Smith Wesson M P 5.7 Threaded Barrel – Superb 5.7×28 Pistol

Description

The Smith Wesson M P 5.7 Threaded Barrel is The Smith Wesson M P 5.7 Threaded Barrel is Smith Wesson taking a serious run at the 5.7x28mm cartridge, and the result is more interesting than a novelty chambering.

Twenty-two rounds in a flush magazine, a five inch threaded barrel ready for a suppressor or a compensator, an optics ready slide, and a gas operated locking system that Smith Wesson developed specifically to tame this cartridge. There is no thumb safety on this version, so the manual of arms is as simple as a striker fired pistol gets. It is a large handgun, and everything about it is aimed at shooters who want capacity and flat trajectory rather than concealment.

Smith Wesson M P 5.7 Threaded Barrel Smith Wesson M P 5.7 Threaded Barrel Gas Operated Action And Capacity

The unusual part of the Smith Wesson M P 5.7 Threaded Barrel is how it cycles. Rather than a conventional blowback or a tilting barrel, Smith Wesson used a gas operated system that bleeds pressure to delay the slide, which lets the pistol run a high pressure bottleneck cartridge without a heavy spring or a violent action. The practical result is very light felt recoil and a slide that is easy to work, which is not what most people expect from a cartridge this fast.

Twenty-two rounds in a flush fitting magazine is the second headline. The 5.7x28mm case is small in diameter, so a standard sized grip holds far more than a 9mm frame of the same size. For home defense or competition that is a real advantage.

The five inch barrel comes threaded from the factory, so a suppressor or a muzzle device fits without gunsmithing. The 5.7 cartridge suppresses well, and the light recoil and flat trajectory make a suppressed setup genuinely pleasant to shoot.

The slide is cut for a red dot with mounting plates included.

Smith Wesson M P 5.7 Threaded Barrel Ammunition Cost And Honest Limits

Ammunition is the honest problem with the Smith Wesson M P 5.7 Threaded Barrel and with every 5.7 pistol. The cartridge costs considerably more per round than 9mm, the selection on store shelves is thinner, and handloading it is more involved than a straight walled case. Anyone planning to shoot regularly should look at current prices and availability before buying, not after.

Terminal performance is debated and worth understanding rather than assuming. The 5.7 fires a very light bullet very fast, which gives flat trajectory and low recoil but behaves differently from a heavier pistol bullet. There are good defensive loads available, and there are also loads that are essentially range ammunition. Do the reading.

This is a full size pistol. The five inch threaded barrel makes it longer still, and it is not a concealed carry gun for most people. It is a home defense, range and competition pistol, and a very good one in those roles.

With no thumb safety, a holster that fully covers the trigger guard is essential.

Smith Wesson M P 5.7 Threaded Barrel Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 13348
• UPC: 022188893564
• Caliber: 5.7x28mm
• Capacity: 22 rounds
• Barrel: 5 inches, threaded
• Action: gas operated, striker fired
• Safety: no manual thumb safety
• Slide: optics ready with mounting plates
• Sights: fiber optic front, adjustable rear
• Frame: polymer

Shoppers considering the Smith Wesson M P 5.7 against a conventional service pistol are trading ammunition cost for capacity and comfort. As a 5.7×28 Pistol it holds twenty-two rounds in a grip no larger than a 9mm and recoils far less. As an Optics Ready Full Size Pistol it takes a red dot and a suppressor straight from the box. The cartridge is the decision, not the gun.

Why Buyers Choose the Smith Wesson M P 5.7 Threaded Barrel

Buy the Smith Wesson M P 5.7 Threaded Barrel if you want very high capacity, very light recoil and a factory threaded barrel in one package. The gas operated system makes this one of the softest shooting centerfire pistols available, which means faster follow up shots and less fatigue over a long session. Twenty-two rounds flush and an optics ready slide make it a strong home defense and competition choice, and the threaded barrel means a suppressor is a straightforward addition.

Skip it if ammunition cost matters, because 5.7x28mm is significantly more expensive than 9mm and less widely stocked. Skip it if you want a concealed carry pistol, since this is a large handgun made longer by the threaded barrel. And skip it if you have not looked into 5.7 defensive load performance and formed your own view.

Who Should Buy The Smith Wesson M P 5.7 Threaded Barrel

The Smith Wesson M P 5.7 Threaded Barrel suits This pistol suits home defense buyers, competition shooters, suppressor owners, recoil-sensitive shooters who still want a full power centerfire, and anyone who values capacity above all. It also suits shooters with hand or shoulder issues, since the recoil impulse is exceptionally mild. It is a poor fit for concealed carry, for shooters on a tight ammunition budget, and for anyone who wants a common and cheap cartridge. All firearm sales ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer, and magazine capacity, threaded barrel and suppressor rules vary by state, so confirm your local law before ordering.

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