SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New 5.7 X 28 FN Cartridge

SHELTON, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute^®, Inc., (SAAMI^®) has announced the acceptance of the 5.7 X 28 FN centerfire pistol and revolver cartridge. SAAMI is the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition and components.

5.7 X 28 FN – The 5.7 FN, originally designed by FN Herstal, S.A., was proposed for standardization by SAAMI Voting Member Fiocchi of America, in partnership with FN America, LLC. The cartridge features a 40-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 1,750 fps from a 5-inch test barrel and a Maximum Average Pressure (“MAP”) of 48,500 psi.

For further information, including performance data and cartridge and chamber dimensions on this new cartridge please visit https://saami.org/technical-information/cartridge-chamber-drawings/.

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The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible transportation, storage and use of these products.

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