Is the FN 5.7 worth it?

Is the FN 5.7 worth it?

The FN Five-SeveN is a fantastic, highly underrated pistol. It has beautiful accuracy, sleek styling, and bomb-proof reliability. The downside? Both the gun and the exotic ammo are on the pricey side.

Is the FN 5.7 armor piercing?

However, sporting variants of the 5.7×28mm are classified by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) as not armor-piercing.

What does FN 5.7 stand for?

The FN Five-seven, trademarked as the Five-seveN, is a semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured by FN Herstal in Belgium. The pistol is named for its 5.7-mm (. 224 in) bullet diameter, and the trademark capitalization style is intended to emphasize the manufacturer’s initials—FN.

What is the 5.7 x28 Good For?

The 5.7x28mm is a small bottleneck cartridge known for its relatively high muzzle velocity. People who have shot a 5.7x28mm pistol typically comment on its mild recoil, allowing very fast follow-up shots, and its flat trajectory aiding hits past 50 yards.

What caliber is 5.7 x28 compared to?

About FN 5.7x28mm

What is a 5.7 x28 Good For?

The 5.7×28mm cartridge was designed by FN Herstal specifically for use in the FN P90 personal defense weapon and FN Five-seven pistol. Subsequently, it has been used in a number of other weapons, such as the FN PS90 carbine and the AR-57, an upper receiver for M16 and AR-15 rifles.

What will 5.7 penetrate?

When fired from the FN P90, the 5.7×28mm SS190 can penetrate the NATO CRISAT vest or a Level IIIA Kevlar vest at a range of 200 m (219 yd).

What is more powerful a 5.7 or a 9mm?

If you want sheer velocity the fastest 5.7x28mm load proved 233 fps faster than the fastest 9mm load I tested, with both fired from handguns.