Ruger 5.7x28

[surjimmy]

Long story short. Few years ago bought a FN 5.7, POS. When you shot it, it felt like junk. A while back picked up a Ruger 5.7, MUCH better weapon. Have not got to shoot it very often due to price of ammo. Well, a buddy hooked me up today, FN 5.7 ballistic tip. Bought 15 box's for only $35 a box. I am a very happy camper.

 

[xseler]

That's a caliber that I've never shot.


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[harley128]

Wow! What's that ammo selling for these days anyway?

 

[TANSTAAFL]

Typically around $50 for 50 Rounds harley128. Just out of curiosity, surjimmy what didn't you like about the FN? I have heard the FN feels more refined over the Ruger from people that shot both. I have found the FN to be a tack driver, short reset and pleasant trigger pull. without a single jam. I have not fired the Ruger, but have considered buying one.

 

[1911master]

I have been thinking about the Ruger 5.7

 

[Buddhaman]

Someone had a FN57 at one of the eat N shoots. I shot a few rounds and enjoyed it. I've been tempted to pick up something in 5.7 but ammo costs could go down a bit first.

 

[surjimmy]

Typically around $50 for 50 Rounds harley128. Just out of curiosity, surjimmy what didn't you like about the FN? I have heard the FN feels more refined over the Ruger from people that shot both. I have found the FN to be a tack driver, short reset and pleasant trigger pull. without a single jam. I have not fired the Ruger, but have considered buying one.

Maybe I just got a lemon, Joel and I both thought the FN felt like an airsoft pistol when fired. There's a guy named Paul (something) on u-tube that does alot of reviews on guns. Pretty good info on the 5.7. If you are thinking about buying a Ruger, you are more then welcome to shoot mine before you decide. However this will be a BYOA range visit.LOL I am not sure any advantage this caliber or gun has over others. I got it for a survival bug out bag weapon. To be honest, if I have to bug out. I am just going to take over an On Cue, that's about the extent of my bug out skills.lol

 

[TANSTAAFL]

Actually pretty fair assessment as to how the recoil feels on the FN FiveSeven, expecially after firing 9's and .45's, I thought it felt like a high powered airgun. I did feel that they used quite a bit of plastic in it's construction as well. As for the Ruger, I have handled one. I thought the ergonomics were a bit more like a traditional pistol, with a little less reach. On the FN I really like the trigger, I have found it better than most polymer pistols. The Ruger actually about the same, but dry firing once or twice without one side by side it is hard to tell. Other than the aforementioned issues I like mine quite a bit, but it took though about 300 rds before I really started to like it. Am I going to get a Ruger 5.7? Maybe. Be nice to have, but not necessarily needed. I wouldn't mind trying one out. I have absolutely no issue with BYOA range time either, I may take you up on that offer at a later date (quite busy currently between work and home). 15 Boxes at $35 a box, I am very envious! At that price I would be shooting it much more.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

I have a Ruger 57 and like it a lot. The price/availability of the ammo, tho...

The Altus BX has had a fairly regular supply of the lightweight FN ammo (25gr?) for $34.95 over the past month.

 

[cmc tom]

Enjoy my Ruger 57. Bought 300 rounds when $24 for 50 rounds (thought that was spendy back then). Seen it as high as $90 but lately $55. An accurate shooter, enjoy the 20 round magazines. Only hard to conceal summer months wearing a t-shirt. Fiber optic front sight is a plus.