. That means, for those of you who complain about not being able to purchase the "good" ammo, you can roll your own for next to nothing: FMJ, steel penetrators, and solid copper bullets are all commonly available in .224 diameter.

In my opinion, the myth of the 5.7s exorbitant price just doesn't hold up to any scrutiny. :/

i just bought 750 rounds of SS197 for $240 comes to about $16 a box of 50. thats cheap compared to some 40 or 45.

 

[fg12351]

I believe I saw one in the case at Popgun's on Saturday.

 

[MrFive]

I had one and I absolutely loved it. Had to sell it when times got a little rough. However last spring I got a PS90, and have about 3000 rounds of ammo for it.

Still debating trading off my USP Tactical for another one. Or 21st Century Firearms has one. Dont know yet