New Five-seveN: Mags, Ammo & Holster?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - New Five-seveN: Mags, Ammo & Holster?

Posted: 11/25/2017 6:30:26 PM EDT

I just picked up one at the gun show today. Without much searching, I bought 10 boxes of the FN 40gr V-Max ammo from PSA. Better ammo, better source ( two types: range & HD )??.

I am also in the market for a few more mags and a holster for open carry, around the woods.

Other than shooting it and getting familiar with it, is there any other accessories I need to acquire?

Posted: 11/25/2017 10:55:53 PM EDT

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I'd recommend AGAINST aliengear holsters for the mk2. I was heavily disappointed with how far it flops outwards on my belt. I picked up a tagua IWB for like $14 on some blowout sale and I love it. It's like $60-$70 now, however. Still worth it, IMO.

3 mags was plenty for me, i don't need extra. That's 61 rounds. I've been unable to find any reasonably priced mag holders for the 5.7, single or double.

Grab some ss198 (redbox) from a vendor that has it online. I like SG and gunbroker. If you're feeling really spendy, check out the boutique ammo from elite ammo.

Posted: 11/25/2017 11:08:58 PM EDT

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I decided I am getting a local guy who does great work with kydex to fix me up. I need a LH holster and mag pouches, so I am just gonna have em custom made.
Should have them next week, I will let you see them when I get them back.
I picked up two extra mags when I bought mine...
As far as ammo, my FN stocking dealer had a good supply and since I bought the pistol from him I got a pretty good deal on ammo....40 grn AE and Vmax...a box of 198LF for social situations.
I can't imagine the 40 grn VMAX would suck as SD ammo until you could find some other options.

Posted: 11/25/2017 11:41:00 PM EDT

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I decided I am getting a local guy who does great work with kydex to fix me up. I need a LH holster and mag pouches, so I am just gonna have em custom made.
Should have them next week, I will let you see them when I get them back.
I picked up two extra mags when I bought mine...
As far as ammo, my FN stocking dealer had a good supply and since I bought the pistol from him I got a pretty good deal on ammo....40 grn AE and Vmax...a box of 198LF for social situations.
I can't imagine the 40 grn VMAX would suck as SD ammo until you could find some other options.

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Two things....

First, make sure the guy making the holster FULLY UNDERSTANDS the FiveseveN design. It’s not uncommon for holsters for the FiveseveN to knock the safety off when drawing because of improper design.

Second, while SS197 is “O.K.” It’s nothing to write home about. In addition it’s reputation is NOT very good! It’s manufactured by Fiocchi for FN. A better choice is SS198, it’s quite a bit “hotter” and it’s actually manufactured by FN.

Posted: 11/25/2017 11:55:31 PM EDT

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1) I hate the safety and as soon as I figure a way to defeat it I will. I don't want it or need it.
2) It has been reliable in my PS90 and in my 5.7. It isn't my first choice for carry but I wouldn't feel unarmed with a mag full of it for SD.

Posted: 11/26/2017 10:52:06 AM EDT

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As above, if you're going to carry it, the commonly recommended ammo is 198. I've had no problems shooting 197 for practice, though others have. Keep in mind the POI shift between the two is usually significant, so you'll want to account for that before loading up and carrying 198.

I see you found the other issue, that holsters for the Five-Seven Mk2 are not easy to come by. That's a shame because it's what has kept me from carrying mine. It'd be nice if the night sights and trigger work weren't $$$$$, but mostly holster shopping sucks.

Posted: 11/26/2017 12:25:47 PM EDT

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As above, if you're going to carry it, the commonly recommended ammo is 198. I've had no problems shooting 197 for practice, though others have. Keep in mind the POI shift between the two is usually significant, so you'll want to account for that before loading up and carrying 198.

I see you found the other issue, that holsters for the Five-Seven Mk2 are not easy to come by. That's a shame because it's what has kept me from carrying mine. It'd be nice if the night sights and trigger work weren't $$$$$, but mostly holster shopping sucks.

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This is not to be taken lightly. Using a rest, i have to adjust the rear sight on my mark 2 the ENTIRE WAY down to hit POA with ss198, and then adjust the rear sight the ENTIRE WAY up (16 full clicks, if memory serves) to hit POA with ss197/American Eagle

Edited to add : This is at 25 yards.

Posted: 11/26/2017 1:52:16 PM EDT

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This is not to be taken lightly. Using a rest, i have to adjust the rear sight on my mark 2 the ENTIRE WAY down to hit POA with ss198, and then adjust the rear sight the ENTIRE WAY up (16 full clicks, if memory serves) to hit POA with ss197/American Eagle

Edited to add : This is at 25 yards.

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THIS ^^^

Posted: 11/26/2017 2:40:03 PM EDT

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2) It has been reliable in my PS90 and in my 5.7. It isn't my first choice for carry but I wouldn't feel unarmed with a mag full of it for SD.

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There have been quite a few reports of QA/QC issues with SS197 (not as many as with Federal AE), I had four rounds in a row fail to cycle my PS90.

Jay at Elite Ammunition posted a YouTube video of him breaking down a 50 rd box and weighing each charge, there was MORE than a 10% variation in the 50 rounds. On a cartridge case that small that’s insane.

In addition there have been quite a few reports of SS197 not to chamber Spec. Here is an example...

Posted: 12/3/2017 11:23:18 PM EDT

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The SS195 will have the least difference to the SS198 (other than Elite Ammo) in sight adjustment. It is 100 to 200 fps slower.

Posted: 4/15/2018 11:57:37 AM EDT

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Does anyone have the StealthGear FLEX for the Five-seven? I'd like to get one for my MK 2, but the site does not specify and the customer service rep I talked to was not sure.

I'm considering the Alien Gear paddle holster, Wright Leather Works paddle holster w/ G-Code paddle, and the Galco VSH.

Posted: 7/8/2018 8:50:57 PM EDT

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Holsters: Leather for 5.7

I just bought one of theirs for my Nighthawk. They are now my go-to holster guys. Top quality for about $85. Lots of different styles too.

Hope this helps someone.

Posted: 7/8/2018 10:02:04 PM EDT

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Holsters: Leather for 5.7

I just bought one of theirs for my Nighthawk. They are now my go-to holster guys. Top quality for about $85. Lots of different styles too.

Hope this helps someone.

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That holster concerns me as it doesn’t have a channel for the safety.

Here’s a photo of my IWB Kydex holster that is properly formed for the safety on the FiveseveN pistol, I added arrows pointing out the channel...

Posted: 7/13/2018 8:51:33 PM EDT

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That holster concerns me as it doesn’t have a channel for the safety.

Here’s a photo of my IWB Kydex holster that is properly formed for the safety on the FiveseveN pistol, I added arrows pointing out the channel...

https://i.imgur.com/Dw20Wbk.jpg

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Who makes your holster?

Posted: 7/13/2018 11:40:28 PM EDT

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Who makes your holster?

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Fivesevenreddot.com

They no longer show it on their web site but I recently saw where someone had purchased one from them.

Posted: 7/14/2018 8:31:11 AM EDT

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I had a hard time locating a holster for my newly acquired five seven. After a bunch of searching that took a few months I found KT Mech. I ordered the akela duty holster. It's a level 2 retention holster but they make a ton of different holsters for a lot of different handguns. Ordered mine with a mag pouch and both will be wrapped in nylon multicam. These will be set up on my Ronin 2 piece belt. I haven't received the holster yet but should have it in a few weeks.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - New Five-seveN: Mags, Ammo & Holster?

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