Shrug, I think it's beautiful in it's own right, but I like Glocks, ARs, and synthetic-stocked bolt rifles. Don't much go in for the whole 'blued and walnut' thing, though it has it's place. (kinda just says "wow, look at me, I rust and swell easially")
Anyway, I've called FN about this.
FN's policy, which they ask (but aparently don't strictly enforce) their dealers to follow is the following:
"We will only sell the FiveSeven IOM, with 10 round mags, to Peace Officers that make the request on department letterhead."
Note however that there is absolutely NO BATF restrictions on the pistol itself. Of any itteration ('military' DAO, the Single-action 'tactical' model, and the IOM model with serrated tac rail.)
And also note that Winchester and FN both offer a hollowpoint 'training' round that has been ruled 'sporting' by the BATF, and legal for civilian sale. Infact, I have a box (just to see if it would come to CA.) Note also that this '22' round carries ~340lb/ft of muzzle energy, is moving 2100fps, and will still defeat IIa body armor, despite it's 'non-AP' design.
Lastly, with 10-round magazines, the pistol is actually useable. Since the design is new, there are no pre-94 standard-cap 20 rounders, so BE-WARE! (hopefully come September this will mean absolutely buttkiss)
I can't get one, because the PRK has a cute little 'list of approved drop-tested handguns' that they insist I buy exclusively for new sales.
My only option is to find a kind soul who already has one, has MOVED into the state, and then wishes to sell to me via Private Party Transfer. Needless to say, I haven't found that guy yet.