THE 5.7×28 AMMO FOR SALE

The 5.7×28 ammo for sale is indeed a small-caliber centerfire round that was developed by FN Herstal in Belgium. It was originally designed for the FN P90 and FN Five-seven pistols, as well as the FN PS90 carbine. It is often referred to as “five-seven” due to its caliber diameter of .224 inches (5.7 mm).

WHAT IS 5.7×28 AMMUNITION?

The 5.7×28 ammo in stock typically features a 30-grain projectile with a muzzle velocity of around 2,000 to 2,400 feet per second (depending on the specific load). It is available in various bullet configurations, including full metal jacket (FMJ) and hollow point (HP).

WHAT GUN USES 5.7×28 CARTRIDGE?

While the FN P90 and FN Five-seven pistols were the first firearms chambered in 5.7×28 ammo, other manufacturers have also produced firearms that use this cartridge. Some examples include the FN Five-seven MK2, Ruger-57, and CMMG Banshee. It is important to note that not all firearms chambered in 5.7×28 ammo  are capable of firing both the pistol and rifle variants of the cartridge.

5.7×28 AMMUNITION TYPES

1. FN Herstal:
   • SS195LF: 27-grain lead-free jacketed hollow point (JHP)
   • SS197SR: 40-grain Hornady V-Max polymer-tipped
   • SS198LF: 27-grain lead-free jacketed hollow point (JHP)
   • SS190 (Restricted): 31-grain armor-piercing (primarily used by military and law enforcement)
2. Federal Premium:
   • American Eagle: 40-grain full metal jacket (FMJ)
   • Personal Defense: 40-grain Hornady V-Max polymer-tipped
3. Speer:
   • Gold Dot: 40-grain Gold Dot hollow point (HP)
4. CCI:
   • Total Metal Jacket (TMJ): 40-grain total metal jacket
5. Fiocchi:
   • FMJ: 40-grain full metal jacket (FMJ)

COMPARING THE 5.7×28MM TO THE 9MM CARTRIDGE

It is true that the 5.7×28 ammo generally has a higher muzzle velocity and a lighter bullet weight compared to the 9mm. However, it is important to consider that the effectiveness of a cartridge depends on multiple factors, including bullet design, shot placement, and terminal ballistics, among others.

5.7×28 AMMUNITION WORTH

It is worth mentioning that the 5.7×28mm cartridge has specific use cases and is primarily used by military and law enforcement agencies. Generally, the price of 5.7×28 ammunition is higher compared to more common calibers like 9mm or .223 Remington. It is not as widely available or as commonly used as the 9mm.

When looking for 5.7×28 ammunition, it is recommended to check with reputable ammunition stores like buckshotandguns.com They should have a selection of 5.7×28 ammo for sale in stock.