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16" barrel. I'm guessing G1. It's about 4 years old.

Divesting my 5.7 weapons. SOLD Gen 1 FsN accurized by Elite Ammunition: $1,000 Trade interest: S&W XVR 460 Mag 2.5", SIG M11A1 https://www.dropbox.com/pri/get/shooting/5.7%20Sale/FN5.7%20227.jpg?_subject_uid=91270422&w=AAAQarorbuF66OwhlCM-oCT1dkjLpETDuxSlmyEfg3AhYA Will include several IWB holsters ...

Was in local Gander Mountain this week and saw all firearms at 15% off. They had several FsN's in the case for ~ $1100. YMMV FYI

Wow? Is Taurus building a FsN twin? Cool!

Wikipedia has a one page write-up in case you haven't see it.

Jay,

What's the round count for each slide group?

GMG

Athena gun club in Houston. Very professional and have 25 yard indoor for rifles and pistols. 5.7 or 5.56 no problem.

Beware, if you pick up your brass bring gloves. They're anal that way.

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Geoman

Just got 10 boxes of Federal at the Gander Mountain on 45 for $22 and change a box. No apparent limit. YMMV

+1 to Bravo's comment. My AR57 has dented my brass from the beginning. I assume it can be resized and re-used. The veteran reloaders can confirm.

Save your brass. Times are uncertain with the current administration.

I'll take a beer next time I'm in Austin.

BTW, I wound up getting a S&W 1006 and have taken it to the range. Nice shooter. I've loaded about 150 rounds and will be going to the range to try them out.

Fun times.

Never mind. Found'em.

What was your source for the dies?

BTW I had trouble finding Grantness's page with his tested loads, but did find it, but it didn't have those projectiles. I wrongly assumed that was the final word.

Always more to learn.

Obviously my Google-Fu is not up to the Master. I am in awe oh wise one.

And thanks.

Also, if I'm using mag primers, should the load weight be adjusted and if so how much ?

I have Lee does and can't figure how to flare the case to accept the projectile. What am I missing?

Just got 500 rounds from BrassExchange.com

Reasonable price($60+ $12.35 shipping) and delivered as promised.

YMMV

Any recipes out there for these projectiles?

I have Accurate #7 for powder.

Gone.

Just to make sure: .308?

GMG

Hmmm. Posted a response earlier and it disappeared. I've had good results from an EA accurizing. Well done, good service, and good value. Only downside is my wife has shot it and now loves the gun. I'm gonna try to substitute a Browning Buckmark or equivalent for target practice for her, but if that...

Followed all the good advice and had zero problems. Thanks. Only hitch was the bag came out on the normal carousel but all inside was apparently unmolested.

Easy process and I am glad to be armed while in the back country. BEARS! COUGARS! ANGRY RABBITS!

I am planning a trip to the rockies and since we'll be hiking in areas far from help, I am interested in taking my FsN. We are flying, so I know I have to put the gun in checked baggage in a locked case. What is your experience with using the case that came with the gun, and any other tips for how t...

My FsN is on its way back after accurizing.

Weekend of fun coming up.

Will the G-15 lowers fit .308 uppers?

Took my new build AR57(I built the lower and bought a 57 upper from AR57) to the range and had a great time. Sighted it in at 100 yards and got to a 2" group with sand bags. No failures in 100 rounds. Fun gun to shoot and not bad accuracy. Love that fact that both my FsN and the carbine use the same...

+1 from another AARP shooter.

Got mine Friday. Now working up the courage to start the install. I just reinstalled the original adjustable sights after trying the Burris FFII, also from Robert's shop. Never could get used to the red dot, and try as I may and practicing diligently, could not consistently bring the weapon on targe...

Blue is that retrofit or is it only on new models?

The mag release spring and poorly seated rounds are a design flaw in my opinion. I've had it happen three times at the range. Thankfully. A poorly seated round can pop the mag release and render the gun inoperative. Not good in a gun fight if you have just had to reload. I know, I know, seat the rou...

PM me when ready. Will probably replace my FFII with these. Easier to acquire. At least for me.

Very interested when ready. Very nice. I like the red.

I'lll call FN for a new spring.

FWIW:Burris Fast Fire II and True Hunter Supply mount.

Easy conversion. Less than easy adaptation to the FFII. See above.

YMMV

I'm still sorting it out. I installed the FFII about 2 months ago and after 3 range trips and about 300 rounds, I'm still not able to bring it up and see the dot on presentation. Very disheartening. I may go back to iron sights as I know how they work and can see them right away. I'll give it a few ...

I'm worried. For the third time in about 6 outings, the mag release spring was knocked out by the magazine during reload. Not good. The weapon wouldn't fire nor would the mag catch. What's up with that? I have had no such similar problem with any other semi-auto. I'm rethinking my FsN as a reliable ...

Going to Estes Park this week and taking my FsN in case I see a BEAR!

No.
And I may do that if I'm shot at.

But I am responsible for every round.

And I want to do my best to avoid unintended consequences or "collateral damage".

My mistake. Missed that part in the manual. Sorry to waste your time.

Battery replacement is not an issue. Sighting the weapon is. I'm a believer in aim small; miss small. So if the dot is not there I'm guessing on the POI. Not good. Although point; pull; repeat may be acceptable to some folks, I'm not one of them. I want to be sure of where each round goes. I would h...

I've like my new FFII. It is easy to acquire and is more accurate than I am. I have a concern for EDC: can I keep it lit all the time? If not, I may have to return to the iron sights. Target acquisition should not be interrupted by needing to turn on the sight. I've not yet tried it as a EDC until I...

I had the magazine release spring pop at the range and was able to get it back in with my Swiss army knife and a few well chosen words of "encouragement". :) Not sure if that's what you did but my experience was that it was problematic but not impossible. I now keep the spring tool in my range bag. ...

Also, any issues with replacing them? Home gunsmithing or send to the Pro?

Will do. Thanks!

Can you give the URL for the all black kit?

Got the FFII mounted Sunday but ran out of time to go to the range to sight it in. My first impression is that the mount is a little high at the front, making the sight point low. Could be that the little rubber seal is not completely flush. I'll investigate the mount to make sure I have things prop...

Went to the range today and am finally getting the hang of the FsN trigger. Had only about 5% of shots outside of 3" circle at 10'.

I'll work to increase the distance as my ability improves. Good shooter. Installing FFII this weekend. More later.

Oh. Blue did you do the mount yourself or send it out? It doesn't look too complicated so I'm persuaded to do it myself. Experience?

Will mount it up this weekend I hope(Honeydo list may interfere). Will report back after a range trip.

Bought a FFII and have now got the mount on the way from THS. I'll report back once it's mounted and I have my first range trip with it.

Anyone know of a magazine loader for the FsN? Uplula doesn't make one and seems not to have plans for one. Doing the hand load works but is slower than using an Uplula. any suggestions?

I'm a cross shooter; left eye dominant and normally right handed. I have been experimenting with left hand shooting and have found that my left hand is steadier. Hmmm. I'm going to continue to experiment and may wind up shooting left handed. BTW the tips by Blue about trigger pull have made a big di...

Add Top Gun range in Houston and Spring Guns and Ammo in Spring.

Both have good lanes, well lit, and are well maintained. Top gun has a strong AC that can blow your targets. YMMV

ONe of my big issues with sighting is my far-sightedness and keeping the sights in focus.

No problem seeing the target, just the sights.

For that reason I'm looking at the FFII and other Red-Dots as a means to get better aim.

All experiences appreciated.

I would be interested in comments on the sight; visibility; aim; clarity, etc

Also how is it holstering/unholstering?

Thanks for the encouragement. I think it will be a while before I'm at 4" at 50 yards. :-)

I'm considering adding a red dot(Fast Fire II or like) to my FsN but really don't know how it and I would perform.

Anyone in the Houston area with one that I could perhaps meet at a range and shoot a few rounds with it?

I'll provide the ammo.

Yeah I got that. I'm having fun. Love the low recoil.

But I'm focusing on making 1" groups at 20'. Maybe a little anal.

So today I shot 120 rounds and am improving on my accuracy. Thanks to Blue I am focusing more on the trigger and grip. And today I got more in the 3" circle but too many (~10%) outside the circle. Very delicate trigger pull and release. I think it will take at least another 300-400 rounds to get it ...

What mount do you use for the FFII? I wrote Burris to see if they made a mount and the reply I got said no.

Very curious as i would like to add a FFII to my FsN.

Sorry for my bad manners; thanks for the welcome.

I look forward to learning from the members. After 20+ years overseas with no handgun access, I'm now trying to catch up and get proficient. I shoot .45, 9mm, and .25 as well.

It's a great personal challenge to become accurate and effective with a pistol, especially the FsN. I hope to become both.

Gave in and got a Paypal account. Dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century. :skep:

Good idea. I'll look for one. I'm guessing on the FN site. And I'll order a few springs just in case.

I had the mag release spring flip out today at the range.

I was able to recover and reinstall(with some difficulty).

Is this an issue or a rare occurrence?

Thanks for the link but I had found that. I don't use Paypal(I don't like leaving my CC info on a website) , so snailmail is the only other option for me.

Thanks for the info on the video.

Too bad it takes snail mail to get a membership.

I'll pursue that and in the mean time spend some time at the range to see if I can get the knack.

Maybe redundant. If so sorry.

What's your favorite IWB with the shirt tucked?

Pluses and minuses.

Any hints on transitioning from heavier guns to the 57? I have found that the 5.7 is more difficult to hold on target. How do you experienced shooters do it? Grip; stance; etc.