Want to test the waters of 5.7x28mm for cheap?

[John from MD]

My son in-law lives a few miles from PSA in GA. I just convinced him to buy one so we can test it out at the range down there when I visit next month.


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Way to go DAD!

 

[Mark75H]

Tempting. Very tempting.

 

[[Kev308]]

Finally got around to picking this up. Probably should have bought a black slide. I’m scared I might lose it if I drop it in the grass. :/

The trigger reminds me of the Hellcat when I tried it out. A hard wall with a distinct snap.

I have no idea where the blemish is.

 

[308Scout]

Finally got around to picking this up. Probably should have bought a black slide. I’m scared I might lose it if I drop it in the grass. :/

The trigger reminds me of the Hellcat when I tried it out. A hard wall with a distinct snap.

I have no idea where the blemish is.

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The blem is on your review! Have you shot it yet, and how do you like it?

 

[[Kev308]]

I'll also need to paint the front sight.

 

[[Kev308]]

The blem is on your review! Have you shot it yet, and how do you like it?

I haven't. Still need to get some magazines. I've been busy with kid sports the last month and a half.

There is a small circle just above the mag release that wasn't buffed out. Maybe that was it.

Hopefully I'll be taking it out in about a month.

 

[308Scout]

I haven't. Still need to get some magazines. I've been busy with kid sports the last month and a half.

There is a small circle just above the mag release that wasn't buffed out. Maybe that was it.

Hopefully I'll be taking it out in about a month.

Looking forward to the range review!

 

[LAC_MD]

They have several “buildables”on sale for the holiday ( under $400)

 

[smdub]

Oh crap! They have a blem RK1 FDE on sale Darn you guys for bumping this thread! Sent a msg to my FFL asking to order one...

https://palmettostatearmory.com/blem-psa-5-7-rock-rk1-optics-ready-complete-pistol-flat-dark-earth.html

 

[LAC_MD]

Here is the black frame for $99

https://palmettostatearmory.com/blem-5-7-rock-complete-frame-black.html

 

[lazarus]

It's not just about FPE, it is about bullet shape, platform capacity, sights and weight. You can't put optics on a Tok or CZ and their sights are both pretty basic. The bullet shape of the 7.62 Tok won't penetrate Kevlar and you won't get a pointed bullet to feed in either of those guns. Additionally, while the Tok is not too heavy, the CZ is a boat anchor and they both carry 8 rounds max as I recall but the FN pistol and carbine can carry lots of ammo and are lightweight to boot.

This isn't all academic. A friend in a government agency used the cartridge in covert ops in Iraq and gave first hand reports of how well it worked. While I have no interest in shooting paper with one, I think it is a good fit for today's modern warfare.

Come to the M57 my friend, 9 rounds of Commie superiority.

And the penetration capability is a depends, most of the hot 7.62x25mm will penetrate level II Kevlar. It is less about bullet shape than it is a .30 versus a .22 diameter bullet and the higher velocity of the 5.7. Additionally, 5.7 "armor penetrating" rounds use SS190 Steel and aluminum 31gr bullet traveling at around 2350fps. The "civilian" 5.7 types will generally not penetrate IIIa kevlar armor (I won't say never).

 

[[Kev308]]

all frames on sale for $99 and optic cut slides for $249

https://palmettostatearmory.com/palmetto-5-7-rock.html

 

[Katsoup]

 

[Katsoup]

@Kev308 did you ever buy those mags?

 

[[Kev308]]

@Kev308 did you ever buy those mags?

I did about a month ago. I went to the range a couple weeks ago and they were closed for some reason. I went last weekend to work on a hunting rifle and ran out of time and didn't get to try it out. Hopefully tomorrow.

 

[[Kev308]]

Finally got time to try the pistol out yesterday. As expected it had really light recoil and was very accurate. The ergonomics of the grip felt nice. It is a big pistol. This is the first pistol I have ever shot with a dot sight. It was a very interesting experience. I’m not a great shot and this gun will probably get a lot of use. Watching the mistakes in trigger pull and recoil anticipation is really apparent when shooting with a dot. Once I settled down it was point and shoot within an inch or two at 40ft. It also seemed the trigger lightened up a bit after a 100 rnds.

I’m really hoping PSA follows the path of Ruger and comes out with a carbine that uses the same mags.

 

[Katsoup]

HELL Yeah. Glad you like it man

 

[6-Pack]

PSA has a 10-pack on 23 round mags for the Rock 5.7 for $169 and free shipping. For out-of-state folks of course.