40 gr Hornady V-Max JHP gives 1700 fps from the FN 5.7 pistol.
The FN 5.7 holds 20 rounds. Why not more? They're skinny enough for more aren't they?
I'm not going to say that I think the 5.7 pistol competes with larger caliber handguns because I don't think it does. However, it does blow the doors off a .22 Mag and may compare well with other light weights.
I've several times heard people say that the FN 5.7 is just a glorified .22M with a higher price and the same ballistic performance. Not so. The FN 5.7 pistol gives almost the same ballistics as a .22 Mag rifle.
i.e. - the FN 5.7 is way hotter as a pistol round than any .22 Mag, but a 5.7 pistol isn't quite as potent as a .22 Mag rifle, in my opinion based on ballistic data. This is based on available 5.7 ammo that I can legally buy.
While I don't claim or expect a FN 5.7 handgun can compete with the larger handguns (9mm and up), I do think it beats a .22 Mag handgun and compares well to a .32 ACP. Probably beats the .32 ACP.
I wonder how the 5.7 pistol would compare to the .380 ACP or .32 Magnum? Anyone have an opinion on that?
Remember, I've got arthritis and I'm recoil sensitive. The 5.7 pistol is not a powerhouse, in my opinion, but it may be the ideal handgun for me.
Currently I shoot a .22 Mag 4" revolver when arthritis bad, .32 ACP when arthritis medium, and .380 ACP or .32 Mag Ruger when arthritis better.
So I'm wondering how the FN 5.7 pistol compares to the .22M, .32 ACP, .380, and .32 Mag for one shot stop potential.
The FN5.7 pistol certainly holds a lot more ammo than those others (20 rounds).
Any advice appreciated.
The FN 5.7 holds 20 rounds. Why not more? They're skinny enough for more aren't they?
I'm not going to say that I think the 5.7 pistol competes with larger caliber handguns because I don't think it does. However, it does blow the doors off a .22 Mag and may compare well with other light weights.
I've several times heard people say that the FN 5.7 is just a glorified .22M with a higher price and the same ballistic performance. Not so. The FN 5.7 pistol gives almost the same ballistics as a .22 Mag rifle.
i.e. - the FN 5.7 is way hotter as a pistol round than any .22 Mag, but a 5.7 pistol isn't quite as potent as a .22 Mag rifle, in my opinion based on ballistic data. This is based on available 5.7 ammo that I can legally buy.
While I don't claim or expect a FN 5.7 handgun can compete with the larger handguns (9mm and up), I do think it beats a .22 Mag handgun and compares well to a .32 ACP. Probably beats the .32 ACP.
I wonder how the 5.7 pistol would compare to the .380 ACP or .32 Magnum? Anyone have an opinion on that?
Remember, I've got arthritis and I'm recoil sensitive. The 5.7 pistol is not a powerhouse, in my opinion, but it may be the ideal handgun for me.
Currently I shoot a .22 Mag 4" revolver when arthritis bad, .32 ACP when arthritis medium, and .380 ACP or .32 Mag Ruger when arthritis better.
So I'm wondering how the FN 5.7 pistol compares to the .22M, .32 ACP, .380, and .32 Mag for one shot stop potential.
The FN5.7 pistol certainly holds a lot more ammo than those others (20 rounds).
Any advice appreciated.