My daughter bought the FN years ago. I had wondered why, until I shot it. I was hooked. I ended getting Ruger 57 and like it better than the FN. The Ruger hasn't had any problems but it is very sensitive to different ammo brands and bullet weights. You sight in for one type and then switch to something different and it shoots way off from where it was.
It is a bit unnerving to see the shoulder of the case blow forward like they do, but I imagine 99% of the users, probably never even notice.
The only factory gun/cartridge that is worse than the 5.7 is the North American Arms 32 NAA. That's the .380 case necked to 32 caliber. It gets blown out nearly straight-walled. I imagine the 25NAA is the same way, but I haven't fired mine yet. That's the 32ACP (kinda), necked to 25. It doesn't have the 32 ACP rim.
Tony
Last edited by TonyRumore; 02/15/23.
Run it up, until you blow it up, then back it down a bit.
I’m wondering if the gas operation of my S&W, because the action stays locked until the bullet passes the gas port, will treat the brass better. No plans to load yet, but I’ll recover what brass I can.
Just this morning I read some web chatter that said the delayed blow-back and gas operated 5.7s do indeed treat the brass better than the blowbacks, since the case stays put until the pressure drops. We’ll see. Ordered a bunch of ammo and will accumulate brass as I can. 40gr polymer-tip bullets are in good supply hereabouts.
Interesting that the data I’ve seen calls for SP primers. Woulda guessed SRs.
With a 5.7 rated suppressor on order, this could end up being one heck of a multi-purpose weapon.
FYI, the guy on the TFB channel bought one that arrived missing the two roll pins that hold the fire-control bits in the frame. Then when he bitched they sent him the wrong ones.
Just thought, considering your general run of luck well, you know…………😛
Just thought, considering your general run of luck well, you know…………😛
LOL. You can bet your ass I won't roll the dice with a Ruger 57.
Get the S&W, or pony up for the FN.
I took mine apart this morning and cleaned all the synthetic grease out of it. Ordered a red dot and 10 boxes of boolets. Very clever design, and nicely done. At least find one to fondle before you buy something else.
Just thought, considering your general run of luck well, you know…………😛
LOL. You can bet your ass I won't roll the dice with a Ruger 57.
Does the Ruger have bad reviews ?
No, but Paul does. Unluckiest guy here.
The only complaint with the Ruger I’ve seen is the trigger pull which is apparently looonng and mushy. Never handled one myself. Would’ve been my choice before the S&W appeared. I read and watch a lot of reviews because I geel you need to average them out to eliminate “flyers”.
