FN Five-Seven IOM...

[monkey]

Now that these are legal in CA, I have a question about them. I'm seeing 2 types around the internet: One version has a rounded trigger guard just like the standard Five-Seven and the other has a squared trigger guard. Both are IOMs, but obviously one is a newer version than the other. Anyone know which is which?

[monkey]

Now that these are legal in CA, I have a question about them. I'm seeing 2 types around the internet: One version has a rounded trigger guard just like the standard Five-Seven and the other has a squared trigger guard. Both are IOMs, but obviously one is a newer version than the other. Anyone know which is which?

[uzigalil]

i THINK THE SQUARE TRIgger guard model is called the FN USG model, and I dont think that model is approved. plzz correct me if im wrong.

[monkey]

Interesting. Check out Gunbroker.com and do a search on IOM, you'll get several that are being called specifically "IOM" but have square trigger guards. Certainly don't want to order an IOM and have a USG show up...

[monkey]

It also begs to be asked why FN would submit a handgun into the CA system that they are now discontinuing. The IOM is by all accounts no longer being made.

[uzigalil]

Monkey , I agree. I wonder if it has to do with the IOM being made during the ban on hicaps and those guns came with 10 rnd mags. I also heard that some people you bought USg models had a old IOM sticker on the box that the gun was shipped in.

[leelaw]

I don't know why they're discontinuing the IOM. Personally, I prefer the IOM over the USG, which had an ugly magazine release button, and was overly aggressive on the texturing.

[Rumpled]

First, FN made a tactical model, very few and for M&P only - some have made it to US civilian market.

Then the IOM with the rounded trigger guard for gloves.

Then, the USG with squared guard and different checkering. This, is to replace the IOM as I understand it.

I got a USG and the box had labels stating both IOM and USG. I think during the transition to the USG, FN used up all their stock of labels and such.
I ordered a IOM the day after they were listed, vendor couldn't get it and got USG. I was real worried, but by the time it was shipped the USG was listed as safe for me to use (/sarcsm off).

When I DROS'd it, the state computer didn't have either model, a bit of a quandry for the FFL until he called DOJ -that was a really long lunch (couple of) hour(s)

For full info on 5.7's check out www.fivesevenforum.com

Now, where to get cheap SS192, SS195LF or SS197 - and when do Fiocchi and others get in the game? A .50 is almost cheaper to shoot!

[zefflyn]

i THINK THE SQUARE TRIgger guard model is called the FN USG model, and I dont think that model is approved. plzz correct me if im wrong.

They are both on the list. I just happened to be looking up FN's HiPowers yesterday, and noticed both models of FiveseveN listed.

[uzigalil]

you woke up a dead post.... we have learned a lot in the last year

https://www.fivesevenforum.com

[Jeff Rambo]

The IOM and USG are both on the list, but unless renewed, the USG will fall off on April 12th, 06. This will give me approximately 6 days to acquire a new one. Great.

[Rumpled]

That seems kinda odd. I thought the IOM and USG were approved pretty close to each other, not nearly the year that it seems to be from the DOJ sight.

FN might not be renewing the IOM since they apparently don't make it any more.

There's always PPT.

[Jeff Rambo]

That seems kinda odd. I thought the IOM and USG were approved pretty close to each other, not nearly the year that it seems to be from the DOJ sight.

The IOM expires 3/23/07 and the USG expires 4/12/06. Check the DOJ web site for confirmation.

There's always PPT.

Good point, but then it might be price & demand scenarios.

[Rumpled]

Yeah, I looked at the DOJ site before my post. But my memory was that they were listed only a few weeks or a month apart.
Maybe my memory sucks.

[MidnightSon117]

The IOM and USG are both on the list, but unless renewed, the USG will fall off on April 12th, 06. This will give me approximately 6 days to acquire a new one. Great.

Why would you only have 6 days left to acquire one?