Got my new 5-7
Got my 5-7 handgun yesterday - put 200 rounds thru it. It's sure an expensive eater.
Anyway - I did have to adjust the sights. But, after I had it dialed in where I thought it should be, I benched it on sandbags, and it shot right in the bullseye.
I need to keep practicing with it - like I had to with my USPc. At 5 yards, I hit the bullseye great. At 7 yards, my groups open up a few inches. But, I'm still learning the trigger.
I shoot no other handgun better than my P99 - so I judge pistols by that standard. I still shoot my P99 the best, but the 5-7 shoots as accurately for me as any other gun I shoot. So, I am satisfied.
Everyone talked about the low recoil - so I expected it to be a tad over a 22 in recoil. Actually, it's almost about the same recoil as a 9mm. And wow - there is a flash out the front - especially with the 195
Anyway - I have a new nightstand gun. I like the rounds lack of penetration thru several household walls. That's why I sucked it up and got it. Very nice to have the rear adjustable sight too.
Nice gun!!!
Anyway - I did have to adjust the sights. But, after I had it dialed in where I thought it should be, I benched it on sandbags, and it shot right in the bullseye.
I need to keep practicing with it - like I had to with my USPc. At 5 yards, I hit the bullseye great. At 7 yards, my groups open up a few inches. But, I'm still learning the trigger.
I shoot no other handgun better than my P99 - so I judge pistols by that standard. I still shoot my P99 the best, but the 5-7 shoots as accurately for me as any other gun I shoot. So, I am satisfied.
Everyone talked about the low recoil - so I expected it to be a tad over a 22 in recoil. Actually, it's almost about the same recoil as a 9mm. And wow - there is a flash out the front - especially with the 195
Anyway - I have a new nightstand gun. I like the rounds lack of penetration thru several household walls. That's why I sucked it up and got it. Very nice to have the rear adjustable sight too.
Nice gun!!!
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keep us up to date on how you like when you have put more rounds through it. I am really interested in one, but have not heard alot about them. Thanks 0 -
Nice. Kinda been wantin one of those meself. 0 -
I like them I just wish the didn't look like a hi-point 0 -
quote:Originally posted by big800
I like them I just wish the didn't look like a hi-point
They grow on U after a while visually.0 -
I sold mine... never even shot it. 0 -
Be sure to keep batteries in the flashlight - Does Crimson Trace make laser grips for it ?? Maybe put a red dot on the top ??
Can you get that caliber (5-7) in a 1911A1 ?? By the way, what does five dash seven mean ?? Seven MM necked down to 5MM ?? Seven shot 5MM ??
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Doug:
It's a 5.7 mm bore. FN advertises them as a FiveSeven. Really .22 cal. If you can find them, the original cartridge was a 28 gr round advertised at (I think) around 2100 fps out of the pistol. Magazine holds 20 rounds. Man would be well armed with this piece. Secret Service and some police agencies use it. Companion to the FN P90 carbine. Pistol is about the same phusical size as a 1911. Being most made from poly, its real light, low recoil but a pretty good muzzle blast.0 -
Sorry, no crimson trace or red dot scope.
And, only 2 guns shoot the 5.7x28mm (sort of a shorter AR round) - only the PS90 carbine and this handgun shoots the round...0 -
Doug all the info you need is here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five-seveN
I have one. I love it.0 -
Congrats and good luck with yur new FN 5-7.
Not my cuppa, but that's why Baskins Robbins has 31 flavors.
BTW, how much $$ for a box of ammo?0 -
I can get ammo for $16.99 per box of 50.
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Well, if you're ever attacked by a hamster that's not rabid, maybe you'll have enough gun. 0 -
funny - the 197 round actually expands pretty well. 0 -
Yup.
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The American Rifleman Magazine article I read on that said they're accurate/lethal out to 150 yards. I've been waiting for a chance to hear about one of them from someone who owns one. 0 -
The gun is sweet candy for the eyes, safe shooting!! 0 -
I read a good article on the PS90 on GunBlast.com. If anyone wants to read about the carbine. Neat looking round. 0 -
I haven't shot a varmint with mine yet so I can't report its lethality, but it will put a round completely through a 4x4 at 50 feet. Little hole in, big hole out. 0 -
That would seem lethal. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Rocklobster
I haven't shot a varmint with mine yet so I can't report its lethality, but it will put a round completely through a 4x4 at 50 feet. Little hole in, big hole out.
Which round did U try that with? 197 or 195?0 -
Hope that hamster has more than kelvar to protect him. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by shipwreck
quote:Originally posted by Rocklobster
I haven't shot a varmint with mine yet so I can't report its lethality, but it will put a round completely through a 4x4 at 50 feet. Little hole in, big hole out.
Which round did U try that with? 197 or 195?
I like the SS195 ammo. The SS197 uses a heavier bullet, but the velocity is substantially lower.0 -
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I like the SS195 ammo. The SS197 uses a heavier bullet, but the velocity is substantially lower.
Yea, but they expand better.0
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