description FN Five-seveN Overview
The FN Five-seveN is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by the Belgian arms manufacturer FN Herstal. It is named after its unique chambering, the 5.7x28mm cartridge, which was developed alongside the FN P90 personal defense weapon. The pistol features a lightweight polymer frame and offers low recoil and high magazine capacity. It is designed to penetrate body armor when using specific ammunition types and is used by military and law enforcement units.
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Why does the FN Five-seveN use the 5.7x28mm cartridge?
FN developed the cartridge for its P90 personal-defense weapon and then chambered the Five-seveN pistol for the same ammunition family. The small, bottlenecked cartridge permits a high-capacity magazine and relatively light recoil.
Does the FN Five-seveN use the same ammunition as the FN P90 and PS90?
Yes, all three are chambered in 5.7x28mm. Specific projectile types and legally available loads vary between military, law-enforcement, and civilian markets.
How many rounds fit in a standard Five-seveN magazine?
The commonly supplied full-capacity magazine holds 20 rounds. Lower-capacity magazines are offered where required by law, and extended products also exist in some markets.
How does the FN Five-seveN differ from the Ruger-5.7?
Both are full-size, polymer-framed pistols chambered in 5.7x28mm, but they use different magazines, controls, and internal designs. The FN model was created as a companion to the P90, while Ruger entered the commercial 5.7mm pistol market much later.
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