Ruger 5.7 Pistol Review: Better Than the FN Five-SeveN?

Published on June 22, 2023
Duration: 9:34

The Ruger 5.7 pistol offers a high-capacity (20+1) 5.7x28mm option with a polymer frame and steel slide. While featuring good ergonomics and accuracy, it requires a break-in period of around 300 rounds for optimal reliability, experiencing some initial extraction and feeding issues. The trigger is crisp with a tactile reset, and the pistol is optics-ready.

Quick Summary

The Ruger 5.7 pistol is a polymer-framed, hammer-fired handgun in 5.7x28mm with a 20+1 capacity. It offers high accuracy, achieving sub-1-inch groups at 7 yards. A break-in period of around 300 rounds is recommended for optimal reliability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to 5.7x28mm
  2. 00:45General Overview and Specs
  3. 01:01Ergonomics and Controls
  4. 03:00Magazine Loading Technique
  5. 04:02Optics Mounting
  6. 04:45Accuracy Testing
  7. 05:52Trigger Analysis
  8. 07:00Final Thoughts and Reliability

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Ruger 5.7 pistol?

The Ruger 5.7 is a polymer-framed, internal hammer-fired pistol with a steel slide. It is chambered in 5.7x28mm and has a high standard capacity of 20+1 rounds. It is also optics-ready.

How accurate is the Ruger 5.7 pistol?

During accuracy testing at 7 yards, the Ruger 5.7 pistol demonstrated high accuracy, producing sub-1-inch groups. Several rounds even passed through the same holes on the target.

What is the recommended break-in period for the Ruger 5.7?

The speaker recommends a break-in period of approximately 300 rounds for the Ruger 5.7. During this period, some failures to extract and feed were noted, but reliability improved significantly after break-in and proper lubrication.

What is the trigger like on the Ruger 5.7?

The Ruger 5.7 features a trigger with a polymer shoe and an integrated safety blade. It has an immediate wall, a small amount of travel, and a reset that is described as soft but audible and tactile.

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