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Fabrique Nationale Five-seveN Semi-Automatic Pistol
Fabrique Nationale Five-seveN Semi-Automatic Pistol
The Fabrique Nationale FN Five-seveN is a self-cocking, semi-automatic pistol that has seen service in military, security and civilian markets. The system lays claim to be able to counter the protective effects of Kevlar armor that an enemy or criminal might have access to. This is partly due to the pistol making use of FN's own unique 5.7mm cartridge (hence the pistol's name) and can take on a variety of magazine counts and attachable accessories (including tactical lights and sound suppressors). The high-velocity 5.7mm cartridge allows for excellent penetration and ranges.
What makes the Five-seveN unique in the realm of pistols is its use of the 5.7x28mm cartridge. The cartridge was designed and developed by Fabrique Nationale during the design and development of the FN Five-seveN pistol and the FN P90 submachine gun - both sharing this same cartridge type.
The new cartridge would serve its weapons well by allowing for higher ammunition counts (due to its decreased weight) and less recoil (which would theoretically improve an operator's accuracy). In its original 1980s form, the cartridge was known as the SS90 but refinements in its design led to the newer SS190 designation appearing in 1994.
The military-based SS190 appeared as a slightly heavier and shorter cartridge than its predecessor and intended for use against Kevlar-based protection. Despite the changes apparent to the SS190, this 5.7x28mm cartridge still weighed in at half of a standard 9x19 Parabellum type popular with other pistols. It should be noted that the 5.7mm cartridge is longer than that of typical pistol rounds, leading to a wider magazine and pistol grip - though this is said to still fit the hand well.
The FN Five-seveN operates from a delayed blowback operation principle and is fed from a 10-, 20- or 30-round detachable box magazine. The 20-round magazine is standard while the 10-round magazine is offered where a high-capacity magazine is illegal. The 30-round magazine is identifiable when inserted into the Five-seveN for it extends past the base of the pistol grip by almost 2 inches.
The pistol grip also serves to warn the operator of the ammunition count remaining via use of four vision holes. The pistol itself weighs in at a relatively light 4.4lbs and has featured both adjustable and fixed sights during its production run - with the rear being of a square-notched variety along paired to a vertical front post. Muzzle velocity is listed at 2,133 feet per second and varies based on ammunition type. Effective range is out to 55 yards (variables notwithstanding). The Five-seveN can be field-stripped into four major components made up by the slide, lug, grip and magazine. Construction is mostly of polymers though of note is the steel slide covered over in polymer.
Specifications for the Fabrique Nationale Five-seveN
Semi-Automatic Pistol
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale - Belgium
Initial Year of Service: 2000
Overall Length: 208mm (8.19in)
Barrel Length: 122.00mm (4.80in)
Weight (Empty): 1.36lbs (0.62kg)
Caliber: 5.7x28mm
Action: Delayed Blowback
Feed: 10-, 20- or 30-round detachable box magazine
Muzzle Velocity: 2,133ft/sec (650m/sec)
Range: 164ft (50m; 55yds)
Sights: Fixed
Variants:
Five-seveN - Base Series Designation; no longer produced; double-action trigger only; sans manual safety; fixed sights. Five-seveN Tactical - Single-Action Trigger; ambidextrous manual safety; no longer in production. Five-seveN IOM ("Individual Officer Model") - Commercial Market Equivalent; M1913 rail; adjustable sights; no longer in production. Five-seveN USG ("United States Government") - Current Production Model; appearing in 2005; revised trigger guard and magazine release.
Operators:
Argentina; Belgium; Canada; Cyprus; France; Greece; Guatemala; India; Indonesia; Italy; Libya; Mexico; Nepal; Peru; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Spain; Suriname; Thailand; United States
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Fabrique Nationale Five-seveN Semi-Automatic Pistol
The Fabrique Nationale FN Five-seveN is a self-cocking, semi-automatic pistol that has seen service in military, security and civilian markets. The system lays claim to be able to counter the protective effects of Kevlar armor that an enemy or criminal might have access to. This is partly due to the pistol making use of FN's own unique 5.7mm cartridge (hence the pistol's name) and can take on a variety of magazine counts and attachable accessories (including tactical lights and sound suppressors). The high-velocity 5.7mm cartridge allows for excellent penetration and ranges.
What makes the Five-seveN unique in the realm of pistols is its use of the 5.7x28mm cartridge. The cartridge was designed and developed by Fabrique Nationale during the design and development of the FN Five-seveN pistol and the FN P90 submachine gun - both sharing this same cartridge type.
The new cartridge would serve its weapons well by allowing for higher ammunition counts (due to its decreased weight) and less recoil (which would theoretically improve an operator's accuracy). In its original 1980s form, the cartridge was known as the SS90 but refinements in its design led to the newer SS190 designation appearing in 1994.
The military-based SS190 appeared as a slightly heavier and shorter cartridge than its predecessor and intended for use against Kevlar-based protection. Despite the changes apparent to the SS190, this 5.7x28mm cartridge still weighed in at half of a standard 9x19 Parabellum type popular with other pistols. It should be noted that the 5.7mm cartridge is longer than that of typical pistol rounds, leading to a wider magazine and pistol grip - though this is said to still fit the hand well.
The FN Five-seveN operates from a delayed blowback operation principle and is fed from a 10-, 20- or 30-round detachable box magazine. The 20-round magazine is standard while the 10-round magazine is offered where a high-capacity magazine is illegal. The 30-round magazine is identifiable when inserted into the Five-seveN for it extends past the base of the pistol grip by almost 2 inches.
The pistol grip also serves to warn the operator of the ammunition count remaining via use of four vision holes. The pistol itself weighs in at a relatively light 4.4lbs and has featured both adjustable and fixed sights during its production run - with the rear being of a square-notched variety along paired to a vertical front post. Muzzle velocity is listed at 2,133 feet per second and varies based on ammunition type. Effective range is out to 55 yards (variables notwithstanding). The Five-seveN can be field-stripped into four major components made up by the slide, lug, grip and magazine. Construction is mostly of polymers though of note is the steel slide covered over in polymer.
Specifications for the Fabrique Nationale Five-seveN
Semi-Automatic Pistol
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale - Belgium
Initial Year of Service: 2000
Overall Length: 208mm (8.19in)
Barrel Length: 122.00mm (4.80in)
Weight (Empty): 1.36lbs (0.62kg)
Caliber: 5.7x28mm
Action: Delayed Blowback
Feed: 10-, 20- or 30-round detachable box magazine
Muzzle Velocity: 2,133ft/sec (650m/sec)
Range: 164ft (50m; 55yds)
Sights: Fixed
Variants:
Five-seveN - Base Series Designation; no longer produced; double-action trigger only; sans manual safety; fixed sights. Five-seveN Tactical - Single-Action Trigger; ambidextrous manual safety; no longer in production. Five-seveN IOM ("Individual Officer Model") - Commercial Market Equivalent; M1913 rail; adjustable sights; no longer in production. Five-seveN USG ("United States Government") - Current Production Model; appearing in 2005; revised trigger guard and magazine release.
Operators:
Argentina; Belgium; Canada; Cyprus; France; Greece; Guatemala; India; Indonesia; Italy; Libya; Mexico; Nepal; Peru; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Spain; Suriname; Thailand; United States
NEWS: Fabrique Nationale Five-seveN Semi-Automatic Pistol
