Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
FN Five-seven
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
53
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1998
- Service Entry Year2000
- DesignerFN Herstal
- Weight (Empty)0.61 kg
- Weight (Loaded)0.744 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- CartridgeFN 5.7×28mm
- Calibre5.7 mm
- Case Length28.9 mm
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire ModesSemi-automatic
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity20
- Drum / Belt Capacity55
- Trigger TypeDouble-action only / Single-action
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity762 m/s
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Maximum Range1,510 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length122 mm
- Sight Radius177.8 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length208 mm
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width36 mm
- Height137 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 2000Production started
26
years in service
22
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
FN FIVE-SEVEN · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory4country · 13,117units
13,117active
FN Five-sevenSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 |  Cyprus | 250 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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