5.7x28

[Wolfy]

Anybody think this round will be around in 5 years?

Ammoman is getting $25 for 50 rounds!!

My local dealer is pushing these guns everytime I go in saying they are the best thing out there.

 

[patentnonsense]

My local dealer charges 20 for a box, 18 in case lots -
and you can buy brass for it now.
It's an interesting round - see my other posts about it.
Still not SAAMI as far as I know, but the sales of the P90 SMG are probably going to keep this round in the repertoire.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

Might make an interesting little varmint round in a petite rifle. A reloadable .22 Magnum, if you will.

 

[WonderNine]

Like we don't have enough varmint rounds though already. And some for much cheaper. (.223)

 

[patentnonsense]

No, this isn't a varmint round at all - it doesn't have the expansion, nor as much velocity as almost any varmint rifle round. It was originally an armor-piercing subgun round, and the civilian version is a lightweight iron-free derivative.

 

[bluewater]

"and you can buy brass for it now."

I don't think so . . . . . . . . ., if you can, it's once fired brass and not new.

 

[nwilliams]

For the average target shooter who wants to put holes in paper the round isn't a bad one. It has a flat trajectory, low recoil and I can find it locally for around 40¢ a round which isn't bad considering it's Hornady V-Max. If you were to buy Hornady v-Max .223 you'd be looking at around .50-60¢ per round.

As for a defensive round I wouldn't consider the 5.7x28 a very good option, however for making holes in paper I think it works just fine. People love to badmouth this round and I don't think that is ever going to change however I think the round will be with us for the foreseeable future.

 

[M2 Carbine]

and you can buy brass for it now.

Where?

 

[Dr_2_B]

I'm a defense guy, so it doesn't hold much appeal to me. And at that price, they may not in fact survive.

 

[usp9]

Anybody think this round will be around in 5 years?

Yes. I predict it will grow in use.

 

[Quiet]

Anybody think this round will be around in 5 years?

Yes, it will.
Any cartridge used by the military and/or law enforcement will be around for many, many, many years.

The US Secret Service has adopted the 5.7x28mm (for use in SMGs).

 

[m2steven]

I've got one and it's an interesting round. The gun is incredibly accurate and easy to shoot. Recoil is very light. The pistol is quite large. Shooting this gun near dark is like having your own 4th of july spectacular. It will shoot an innie and an outie in an empty beer can without even bobbling the can. The round is so fast that the can does not know it's been shot.

I think it would be VERY unpleasant to be shot by this round and have put enough through my FNH to conclude that it would be a very good defensive round. 21 blistering shots at around 9mm +p energy levels, and with all the pitching and yawing the round does - horrendous tissue damage.

Plus - the FN is Glock reliable. The only drawback I can see is that some of the rounds have those 17 cal type tips which will put holes in your fingers when you first start loading the magazines.

So if you like Glock and you like terrific ammunition - the FN 5.7 x 28 is a great choice.

 

[Walkalong]

I have a 5.7 X 28 AR upper (AR57). It is a fun little caliber. Virtually no recoil, accurate, interesting to reload (has unique little quirks), catches the brass in a hollowed out mag so I don't have to chase it.

 

[CornCod]

I think the jury's still out on the future of the 5.7 round. I think it's the old velocity versus mass argument again. Still, a lot more people (sadly) will have to be shot with it in law enforcement and military contexts before we can begin to make any conclusions about effectiveness. Still, kudos to FN for attempting an innovation, even if, in the end, it dosen't work out. Serious defensive shooters are a conservative lot, with good reason, because we don't want to carry weapons based on unproven theories. Wish I had the cash to try the handgun or the carbine to get some initial impressions, but they are too expensive. Maybe Ruger should make a 5.7 rifle or pistol for a moderate price.

 

[farscott]

Considering the original post in the thread is from May 2004, the answer is, "Yes, 5.7x28 will be around in five years."

Since it made in five years, I am going to guess it will be around for quite some time. I purchased one of the original IOM handguns and was underwhelmed. It made little bittie holes with the ammo I tried. To be fair, ammo choices may be better today, but I traded it for a 1911 chambered in .45 ACP.

 

[panzermk2]

Since it's been around since 1988....................UH yes.

We have never been busier, more Departments then ever are using it and are switching over to it. It has also taken off over seas were many special ops units are starting to use it. I know this since they contact me to find out if I can export Elite's 5.78x28 to them.

 

[chris in va]

I'd carry it. The gun is insanely light. First time I picked one up, thought it was a toy.

 

[usp9]

Yes. I predict it will grow in use.

Me too. Under rated, but catching on.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Im never going to get into it but it will be around forever.

If FN ever lets other manufacturers chamber it then it would be cool in a bolt gun somewhat like a 22 Hornet. Of course I would just buy a 22 Hornet. Anyway as long as there are people they will continue to buy newfangled things.

 

[panzermk2]

FN does not stop anyone form making a weapon chambered in 5.7x28. Hence the AR57 upper. In fact FN WANT more weapons chambered in it so it can sell more ammunition.

I have toyed with a bolt action 5.7 but honestly between ammunition manufacturing, custom FsN pistol night sights, red dot base for the pistol and reloading items like custom shell plates for teh 5.7 we are VERY busy here.

 

[General Tso]

Might make an interesting little varmint round in a petite rifle. A reloadable .22 Magnum, if you will.

That's what everyone I know says, very similar to 22 mag.

 

[panzermk2]

Actaully it's very different from the 22mag.

The Pistol makes 30% more power then a 26 inch barreled 22 mag rifle.