[Lexie__M]

The FN-designed 5.7x28mm caliber has joined the ranks of 5.56 and 7.62 by recently being standardized by NATO.

Looks like more firearm manufacturers will be producing 5.7mm?
I wonder will the price of ammo come down?

From left to right: 9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 5.7×28mm, 5.56×45mm NATO, .300 Winchester Magnum, with 2.75-inch (70 mm) and 3-inch (76 mm) 12 gauge shotgun shells

Left to right, .22 WMR, 5.7 NATO, 5.56 NATO (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)

9mm Fiocchi 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket
Average muzzle velocity: 1132 fps
Average muzzle energy: 327 fps


9mm Sig Sauer 124 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point
Average muzzle velocity: 1151 fps
Average muzzle energy: 365 ft/lbs


5.7mm FN 30 Grain SS195LF Jacketed Hollow Point
Average muzzle velocity: 2162 fps
Average muzzle energy: 311 ft/lbs


5.7mm American Eagle 40 Grain Full Metal Jacket
Average muzzle velocity: 1653 fps
Average muzzle energy: 243 ft/lbs

https://fnherstal.com/app/uploads/fn-white-paper-5-7-nato-cal.pdf

 

[GoneBallisticInAlabama]

I haven't read much about the 5.7. Haven't been interested in it due to ammo costs. But yes, with NATO adopting it, there will be ammo manufacturers around the world cranking up production of that caliber. A major increase in supply, especially for imports from countries with lower labor costs, should lower prices significantly and likely increase load choices.

 

[hauki]

I have to check the ballistics. That round looks small.

 

[LimaCharlie]

If it penetrates body armor, it won't be available to the public.

 

[Tgg]

I just bought an upper for an AR57 build, ammo was $0.73 per round, I want the PSA Rock 5.7 pistol next.

 

[Tgg]

If it penetrates body armor, it won't be available to the public.

I don’t know if it was capable of penetrating armor from a handgun or only from a rifle?

 

[ras47]

Is NATO adopting the FN Five-Seven pistol as a standard sidearm?

 

[Hammer]

If it penetrates body armor, it won't be available to the public.

There are rifle rounds available to the public that will penetrate Type III armor.

 

[Lexie__M]

If it penetrates body armor, it won't be available to the public.

Correct:
I read, that specific round (penetrates body armor) only the military and law enforcement will be allowed to get that type of ammo.
WE civilians will get the civilian market ammo.
As far as reloaders, maybe they could?

 

[mig1nc]

I've been fascinated by the Ruger 57 lc carbine.

About the same length as a Colt 933 but with a 16" barrel. Takes Ruger and PSA magazines in the grip.


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[Lexie__M]

I've been fascinated by the Ruger 57 lc carbine.

About the same length as a Colt 933 but with a 16" barrel. Takes Ruger and PSA magazines in the grip.


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MIG, if you do get one, please keep us posted

 

[mrerick]

A background article on the cartridge:

How NATO standardized the FN 5.7x28mm cartridge

Developed by FN Herstal of Belgium, the round was designed for use in handguns and personal defense weapons. It's now NATO's standard.

www.wearethemighty.com

It specifically mentions the FN P90 PDW in use by many nations.

 

[Lexie__M]

A background article on the cartridge:

How NATO standardized the FN 5.7x28mm cartridge

Developed by FN Herstal of Belgium, the round was designed for use in handguns and personal defense weapons. It's now NATO's standard.

www.wearethemighty.com

It specifically mentions the FN P90 PDW in use by many nations.

It goes to show you, they new they had a issue with body armour in the 1980's and in 1990's made the 5.7mm.
The 5.7 has been evolving every since and will continue to evolve.
Now with NATO adopting the 5.7mm it should increase market share and with that more firearms for all of us?

 

[LimaCharlie]

There are rifle rounds available to the public that will penetrate Type III armor.

True, but the BATFE gets real excited if a handgun's ammo will penetrate body armor.

 

[Navy87guy]

NATO Standards (STANAGS) don’t “do” anything except set the specifications. It in no way guarantees that any NATO country or organization is going to procure any weapons in that caliber. For any that so, however, the STANAG ensures interoperability.

I wouldn’t be running out and buying stock in 5.7x28 manufacturing companies…

 

[Kos1]

I have been intrigued and following the 5.7 for some time now. The only reason I haven’t purchased one is the cost of ammunition
Now maybe more ammunition manufacturers will jump on board and drive prices down.
We’ll see. 😎

 

[Gilly19]

The first picture shows a date of March 2021; is this a new development?

 

[LARSX]

The first picture shows a date of March 2021; is this a new development?

No its old news reported on fnforum.net long time ago. FN still controls most of the brass and their proprietary coating required to make the FsN pistol/PS90 cycle properly. There is a lot more info on this on the FN forum. Ammo acquisition is still an issue, especially self-defense ammo (unobtanium except small single box quantities), The SS197SR polymer tip in the OP image is considered range practice ammo by a 5.7x28 US joint agency study not suitable as a duty round. Speer has started to ship production but small quantities.

 

[P938365]

If it penetrates body armor, it won't be available to the public.

It's been available for a long time. It's just going to become cheaper, most likely.

Lake City 5.7mm sounds really nice.

 

[kooltoys]

FN fanboi here. may own a few tools cambered in 5.7.. The new FiveseveN MRD is a sweet upgrade to the mk2