Bought a 5.7 today at LGS

M_conrad_0311 · Feb 8, 2023

I went in to my LGS for an expected transfer that did not show up, but I was lucky enough to grab a new MP 5.7. I am excited to have gotten one as easily as I did. I can't wait to get it to the range.
It is very thin but large enough for my bigger mits. I went without the safety for carry reasons. It looks and feels like a quality firearm.
Ammo was available as well. I picked up two 50count boxes of FN cartridges for $37ea. I thought I would share my good fortune.

LimaCharlie · Feb 8, 2023

Congratulations on a good choice.

I bought a Kel-Tec P50 pistol with four fifty-round magazines recently.

AJ · Feb 8, 2023

Pricey, pricey ammo. Good looking gun, but pricey ammo.

686-380 · Feb 8, 2023

Congratulations!!! I'm looking forward to your range reports.

Hawg Rider · Feb 8, 2023

5.7s are beginning to arrive...

I posted in another 5.7 thread that the S&W M&P 5.7s are beginning to arrive at stores. My son's Central Florida gun store has two in stock right now (no thumb safety), $650...and more on the way. They have reasonably priced ammo, too. Since Kel-Tec is just down the road from his store, they carry the Kel-Tec 5.7s, as well. Just FYI. Enjoy!

M_conrad_0311 · Feb 8, 2023

When I asked to see the one that I purchased, 3 other patrons bought one as well. I would like to check out the PSA for sure. Ammo will be something else to watch. My LGS had some Federal, but it was more expensive than the FN.

BullsEye07512 · Feb 8, 2023

That gun looks great ...but here in NJ that nice 22 round magazine would have to be pegged to 10 rounds

Hawg Rider · Feb 9, 2023

M_conrad_0311 said:
When I asked to see the one that I purchased, 3 other patrons bought one as well. I would like to check out the PSA for sure. Ammo will be something else to watch. My LGS had some Federal, but it was more expensive than the FN.

My local gun store is selling Federal's American Eagle for $34.95/50 rds. (40 grain).

shipwreck · Feb 9, 2023

Very cool. I am still waiting for my local shop to get one in.

Mark8 · Feb 9, 2023

AJ said:
Pricey, pricey ammo. Good looking gun, but pricey ammo.

On this side of the pond, where FN Herstal was founded, is headquartered and runs a huge factory, the price of a 50-round box of FN 5.7x28 is $86 ... so $37/box sounds really good.

eytsai · Feb 9, 2023

Nice. I'm looking for one to see in person. How does the trigger feel? Had a shield plus that's "gritty".

sigp220.45 · Feb 9, 2023

BullsEye07512 said:
That gun looks great ...but here in NJ that nice 22 round magazine would have to be pegged to 10 rounds

That's my issue as well, except at 15 rounds. I love the concept, but part of the draw is the large capacity which is neutered here.

Cool gun, though!

Paul in Nevada · Feb 9, 2023

Hawg Rider said:
My local gun store is selling Federal's American Eagle for $34.95/50 rds. (40 grain).

70¢/round for re-loadable 22WMR?

LVSteve · Feb 9, 2023

How does the action feel when you rack the slide. In my experience rotating lockup guns have a totally different feel to a tilting barrel design.

VictorLouis · Feb 9, 2023

When I handled one the other day, I found myself eating my negative comments from the other thread. Smooth, easy slide racking, and an excellent, crisp trigger. Personally, I don't think I'd be at ease unless it had the safety. If they produce this with a normal barrel, and safety, I'm down to guinea-pig it.

1sailor · Feb 9, 2023

The 5.7 round might not be so bad if it was an easily reloaded round. Unfortunately, it's not. I guess I'm not as rich as the rest of you but for me spending $200 a month on ammo for just one particular gun is not an option.

LVSteve · Feb 9, 2023

VictorLouis said:
When I handled one the other day, I found myself eating my negative comments from the other thread. Smooth, easy slide racking, and an excellent, crisp trigger. Personally, I don't think I'd be at ease unless it had the safety. If they produce this with a normal barrel, and safety, I'm down to guinea-pig it.

What do you mean by "a normal barrel"???

Mr. October · Feb 10, 2023

BullsEye07512 said:
That gun looks great ...but here in NJ that nice 22 round magazine would have to be pegged to 10 rounds

And I'm sure Murphy and is compadres will wind up banning it as an "anti-police round" or some such thing.

CH4 · Feb 10, 2023

Other than a range toy, varmint pistol, what's the intended purpose for the 5.7? I have a 22TCM barrel for my 9mm 1911. It's had very light recoil, impressive fireball and muzzle blast, but not much more than a novelty. Is it a serious SD round?

Mark8 · Feb 10, 2023

CH4 said:
Other than a range toy, varmint pistol, what's the intended purpose for the 5.7? I have a 22TCM barrel for my 9mm 1911. It's had very light recoil, impressive fireball and muzzle blast, but not much more than a novelty. Is it a serious SD round?

Well, the caliber was developed for and is used mostly by military and law enforcement all around the world (a lot!). I think it's safe to say that its effectiveness has been proven beyond doubt, even when using regular, non-armor piercing rounds (see 2009 Fort Hood shooting and other well-documented cases).

Bought a 5.7 today at LGS

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