Post by TMan on Sept 14, 2007 19:04:24 GMT -5
After my RO duty today, I went back to the Alpine Range to try the FN products. The PS90 and FS2000 were really Hi-Tech, but the triggers were awful.
On the other hand, the Five-seveN was very impressive. I could not detect any recoil, and the trigger was very good. Naturally, I don't know exactly what it was, but I know it was crisp.
They allowed you to shoot 40 rounds through their 4 weapons, but didn't specify how many through each one. Therefore, I skipped the FNP-9, put 10 rounds through each of the PS90 and FS2000. I put 20 rounds through the Five-Seven USG, which I'll refer to as "the gun".
The grips don't have a replaceable backstrap, and the grip was a little large for my hands (sort of like the Desert Eagle). The controls were easy to use with the exception of the take-down. I asked the FN rep to field-strip it and show me the interior. I'd already noticed that there appeared to be an o-ring at the front of the barrel, but like the H&K's, but it was made out of metal.
The rep had some degree of difficulty and told me it would be easier with a 3rd hand. He then handed me the slide. Whoa!!! No recoil rod. The recoil spring is around the barrel and is captured by the o-ring on the front of the barrel. The barrel is forged and chrome coated. I think with this design that the barrel is lower i.e. closer to your hand, which also contributes to keeping the sights on target for subseqent shots.
Were it not for the weird caliber i.e. if it had been in something like 9mm, the gun would have followed me home. I was really impressed with the technology. Note: the 5.7x28mm cartridge is part of the accuracy of the gun, but at $20 a box...
I'm not saying I'd never buy one, I'm just not sure if I want one or not. I am sure of one thing: I was impressed!!!
On the other hand, the Five-seveN was very impressive. I could not detect any recoil, and the trigger was very good. Naturally, I don't know exactly what it was, but I know it was crisp.
They allowed you to shoot 40 rounds through their 4 weapons, but didn't specify how many through each one. Therefore, I skipped the FNP-9, put 10 rounds through each of the PS90 and FS2000. I put 20 rounds through the Five-Seven USG, which I'll refer to as "the gun".
The grips don't have a replaceable backstrap, and the grip was a little large for my hands (sort of like the Desert Eagle). The controls were easy to use with the exception of the take-down. I asked the FN rep to field-strip it and show me the interior. I'd already noticed that there appeared to be an o-ring at the front of the barrel, but like the H&K's, but it was made out of metal.
The rep had some degree of difficulty and told me it would be easier with a 3rd hand. He then handed me the slide. Whoa!!! No recoil rod. The recoil spring is around the barrel and is captured by the o-ring on the front of the barrel. The barrel is forged and chrome coated. I think with this design that the barrel is lower i.e. closer to your hand, which also contributes to keeping the sights on target for subseqent shots.
Were it not for the weird caliber i.e. if it had been in something like 9mm, the gun would have followed me home. I was really impressed with the technology. Note: the 5.7x28mm cartridge is part of the accuracy of the gun, but at $20 a box...
I'm not saying I'd never buy one, I'm just not sure if I want one or not. I am sure of one thing: I was impressed!!!
That is a story for another day. 