Five Seven Seven (FsN–for short) has been around for a while now, long enough to feel good about having the actual gun and ramblings. First of all, let’s be honest about the cost. Basically FsN itself is likely to set you back somewhere between $1,000 and $1,200 (now, with the possibility of FsN being banned, the price has increased significantly in some areas and is hard to predict). If you are okay with spending that much on a handgun then let’s move on to the next cost of ammo . Protection for FsN can be expensive. About a year or so ago, when I first got my FsN, you could easily buy a box of 50 rounds for less than $25. Interestingly, the shortage impacted the price greatly. At a recent gun show the cheapest I could find was $34 for 50 rounds. hey Hopefully the shortage will soon end and prices will come down; although $24 a box is still double what a 9mm box will cost you, this is an important consideration before buying from FsN. The least you want to do is spend a thousand dollars on a paperweight.
If you don’t care how much the gun or ammo costs then it’s fun stuff. Let me start with what I love about FsN, and I really mean love. The FsN holds 20 rounds in each magazine (if you don’t live in a capacity limit state, otherwise they will hold 10 rounds) and comes with three magazines. All the main contact areas of the guns have a great texture and grip. This gun gives great feel in the shooter’s hand and makes it easier to slide. The FsN ‘kicks’ like a .22 pistol with attitude, yet is significantly lighter than a 9mm. Light kickback allows the shooter to make accurate shots in rapid succession, and the FsN can easily shoot a group as closely as a man holding a gun. A stiff trigger makes follow-up shots a breeze with little time needed between to acquire the target accurately. My FsN has not once malfunctioned in any way (failure to fire, eject, feed, etc., nada). The gun felt very well made to tight tolerances, and all FsN functions work without any extra effort. The safety is ambidextrous and right in line with where your trigger finger rests on the slide. The room is loaded with small signs but it is very easy to see the clown. The bulk of the slide rack effort is very similar to a 9mm or .40 bullet. All in all, FsN meets very well designed and performs great.
Here are a few flaws I found with FsN. Even if you’re okay with the price of ammo, it can still be hard to find something when there isn’t a shortage (like it is now). The disadvantage others who shot the FsN found was created by the overall length of the 5.7mm cartridge. Because it’s such a long round (for a handgun) the gun grip is a little longer than average. If you have smaller hands, you should give the FsN shell a try to make sure you are comfortable with it. Personally, I have average size hands, and I have no issues whatsoever with FsN. Additionally, given the recent moves in Congress, there is a chance that FsN or its weapons will be banned. Obviously, there’s no way to tell what the legislation will be, but it’s worth at least considering before buying.
Finally, I think the FsN is a well done, quality firearm. A gun like a low cartridge offers a shock. FsN certainly sets a unique round price in FsN. If your budget can afford it, and you’re looking for a firearm that offers something a little different, then Five Seven Hands may just be for you.
