The Amazing 5.7 AR: Part 2

Published on December 31, 2025
Duration: 1:29

This video demonstrates a unique AR-15 chambered in 5.7x28mm, featuring a P90-style top-mounted magazine. Expert Tim Harmsen tests the effectiveness of using a standard AR-15 magazine inserted into the lower receiver as a brass catcher for spent 5.7x28mm casings. The test confirms the magazine can hold approximately 50 casings, offering an optional brass collection solution.

Quick Summary

The 5.7 AR-15 demonstrated uses a P90-style magazine mounted on the upper receiver and a standard AR-15 lower. A test confirmed that an empty AR-15 magazine inserted into the lower can catch about 50 spent 5.7x28mm casings, serving as an optional brass catcher.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the 5.7 AR-15
  2. 00:31Brass Catching Test Setup
  3. 00:56Brass Catcher Results & Optional Use

Frequently Asked Questions

What is unique about the 5.7 AR-15 shown in the video?

The 5.7 AR-15 features a P90-style magazine that mounts on the upper receiver, while still utilizing a standard AR-15 lower receiver. This allows for the use of the lower magazine well for functions like catching spent brass.

Can a standard AR-15 magazine be used as a brass catcher for a 5.7 AR-15?

Yes, the video demonstrates that a standard AR-15 magazine inserted into the lower receiver can effectively catch approximately 50 spent 5.7x28mm casings fired from the top-mounted P90-style magazine.

What are the benefits of using a magazine as a brass catcher?

Using a magazine as a brass catcher helps contain spent casings, keeping the shooting area cleaner and preventing brass scatter. It's an optional feature; without a magazine inserted, casings simply drop out.

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