This might help make the 5.7x28 a bit more viable. I've long thought that the biggest hindrance to the cartridge is the limited options in both guns and ammunition. The ammunition situation improved a bit when Federal started loading for it, but as of now the only option in a handgun is the FN FiveSeven which, IMHO, is rather expensive for what it is.
I have to wonder, if this new Ruger comes to be and is priced more reasonably, might the price of the FiveSeven come down a bit since they'd no longer be the only game in town?
They'll probably come out with a budget version of the Five-Seven, one that doesn't have the slide covered in polymer, change it from a hammer to a striker fire, etc. They won't drop the original one because police/military worldwide still want the gun and they can pay any price.This might help make the 5.7x28 a bit more viable. I've long thought that the biggest hindrance to the cartridge is the limited options in both guns and ammunition. The ammunition situation improved a bit when Federal started loading for it, but as of now the only option in a handgun is the FN FiveSeven which, IMHO, is rather expensive for what it is.
I have to wonder, if this new Ruger comes to be and is priced more reasonably, might the price of the FiveSeven come down a bit since they'd no longer be the only game in town?
I get that, but I think after the last panic people realize they need to keep more than a box or two available otherwise they may not see ammo at a fair, non gouged price, for a long time.Have had tons of fun with the FN PS90, kind of surprised to see someone besides FN chambering for the 5.7.
Have not priced the ammo lately.... but I don know this - when people ask "How do you afford to shoot that thing?" My standard answer:
"Simple. You bring one box."
Yeah but my guess is street price will be $700 or so. That's a lot less than a Five-Seven.Suggested retail is $799. Toward the steep price end of polymer frame pistols. Hope it doesn't have technical issues and does well for them.