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Post by Advincula » 23 Jun 2014, 15:45

Hello everyone, my name is Josh. I'm 23 years old. I've been a lurker here for a couple months, and have always been fascinated by the 5.7 round and pistol. I just purchased a Five-Seven, and love the way it shoots and feels. I also own a Beretta Px4.

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Welcome to the forum.
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Post by BDETAILER » 29 Sep 2014, 09:29

Hello everyone,

Im new to the forum but i have been reading on it for some time. I had just received my new fn 5.7 mk2 and went to the range with her and loved it. I now wish i had gotten one sooner. If anyone has any suggestions or comments please feel free to contact me.

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Post by elpablo » 29 Sep 2014, 19:21

Hello my name is Paul my screen name is elpablo I live in Odessa TX I love walther handguns and the 5.7 guns I do not own a 5.7 yet but a big howdy to you and yours

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Post by Bryan5432 » 30 Sep 2014, 07:02

Welcome to the forum Paul.

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Post by kfeltenberger » 28 Oct 2014, 11:39

I've lurked for a while, been a member for a shorter time, and this is actually my second post. I've wanted a FsN for as long as they've been produced and after dealing with a family member's major medical emergency after a surgical procedure that defied the odds of not just being successful, but that she survived, I decided that it was time to make the purchase.

Now I find that I don't have anywhere other than a state game lands range to shoot it! My local club prohibits any handgun ammunition that breaks 1200fps on the handgun ranges and the rifle ranges have target stands at 100m... I'll sort something out, even if I have to petition the board.

First world problems, eh?

Thanks for having the forum and I look forward to becoming more involved.

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Re: New Member Introduction

Post by DoubleJ » 28 Oct 2014, 16:44

1200 FPS limit? That's crap, I used to have a mouse gun that'd do that. Pretty much eliminates all magnums as well. Hope you get it sorted, and welcome.

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Post by blueorison » 28 Oct 2014, 18:46

Welcome!
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Newb here!

Post by JohnC76 » 05 Nov 2014, 05:11

Newb here with a Five-seveN USG!

Just thought I'd register and see what else I can learn here!

Looking forward to it! :)

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Welcome to the forum!
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Post by JohnC76 » 05 Nov 2014, 17:04

Thanks for the welcome!

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Post by Cheef » 03 Dec 2014, 20:31

Guess I better make the introduction since it looks like I have found an interesting site to learn from.
I own
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Bunch of others not FN (I do have a Night Hawk Custom GRP that I love the hell out of shooting so I will mention it also)
Go easy on me (or what ever). I was oilfield trash for 40 years so I can probably take some abuse.

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Post by panzermk2 » 03 Dec 2014, 21:13

Welcome to the forum!
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Post by Skyking » 05 Dec 2014, 16:43

Howdy Y'all. New guy here, and just wanted to be friendly, and to display my good manners by introducing myself.

Skyking was one of my favorite TV shows when I was a kid, and I always liked the name.

I'm retired now, and loving it.

I'm in the process of building my own AR-57 with an 80% lower. I've finally gathered all the necessary parts, and pieces, and will begin the build next week when I get up to my brother in laws shop during the Christmas holiday. I'm pretty pumped up about it.

I've been around firearms all my life, and have mostly been a clay target shooter since I started as a trap boy at the local club at 13 years of age. I'm a life member of the National, and Texas Skeet Shooters Assoc, and the National Sporting Clays Assoc. I shoot all the disciplines; but American Skeet is my favorite.

I look forward to all there is to learn on this forum, and will add my own knowledge when, and where it might be needed.

Thanks in advance,
Larry

PS: I'll update as to my build progress if anyone is interested.


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Post by panzermk2 » 05 Dec 2014, 17:28

Welcome to the forum!
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Post by BadMrFrosty » 17 Dec 2014, 13:07

Hello new guy here. First off this site has a ton of info which is great for quick go to information and I love it. I've always wanted to buy a gun but like a car there are so many choices and pros and cons of each. I picked up my Five-seveN about 3 months ago the day before I got married. Since then I have been going to the range at least once a week to practice. I've never owned a gun before so I always triple check what I'm doing in a safe way. With that said I love the Five-seveN and how comfortable it feels. I stocked up on ammo for a while and I'm working on the basics of stance, grip, breathing, etc becsuse I want to be proficient at it but I'm obviously not going to be shooting competitively just a sport/hobby. I welcome any and all advice.

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Post by panzermk2 » 17 Dec 2014, 15:42

Welcome to the forum.



Advice? Keep doing what you are doing. Shoot it for awhile before messing with it. Live with it and then if needed modify.
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Post by Middian » 17 Dec 2014, 19:57

Welcome to the party!

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Post by kfeltenberger » 18 Dec 2014, 12:48

BadMrFrosty wrote:Hello new guy here. First off this site has a ton of info which is great for quick go to information and I love it. I've always wanted to buy a gun but like a car there are so many choices and pros and cons of each. I picked up my Five-seveN about 3 months ago the day before I got married. Since then I have been going to the range at least once a week to practice. I've never owned a gun before so I always triple check what I'm doing in a safe way. With that said I love the Five-seveN and how comfortable it feels. I stocked up on ammo for a while and I'm working on the basics of stance, grip, breathing, etc becsuse I want to be proficient at it but I'm obviously not going to be shooting competitively just a sport/hobby. I welcome any and all advice.
Welcome!

You're covering the basics, but I'd add setting money aside and taking a good training class with a qualified instructor so you can have a third party evaluate what you're doing and teach you much more than the basics. Even though I've been to numerous classes over the years, each one teaches me something new.

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Post by BadMrFrosty » 20 Dec 2014, 17:06

I'm really considering taking classes. Like my guitar instructor said to me years ago, you can learn how to play from watching videos and talking to people but there's no one there to correct you if your doing something wrong or improper. Like I said I want to be accurate and proficient so I think it would be the way to go.

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Post by Luke Cage » 11 Jan 2015, 17:48

Just picked up a new 5-7. I must admit I don't know a lot about the gun. It was not on my wish list and I just bought it because I got a really good deal. Took it to the range yesterday and love it. Here to learn as much as I can about he firearm.

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Welcome
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Welcome to the forum!
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Post by VitSports6 » 10 Mar 2015, 08:29

Hello all,
Newest member here, I have been lurking for a week or so, I decided I should join up! Mainly for the reloading of the 5.7x28mm round, I own a USG FiveseveN and PS90, I have been reloading for five or so years, it's more of a hobby rather than money saving at the moment.
I will post my questions on the 5.7 round in the proper section.
Our pretty great state of Utah is where I live, married, two kids, two dogs, not your typical Utah family, but it works for me, I like outdoorsy stuff, not a hunter, My last hunt was a bow hunt in about 1991, I still own my first firearm that was given to me by my father in 1980-81, that being a Winchester model 94 in a 30-30 flavor.
I'm hoping to be a member in good standing here.
Thanks
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Welcome to the forum!
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VitSports6 wrote:Hello all,
Newest member here, I have been lurking for a week or so, I decided I should join up! Mainly for the reloading of the 5.7x28mm round, I own a USG FiveseveN and PS90, I have been reloading for five or so years, it's more of a hobby rather than money saving at the moment.
I will post my questions on the 5.7 round in the proper section.
Our pretty great state of Utah is where I live, married, two kids, two dogs, not your typical Utah family, but it works for me, I like outdoorsy stuff, not a hunter, My last hunt was a bow hunt in about 1991, I still own my first firearm that was given to me by my father in 1980-81, that being a Winchester model 94 in a 30-30 flavor.
I'm hoping to be a member in good standing here.
Thanks
Brian.

Welcome to the forum, Brian!

It's a pretty quaint community here with a dense group of independent testors, reloaders, and shooters. Most of us shoot more than we post, here.
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Post by subseashooter » 22 Mar 2015, 04:44

Howdy Y'all!!

I'm the newest FNG to the forum....I've lurked a little bit here and there over the last year or so looking for answers to questions about my PS90, and looking for reloading information on the 5.7 cartdridge.

I'm from just north of Houston, Texas, and I work in St. John's, Newfoundland.

Currently looking for information about some magazines and figure that it's time to get a little more active on here.

One question.....the forum on my 'puter has black type on a greyscale background; is there any way to change that? It's kept me from joining in the past, as it's hard on my eyes to read....

Thanks!!

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Welcome!, Go to the user control panel, it's under board preferences.
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Post by subseashooter » 22 Mar 2015, 17:51

Awesome!! Thanks!!

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Post by Dar8600 » 03 Apr 2015, 16:48

Hey all. I am the new owner of a brand new never fired 5.7 IOM model. Serial Number 3861037XX. I am the second owner as my brother got this from a dealer brand new and for some reason never fired it. Yeah I don't know what is wrong with him either. Lol. I got the weapon, 4 mags 2/10 and 2/20 100 rounds of ammo, box, and everything that it comes with from the factory for $800. Being that it is the IOM model, what is a current market price for one of these? I'm Not looking to sell it. I am just curious what this might be worth. Also since I have never owned one of these, work issues my a sig sauer and all the ammo I can shoot lol, I am thinking this might be a good home defense weapon for my wife once I put a light/laser on it. Any thoughts as to what a good home defense ammo would be?

Thank you in advance for any input.

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Post by blueorison » 03 Apr 2015, 23:10

Welcome! You should post a picture under the FsN section.

I've usually seen them go for around $1200-1400 but not more than that.

If you have the original DAO version, then that goes for more, probably around 1600$, depending on if you have all the paperwork, if it is unfired, etc.
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Howdy from Austin, Texas.

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Post by SAVAGEJIM » 23 May 2015, 17:49

Hello all, brand new to the Forum and also from Texas.

I see the previous two posters above me are from Austin, one of the many Central Texas towns I very frequently pass through as my job calls me to travel up and down the I35 corridor all the time.

I see many familiar handles from the Other Forum, so some of you already know me.

For those of you who I don't know, I hope to get to know you all too

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Post by bombero13 » 23 May 2015, 21:16

Hello. Recently bought my first ever 5.7 pistol. A new MKII, which I have put a couple of boxes of factory ammo through. Great pistol and very accurate. I found your forum while researching the pistol prior to buying it, however was just "lurking" for information, intending to join later.

Interestingly enough, today I got a phone call from a good friend who was in the ER after having a 5.7 pistol blow up on him. He was shooting a 5.7 that belonged to someone else. He is missing a chunk of thumb, has some through and through wounds to his hand and is scheduled for surgery tonight to remove shrapnel and cauterize an arteriole that won't quit bleeding. (All on his left hand).

Honestly, although they claim to have been shooting factory ammo, I know the owner of the pistol has reloaded 5.7 in the past. Have any of you heard of problems with factory ammo, or are these type incidents only related to improper reloads?

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Post by blueorison » 25 May 2015, 18:53

Welcome!

It is of particular debate as to whether the FsN can fire out of battery (oob).

And yes, the round is sensitive; as long as you reload and use your brain/common sense and established methods, you'll be fine.
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Post by jobrando » 22 Jun 2015, 13:54

I bought my FiveSeven years ago and it's been perfect. I got on a tear to buy a SBR 9mm format but in my research I found I was to old school to own such a configuration. I ran across the PS90 and owning a FiveSeven with much ammo in my pile I decided it was the way to go. All the positive reviews on the PS90 finished off the sell. I do need some help in the purchase. I have an Eotech L3 sight I use on several of my weapons. Will it work on the base format PS90 or do I have a problem?Does anyone know the trigger pull out of the box? The prices I've been seeing are 12-1300 for the base model. One other thing I assume the 10,20,30,50 mags are interchangeable in a base model. I hope.

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Post by Bigoleswede » 29 Jul 2015, 05:31

Hello all! After securing my first Belgium HP in 1984, I figured out they made high quality, tight fitting pistols. So now, 31 years later, I finally bought a FNH FiveSeveN. I did not realize that polymer guns could or would be made with such high quality. The large grips fit my hand great. The Safariland Holster works great. Now to find magazine holders.

Is there anything I should know or be aware of before I head to the range. Yes, it will be cleaned really well before the inaugural shoot, and cleaned well afterwards. I used to shoot XTC rifle matches, but now with poor health, pistol shooting is much easier on me. :)

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Post by KeeLow » 07 Oct 2015, 17:31

Finally, I have my first Fiveseven. I have been wanting one for almost ten years now and have been reading this forum periodically during that time. I finally decided I was done waiting and paid a little over $1200.00 for a new Mk II with shipping. I was able to fire a few rounds very shortly after getting my hands on it. I already have bought a good bit of ammo from various sources and I now know I'm gonna need a lot more! This forum is a great resource and I'm looking forward to applying some of the things I have learned here. Thanks!

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Welcome to the club!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Fighter3-1Actual » 04 Nov 2015, 20:18

Well, I supposed I've lurked long enough. Howdy, Y'all. I'm Travis, now a long time Five-seveN adherant since I won this one in a card game with Han Solo. He was strangely happy to part with it, like he killed someone in a bar with it or something. Curious.

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Cool break!
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Happy New Year folks! I just joined the FN forum. I have been doing a lot of research on the Five Seven. It was next to impossible to find one locally. SO i started calling all around the country. I even called places that had five sevens for sale online at gun brokers.com and gunsamerica. Even though they had an ad online, they didn't have one when I called. I finally found one in Florida and bought it. It's being shipped to a local FFL. I cannot wait to get this gun in hand, literally.

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Happy New Year and welcome to the forum!
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Post by DonTom » 26 Mar 2016, 20:51

Hello all.

I somehow missed this section.

I am Don in Reno, NV, USA.

I own a FN Five-Seven pistol, AR-57 and a PS-90.

I did a search and found this forum.

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Welcome! Nice bunch here. Enjoy.
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Post by Riverkilt » 26 Jun 2016, 21:24

Was on another FN forum that got hacked or something and won't let me back on and the email thing isn't responding so figure its dead...frustrating since I WAS a supporting member. Googling for info found this one so signed up.

Own a FN 5.7 and an FNS-9C very happy with both after many disappointments with pistols from other manufacturers.

Cerakoted both my FNs

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Riverkilt,
You did post but initial posts have to be approved before they can be seen due to too many spammers & bots. Anyway, welcome to the forum. We'd love to see the Cerakote jobs.

Also, since you basically made 2 initial posts, I deleted the second one. And the pics should post now, if not let me know, we'll see what we can do.
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Welcome to the forum!


They look nice!
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Post by brelea » 07 Sep 2016, 05:11

Hello,
Im Brett from Australia, an ex vet who collects handguns and odd firearms.
So far ive only 12 and do my own reloading.

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Post by panzermk2 » 08 Sep 2016, 13:54

Sweet welcome to the forum!
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Re: New Member Introduction

Post by Localizer » 11 Sep 2016, 16:03

Hello Guys,

FNG here.

I caved and bought an FN 5.7 2 weeks ago, making it my second FN handgun. The other is an FNP-40.

I am a reloader, Conceal Carrier, and competitive rifle shooter. I don't shoot pistols near enough IMO. I finally started reloading for pistols this year, and have been improving in that regard.

I upgraded the barrel to an EFK 5.7" threaded so as to use my Silencero sparrow...I'm surprised at how loud the pistol is even with a suppressor.

Looking to learn more about the pistol and share experiences.

Zeke

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Post by blueorison » 14 Sep 2016, 15:43

brelea wrote:Hello,
Im Brett from Australia, an ex vet who collects handguns and odd firearms.
So far ive only 12 and do my own reloading.
Whoa, you're in AUS?

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Post by blueorison » 14 Sep 2016, 15:44

Localizer wrote:Hello Guys,

FNG here.

I caved and bought an FN 5.7 2 weeks ago, making it my second FN handgun. The other is an FNP-40.

I am a reloader, Conceal Carrier, and competitive rifle shooter. I don't shoot pistols near enough IMO. I finally started reloading for pistols this year, and have been improving in that regard.

I upgraded the barrel to an EFK 5.7" threaded so as to use my Silencero sparrow...I'm surprised at how loud the pistol is even with a suppressor.

Looking to learn more about the pistol and share experiences.

Zeke

Awesome, Zeke; what kind of rifle competitions do you enjoy?
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Post by Localizer » 14 Sep 2016, 18:24

Thanks Guys.

I shoot high power rifle competitions, and prone matches (Service rifle class with iron sights); Midrange (600yds) & long range (1,000yards)

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New guy here

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Just wanted to drop in and say HI!

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Hola!

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Howdy from Austin, Texas!

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A second howdy from Austin, TX!!! :)
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Hello from Florida!

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I must pay my regards to the forum admin for approving my profile here and Hello all forum members, I'm Samuel Cruz from Miami, FL and I'm here to share my experience with gun smiths and online sellers also I want to gain information about AR rifles so I hope we will help each other in some way.

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Welcome Aboard :D

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Post by gordonjustus » 21 Oct 2017, 23:34

New member from Seattle, WA. Thanks for approving me here :)

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Re: New Member Introduction

Post by backbencher » 12 Feb 2018, 14:57

Hello. I bought an AR5.7 upper, and have so far run 99 trouble free rounds through it - FN & American Eagle. Not on an AR - but on a Lyndon, which is an eBay AR trigger jig modified to fit an Ares AR thumbhole stock. I'll get some pics up after awhile.

I have a second design, using an unmodified trigger jig, and a modified California compliant non-pistol grip - that I'm using as a pistol grip. Need to throw some super glue on it or epoxy, maybe sink some self-tapping wood screws into the 3-D printed plastic bits to keep it from coming apart under recoil, and then I can go shoot it. One of the least expensive 5.7x28 pistols around, and can be built entirely of parts purchased off the internet. Slightly easier than doing an 80% AR lower.

Glad this forum is available. Look forward to interesting discussions.

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Post by panzermk2 » 15 Feb 2018, 09:03

Pics?
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Post by backbencher » 16 Feb 2018, 20:04

Lemme see...

Here's a pic of the Hera Arms thumbhole stock w/ the modified trigger jig installed:

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Lemme go find one w/ the 5.7 upper.

Here ya go - right after Hurricane Harvey - put it together 1st thing:

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Post by Rapier1772 » 17 Feb 2018, 01:58

That's pretty sweet looking.
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Post by backbencher » 17 Feb 2018, 20:10

Thanks! It's pretty odd for a 1st gun build, but it works - 99 trouble free rounds, half FN, half American Eagle.

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Post by MrSlippyFist » 19 Feb 2018, 14:10

I really like the look of that stock and an AR57 upper. Tell me more about the setup.
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Re: New Member Introduction

Post by backbencher » 19 Feb 2018, 14:57

Take 1 Hera Arms thumbhole stock;

1 AR57 upper;

and 1 trigger jig off eBay. Add buffer tube, castle nuts, buffer, spring, and FCS. Hacksaw well, and pin together. Go shoot.

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First post here. Happy 5.7 owner!

Post by Biomedtechguy » 01 May 2018, 19:47

I saw my first 5.7 at a friend's house about a year ago. I was intrigued by the design of the round, the way the pistol fit my hand (I'm 6'3" 260#) He had the blue tip ballistic rounds in it, and the kicker was the 20 rd magazine. When he opened his gun safe, there was a golden glow of light and the hallelujah chorus sang out (in my mind) in other words he really had a nice collection and the experience behind his choices. I saw my first suppressed AR up close and he had a Saiga shotgun as well (I love my Kel-Tec KSG w/Aguila mini shells, all 24 of them ready to go).
Anyway I got MY 5.7 about 6 weeks ago, went to the range once, then again a few days later to qualify for my Concealed Carry permit.
So I would love to conceal carry it, but in south Louisiana I wear cargo shorts with my button up short sleeve shirt about 10 months a year, and 501 tactical pants when I'm at work.
Concealed carry holster or clip suggestions? Or should I look for something smaller. The point to carrying concealed is to have my weapon with me as often as possible, and for it to be-well-"concealed" but also effective, and that means I have to be proficient with it.
Thanks.

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Post by blueorison » 02 May 2018, 19:54

Welcome to the forum :)

There are a lot of carry options. Peruse and you shall find.
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Re: New Member Introduction

Post by Biomedtechguy » 03 May 2018, 04:45

Thanks. I picked up a Ruger LCP II yesterday. Great "pocket carry" gun. I also ordered a IWB holster for the 5.7 that a forum member here spoke highly of.

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Post by panzermk2 » 04 May 2018, 04:53

Welcome.

The FsN has the foot print of a 1911 just a lot lighter. This is what I use and have on me currently. The felt backing makes it very comfortable. Add to it the ulti clip option that allows you many option including not even having a belt on.

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New To Forum

Post by Lesau » 22 Nov 2018, 21:07

Just joined this forum to gather information. It seems there is not much going on here now, where there appears to have been quite a bit in the past. Am I missing something?

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Post by Rapier1772 » 23 Nov 2018, 00:07

Welcome and you're right, it's been pretty dead around here for a while. Not sure if there's a reason, we do occasionally go through lulls.
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Post by blueorison » 23 Nov 2018, 18:22

WELCOME, WE ARE ALL ZOMBIES
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Post by Rapier1772 » 24 Nov 2018, 00:41

Uh oh, Blue must've gotten bit, he didn't used to believe in zedheads
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Post by blueorison » 24 Nov 2018, 15:56

Have you seen the 40-50yr olds?

It started with the millennials and Gen Z was born into it, but the 40 and 50 yr olds are head down, staring at their screens, walking like zombies.
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Post by Rapier1772 » 24 Nov 2018, 22:26

Hey now, I'm one of those & I don't walk like that. Around here at least, I don't see a lot of people other than millennials doing that. It's fun driving like that though, leave pickup in 4WD and go off-roading any time - it's better for waking up than coffee :D
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Post by panzermk2 » 28 Nov 2018, 13:34

Lesau wrote:
22 Nov 2018, 21:07
Just joined this forum to gather information. It seems there is not much going on here now, where there appears to have been quite a bit in the past. Am I missing something?

Lesau
All forums are suffering. Face Book, Instagram etc have all killed forums.
Forums do have a one up on all the new forms of social media and that is it's a great storage for data. Unlike the others that after a few weeks are basically gone forever even with hours of scanning through old posts you have it all here and easily searchable
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Post by GJ_FLI » 27 May 2019, 10:43

Greetings Ladies & Gents. GJ Hickman. I own multiple weapon platforms and have a fair amount of shooting/ownership experience. That being said, i still consider myself a noob as i like to be the dumbest guy in rooms full of wisdom.

I recently got married and my wedding gift from my wife was an FsN! I know, i know, she’s incredible. (Funny part is, i got her a Ruger LCP pocket 380...both totally unplanned) Anyway, i was taking the advice of the moderators here and wanted to introduce myself and say that i look forward to learning all about the ins and outs of this incredible weapon platform. Thanks for having me, and i look forward to lots of knowledge.
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Welcome, dude!
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Welcome to the forum. Are yo on the forums FB page?
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FB page? Not yet...heading there now.

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I'm Poppy from Florida. It was nice reading threads here so I decided to register as a member.

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HayleyHay46 wrote:
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I'm Poppy from Florida. It was nice reading threads here so I decided to register as a member.
Welcome, Poppy!
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Welcome!!!!!!!
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Post by jacksimonton » 08 Dec 2019, 05:31

Hello, I'm also new to the forum and glad to be a part of this forum. Looking forward to knowing something more from here and share something.

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Glad you could join us!!!
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Post by Texchappy » 01 Feb 2020, 10:21

Howdy. I’m here because I’m looking for my first home gun(s). I’m a wounded warrior* with TBI and nerve damage. The 5.7x28 round appeals to me and so I’m here. Will be asking for help as to whether these weapon systems are for me.

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* was a chaplain so didn’t carry a weapon.

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Post by Gunpoor » 30 Jul 2020, 19:04

Hi all!!! New ie here to the 5.7 platform. Lomg story short, I picked up a Ruger 57 just as they were becomig un-obtainable. Bought it sight unseen from Buds gun out of Ky... Like it a lot!!! I reload for all my other guns, so you'll probably find me on that end of the forum frequently!
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Welcome to the forum!
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Post by LGarland619 » 24 Sep 2020, 18:52

Hello! I'm Lee from Madison, WI and I'm glad to finally join you all. I'm an amateur competition shooter and I own a 57 in my gun lineup. I hope you're all doing well.

Thanks and have a great one!

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Welcome aboard.
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Post by henri95 » 20 Oct 2020, 00:39

Hi all i am from Florida, My hobby is Target shooting, i have my own AR-15 with .223 rem barrel hope going to meet new members...

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Post by MILSURPcollector » 25 May 2021, 05:08

Retired Army living in GA. I collect and shoot mostly MILSURPS from Trapdoor Springfields to Retro AR15A1s and M1As.

Bought an FN FiveSeven a few years ago and enjoyed shooting it when ammo was .60 a round and available. Found the forum looking for reloading info.

Will be doing a lot of reading and hopefully reloading.

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