FN 5.7

[ROCKETW19]

I know newbi question but what is the difference between the USG and IOM versions? my search had alot of talk about the two but no one actually explained the difference.
I am really liking that 5.7 round I know newbi again but I never heard of it untill the other day.

Just got my wife a wilson combat and now i want a new one also,lol I am not really a handgun guy but the FN is so intresting to me. I was gonna get a full sized Wilson but 1 is enough I want either this 5.7 or a glock 45 all decked out by glock worx. of coares either gun will be far more than I need but I dont mind.

[Arson]

The Five-seven IOM (Individual Officer Model) was the first model of the Five-seven pistol to be offered to civilian shooters, debuting in 2004. It is now discontinued in favor of the USG model. The IOM was similar in its basic design to the Tactical version, but differed in that it had a MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) accessory rail, a serrated slide and trigger guard, and fully adjustable sights. It also had a magazine safety mechanism incorporated into the design, to prevent the pistol from being fired without a magazine inserted

The Five-seven USG (United States Government) is currently the standard version of the Five-seven pistol offered by FN Herstal. This model was approved by the ATF as a sporting firearm in 2004, replacing the IOM model. The USG retains the changes that were incorporated in the IOM, but it has further modifications, including a conventionally-shaped square trigger guard, a tightly checkered grip pattern, and a larger, reversible magazine release. It was originally offered with adjustable sights, but since 2009 it has also been offered with low profile fixed sights. The USG model has a black frame finish with grey controls as standard, but it has also been offered in limited quantities with black controls.

[ROCKETW19]

The Five-seven IOM (Individual Officer Model) was the first model of the Five-seven pistol to be offered to civilian shooters, debuting in 2004. It is now discontinued in favor of the USG model. The IOM was similar in its basic design to the Tactical version, but differed in that it had a MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) accessory rail, a serrated slide and trigger guard, and fully adjustable sights. It also had a magazine safety mechanism incorporated into the design, to prevent the pistol from being fired without a magazine inserted

The Five-seven USG (United States Government) is currently the standard version of the Five-seven pistol offered by FN Herstal. This model was approved by the ATF as a sporting firearm in 2004, replacing the IOM model. The USG retains the changes that were incorporated in the IOM, but it has further modifications, including a conventionally-shaped square trigger guard, a tightly checkered grip pattern, and a larger, reversible magazine release. It was originally offered with adjustable sights, but since 2009 it has also been offered with low profile fixed sights. The USG model has a black frame finish with grey controls as standard, but it has also been offered in limited quantities with black controls.

I guess that is why I could not find any IOM version on their website,lol
thank you so much for the very detailed description.
So when I goto shop to buy I will only see the USG version anyways. but still good to know.

[phrogg111]

You just heard of the Five Seven? Here's the real low down on the 5.7x28 round:

-Same muzzle energy as +P 9mm, but only if you get the most expensive 5.7x28 rounds that are loaded at 395 ft-lbs of energy

-Standard 5.7x28 FN civilian loads - those blue tip rounds - have within 5% of the muzzle energy of a .22 magnum out of a rifle length barrel. .22 magnum out of a pistol has considerably less muzzle energy, though.

-Not armor piercing, unless you're an LEO and can get around the federal AP handgun ammo ban

-Good round, nice low recoil, nice low weight in the gun, high capacity (not in this state)... I bought a Glock 17c because it's basically going to do the same thing (capacity and stopping power wise), but not be accurate out to 150 yards. Oh, it's also less than half the price.

Whatever you decide on, have fun! If it's not fun, it's not worth doing. If it's fun, forget everyone else's opinion. Only your opinion and the facts matter!

[nightwolf0215]

If the gun fascinate you, you should get it. Don't go and buy a new one though. Stick with something resalable. But then you dont seem to worry much about that, then i'd say go crazy!!

phrogg111 pretty much mention the low down of the rounds. I'll stick to my positive about it. The ammo is very interesting and neat. It is like having rifle rounds in mini size. Very low recoil. Probably even less or same with the 9mm.

I never own a 5.7 handgun, but they look interesting. Just felt a bit cheaply built for me. Mechanism wise, it is something different compared with others. If you like the 5.7 round, try the PS90. My favorite rifle so far.

[SCZ]

I've rented the 5.7 at a couple of the local rental ranges.

It's a LOT of fun to shoot.

Ergo for that pistol is perfect for my hands, it just feels soooo damn good. Most assuredly next pistol on my list to buy.

[ROCKETW19]

You just heard of the Five Seven? Here's the real low down on the 5.7x28 round:

-Same muzzle energy as +P 9mm, but only if you get the most expensive 5.7x28 rounds that are loaded at 395 ft-lbs of energy

-Standard 5.7x28 FN civilian loads - those blue tip rounds - have within 5% of the muzzle energy of a .22 magnum out of a rifle length barrel. .22 magnum out of a pistol has considerably less muzzle energy, though.

-Not armor piercing, unless you're an LEO and can get around the federal AP handgun ammo ban

-Good round, nice low recoil, nice low weight in the gun, high capacity (not in this state)... I bought a Glock 17c because it's basically going to do the same thing (capacity and stopping power wise), but not be accurate out to 150 yards. Oh, it's also less than half the price.

Whatever you decide on, have fun! If it's not fun, it's not worth doing. If it's fun, forget everyone else's opinion. Only your opinion and the facts matter!

ya just heard about the 5.7 ( been into guns for 20+yrs)I have seen it mentioned in post but never payed attention to it. It will be a range toy like 99% of my guns. I have two to save my life (HK usp 9mm and Benelli M4)and the rest are just cool or intresting to me guns for fun. I try not to get into the serious side of it. I am no navy seal just a guy who likes cool stuff and loves guns. But your guys info is very important to me cuz most here are very smart on this stuff (unlike me)
thanks for your help

[ROCKETW19]

If the gun fascinate you, you should get it. Don't go and buy a new one though. Stick with something resalable. But then you dont seem to worry much about that, then i'd say go crazy!!

phrogg111 pretty much mention the low down of the rounds. I'll stick to my positive about it. The ammo is very interesting and neat. It is like having rifle rounds in mini size. Very low recoil. Probably even less or same with the 9mm.

I never own a 5.7 handgun, but they look interesting. Just felt a bit cheaply built for me. Mechanism wise, it is something different compared with others. If you like the 5.7 round, try the PS90. My favorite rifle so far.

yes exactly it is intresting to me. I or I should say my family has many full auto but i like the M11A1 full auto it has slow fire upper and a really bad gun now. there is a new company that everyone wants 5.7 I think they are gonna do it so I read about it and then ran across the hand gun here so that really got me going. A M11A1 full auto 100 rounds with a hand gun to match,lol perfect

side note they are making upper for the lil mini shotgun shells,lol imagine that in full auto 60 -70 rounds of buck shot lol to fun

[ROCKETW19]

I've rented the 5.7 at a couple of the local rental ranges.

It's a LOT of fun to shoot.

Ergo for that pistol is perfect for my hands, it just feels soooo damn good. Most assuredly next pistol on my list to buy.

good idea I will see if I can rent somewhere first. prob just get it anyways though,lol

thank you eveyone for your advise and help

[Moonshine]

Problem is the cost of ammo... Which is really too bad because I can only imagine how completely awesome it would be to run a pistol course with the Five Seven

[ExtremeX]

I’d love myself a five seven... but there are a lot of drawbacks... biggest one for me is magazine capacity limitations in CA.

Ammo restrictions don’t help either.

I still want one tho.

[ROCKETW19]

its 10 rounds no matter what gun you have. so why would the limit matter?
is gun comps are you still restricted to 10 round and bullet buttons ect or is there something different for comps?
ammo restrictions, like what armor piercing or something different?

when was the FN made I could of swore I bought at least 5 full cvap mags before the ban I would just have to go check my garage full of every mag every made know to man kind

[Shapes And Colors]

its 10 rounds no matter what gun you have. so why would the limit matter?
is gun comps are you still restricted to 10 round and bullet buttons ect or is there something different for comps?
ammo restrictions, like what armor piercing or something different?

when was the FN made I could of swore I bought at least 5 full cvap mags before the ban I would just have to go check my garage full of every mag every made know to man kind

Yes, yes, and 2004 to civilians.

[ROCKETW19]

Yes, yes, and 2004 to civilians.

oh wow that has got to suck for guys that compete. They should have a special law/rule for comps.

thanks for anwsers

[ExtremeX]

its 10 rounds no matter what gun you have. so why would the limit matter?
is gun comps are you still restricted to 10 round and bullet buttons ect or is there something different for comps?
ammo restrictions, like what armor piercing or something different?

when was the FN made I could of swore I bought at least 5 full cvap mags before the ban I would just have to go check my garage full of every mag every made know to man kind