TxAgJeepr Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 I picked this round up from one of my contractors who found it laying on the ground outside of a FOB. Since I'm naturally inquisitive and want to know if something other than a .30 cal round is being shot at me, I did some digging on the net. Apparently it's a 5.7x20. The round has a 28mm casing. Which is all great and wonderful, but I can't find out what fires it, ie handgun or rifle. Also, I couldn't find out anything on the ballistics, fps, etc. Here's a pic next to a 5.56 and AA battery. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Re: What the heck is this??? I have found a few empties at a range myself. The case head is so small that I can't see the writing of the headstamp. It's an interesting little case though, I would think it's a handgun round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousoonerfan22 Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Re: What the heck is this??? Is that close to a necked down 9mm?Maybe used in something similar to a mac 10? Why the pointed tip unless it's made to go through a flack(spelling?) jacket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 Re: What the heck is this??? Yep its a handgun round that is used in FN's Five-seveN. The key idea behind that ammunition and weapons is to provide good penetration against personnel, protected by modern body armour, while keeping weapons' weight, dimensions and recoil at the reasonable levels. It shoots a 31 grain, pointed steel and aluminum core bullet, to the muzzle velocity of 2130 fps from the 4.8" pistol barrel. Its supposed to be for government or law enforcement sales only. But now the PS90 carbine introduced to the civilian market. The PS90 was made available in OD green (or black, eventually) with 16-inch barrel, giving an increase in velocity over the standard P90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxAgJeepr Posted December 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 Re: What the heck is this??? Thanks AJ. I searched the FN Five-SeveN. Evil looking little thing. KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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