FN Five Seven

[Dave2]

After three pages of comments does anyone else carry one of these fine pistols and does anyone have any pics of IWB or OWB carry? I too love this gun and its potential, but the cost of ammo keeps my wants from turning to needs I guess.

I can also see reasons one would choose this pistol for its capacity, kinetic energy from the round, and the quality of the firearm. I think the PMR only has capacity on its side. The quality of most Kel-tec firearms leave a lot to be desired in my opinion. The rounds are similar in velocity and size, but I think the 5.7 is light years ahead of the .22mag as far as bullet performance once a target is struck and is a viable self defense round.

Dunno about all Kel-Tecs... AFAIK (and FWIW) nutnfancy loves his PF9. The PMR did seem have a lot of feeding issues early on. I don't know if they've fixed it yet, or maybe that model just has a long break-in period. To the best of my knowledge, nobody has any quality issues with Kel-Tec's RFB.

[RECIT]

After three pages of comments does anyone else carry one of these fine pistols and does anyone have any pics of IWB or OWB carry? I too love this gun and its potential, but the cost of ammo keeps my wants from turning to needs I guess.

I can also see reasons one would choose this pistol for its capacity, kinetic energy from the round, and the quality of the firearm. I think the PMR only has capacity on its side. The quality of most Kel-tec firearms leave a lot to be desired in my opinion. The rounds are similar in velocity and size, but I think the 5.7 is light years ahead of the .22mag as far as bullet performance once a target is struck and is a viable self defense round.

Dunno about all Kel-Tecs... AFAIK (and FWIW) nutnfancy loves his PF9. The PMR did seem have a lot of feeding issues early on. I don't know if they've fixed it yet, or maybe that model just has a long break-in period. To the best of my knowledge, nobody has any quality issues with Kel-Tec's RFB.

I'll rephrase my quality bash, I think the fit and finish leave quite a bit to be desired.

[Dave2]

After three pages of comments does anyone else carry one of these fine pistols and does anyone have any pics of IWB or OWB carry? I too love this gun and its potential, but the cost of ammo keeps my wants from turning to needs I guess.

I can also see reasons one would choose this pistol for its capacity, kinetic energy from the round, and the quality of the firearm. I think the PMR only has capacity on its side. The quality of most Kel-tec firearms leave a lot to be desired in my opinion. The rounds are similar in velocity and size, but I think the 5.7 is light years ahead of the .22mag as far as bullet performance once a target is struck and is a viable self defense round.

Dunno about all Kel-Tecs... AFAIK (and FWIW) nutnfancy loves his PF9. The PMR did seem have a lot of feeding issues early on. I don't know if they've fixed it yet, or maybe that model just has a long break-in period. To the best of my knowledge, nobody has any quality issues with Kel-Tec's RFB.

I'll rephrase my quality bash, I think the fit and finish leave quite a bit to be desired.

From the little actual experience with them that I've had, I'll agree with that (except the RFB that I got to handle at the Bullet Trap, and that's the only one of those I've ever seen in person).

[blackopstx]

I have been carrying a FiveseveN as my Monday-Friday carry for a while now. I use a crossbreed SuperTuck Deluxe. It conceals fine, but I don't tuck it as it causes a bit of a bulge, but with an untucked shirt, it hides easily enough.
I like the 5.7 caliber personally, but I understand it is not for everyone. The FN offers me high capacity, a flat shooting accurate round, with a lot of penetration. With the border violence as bad as it is and the cartel influence over here, I wanted a handgun that would have those specific capabilities. I don't think the 5.7 is a better self-defense round than .45 or .357, but it does allow me to pack a lot of rounds in a magazine, and fire very quickly in the event I find myself dealing with a certain criminal element.
In the event the FiveseveN does not float you boat as an EDC, it is still a fun gun to shoot and an interesting addition to your collection!

Totally agree, it hides easily and it's accuracy, high capacity, and lethality is pretty nice. Essentially giving you a rifle round in a 4.8inch barrel. As far as Keltec everyone of their weapons i've shot seems to jam every 4 or 5 rounds I don't really like their reliability.