Are five sevens good?

Despite the absurd price point, the Five-seveN is still a highly reliable dreamboat of a gun. Easy to strip down, operate, and maintain, it deserves a lot more credit than it gets.

What caliber is the Five-seveN?

5.7 x 28mm
The Five-Seven is chambered for the 5.7 x 28mm cartridge, ammunition originally developed by FN Herstal for the FN P90 Personal Defense Weapon.

Is a Five-seveN legal in California?

While the FN Five-seveN is legal in California, its armor-piercing rounds are not for civilian purchase.

Is 5.7 A good defense round?

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. You can definitely carry a lot more rounds.

Is 5.7 x28 good for self defense?

While the 40-grain Sporting load is adequate for self-defense — with performance in ballistic medium similar to that of the 9mm — the 5.7×28 is most effective when topped by a 27-grain bullet. That is what the 5.7 was originally designed to launch.

Who is the manufacturer of the FN Five seven?

The FN Five-seven, trademarked as the Five-seveN, is a semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured by FN Herstal in Belgium.

What kind of pistol is the FN Five seven?

The FN Five Seven is a delayed blowback pistol with a concealed hammer and polymer frame. The inside of the pistol is designed of steel, specifically with the pins, springs, trigger, and barrel.

What’s the story of the FN Five seven?

The story of the Five Seven begins with the development of the 5.7x28mm ammunition that was developed by FN for the P90 PDW (Personal Defense Weapon).

What kind of magazine does a five seven have?

The pistol is supplied with 20-round magazines as standard, or 10-round magazines for jurisdictions with a high-capacity magazine ban. The Five-seveN will also accept an aftermarket extended 30-round magazine, which protrudes an additional 38 mm (1.5 in) from the base of the pistol.