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Ruger Handgun Reviews - The new Ruger-57 pistol is a very special pistol that uses 5.7×28mm ammunition. The 5.7x28mm (5.7) pistol cartridge developed by the UN in the 1980s is a high-velocity small caliber pistol cartridge based on the 5.56x45mm NATO SS109 cartridge. Ammo is fast, delivering about 2,000 feet per second when exiting a 5-inch barrel. Ruger here in the US has just now, in late December 2019, introduced their Model 57, which uses the 5.7x28mm cartridge. I was fortunate enough to be given one of the first "hot" Ruger-57 pistols that I reviewed and shared with you.

Without a doubt in my mind, the 5.7x28mm cartridge is an excellent cartridge that offers several advantages. The 5.7 round case and bullet have been reduced in size to create what some say is improved performance in the 9x19mm. The round has a long slim design with a glass neck and pointed ball as you can see in the image above. It is almost 4 times its diameter. This compares to the standard 9mm round, which is about 1.5 times longer than it is wide. The 5.7x28mm cartridge has its center of mass further back of the bullet than others. So when the 5.7 round hits the target, the bullet tends to drop or lean forward and roll from side to side, creating a much larger wound cavity. This helps transfer the bullet's energy to the target more efficiently, with less chance of it over-penetrating the target to what's behind it. So, the wound cavity larger; More energy transfer; Less over-penetration; More expansion. Several say the 5.7mm has only one-third the recoil of the 5.6mm NATO and two-thirds of the 9x19mm. The pressure level of the cartridge is low enough for the gun to be recoil controlled and help reduce recoil. I had to shoot it to see how the recoil felt and compare it to the fine FN 5.7 pistol that I reviewed HERE in December 2016.

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There are mixed opinions about the 5.7 cartridge and pistols and it depends on how you define and measure "performance", etc. Although criticized by gun control groups, the ATF investigation found no commercially available civilian ammunition. the market was fired with the 5.7 pistol was capable of defeating ballistic armor as some claimed. The second generation of the 5.7 cartridge was developed for the law enforcement and civilian market. The "LF" rounds (SS195LF lead-free) can be used for training and law enforcement, while the SS197SR sporting rounds are for civilian use, as armor-piercing ammunition is banned in the United States. The SS195LF is a lead-free hollow point (HP) round that has a completely lead-free primer and projectile. It is even intended for use in indoor areas or where potential lead contamination is a concern. (I prefer outdoor areas.)

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Some say the cost of 5.7x28mm ammo is a major drawback. Think about this. The cost of civilian SS197SR rounds is about $20. per 50 rounds, while the SS195LF HP rounds cost around $25 per 50 rounds. So ammo seems pretty comparable now to .45 ACP (eg Speer Gold Dot 230 grain HP $28 for 50 rnds) and other caliber cartridges (eg Federal Premium .40 S&W 155 grain HP $28 for 50 rnds.) Preference for personal wallet.

The 5.7 is now in service with military and police forces in more than 40 countries, including Canada, France, Spain, Greece, India, Poland and the United States, including the US Secret Service, some Navy Seals and the Federal Protective Service. . The internal hammer of the Ruger Double Action 5.7 is NOT an SAO tip as some claim, but is always cocked when there is a round in the chamber. There is no decocker. So I had to try the 5.7 myself to see if this unique pistol and caliber worked for me, even though I prefer the 9mm. You can compare this review to my gun reviews, comparisons, and rankings from the second printing of my book Concealed Carry & Handgun Essentials.

What follows first are the specifications and features of the Ruger-57 pistol. Then I give you the 10 criteria I use to evaluate all guns. Finally, I present my analysis and how I specifically rated the gun against each of my 10 criteria for recommending or not recommending. As always, set your own criteria and priorities, do your own research and check my data, information, etc. with yours, for your very personal selection process.

Here are just 10 of my criteria and factors I use to evaluate a handgun, so I will apply them to the Ruger-57. In addition to my criteria, there are other subjective features that may be appealing to some, such as certain style, mag release placement, action, caliber, appearance, number of mags included, type of sights/modifications, bore axis, rail, grip angle, non-porting or porting, including accessories such as case and case, customer service, etc. So I combined them into my final Miscellaneous criterion. I have to admit that ALL weapon selection decisions involve trade-offs, but I really want ALL of my criteria to be met. I assigned a possible total score of 10 points to each of my 10 criteria for a possible total score of 100 points. You can certainly add your own additional criteria and preferences, or subtract some from mine.

Ruger American Pistol Review

Recognize that there are multiple features, characteristics, pros and cons, and personal criteria to include and consider, and make your own trade-offs based on priorities, preferences, defined needs, and usage.

Eager to shoot this gun, I purchased Federal American Eagle 5.7x28mm 40 grain AE5728A ammo. Ammo was readily available and you could buy the best prices for ammo. 5.7 ammo is offered by FN Herstal, Federal and Speer. I went through this deal very quickly and had to shoot several to properly test and rate it. I appreciate Ruger donating a little more ammo. This gun was a lot of fun to shoot and I was amazed at its accuracy, lack of muzzle rise, and very smooth recoil for such a light gun. I enjoyed shooting around 400 rounds and could not put this fine gun down. I usually shoot 500 rounds over a few days to decide if I want to use the gun and how best to use it. Below are my ratings for each of my 10 criteria for the Ruger-57 for home defense and shooting purposes. I also wondered if this lightweight pistol with a 4.9" barrel and 5.6" height could be a carry gun. For me it wasn't too heavy, too big or bulky for concealed carry. I know someone wears it. I wanted to try the gun and check it carefully for malfunctions, stoppage, accuracy and reliability. Thanks to Ruger for providing several rounds of Federal American Eagle and FNH ammo for testing and evaluating the pistol.

This Ruger-57 pistol has performed great. No malfunctions or stoppages of any kind and loved the 20 round capacity magazines. It digested the different types of ammo with no problems. I was honestly surprised by the very low recoil and almost no muzzle rise. I can honestly say the recoil was much less than the 9mm and about the same as my .22 case. It was light and buttery smooth to handle when cocking the slide and it was so easy to insert and release the mag from the mag well. And the stomachs fell quickly and easily from the stomach well. It worked exceptionally well. I was impressed with the short, smooth, light and sharp trigger pull, just like my single action pistols, even though it was a pre-cocked double action. I love the ergonomics and lines of this gun. Even though it was polymer, it felt solid in my hands while being very light. It was very comfortable in the hand and the moderately aggressive grip texture was just right for me. The grip is slim enough, but longer and slightly wider to accommodate the 20 rounds in the belly. For my average-sized hands, the grip felt snug and comfortable. Again, I want to point out the nice, smooth recoil and very low, if any, muzzle rise of this gun. Excellent features and performance to increase accuracy. Below I will get specific and present my thoughts on each of my criteria after testing the range.

At various distances, especially 10 to 25 yards, accuracy was very acceptable, but make your own decisions based on your skills and abilities...and budget.

Ruger American Pistol Compact, Semi Automatic, 9mm, 3.55\

The accuracy of the Ruger-57 was excellent for me at distances from 5 yards to 25 yards. This old belly was happy, but the gun did most of the work. I didn't need to adjust the scopes for elevation or windage, out of the box. After no modification my hits were very good. 4.75#

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