My gun dealer say 5.7 discontinued, true?

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(Sorry if repeat thread, couldn't find the answer in a search.)

My gun dealer says that FN is discontinuing the five seven pistol. He says that he can not get them anymore.

I bought an ar57 this summer, with the intent of matching the pistol to it. While I was looking at the pistol, trying to decide if it would be my next, he drop this on me. I don't think he was just trying to make the sale, considering that I was going to buy something.

Is FN giving into morons, lawyers and politicians? I guess if this is true, maybe I won't shoot it for a while, might be worth a pretty penny. The problem is, I really want this gun.
 
Last year I heard from an FN sales rep that they were planning on revamping the 5-7 and making the styling resemble the FNP pistols more (and probably some parts commonality) in the near future. That may be what you were hearing about.
 
Hhmmm...why don't you just go to the FNH forum and post the question? They have an entire sub-forum devoted to the 5.7mm pistol.--Patrice;)
 
I would check the FiveseveN forum, those folks would know, and if it were true, there would be a lot of talk going on about it. LM
 
Actually FN recently anounced that the FiveSeveN would be available with new sight options, so doesn't look like it's being discontinued. However, I have heard that FN is stopping production of the FNP series to produce the new FNX series pistols. I'm currently debating buying an FNP-9 or waiting for the FNX and seeing if i like it more.
 
Do the math: interest in firearm + dealer has one in stock = dealer lays it on thick in hopes of a sale
 
He said that the day after the Fort Hood shooting, the distributor sold 450 five sevens. The distributor tried to order more, and was told that production was halted and that they wouldn't be producing this gun anymore. I buy almost everything from these guys, and they have never pushed a sale. In fact, they have a reputation for not caring if they sell anything.

Due to response here, it sounds like there could be a couple of reasons for this.

This was the first place I came, but will look at the fn forums.
 
HorseSoldier said:
Last year I heard from an FN sales rep that they were planning on revamping the 5-7 and making the styling resemble the FNP pistols more (and probably some parts commonality) in the near future. That may be what you were hearing about.
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THAT would be quite cool, especially if they offered a USG variant with safety and decocker :)
 
The dumbest things I hear I hear in a gun store. It's like they don't have internet in there or something.
 
I routinely go look at Davidson's Gallery of Guns and look at stock on the Five Sevens. Unlike a lot of other guns, they always had a good stock of Five Sevens. Previous time I looked was before Ft. Hood, plenty available. I looked last night, and all 6 versions were sold out. That's unusual.
 
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Previous time I looked was before Ft. Hood, plenty available. I looked last night, and all 6 versions were sold out. That's unusual.
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It *is* a bit uncomfortable to think someone may look at such a tragedy and come away with the impression that the particular weapon in question is quite effective and, perhaps, more desirable...

:-/
 
nonseven I routinely go look at Davidson's Gallery of Guns and look at stock on the Five Sevens. Unlike a lot of other guns, they always had a good stock of Five Sevens. Previous time I looked was before Ft. Hood, plenty available. I looked last night, and all 6 versions were sold out. That's unusual.
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How many do you think were bought by those who fear the Five Seven will be outlawed? Scaring the consumer is a fantastic sales tactic. Just ask my Barry & Eric, they've been my top salesmen for the last twelve months.:D
 
False alarm, Five seveN not discontinued!!!

By the way, I checked a few other sources, as some of you had suggested. I found nothing.

I went in today to ask about a bearcat for my son. While I was asking about that, the guy who told me about the Five seveN said, "I lied to you." He admitted that he had been misinformed about the Five seveN being discontinued. He stated that it was a ploy to sell the shop more. Then he apologized for the misinformation. I told him that I was glad to hear it from him before I asked.

He then stated that he felt bad, because he had sold five guns based on the bad info.


There are more specific places to find information, but I always come here first. I appreciate the general atmosphere here, thanks.
 
mewachee said:
While I was asking about that, the guy who told me about the Five seveN said, "I lied to you." He admitted that he had been misinformed about the Five seveN being discontinued. He stated that it was a ploy to sell the shop more. Then he apologized for the misinformation. I told him that I was glad to hear it from him before I asked.
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Wow ... surprising that he 'fessed up and without prompting!
 
This shop is pretty good. If they have a problem, it is acting like they could care less to sell you a gun. I was walking through sportsmans warehouse one day and overheard a guy telling another that he could put money on the counter and still not get helped. I stopped and asked, "It's Ross', isn't it." He said yes. However, these guys set a new standard for honesty. Which means more to me than family quirks.

Side note, I bought a small shotgun for my son's birthday. It had a problem, so I called them about the factory warranty. They told me to bring it in. When I did, they bought it back, then sold me another. Compared to what I hear about other dealers, the guys seem to have more class than most.

The distributor, on the other hand sucks. I hate liars.
 
It *is* a bit uncomfortable to think someone may look at such a tragedy and come away with the impression that the particular weapon in question is quite effective and, perhaps, more desirable...
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Let's be clear: what's "uncomfortable" is that, based on a TERRORIST ATTACK involving a gun, everyone is justified in thinking that the anti-gunners in Congress will try to ban whatever firearm was used in said TERRORIST ATTACK.
 
I didn't think it would be banned. The assumption was that FN was giving in to lawsuit pressure. My first reaction was to think of FN as weak.

I couldn't believe this, that is why I set out to prove it or prove it wrong.
 
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