[racer88]

It's a 5.7, useless for SD and basically a toy to play with that takes expensive often unavailable ammo

I'll disagree with that as a categorical declaration - "useless."

My wife finds the FNH Five-seveN much easier / comfortable to shoot than a 9-mm pistol. Loaded with a full mag, it's 20+1... and that's with a flush-mounted mag, not an extended mag. Even fully-loaded, it's very lightweight and easy to handle. Low recoil means staying on target.... with 20 rounds to spare. It won't be a good day for a bad guy on the receiving end.

That said... the dude in the video claims that their new pistol "solves the problems" of the 5.7 cycling. Ummm..... what problems? My FNH 5.7 has 1,600 rounds through it (not a huge number) without a single malfunction. And I've never heard of any problems with the 5.7, functionally.

I am skeptical about a multi-part / moving parts barrel.

The ammo has been scarce and expensive lately. I bought my stash for $20 / box. Though, we may see increased supply and lower prices, as this caliber seems to be gaining popularity lately.

 

[racer88]

Developed as a rifle round, specifically with ammo that would penetrate vests. In a pistol, the ballistics fall short of the rounds original design. Not to mention you can't buy the original ammo legally anymore in the US.

It's a toy, that FN is HUGE and not conducive to carrying concealed. They may have a bad day, but that can be stated about the lowly 22lr as well.

13 people had a last day at Fort Hood at the hands of a murderous terrorist armed with a 5.7 - Though, I hate to use that as an example or "proof" of efficacy of the round.

Is it "ideal?" Hardly. Which caliber IS "ideal?" But, like with any caliber.... shot placement is paramount. Having 21 on tap helps, too.

Would I carry it? No. It's kind of awkwardly proportioned for that. Though it is freakishly light.

As a home defense weapon for wifey? She likes it. I like it. And in my hands, I think it would also work quite well. Though, for my own HD pistol, I have the FNH FNP-45T with 15+1 rounds of .45-ACP on tap. But, if I happened to grab the 5.7... I'd be good to go, I think.

 

[racer88]

This new model by s+w seems to be put into a platform more conducive to concealed carry. The 5.7 was designed to replace the 9mm. That was 1990. 33 years later, it's not only not replaced the 9mm in that time by any police agency in a pistol. The federal agencies nor any local lea I can find carry that caliber in any platform in pistol configuration.

I will admit that it's curious that it seems to be enjoying a resurgence in the public interest with Ruger and now S&W making 5.7 pistols. For a long time it was just the FNH pistol.

Mine with a friend (another aardvark gun):

 

[racer88]

5.7 is certainly a niche caliber, I think. But I bet if the ammo became more available, more people would enjoy shooting it. It's a fun caliber to shoot.

 

[racer88]

and cheaper to shoot

The last time I bought 5.7, I paid $18 / box of 50 (FNH brand) from Palmetto State Armory. That was in November 2016. It's nearly double that now. And it's come DOWN from the peak.

Unless that ammo price comes down significantly, ain't nobody gonna buy those new 5.7 pistols.

 

[racer88]

Not really a fanboy of the 5.7. In a carbine? Maybe.

The PS90 has been on my wish list a long time. It's just such a COOL gun. I've got several of the 50-rd mags for it already (bought a long time ago). Just haven't picked up the rifle, yet. Some day. Some day.