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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. FN Herstal 5.7x28 Ammo - 50 Rounds of 40 Grain V-MAX Ammunition

    $31.95

    118 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
    • 63.9¢ per round
    • Made by FN Herstal
  2. FN Herstal SS197SR 5.7x28mm Ammo - 500 Rounds of 40 Grain V-MAX Ammunition

    $299.99

    $254.99

    69 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
    • 51¢ per round
    • Made by FN Herstal

Overview 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. Ready to stock up? Check out our bulk 5.7x28 ammo for the best volume pricing.


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Customer Reviews

  • ROADY said:

    Loaded fine!! Still need to go shoot!!

  • KenD said:

    I've shot a lot of different ammo. The best performance so far is the FN 40gr V Max

  • Ntwin said:

    Good quality, just so d… expensive :)

  • Good said:

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

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  • Mark said:

    Excellent quality that I expected. Did not expect the price to be that good! Thanks Ammo.com!

  • Daryl T said:

    Excellent product!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Daryl T said:

    All is Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Karl said:

    This round is fairly new, I guess. That’s why they’re a little pricey. I’ve shopped around and this is the lowest price I’ve found. Accuracy is consistently good. I shoot them in my S&W M&P handgun and my S&W FPC carbine rifle.

  • Bruce said:

    Excellent ammo shot very well, great price, shipping was a bit pricey.

  • Otter said:

    Bullets performed good like I thought they would

  • EO said:

    Very accurate No trouble Will buy more

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