FN Five-seveN

[cal_ar_shooter]

Is this Cal legal?

If not, any word on one coming out.

http://www.impactguns.com/store/3868929130.html

Any one shot one yet?

[SemiAutoSam]

I see two models on the safe list shown below.

http://certguns.doj.ca.gov/safeguns_resp.asp

FN 5.7 I.O.M. / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.8" 5.7x28mm 3/23/2009
FN 5.7 U.S.G. / Steel, Polymer Pistol 4.8" 5.7x28 mm 4/12/2009

[cal_ar_shooter]

Thanks for the link.

[leelaw]

Yes it is legal.

Use Search for find more information about them.

I can recommend a place for them in the Bay Area, if it's nearby.

The USG is the currently manufactured model. The IOM is (IMHO) preferred because of the exterior, but they are mechanically identicle firearms.

[battleship]

If the USG model is the most current version then why do you say the IOM is the preferred model, you would think the more current model would be the better improved model and so the most desired of the two, or am i reading you wrongly, also what are the actual changes between the two models.

[leelaw]

If the USG model is the most current version then why do you say the IOM is the preferred model, you would think the more current model would be the better improved model and so the most desired of the two, or am i reading you wrongly, also what are the actual changes between the two models.

The difference ebtween the IOM and USG are cosmetics only.

The IOM is smoothed out a little bit, and the most prominent difference is the rounded trigger guard.

The USG has different than the IOM: aggressive texture on the frontstrap and backstrap; a larger magazine button, with texturing; serrations on the ambi-safety; and a squared trigger guard.

They are identical firearms, mechanically. I prefer the IOM because of the interesting look of the trigger guard, and because I think it feels better in the hand than the USG, which is very aggressively textured.

[battleship]

Thanks leelaw i shall take a look at them both before buying, by the way do you know of a dealer in the bay area that sells them at a good price.

[biscuitninja]

they are nice... get ready to LOVE paying for ammo. The ammo is kinda pricey and kinda rare. Still I'd lvoe to get one if I wasn't so cheap.
-bix

[SemiAutoSam]

You got that right.

24-30 per 50 round box at various gun shops in my area.

they are nice... get ready to LOVE paying for ammo. The ammo is kinda pricey and kinda rare. Still I'd love to get one if I wasn't so cheap.
-bix

[leelaw]

they are nice... get ready to LOVE paying for ammo. The ammo is kinda pricey and kinda rare. Still I'd lvoe to get one if I wasn't so cheap.
-bix

$19.95/bx for 1 - 9 boxes or $16.95/bx for 10 or more boxes in Fairfield.

[SemiAutoSam]

Round count per box ?

What retail location in Fairfield ?

I don't have the 5.7 pistol yet but might have to pick up some of this ammo just to have, It could make a valuable bartering item down the road.

$19.95/bx for 1 - 9 boxes or $16.95/bx for 10 or more boxes in Fairfield.

[Shane916]

Round count per box ?

What retail location in Fairfield ?

I don't have the 5.7 pistol yet but might have to pick up some of this ammo just to have, It could make a valuable bartering item down the road.

I'm gonna throw some educated guesses out but i'd say:

50 rounds per box

at Metco

[Eric_Oh]

i was under the impression that the usg model also had a magazine disconnect safety while the other didnt.

Oh yea.. and it is legal for sure... we picked one up for my friends on wednesday and shot it at the Burbank firing line that nite. Ran really great right out of the box. I was honestly impressed.

[Shane916]

i was under the impression that the usg model also had a magazine disconnect safety while the other didnt.

Oh yea.. and it is legal for sure... we picked one up for my friends on wednesday and shot it at the Burbank firing line that nite. Ran really great right out of the box. I was honestly impressed.

IOM also has a MD.

[cal_ar_shooter]

The difference ebtween the IOM and USG are cosmetics only.

The IOM is smoothed out a little bit, and the most prominent difference is the rounded trigger guard.

The USG has different than the IOM: aggressive texture on the frontstrap and backstrap; a larger magazine button, with texturing; serrations on the ambi-safety; and a squared trigger guard.

They are identical firearms, mechanically. I prefer the IOM because of the interesting look of the trigger guard, and because I think it feels better in the hand than the USG, which is very aggressively textured.

Thanks for the info leelaw.

I plan to attempt to see one tomorrow in Sac.
A dealer that I have bought from (7-8 years ago) is an authorized distributor.

Don't know if he has the 5.7 in though....