FNH Five Seven - " Range Day" Review

Published on December 22, 2011
Duration: 11:39

This review of the FN 57 highlights its unique capabilities, including firing a rifle cartridge at high velocities (2000-2800 ft/s). The presenter emphasizes its accuracy, minimal recoil, and suitability for personal and home defense. The video also details the firearm's disassembly and reassembly process, noting its lightweight polymer construction and internal steel slide components.

Quick Summary

The FN 57 pistol is notable for firing a rifle cartridge (5.7x28mm) at high velocities (around 2,000 ft/s) with minimal recoil, making it highly accurate and controllable for personal defense. It features a unique construction with a polymer exterior slide and steel internals, plus a magazine disconnect safety.

Chapters

  1. 00:12Introduction to the FN 57
  2. 00:40Rifle Cartridge Performance
  3. 01:01Firearm Availability History
  4. 01:22Range Experience & Recoil
  5. 02:55Fun to Shoot & Defense Use
  6. 03:12Target Analysis
  7. 03:25Trigger Weight & Recoil Comparison
  8. 03:50Comparison to 45 ACP
  9. 04:19Firepower & Magazine Capacity
  10. 05:16Included Magazines
  11. 05:27Cartridge & Grip Comparison
  12. 05:59Stippling & Grip Texture
  13. 06:14Slide Construction
  14. 06:26Ambidextrous Safety
  15. 06:53Magazine Disconnect Safety
  16. 08:03Ammunition Types
  17. 08:33Color & Weight
  18. 08:43Internal Parts Overview
  19. 09:05Disassembly Process
  20. 09:25Internal Components View
  21. 09:50Reassembly Process
  22. 10:14Slide Reassembly Detail
  23. 11:05Final Thoughts & Future Videos

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the FN 57 pistol unique?

The FN 57 is unique because it fires a rifle cartridge (5.7x28mm) from a pistol platform, achieving velocities of around 2,000 ft/s. It's also known for its minimal recoil, accuracy, and a polymer exterior slide with steel internals.

What are the key features of the FN 57 for self-defense?

For self-defense, the FN 57 offers high-velocity rounds, excellent accuracy, and very low recoil, making it controllable. It also includes a magazine disconnect safety and comes with multiple high-capacity magazines.

How is the FN 57 disassembled?

Disassembling the FN 57 involves ensuring it's unloaded, pulling the slide back, holding it, pushing the slide release inward, removing it, and then sliding the slide off the frame. The barrel is then pushed in and down.

What is the typical price range for an FN 57?

The FN 57 is considered a bit pricey, with an estimated cost of around $1,000 to $1,100, which the presenter feels is well worth the investment for its capabilities.

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