Should I get one or not?
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I handled one for the first time this weekend.
I admit I'm very intrigued with it.
Two things beyond the price have me hesitant, and both relate to the ammo.
1. Is the 5.7x28 cartridge going to be available on a long term basis? We all know there are those who will try to ban this round when/if they come to power in a few months.
2. Is the 5.7x28 a capable self defense round? Is there enough real world usage info to be able to really be sure about it?
I'd really hate to spend $800+ and end up with a very unique can plinker.
I admit I'm very intrigued with it.
Two things beyond the price have me hesitant, and both relate to the ammo.
1. Is the 5.7x28 cartridge going to be available on a long term basis? We all know there are those who will try to ban this round when/if they come to power in a few months.
2. Is the 5.7x28 a capable self defense round? Is there enough real world usage info to be able to really be sure about it?
I'd really hate to spend $800+ and end up with a very unique can plinker.
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I doubt it. Its been tried in the past and never happened.BlitzPig said:
If it does go through then I'm sure FN will release a SS195 replacement like they did when the SS192 was getting attention.
Everything that I have shot at, I am assured that I will trust it in SD/HD.BlitzPig said:
The added Level II vest penatration helps too when you come across an armored thug that bought his retired police vest off eBay for $50.
If you live in a medium/large city then you know what I mean.
If you don't think bad guys wear armor too then you are living in the wrong decade.
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I'm slowly paying on one... Thought I'd have it out before now..
But life hits ya in the face sometimes... :-0
I doubt the round will ever be banned. But the 5-7 pistol might be eventually. They do already have a Bill drafted, but it hasn't gone anywhere...
Yet...
That M-5 looks good on there Ship!
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But life hits ya in the face sometimes... :-0
I doubt the round will ever be banned. But the 5-7 pistol might be eventually. They do already have a Bill drafted, but it hasn't gone anywhere...
Yet...
That M-5 looks good on there Ship!
:shock:
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Thanks for the responses gents.
I spoke with a guy I know that owns a Five Seven and his answer to my question about the pistol and the round made a lot of sense. Paraphrasing a bit: "If the first one doesn't stop the bad guy, the next five that were accurately placed because the pistol is so good at fast follow up shots will..."
I begin to see the light.
I spoke with a guy I know that owns a Five Seven and his answer to my question about the pistol and the round made a lot of sense. Paraphrasing a bit: "If the first one doesn't stop the bad guy, the next five that were accurately placed because the pistol is so good at fast follow up shots will..."
I begin to see the light.
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Wow.
I cannot believe how polarized people are about the Five-seveN.
I've been poking around a few other boards and some of the threads are like a war zone. All because of the debate over the round's effectiveness.
It's as heated as when I purchased one of the early Glock 17s back in the mid 80's.
Seems like two camps, the old school, "if it's not a model 1911 it isn't worth considering" Col. Cooper types of guys, and the very pro 5.7x28 supporters.
Are there any real world stats/reports of the round's ability in self defense or police usage?
I'm not trying to belabor the point, just doing my homework.
I have absolute faith in the firearm itself. If it is remotely like my FNP 40, and I must assume it is, then it will be a flawless weapon operationally.
I cannot believe how polarized people are about the Five-seveN.
I've been poking around a few other boards and some of the threads are like a war zone. All because of the debate over the round's effectiveness.
It's as heated as when I purchased one of the early Glock 17s back in the mid 80's.
Seems like two camps, the old school, "if it's not a model 1911 it isn't worth considering" Col. Cooper types of guys, and the very pro 5.7x28 supporters.
Are there any real world stats/reports of the round's ability in self defense or police usage?
I'm not trying to belabor the point, just doing my homework.
I have absolute faith in the firearm itself. If it is remotely like my FNP 40, and I must assume it is, then it will be a flawless weapon operationally.
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