FN DFNS SS200 30gr JHP 5.7x28mm – Dependable 50 Round Box

Description

The FN DFNS SS200 30gr JHP load, item 10700030, is a 50 round box of 5.7x28mm ammunition from FN America, loaded with a 30 grain jacketed hollow point (jhp) bullet rated at 1,894 (Five-seveN pistol) fps. It comes from FN America, the company that designed the 5.7x28mm cartridge.

FN DFNS SS200 30gr JHP Overview

FN created the 5.7x28mm for the P90 and Five-seveN, and the DFNS line is its purpose-built answer for personal defense with the cartridge. The SS200 uses a 30 grain jacketed hollow point with a frangible core made from powdered copper and tin, designed to expend energy quickly once it strikes. FN reports that the load was independently tested to the FBI test protocol and engineered for accuracy and consistent expansion. Because the bullet is light and fast, recoil stays very low, which helps with quick, accurate follow-up shots.

Intended Use

This is a defensive load. Hollow point bullets are designed to expand on impact, which helps limit over-penetration and transfers energy to the target. Before you carry it, fire enough rounds through your own gun to confirm reliable feeding, extraction and point of impact, and practice with it periodically so the recoil is familiar.

Bullet and Ballistics

FN lists 1,894 fps and 239 ft-lbs from a Five-seveN pistol, rising to 2,240 fps and 334 ft-lbs from the longer barrel of a PS90. That velocity jump is typical of 5.7x28mm, which gains noticeably from longer barrels. The frangible core is meant to break up and transfer energy rather than pass through, an approach that can reduce over-penetration risk, but no bullet removes the need to know your target and what is beyond it.

Firearm Compatibility

Fire this ammunition only in firearms chambered for 5.7x28mm, including the FN Five-seveN and PS90 and the many newer pistols and carbines built for the round. FN notes that it cycles reliably in 5.7x28mm firearms. Do not confuse 5.7x28mm with other small-bore cartridges such as 22 TCM or 5.56 NATO; they are not interchangeable.

Reliability and Testing

Factory ammunition from an established maker is held to consistent standards, but every firearm is a little different. Shoot at least a box through your gun before you rely on any load, and watch for clean primer strikes, smooth feeding and positive extraction. If you shoot more than one load, note where each one prints at your usual distance so you can adjust your sights or holds.

Recoil and Shootability

Recoil is one of the 5.7x28mm’s strengths. The light bullet produces minimal muzzle rise, so shooters of all sizes can make fast, controlled follow-up shots. Muzzle blast and flash can be noticeable from pistols, so practice with the load in low light before relying on it.

Storage and Care

Store ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original box, away from solvents and lubricants that can contaminate primers. Inspect rounds for dents, loose bullets or corrosion before loading, and set aside anything that looks damaged.

Specifications

• Brand: FN America
• Line: DFNS
• Item number: 10700030
• Caliber: 5.7x28mm
• Bullet weight: 30 grain
• Bullet type: Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
• Rated muzzle velocity: 1,894 (Five-seveN pistol) fps
• Count: 50 rounds per box
• UPC: 845737017323
• Velocity from PS90: 2,240 fps (manufacturer)
• Muzzle energy: 239 ft-lbs pistol / 334 ft-lbs PS90
• Core: frangible copper-tin powder with copper jacket
• Brass case, boxer primed

Before You Buy

Federal law requires buyers of handgun ammunition to be at least 21 years old when buying from a licensed dealer. Some states and cities restrict ammunition purchases, require background checks or limit shipping, so check your local rules before you order.

Who It Is For

The FN DFNS SS200 30gr JHP is a great fit for 5.7x28mm pistol and carbine owners who want FN’s own personal defense hollow point for home defense or carry.

Buy the FN DFNS SS200 30gr JHP at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the FN DFNS SS200 30gr JHP online and we will ship it to you where state and local law allow, or browse our full selection of ammunition for more handgun loads. For factory details, visit FN America.