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In 1991, FN Herstal introduced the 5.7x28mm cartridge for their P90 PDW. 5.7x28mm ammo is very compact, allowing for improved magazine capacity and a light bullet with high velocity. These features make it an effective round against most light body armor. Learn More
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  1. Fiocchi 5.7x28mm Ammo - 450 Rounds of 40 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $239.99

    39 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1700 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 257 ft lbs
    • 450 Rounds
    • 53.3¢ per round
    • Made by Fiocchi
  2. FN Herstal 5.7x28mm Ammo - 500 Rounds of 40 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $299.99

    21 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1700 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 257 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 60¢ per round
    • Made by FN Herstal
  3. Federal 5.7x28 Ammo - 500 Rounds of 40 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $319.99

    16 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1655 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 243 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 64¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  4. FN Herstal SS197SR 5.7x28mm Ammo - 500 Rounds of 40 Grain V-MAX Ammunition

    $324.99

    24 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type V-MAX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1738 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 268 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 65¢ per round
    • Made by FN Herstal
  5. FN Herstal 5.7x28 Ammo - 50 Rounds of 40 Grain V-MAX Ammunition

    $33.95

    86 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type V-MAX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2034 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 367 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 67.9¢ per round
    • Made by FN Herstal
  6. Federal 5.7x28 Ammo - 50 Rounds of 40 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $36.99

    17 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1655 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 243 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 74¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  7. Fiocchi 5.7x28mm Ammo - 500 Rounds of 40 Grain Polymer Tip Ammunition

    $399.99

    15 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Polymer Tipped
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1750 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 272 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 80¢ per round
    • Made by Fiocchi
  8. FN Herstal 5.7x28mm Ammo - 500 Rounds of 27 Grain JHP SS195LF Ammunition

    $469.99

    1 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type JHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2132 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 282 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 94¢ per round
    • Made by FN Herstal
  9. FN Herstal 5.7x28 Ammo - 50 Rounds of 27 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $54.99

    13 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type JHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2132 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 282 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • $1.1 per round
    • Made by FN Herstal
  10. Speer Gold Dot 5.7x28mm Ammo - 50 Rounds of 40 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $54.99

    15 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type JHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1800 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 288 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • $1.1 per round
    • Made by Speer
  11. FN Herstal 5.7x28 Ammo - 500 Rounds of 27 Grain Lead Free JHP Ammunition

    $549.99

    4 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type JHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2216 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 294 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • $1.1 per round
    • Made by FN Herstal

History of 5.7x28mm Ammo

The 5.7x28mm cartridge was introduced in 1991 by Belgian company FN Herstal to replace the 9x19mm cartridge. It was designed to offer level IIIA body armor piercing capabilities at 200 meters.

Thanks to its bullet shape, it also reduces the risk of ricocheting, so shooters and law enforcement agencies can have a little more confidence in this compact, accurate, low-recoil round.

How Does The 5.7x28mm Compare To Other Calibers?

Caliber Recoil Pros Cons
5.56 NATO 5.7x28 has less 5.7x28 has less recoil and excellent close-range round 5.7x28 is less than ideal for shots over 250 yards, not as many ammo options
9mm 5.7x28 has less 5.7x28 has better at piercing body armor, accuracy, and flatter trajectory 5.7x28 has fewer ammo options, less stopping power, and more expensive
.223 Rem 5.7x28 has less 5.7x28 has lower recoil 5.7x28 has fewer ammo options and less accuracy at distances over 250 yards

You can also check out our in-depth look at 5.7x28mm ballistics from all of the popular ammo manufacturers if you're in search of ballistics data for your favorite factory 5.7x28 load.


Molly Carter
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Customer Reviews

  • Maxman said:

    Great ammo. High performance. No problems with any aspect. Ammo cycled through gun without any problems whatsoever.

  • DB said:

    Good ammo. Much cheaper than FN. Ran either or in a magazine and could not detect any differences. I encounter a lot of negative comments on this ammo. Mostly they looked to be repeats of the same comments. Some of the claims were downright preposterous, such as slugs falling out of casings. I don't believe any of those claims. I expect they are people trolling for FN, which is almost a buck a round.

  • Denny said:

    Good

  • Benjamin said:

    Just purchased the FiveseveN and took it to the range with this ammo. Didn’t have any issues with the first (and only, unfortunately) 150 rounds I ran through it. The accuracy was nowhere near what I’ve heard reviewed...which was the reason I purchased the gun. However the gun isn’t broken in yet so this is a premature review on the ammo The American Eagle 5.7 is the cheapest ammo you can get for the gun so in comparison it’s pretty good. However if the accuracy doesn’t improve after 500 rounds I’m going to trade in the gun

  • PAUL said:

    ILL STAY WITH FEDERAL AMMO NO PROBLEM THANKS

  • nunya said:

    The rounds were a good fit and performed well.. I will surely be getting more !

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  • Ntwin said:

    Good quality, just so d… expensive :)

  • Good said:

    Expensive for putting holes in paper. Preformance, terminal ballistics and reliability are all excellent.

  • Double D said:

    Stick with the brand FN or you’ll be sorry you bought the Federal 5.7. That’s coming from a guy who likes federal ammunition, but not their 5.7. Poor performance!

  • Dean said:

    If you need some ammunition for an indoor range, these are the rounds for you.

  • Joe said:

    High price

  • Rebel Defender said:

    Have this ammo in my weapons for self defense. Very reliable and accurate very assuring to have on hand if need arises

  • Dillon said:

    Came very tightly packaged, outer box only lightly crinkled from shipping, all rounds accounted for and secondary boxes undamaged