FN fiveseveN

[glockman55]

Attachment 104777Attachment 104776Picked up a new gun the other day, FNH fiveseveN, 5.7X28mm.. anyone ever shot one?

[Targa]

Congrats!!! I would have one myself if I could just get past the cost of them. I am renting one at my range the next time I go which could be dangerous because they have one in FDE that I really like.

[Overkill777]

I've put one mag through one when a buddy rented one at the range. It's a neat gun.

[DubC-Hicks]

I've shot one a few times. Always loved shooting it, but it feels like a toy for sure. Grip and safety aren't the most comfortable, but the lack of recoil is great, and it seems to make me a better shooter than I really am.

They sure are expensive, but it's not really the up front cost that's holding me back. It's ammo costs. And the fact I can't just go get it at Walmart.

[rock185]

Interesting guns, and a lot different than most of us are used to. I had the use of a new one for several months, along with plenty of the FN SS-192 ammo. Very light recoil, reliable and impressive velocity. The SS-192 averaged 2025 FPS.

[Road_Clam]

I bought the FNX 45 T a few months back. FN's are surperb quality and function. I've got about 600 rounds of factory and my hand loaded ammo and my FN just eats and spits flawlessly. I had a hard time dropping $1100 on a polymer handgun but in hindsight I have ZERO regrets. They are worth the price.

No, I'm not a paid fanboy for FN. I call like I see both negitive and positive.

[TruthTellers]

The 5.7, with generic ammo, is a poor performer. Remember the velocity stats listed on boxes is usually from 10 inch or longer barrels, not the ~5 inch pistol barrel of the FiveSeven.

You want 2000 fps out of a .22 caliber pistol? Buy a .22 TCM, which in any loading will pierce Lvl IIIA armor.

[PSP]

I bought a used 5.7 years ago for a very good price. It's a high quality pistol that's a blast to shoot... literally. Ammo is easy to find. Not all indoor ranges will allow the 5.7 though. Enjoy your new pistol.

[glockman55]

I traded for this one.. a bit more than a .22 lol, I guess everyone has an opinion.. not for everyone for sure..

[rwagliardo]

Bought one about a year ago really enjoy shooting it as others have said. Never had a problem getting ammo plenty on line and Cabelas and Bass Pro usually always have stock.

[carguychris]

Originally Posted by TruthTellers

The 5.7, with generic ammo, is a poor performer.

Does such a thing as "generic" ammo even exist in 5.7x28?

Very few types of ammo are even available in 5.7.

[Targa]

That's a good question, the only manufacturers of it I see are FN and Federal.

[rwagliardo]

Look at Vanguard Outfitters they have their custom 5.7x28 ammo it is not cheap though.

[carguychris]

Originally Posted by Targa

...the only manufacturers of it I see are FN and Federal.

I've been told that the FN-branded ammo is made by Federal, although the source was not authoritative (LGS counter guy).

Originally Posted by rwagliardo

Look at Vanguard Outfitters they have their custom 5.7x28 ammo it is not cheap though.

Precisely, and thus not exactly what I would call "generic."

That label, to me, generally signifies cheap store-brand stuff at a big-box discounter, sourced from someplace like Russia or Serbia. YMMV.

[Targa]

I was wondering if that were the case in reference to the FN branded ammo. Seems reasonable.

[benEzra]

If I didn't have other financial priorities for the time being, a FiveSeven would be on my short list for a fun range gun. I own a FN FNS-9 longslide that I am impressed with, so I'd like to own its 5.7mm counterpart someday.

[fl_rich]

I've had a FiveseveN for about 4 years. Great gun shoots like a laser beam. Wating for a threaded barrel so I can use it with my MysticX can.

Ammo wise I've read there is only one of the several types of FN branded ammo that are made by FN. The others are reportedly made by Federal. I think the FN manufactured stuff is the 197 but I ma be wrong. I shoot primarily the American Eagle stuff. It eats it quickly and without any issues.

[Creek Henry]

If they had a pistol/rifle combo I'd probably get a set. As it is, I use a 22 AMT automag and 17hmr rifle, but both are a little light for larger varmints. I like the reloadability of the brass though.

[glockman55]

They do make a rifle in that cal. FN PS90

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[rock185]

I don't know from generic, but that 2025 FPS I mentioned with the FN factory SS-192 ammo was a 20 round average from the standard FN pistol with approx. 4 3/4" barrel, not a 10-inch barrel

[TruthTellers]

When I said generic, I meant the civilian ammo that's not Armor Piercing, which is restricted to LEO and military use only.

[rock185]

TruthTellers, FWIW, the ammo I tested was not AP and was available to the general public. I inquired about getting the AP SS190 duty ammo too. But as the AP ammo was tightly controlled at the time, and it would have taken me ~90 days to get it, we decided to go ahead with the non-AP SS192 for the T&E we were doing. Not to take away from the TCM round. I may end up with one of the guns chambered for that round myself one day. I'm a lot more comfortable with the 1911 type pistols than with the FN.

[Cosmodragoon]

You want 2000 fps out of a .22 caliber pistol? Buy a .22 TCM, which in any loading will pierce Lvl IIIA armor.

Are there any non-1911 guns chambered for the .22 TCM? Better yet, anything in DA/SA? This has kept both rounds out of my sights, despite how interesting they look on paper.

[TruthTellers]

^ Armscor made conversion kits for the Glock. Don't know about DA/SA

[Cosmodragoon]

Good gravy! I missed this because it isn't actually listed on the TCM part of their website. They actually have one prebuilt on a Tanfoglio frame!

http://armscor.com/firearms/mapp-series/mapp-fs-tcm9r