5 Best 5.7x28mm Ammo
The 5.7x28mm cartridge was designed to be a high-velocity, armor-penetrating round in response to a NATO request during the Cold War. FN created the FN Five-seveN, which was one of the first guns chambered in 5.7x28mm. Since then, it has become a favorite of many due to its low recoil and flat trajectory. The 5.7x28mm’s lightweight design limits over-penetration, which makes this cartridge a great choice for self-defense in both rifles and handguns.
Here are a few things to look out for when choosing your 5.7 ammo.
Bullet Styles
5.7 Ammo comes in several bullet styles depending on the intended use. Full Metal Jacket is great for days on the range as it is low cost and reliable. For defense situations, hollow point or polymer-tipped ammo is a more common choice. These bullet styles offer plenty of expansion and penetration for maximum takedown power.
Grain Weights
While the 5.7 is known for its light recoil, variances in grain weight can cause differences in felt recoil and takedown power. While 5.7 ammo can commonly be found between 30-65 grains, the most common grain weight is the 40-grain bullet.
Manufacturers
MidwayUSA carries a range of 5.7 Ammo from several trusted manufacturers. While all of these manufacturers produce quality ammunition, the difference in components used may cause differences in performance and accuracy. We carry 5.7 ammo from popular brands like Fiocchi, Hornady, and Federal Premium.
This list includes our 5 best 5.7x28mm ammo choices.
Fiocchi Hyperformance 5.7x28mm FN Ammo 40 Grain Polymer Tip
Fiocchi Hyperformance Ammunition for maximum terminal performance in a defensive cartridge, the Hyperformance tipped hollow point in 5.7x28mm stands ready. The 40-grain projectile exhibits deep penetration and reliable performance. It also features a polymer tip to ensure proper feeding and delivers the perfect balance of exceptional ballistic and terminal performance.
About Fiocchi
Fiocchi was founded in 1876 in Lecco, Italy and has been producing high-quality ammunition ever since. In 1983 a site in Ozark, Missouri was chosen, right in the heart of America, and a facility was built on a former dairy farm. Since then, Fiocchi has continued to grow and expand, currently employing nearly 200 hardworking Americans to produce some of the highest quality shotshell and centerfire ammunition available. MidwayUSA offers a wide variety of Fiocchi Ammunition: Hyperformance Hunt, Hyperformance Match, Hyperformance Defense, KnockDown, Field Dynamics, Range Dynamics, Defense Dynamics, Cowboy Action, Heritage, Golden Waterfowl, Golden Pheasant, Golden Goose, Flyway, Speed Steel, Exacta, International Clays, Shooting Dynamics, Jerry Miculek 3-Gun, and more. As Fiocchi grows, they are committed to remaining true to the Italian and American heritages and continue to focus on quality, craftsmanship, innovation, and unequaled Customer service.
Shop NowHornady Critical Defense 5.7x28mm FN Ammo 40 Grain Hornady FTX Polymer Tip Box of 25
Hornady Critical Defense Ammunition was purpose built for concealed carry guns and designed to deliver reliable and controlled expansion regardless of target every time.. Critical Defense Ammunition is loaded with Hornady's bullet which has a soft polymer insert that delivers superior controlled expansion and large, deep wound cavities over a wide range of velocities. Each round is loaded with premium low flash propellants that deliver proven performance, even in very short-barreled handguns that will not disrupt your vision. This ammunition was designed by Hornady to expand every single time. This ammunition is new production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases.
Features
- Unaffected by thick and heavy clothing, including denim and leather
- Bullet delivers superior controlled expansion and large, deep wound cavities over a wide range of velocities
- Clean burning and efficient propellants reduce recoil in lightweight handguns, and perform consistently at all temperatures
- Minimal muzzle flash protect night vision
- Feeds reliably in pistols
- Bullets are custom designed for individual loads
- Effective, consistent, reliable self-defense ammunition
Note: For use in handguns only.
Notice From Hornady:Temporary suspension of nickel plated cartridge cases for Critical Defense Handgun Ammunition 5/25/21
Unfortunately, everyone is faced with production bottlenecks and supply chains are stressed. In particular, the freight system is delayed longer than normal. Our current turnaround time on nickel plating cartridge cases is 4+ weeks. This delay has created a significant bottleneck in the production of ammunition.
Due to these issues, we will suspend nickel plating on all Critical Defense handgun ammunition to help reduce production time. We will resume nickel plating when things return to normal.
About Hornady
“Ten bullets through one hole” is the philosophy that brought Hornady® Manufacturing from a two-man operation in 1949, to a world-leading innovator of bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture today. Change is their constant and daily challenge. They outperform their competitors by ensuring the products they make are the ones their customers need right now, and accurately predict what they’ll want in the future. They recognize trends, and respect when to leave well enough alone. Their workforce includes an ample number of hunters and competitive shooters, as well as veterans and former law enforcement officers. At Hornady® Manufacturing, ammunition is more than their livelihood. It’s a major part of their daily life.
Shop NowHornady Black 5.7x28mm FN Ammo 40 Grain Hornady V-Max Polymer Tip Box of 25
Hornady BLACK ammunition features versatile loads optimized for excellent performance from America’s favorite guns. Loaded with legendary Hornady bullets, Hornady BLACK ammunition is designed to fit, feed and function in a variety of platforms. Direct impingement, gas piston, suppressed, unsuppressed, inertia, bolt, pump, supersonic, subsonic, rifle, mid-length, carbine or pistol – Hornady BLACK ammunition delivers superior performance for a variety of applications.
Hornady's V-Max Bullets feature a polymer tip which enhances accuracy and promotes devastating expansion. The tip raises the ballistic coefficient for faster velocity and also acts as a wedge, initiating bullet expansion. The flat base creates in-flight stability for long-range shooting. Hornady's swaging process creates precise formation of the core around the tip of the bullet, creating a build-up of energy which contributes to its phenomenal performance. The copper jacket provides the necessary bearing surface for maximum stability out of the barrel, and the jacket is built to withstand the fast twist rates of the most advanced varmint rifles.
Features
- High Quality Cases, Primers and Propellant
- Versatile Hornady bullet options
- Optimized performance from various platforms
About Hornady
“Ten bullets through one hole” is the philosophy that brought Hornady® Manufacturing from a two-man operation in 1949, to a world-leading innovator of bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture today. Change is their constant and daily challenge. They outperform their competitors by ensuring the products they make are the ones their customers need right now, and accurately predict what they’ll want in the future. They recognize trends, and respect when to leave well enough alone. Their workforce includes an ample number of hunters and competitive shooters, as well as veterans and former law enforcement officers. At Hornady® Manufacturing, ammunition is more than their livelihood. It’s a major part of their daily life.
Shop NowFiocchi Range Dynamics 5.7x28mm FN Ammo 40 Grain Full Metal Jacket
Fiocchi Range Dynamics ammunition is dedicated to the handgun and modern sporting rifle shooter. Range Dynamics ammo offers great quality and consistency for the high-volume shooter. Designed for range practice and leisure shooting, this ammunition comes packed in 150 round boxes so you can spend more time shooting and less time opening boxes to get your magazines loaded. This allows you to shoot, plink or train as much as possible. This ammunition is new production, non-corrosive, in boxer-primed, reloadable brass cases.
Where are Fiocchi products made?
While most of Fiocchi ammunition is loaded at their plant in Ozark, Missouri, Fiocchi is also importing ammunition and reloading components from their plant in Italy because of the high demand the industry has been experiencing. All products are loaded to either C.I.P. or SAAMI specifications.
About Fiocchi
Fiocchi was founded in 1876 in Lecco, Italy and has been producing high-quality ammunition ever since. In 1983 a site in Ozark, Missouri was chosen, right in the heart of America, and a facility was built on a former dairy farm. Since then, Fiocchi has continued to grow and expand, currently employing nearly 200 hardworking Americans to produce some of the highest quality shotshell and centerfire ammunition available. MidwayUSA offers a wide variety of Fiocchi Ammunition: Hyperformance Hunt, Hyperformance Match, Hyperformance Defense, KnockDown, Field Dynamics, Range Dynamics, Defense Dynamics, Cowboy Action, Heritage, Golden Waterfowl, Golden Pheasant, Golden Goose, Flyway, Speed Steel, Exacta, International Clays, Shooting Dynamics, Jerry Miculek 3-Gun, and more. As Fiocchi grows, they are committed to remaining true to the Italian and American heritages and continue to focus on quality, craftsmanship, innovation, and unequaled Customer service.
Shop NowFiocchi Hyperformance 5.7x28mm FN Ammo 35 Grain Polymer Tip Lead Free Box of 50
The Fiocchi Hyperformance jacketed frangible cartridge hosts a 35-grain copper core and copper jacketed projectile. Featuring a polymer tip to ensure proper feeding through all 5.7x28mm chambered firearms, this lead-free cartridge delivers rapid expansion to prevent over-penetration. Whether fired from a handgun or a carbine, this cartridge offers consistent ballistic and terminal performance for defense, hunting, and range applications.
About Fiocchi
Fiocchi was founded in 1876 in Lecco, Italy and has been producing high-quality ammunition ever since. In 1983 a site in Ozark, Missouri was chosen, right in the heart of America, and a facility was built on a former dairy farm. Since then, Fiocchi has continued to grow and expand, currently employing nearly 200 hardworking Americans to produce some of the highest quality shotshell and centerfire ammunition available. MidwayUSA offers a wide variety of Fiocchi Ammunition: Hyperformance Hunt, Hyperformance Match, Hyperformance Defense, KnockDown, Field Dynamics, Range Dynamics, Defense Dynamics, Cowboy Action, Heritage, Golden Waterfowl, Golden Pheasant, Golden Goose, Flyway, Speed Steel, Exacta, International Clays, Shooting Dynamics, Jerry Miculek 3-Gun, and more. As Fiocchi grows, they are committed to remaining true to the Italian and American heritages and continue to focus on quality, craftsmanship, innovation, and unequaled Customer service.
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