Too-high pressures can be a real safety concern with the straight blowback PS90 and the delayed-blowback Five-seveN pistol. Though the 1:9-inch twist rate of the FNH USA guns might tempt a handloader to load heavy bullets, I highly recommend projectiles of 40 grains or less. You must ream the staking residue from the primer pocket before reloading.īeware of hotrodding the 5.7×28.
If you use Small Pistol primers, expect decreased performance.Įxcessive muzzle blast and flash are to be expected with this cartridge.įN- and Fiocchi-made ammunition both employ military-style, staked-in primers. Stick with flatbase bullets and Small Rifle primers. The 5.7×28 is very sensitive adhere strictly to the loading data and COL guidelines.
#FN FIVE SEVEN MANUAL#
loads in the Western Powders manual are significantly higher than those listed in the new Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition, which is what I used. Published load data varies greatly, so err on the conservative side.
#FN FIVE SEVEN FULL#
By choosing to reload, you accept full responsibility.īecause of its tiny case capacity, start at the listed minimums and work your way up in 0.1 grain increments. Using reloaded ammunition in PS90 and Five-seveN firearms voids any warranty and any liability of FNH USA. They listed a number of caveats for any would-be reloaders … Shooting Times once published an article about reloading the FN 5.7×28mm (since taken down, maybe for liability reasons). 34,084 psi for the 9mm Luger/Parabellum and 35,000 psi for the. The maximum pressure of the FN 5.7×28mm is 50,040 psi vs. The margin for error on a high-pressure and bottlenecked pistol round is a lot less than on an old “boring” cartridge like the the 9mm Luger. I would never recommend reloading the 5.7mm FN for use in pistols. I have a lot of sympathy for Fairchase, but I think its more than likely that it was a handload that caused the kaboom. Browning) so will now wait and see how they respond. I have been completely straightforward with FNH (i.e. Extending its groundbreaking design is a new, all flat dark earth frame and slide. MSRP: 1,319.00 Buy Now The original FN Five-seveN, often imitated but hardly duplicated, has two decades of trusted service with allied armies, global law enforcement and civilians. I am not a novice to shooting, handguns or reloading and have 20+ years of extensive experience with shooting and reloading. FN Five-seveN FDE/BLK Available for commercial, law enforcement, and military. There are reports of the Five-Seven firing out of battery (OOB) which appears to be the case here but I am no weapons forensics expert. I have fired (600-700 rounds) both factory and hand loads through the pistol with zero issues since purchasing new in 2/2011. It was the very last round of 5.7×28 in my immediate possession that ruined my day ……. I began with a 20 round mag loaded with hand loads, then a 20 round mag loaded with factory ammo and finished with the 30 round mag with factory ammo. On this particular day I only had three loaded magazines (70 rounds total) with me for the Five-Seven but had several other handguns to shoot after the Five-Seven. The “explosion” occurred on the last round of a 30 round mag loaded with the factory 40gr v-max stuff. Surgery is required in an attempt to repair the hand by harvesting tissue from my leg. There are 6-8 pieces of shrapnel deep in my thumb and palm area which severed the nerves to my thumb and a portion of my palm.
*Military products available to U.S.Last week my FN Five-Seven blew up causing severe damage to my left hand (I am right handed). The internal hammer and smooth trigger pull, coupled with the long-lasting 4.8-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, provide the ultimate package to achieve precision at distance. New stippling and textures on the ergonomic frame as well as enhanced serrations on the slide, trigger guard and safety selector enable superior grip and control in an already soft-recoiling pistol.
The system is compatible with most common optic footprints, offering an unmatched variety of options. Only the FN Five-seveN MK2 has charging serrations on the front of the factory. The easiest way to identify if your Five-seveN is compatible is to look for charging serrations on the front of your factory slide.
#FN FIVE SEVEN SERIES#
The FN Five-seveN MRD’s proprietary optics-mounting system consists of a series of plates that match your optic to the slide for a quick and seamless setup – simply remove the cover plate, select the compatible optic plate and screw set that match your MRD and mount using the provided hardware. DT-CAOS is not compatible with the first four FN Five-seveN generations or the FN Five-seveN MRD. With more than two decades of trusted service, the original FN Five-seveN breaks new ground in 2022, redefining handgun accuracy standards with new optics-ready capabilities, enhanced ergonomics, and improved controls. Meet the FN Five-seveN® MRD, your optics-ready, precision 5.7x28mm pistol.
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