Hey Guys...

I was looking for a little input on the 5.7.

I shot one a couple months ago and can't get it out of my mind.

Pros/cons? Other than the usual...

I realize it's a bit pricey and ammo too.

Looking at reliablity info etc.

Would like first hand knowledge as I was thinking of going and picking one up this week.

Seems like more than a novilty to me...and pretty damn cool in terms of ballistics.

But school me, I'm going strictly on net(which I always take with a grain of salt) and one experience.

 

Thx in advance.

I'll just leave this here

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/58777-fn-five-seven-mk2-pistol/?hl=fiveseven#entry752445

Look, brother.  Life is too short to only shoot guns that other people think you should have.  If you like it, buy it.

 

IMHO, it is a novelty gun.  The ammo is expensive.  I wouldn't buy it as a first gun.  But if you already have a dedicated gun for home defense or just want something different for the range, then do it and be happy.  

 

Between all the talk about manstopping and magazine capacity we tend to forget that shooting is suppose to be fun and make you happy.  

 

Buy it and go have some fun.

Look, brother. Life is too short to only shoot guns that other people think you should have. If you like it, buy it.

 

IMHO, it is a novelty gun. The ammo is expensive. I wouldn't buy it as a first gun. But if you already have a dedicated gun for home defense or just want something different for the range, then do it and be happy.

 

Between all the talk about manstopping and magazine capacity we tend to forget that shooting is suppose to be fun and make you happy.

 

Buy it and go have some fun.

What he said

After drooling over one for 2 years, I finally pulled the trigger(lol)... Its sitting in the cage at RTSP as we speak, just waiting for my permit to come in...I accidentally teased myself and put 3 rounds thru it and now I can't wait. Also, it came with 20 rd mags which have been limited to 15...so its not the regular 10 rd mags...FDE, 15rd mags...more recoil than a 22 but less than a 9, its amazing. Also, I really like where the safety is,ambidextrous right along the frame above the trigger.

 

Not mine, but heres the FDE...

 

After drooling over one for 2 years, I finally pulled the trigger(lol)... Its sitting in the cage at RTSP as we speak, just waiting for my permit to come in...I accidentally teased myself and put 3 rounds thru it and now I can't wait. Also, it came with 20 rd mags which have been limited to 15...so its not the regular 10 rd mags...FDE, 15rd mags...more recoil than a 22 but less than a 9, its amazing. Also, I really like where the safety is,ambidextrous right along the frame above the trigger.

 

Not mine, but heres the FDE...

 

Sweet!

I picked up one a few weeks ago after a few months of shopping.  To me it's pure fun, but expensive on all counts.  I have no regrets.

I absolutely love mine.  Expensive yes.  Fun yes. Im actually shooting better groupings with it than my go to 1911.

I have the pistol and the PS90 and they are a blast to shoot.  The recoil is nearly like a .22 and they are accurate.  A friend of mine is a policeman and they tried these on ballistic gel (I guess to simulate shooting a body) and he said it did substantial damage to the gel as well as the vests they fired it at.  Not living in NJ you'd also be able to get a 30 round magazine.  30 rounds of a small high velocity rifle cartridge in a handgun.  

 

The downside, if you don't reload, is the cost of the ammo can be pricey.  If you do reload it is a tricky round that takes a bit of practice to do well.  It is also very sensitive to modest powder charge changes.  I have no regrets with mine.

Where u guys getting your 5.7 ammo? Also, did anyone else's come with a disclaimer stating that using any other kind of ammo other than FN factory ammo will void the warranty?

Where u guys getting your 5.7 ammo? Also, did anyone else's come with a disclaimer stating that using any other kind of ammo other than FN factory ammo will void the warranty?

I have this ammo in stock if you need some..........

There's a listing in the marketplace for a 5.7 pistol, PS90 and a bunch of ammo.

There's a listing in the marketplace for a 5.7 pistol, PS90 and a bunch of expensive ammo.

Fixed lol

I have this ammo in stock if you need some..........

PM sent.

that's my listing . I am open to offers .

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/classifieds/item/1942-fn-ps-90-and-57-pistol-and-ammo-for-sale/

that's my listing . I am open to offers .

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/classifieds/item/1942-fn-ps-90-and-57-pistol-and-ammo-for-sale/

Very attractive deal for those who don't have one/either or just need the ammo.

Very attractive deal for those who don't have one/either or just need the ammo.

Ammo price was reduced, cool.

I would definitely get into reloading if not already.  It will cost you less than 9mm and you won't have to worry about ammo procurement.  FN 5.7 is awesome and it beats Keltec's PMR 30 handily if you can make your own ammo - something you can't do with rim-fire cartridges.

I'd like a pmr 30 but I haven't seen anyone successfully pinning the magazines.

I would definitely get into reloading if not already.  It will cost you less than 9mm and you won't have to worry about ammo procurement.  FN 5.7 is awesome and it beats Keltec's PMR 30 handily if you can make your own ammo - something you can't do with rim-fire cartridges.

Reloading 5.7x28mm can be very tricky, not sure why but thats what I'm reading all over.

Reloading 5.7x28mm can be very tricky, not sure why but thats what I'm reading all over.

A lot of people blow there guns up reloading this caliber

A lot of people blow there guns up reloading this caliber

 

Probably because it's a very high pressure load (10,000 psi greater than .357 sig). A grain of powder extra could mean the end of days for your pistol... Is the the time that the extra precautions take worth reloading for this gun? If not, is the ammo easy enough to get? 

its no more expensive to shoot than a .45

I have a 5.7 MK handgun. I love it. At times, ammo for it is hard to find or restricted and pricey. If you go for it and get a good price on ammo stock up now. You will either have to go with the 10 round mag or have an FFL modify the 17 round mag to 15. Replacement mags are usually hard to find and expensive. A new one comes with three. Finding a holster for the MK model is difficult, if you want anything other then a cheap one, you will need it custom made. FN customer service is fair. Reloading 5.7 is a risky proposition because of the very high pressures generated in the round, and if you screw that up, you are SOL.

I have a 5.7 MK handgun. I love it. At times, ammo for it is hard to find or restricted and pricey. If you go for it and get a good price on ammo stock up now. You will either have to go with the 10 round mag or have an FFL modify the 17 round mag to 15. Replacement mags are usually hard to find and expensive. A new one comes with three. Finding a holster for the MK model is difficult, if you want anything other then a cheap one, you will need it custom made. FN customer service is fair. Reloading 5.7 is a risky proposition because of the very high pressures generated in the round, and if you screw that up, you are SOL.

 

They actually come in 10 rd or 20 rd flavors.  I ordered a Fiveseven MKII and the dealer was kind enough to ship the 20 rd'ers to a friend in PA.  I then bought mag blocks to cut it down 5 rounds.  The blocks needed some sanding though, as I couldn't seat the magazine in the magwell with 15 rds loaded.  It is extremely easy to pin these mags.  If you go this route, and need any advice, please feel free to contact me.  Also note these mags load just as easy as Pmags.  This is nice if you go shooting with a significant other with long fingernails.