5.7x28mm Ammo For Sale
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FN Herstal 5.7x28mm Ammo - 500 Rounds of 27 Grain JHP SS195LF Ammunition
$469.992 In stock now
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History of 5.7x28mm Ammo
The 5.7x28mm cartridge was introduced in 1991 by Belgian company FN Herstal to replace the 9x19mm cartridge. It was designed to offer level IIIA body armor piercing capabilities at 200 meters.
Thanks to its bullet shape, it also reduces the risk of ricocheting, so shooters and law enforcement agencies can have a little more confidence in this compact, accurate, low-recoil round.
How Does The 5.7x28mm Compare To Other Calibers?
| Caliber | Recoil | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.56 NATO | 5.7x28 has less | 5.7x28 has less recoil and excellent close-range round | 5.7x28 is less than ideal for shots over 250 yards, not as many ammo options |
| 9mm | 5.7x28 has less | 5.7x28 has better at piercing body armor, accuracy, and flatter trajectory | 5.7x28 has fewer ammo options, less stopping power, and more expensive |
| .223 Rem | 5.7x28 has less | 5.7x28 has lower recoil | 5.7x28 has fewer ammo options and less accuracy at distances over 250 yards |
You can also check out our in-depth look at 5.7x28mm ballistics from all of the popular ammo manufacturers if you're in search of ballistics data for your favorite factory 5.7x28 load.
