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Originally Posted by Andy Griffith
They are, in essence, a .22 Magnum semi-auto handgun- in the power and lightweight category- a much better, yet far more expensive arm than any semi-auto .22 Magnum handgun ever made- and the ammo is reloadable.
I do not have one of the 5.7 FN pistols, but I do have a T/C barrel in that caliber. It's a bit easier to load for than a .22 Hornet- it just isn't as finicky- but just as accurate- but I didn't need it other than I wanted it for all the brass I found on the range at one time- I never see the stuff strewn about any more.  |
Please. There is no way a 5.7 is "basically" a 22 Mag. Read the ballistics. Ammo is really not much more than other calibers. It is still around $20 box of fifty.
It is very tricky round to reload and the brass can only take a few reloadings. It is more than just a simple necked down case.
Look at the reviews and ballistics as well as reloading data.
I can not link other sites as they are forums.
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