S&W announces 5.7x28 pistola

[The Heretic]

An Official Journal Of The NRA | New For 2023: Smith & Wesson M&P5.7

Smith & Wesson expanded its M&P lineup in 2023 with an all-new design and chambering in the form of its M&P5.7.

www.americanrifleman.org

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[Nutty4Guns]

Good. The more manufacturers that get on board with the 5.7, the better (hopefully) for ammo prices/availability.

 

[Alexx1401]

Hey sounds like an interesting idea. Looking forward to how this one shakes out too.

 

[CountryGent]

No real interest in this piece, but ditto above: the more players in 5.7㎜ is a good thing.

 

[The Heretic]

Good. The more manufacturers that get on board with the 5.7, the better (hopefully) for ammo prices/availability.

Yup - prices and maybe more variations on the ammo types and who makes it. I get the impression lately that Fiocchi makes all of it (that isn't bespoke/boutique) and Federal or Speer just put their label on it. I am so glad I have plenty bought cheap years ago, but I would still like to see some improvement in the ammo; better velocity/etc.

 

[Capn Jack]

I thought I remembered that ArmScor developed the 5.7mm.
Maybe it was just a pistol for it.

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

 

[The Heretic]

I thought I remembered that ArmScor developed the 5.7mm.
Maybe it was just a pistol for it.

No - FN developed the ammo and the Five Seven handgun, then the PS90.

 

[Capn Jack]

I remember the PS90 from the Star Gate TV series.

I looked it up (the cartridge). It was the Armscor 22TCM. Very similar in looks.

 

[The Heretic]

I remember the PS90 from the Star Gate TV series.

P90 - they had the shorter barrel and select fire.

I looked it up. It was the Armscor 22TCM. Very similar in looks.

The 22 TCM actually seems to have superior ballistics over the 5.7x28 - although it is hard to know for sure because it seems that FN/Fiocchi ammo is loaded rather mildly.

 

[Certaindeaf]

.256 Hawkeye

 

[GWS]

Saw it but not sure it's worth it with the ( fill in derogatory adjective here) mag ban. Still, it's good to see more manufacturers making guns for that caliber which will hopefully bring more ammo makers into the game and help drop prices. Now I would also like to see somebody make a semi auto carbine in .22 TCM.

 

[Member 52301]

And meanwhile, many GUN PEOPLE especially people who actually SHOOT often and/or shot a lot in the past and do not just COLLECT firearms are looking for CLASSIC new not just older SMITH and WESSON handguns especially in CLASSIC d/a revolvers in COMMON cartridges.

I am NOT impressed by this pistol or the 'cartridge'.

Old Lady Cate

 

[The Heretic]

I would also like to see somebody make a semi auto carbine in .22 TCM.

I would like to see somebody make a bolt action or lever rifle in 5.7x28 - even an affordable single shot would be okay.

 

[Capn Jack]

And meanwhile, many GUN PEOPLE especially people who actually SHOOT often and/or shot a lot in the past and do not just COLLECT firearms are looking for CLASSIC new not just older SMITH and WESSON handguns especially in CLASSIC d/a revolvers in COMMON cartridges.

Ya got me Catherine. I guess I found both of them interesting because I still miss my old .22 K-Hornet.

 

[bradsteen]

An Official Journal Of The NRA | New For 2023: Smith & Wesson M&P5.7

Smith & Wesson expanded its M&P lineup in 2023 with an all-new design and chambering in the form of its M&P5.7.

www.americanrifleman.org

Love the fact that they had to outdo FN and Ruger with a 22rd mag. Gonna be positive and hope the mag ban gets repealed here soon.