FH FiveseveN

Brett1961 · September 1, 2011, 06:46 AM

I have to confess that I am very taken with the FN FiveseveN, so much so that I am thinking of buying one.

I have read many positive reviews and watched a number of YouTube reviews from what seem to be generally pleased owners.

I would be grateful for the views experiences of any owners on TFL.

PSP · September 1, 2011, 07:04 AM

Go for it. Great gun, accurate, reliable and fun to shoot.

predecessor · September 1, 2011, 09:03 AM

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I would be grateful for the views experiences of any owners on TFL.

I think you will find the large majority of owners are quite happy with their purchase and enjoy shooting the pistol. I know I do.

tjhands · September 1, 2011, 09:16 AM

We haven't had one of these threads here in a looooong time. This gun/round never gets any bandwidth.

chewie146 · September 1, 2011, 10:22 AM

I don't have one, but my friend does. It's a fun little gun. It has always felt like a BB gun to me, but it performs great!

threegun · September 1, 2011, 11:58 AM

Mine worked flawlessly and was hyper accurate. I sold it because I didn't care for the handling characteristics of it and the short pistol barrel reduces the effectiveness of the cartridge. I can't say anything bad about the gun. If it fits your good you will be pleased.

It was going to be my bug out handgun because of the capacity vs weight compared to my Glock 21.

montelores · September 1, 2011, 12:00 PM

Is this caliber/cartridge used in any other firearms? Rifles?

Thanks -

Monty

Kimio · September 1, 2011, 12:16 PM

Only other gun I that uses this cartridge if I recall is the FN PS90 carbine. Though I may be wrong about that.

Coach Z · September 1, 2011, 12:19 PM

There is a company that makes an AR upper that uses the 5.7. Conveniently called the AR-57. I believe there is also a savage bolt rifle that uses it as well

threegun · September 1, 2011, 12:22 PM

We have a used Hughes Precision AR rifle for sale that uses ps90 mags and its bottom eject. Shoots the 5.7 round and looks pretty sweet.

Get R Done Guns · September 1, 2011, 11:23 PM

You will love the gun. Once people own one they are stuck on them for life. Most people who say bad either don't want to pay to shoot one or don't like the look. If you like it and have the $$$ Get R Done!!!

threegun · September 2, 2011, 07:54 AM

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You will love the gun. Once people own one they are stuck on them for life.

Sold mine LOL.

robfromga · September 2, 2011, 07:56 AM

Sold mine too.

The search button is your friend.

tubbyfirefighter · September 2, 2011, 09:20 AM

It may be a real nice gun, i dont have any experience with it personally. But imo, its just plain ugly! I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, i guess i dont have that eye in my collection.

threegun · September 2, 2011, 09:56 AM

Some of us don't go by looks but by performance. How do you think all the ugly women get hitched?

As a Glock man trust me it aint the looks LOL.

hulley · September 2, 2011, 10:58 AM

The FN 5.7 is currently the top 3 on my list of next guns to buy. The top is a Smith 629 classic 5" .44mag. I 've shot the 5.7 many times and I love it.

threegun · September 2, 2011, 11:15 AM

Oh man I passed on a clean 629 classic S&W for 500 bucks last year. The guy sold it for 650 to a customer shooting at the range 5 minutes after I passed on it.

He was giving me a deal because I'm a friend and RSO.

Microgunner · September 2, 2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by threegun

Some of us don't go by looks but by performance. How do you think all the ugly women get hitched?

LOL!

mrray13 · September 2, 2011, 12:24 PM

It's on my short list too. I'm really wanting to try, and possibly buy, a 5.7. Supposed to get with a local public defender, only times we are friends, lmao, and shoot his, and his P90. Seriously looking forward to it!

And then to find one in my price range!

RC20 · September 2, 2011, 12:31 PM

If I had the money it would be the one on top of my list as one to play with.

Nasty little round

darkgael · September 5, 2011, 06:36 AM

I have had a FiveSeven for some years now. I think of it - i have said this before - as a varmint rifle that I can put in my pocket.
With my 64 year old eyes, seeing the iron sights (polymer sights?) on any handgun is not as easy as it used to be. I had the 5-7 at the range the other day and was pleased with this group that I shot at 100 yards. Seated on the ground, gun and hands supported by my knees. Seems like there's always a flyer to spoil things :

Pete

threegun · September 5, 2011, 09:20 AM

I would says thats minute of man at 100 yards. Not bad buddy not bad at all.

Don Glock · September 5, 2011, 09:57 AM

expensive plinker.

Tactical Jackalope · September 5, 2011, 11:40 AM

I heard it recoils like a .22

Maybe I'll get it for my girlfriend.

EdInk · September 5, 2011, 11:46 AM

I think it's a neat little round with alot of potential. However, the proprietary pistol is IMHO overpriced and the rifles are a bit too unconventional for my taste. If other companies could chamber their guns for it or FN made their weapons more "normal" it would become much more popular.

September 1, 2011, 06:46 AM	#1
Brett1961 Member Join Date: June 20, 2011 Posts: 30	FH FiveseveN I have to confess that I am very taken with the FN FiveseveN, so much so that I am thinking of buying one. I have read many positive reviews and watched a number of YouTube reviews from what seem to be generally pleased owners. I would be grateful for the views experiences of any owners on TFL.

September 5, 2011, 06:36 AM	#21
darkgael Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2006 Location: Homes in Brooklyn, NY and in Pennsylvania. Posts: 5,473	There's always a flyer I have had a FiveSeven for some years now. I think of it - i have said this before - as a varmint rifle that I can put in my pocket. With my 64 year old eyes, seeing the iron sights (polymer sights?) on any handgun is not as easy as it used to be. I had the 5-7 at the range the other day and was pleased with this group that I shot at 100 yards. Seated on the ground, gun and hands supported by my knees. Seems like there's always a flyer to spoil things : Pete __________________ “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” Ernest Hemingway ... NRA Life Member

September 1, 2011, 07:04 AM	#2
PSP Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2006 Location: Bowling Green Virginia Posts: 4,496	Go for it. Great gun, accurate, reliable and fun to shoot.

September 1, 2011, 09:16 AM	#4
tjhands Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2005 Posts: 1,718	We haven't had one of these threads here in a looooong time. This gun/round never gets any bandwidth.

September 1, 2011, 10:22 AM	#5
chewie146 Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 853	I don't have one, but my friend does. It's a fun little gun. It has always felt like a BB gun to me, but it performs great!

September 1, 2011, 11:58 AM	#6
threegun Junior member Join Date: March 1, 2006 Location: Tampa,Fl Posts: 4,000	Mine worked flawlessly and was hyper accurate. I sold it because I didn't care for the handling characteristics of it and the short pistol barrel reduces the effectiveness of the cartridge. I can't say anything bad about the gun. If it fits your good you will be pleased. It was going to be my bug out handgun because of the capacity vs weight compared to my Glock 21.

September 1, 2011, 12:00 PM	#7
montelores Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2009 Posts: 239	Is this caliber/cartridge used in any other firearms? Rifles? Thanks - Monty

September 1, 2011, 12:16 PM	#8
Kimio Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,171	Only other gun I that uses this cartridge if I recall is the FN PS90 carbine. Though I may be wrong about that.

September 1, 2011, 12:19 PM	#9
Coach Z Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2011 Location: RI Posts: 795	There is a company that makes an AR upper that uses the 5.7. Conveniently called the AR-57. I believe there is also a savage bolt rifle that uses it as well

September 1, 2011, 12:22 PM	#10
threegun Junior member Join Date: March 1, 2006 Location: Tampa,Fl Posts: 4,000	We have a used Hughes Precision AR rifle for sale that uses ps90 mags and its bottom eject. Shoots the 5.7 round and looks pretty sweet.

September 1, 2011, 11:23 PM	#11
Get R Done Guns Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2011 Location: Pleasant View Utah Posts: 272	You will love the gun. Once people own one they are stuck on them for life. Most people who say bad either don't want to pay to shoot one or don't like the look. If you like it and have the $$$ Get R Done!!!

September 2, 2011, 07:56 AM	#13
robfromga Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2009 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 240	Sold mine too. The search button is your friend.

September 2, 2011, 09:20 AM	#14
tubbyfirefighter Member Join Date: August 16, 2011 Location: Muhlenberg Kentucky Posts: 42	It may be a real nice gun, i dont have any experience with it personally. But imo, its just plain ugly! I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, i guess i dont have that eye in my collection.

September 2, 2011, 09:56 AM	#15
threegun Junior member Join Date: March 1, 2006 Location: Tampa,Fl Posts: 4,000	Some of us don't go by looks but by performance. How do you think all the ugly women get hitched? As a Glock man trust me it aint the looks LOL.

September 2, 2011, 10:58 AM	#16
hulley Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2008 Location: Hoschton, Ga. Posts: 726	The FN 5.7 is currently the top 3 on my list of next guns to buy. The top is a Smith 629 classic 5" .44mag. I 've shot the 5.7 many times and I love it.

September 2, 2011, 11:15 AM	#17
threegun Junior member Join Date: March 1, 2006 Location: Tampa,Fl Posts: 4,000	Oh man I passed on a clean 629 classic S&W for 500 bucks last year. The guy sold it for 650 to a customer shooting at the range 5 minutes after I passed on it. He was giving me a deal because I'm a friend and RSO.

September 2, 2011, 12:24 PM	#19
mrray13 Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 920	It's on my short list too. I'm really wanting to try, and possibly buy, a 5.7. Supposed to get with a local public defender, only times we are friends, lmao, and shoot his, and his P90. Seriously looking forward to it! And then to find one in my price range!

September 2, 2011, 12:31 PM	#20
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,334	If I had the money it would be the one on top of my list as one to play with. Nasty little round

September 5, 2011, 09:20 AM	#22
threegun Junior member Join Date: March 1, 2006 Location: Tampa,Fl Posts: 4,000	I would says thats minute of man at 100 yards. Not bad buddy not bad at all.

September 5, 2011, 09:57 AM	#23
Don Glock Junior member Join Date: September 16, 2010 Posts: 1,141	expensive plinker.

September 5, 2011, 11:40 AM	#24
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,462	I heard it recoils like a .22 Maybe I'll get it for my girlfriend.

September 5, 2011, 11:46 AM	#25
EdInk Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2009 Posts: 3,968	I think it's a neat little round with alot of potential. However, the proprietary pistol is IMHO overpriced and the rifles are a bit too unconventional for my taste. If other companies could chamber their guns for it or FN made their weapons more "normal" it would become much more popular.