Who makes a 5.7 x 28 pistol?

The FN 5.7×28mm (designated as the 5.7×28 by the C.I.P. and FN 5.7x28mm NATO) is a small-caliber, high-velocity, smokeless powder, rebated rim, bottlenecked centerfire cartridge designed for handgun and personal defense weapon (PDW) uses manufactured by FN Herstal.

What guns are chambered in 5.7 x28?

FN Five-seven.

  • Ruger-57.
  • Heckler & Koch UCP.
  • Pindad PS-01.
  • QSW-06.
  • QSZ-92.
  • GSh-18.
  • Kel-Tec P50.

    • Is 5.7 x 28 worth it?

    Some found them effective, some not at all. In short, it appears that the 5.7x28mm round IS effective in the real world, despite the deficiencies compared to traditional cartridges used for personal defense. 5.7mm has a flatter trajectory, meaning you can hit targets more easily at longer range.

    Is there a compact 5.7 pistol?

    CMMG recently unveiled a new line of super-compact AR15 style pistols and short-barreled rifles chambered in FN 5.7x28mm. The 5.7x28mm round was designed by FN Herstal with the intention of replacing the 9mm for military and law enforcement usage.

    Is 5.7 x28 a rifle round?

    The 5.7x28mm is a small-caliber, high-velocity, centerfire cartridge resembling a miniature rifle round. This type of ammunition was the first of its kind, designed for the Personal Defense Weapon (PDW), a new class of firearms that are neither rifles nor submachine guns.

    What caliber is 5.7 28mm?

    The 5.7x28mm caliber high-velocity round was developed in response to a NATO request to replace the 9mm cartridge. The manufacturer, FN, first used the 5.7x28mm for its Five-seveN pistol and P90 personal defense weapon. Fact: The Ruger-57 soon followed as the next handgun model designed to use 5.7x28mm ammo.

    Is the Ruger 57 worth it?

    With minimal recoil (less than most 9mm pistols) and great capacity, the Ruger-57 could be a great choice for those reasons. Penetration against two-legged threats may be an issue given the small 40-grain bullets, but 20 rounds of 5.7mm could change the course of violence against you.

    What caliber is 5.7 x28?

    The 5.7×28 now also belongs to this elite NATO caliber family, which previously consisted of the 9×19, 5.56×45, 7.62×51 and 12.7×99 cartridges. FN developed the 5.7×28 much like Heckler & Koch developed the 4.6×30 in the late 1980s as ballistic protection equipment became more prevalent around the world.