I was expecting a troll or catfish account. So good to see my YT lanes crossing like this. Love your content and happy to support a fellow firearms enthusiast who loves music. PSA is gonna have me rocking 5.7 soon too.
PSA had these for $600 with a holosun 407k mounted. I was thoroughly impressed with the quality and shootability. Very ergonomic, slim, pointable and a decent trigger.
@@charliefoxtrot5001 People still thinks that is weak due to FN loading the round super weak and not at his full potential (even military loads, civilian loads are a bad joke) and of course the price dont help .
@@TheAsheybabe89 You know that the loads im talking move above 2100 fps and things like the S4M move above 2300 fps, all of those fps out of a handgun ,leave a really nasty wound path and can penetrate IIIA body armor?. Do you still consider that weak?
got mine a while back on special with 10 mags and the case. LOVE IT! She already has the first reflex site I ever bought and the light is in the mail. Dude, you can run 500 rds through this baby in NO TIME. It is a BREEZE to shoot...flat, low recoil and accurate! It is louder...but worth it
I''d love to see a comparison video between this, the FiveseveN, the M&P 57 and the Ruger. I definitely want to buy one of them but without being able to see them all in front of me its a difficult decision
I have the Ruger and PSA. Ruger has a little better trigger, but the PSA feels better in the hand and recoil feels flatter. I do like the PSA with red dot and threaded barrel.
Hey RUclips CENSORS, all semi-auto pistols and rifles fire from a magazine inserted into the gun. They are all sold with at least 1 magazine, it is part of the firearm. This is not a modification or building a gun. It is just like a battery operated drill.
I have been a diehard FN fanboy for years …. Carried the FNS9c for ever and a day…. Only put it down to carry the 509 tactical ….. but I just put that down and started carrying the 5.7 rock….. as a huge 5.7 proponent, I use a P90 as my go to home defense weapon, the Rock is the pistol I’ve been waiting for ….. it is hands down the best I’ve shot…. And the moment I first picked it up, it slid into my hands like it was made for them ….. I just got my hands on the M&P 5.7, so I can’t compare them yet….. but even if it shoots a bit better…. The ergonomics of the rock are perfect for me ….
@@oceaser6977 I have ….. and while I can say, it was better than the OG 5.7…… it wasn’t different enough to make me want to buy it while I still have an Original 5.7….. I’ll save my money for the 510
There's another youtuber who did a bunch of chronographing between a bunch of 5.7x28mm guns using the 40gr fiocchi, and the difference between the threaded and unthreaded barrel on most of them was like 100fps.
I sold my FN 57 pistol, that I never really liked shooting due to poor ergonomics (for me) Picked up the Rock and have never looked back. As you can tell from his video it is just so much fun to shoot. I have over 1.5K rounds through mine of various types with minimal issues. For my Rock there was definitely a break in period in which the trigger improved dramatically. I have ventured into reloading the 5.7 cartridge. If done correctly reloads function very reliable, and each cartridge can be reloaded around 4 times before the primer pocket gets loose. I have only reloaded FN stamped brass.
I bought one a few months ago….my wife has small hands and she loves it she basically told me “this is my gun” lol with a red dot she was making shots 50 yards at an 8” circle no problem
I would like to add that the 5.7 Rock magazines work FLAWLESSLY in the Ruger 5.7 pistol and carbine. Half the cost, holds more rounds, and that is why the have the rectangular hole in the front of the magazine for. I have all three weapons. This is from actual experiance. I hope this helps somebody that might have that question.
PSA Memorial Day sale on an optics ready threaded barrel version for $399 plus tax and shipping this week was too good a deal to pass up. Looking forward to shooting it. Good overview.
PSA used to sell 57 for 14 a box blue tip and red box for 11 shipped, I bought enough to last my future grand kids. Love the cartel round. Nice review.
@@cleetismcdougall5425 Might have been a limited overrun supply from a contract, or might have been blem or had some other minor issue that failed QC. Sometimes you'll see a single bulk offering of hard to find rounds for cheap that are like that, and back in the less awful days, that could mean some massive savings. I know sgammo had some LEO 9mm rounds like that a while back that had primer sealant issues, but were fine otherwise.
Got all my 5.7 ammo back when it was 25 box for 40g and 27g fn ammo before the 5.7 was cool to shoot. Hopefully all these new manufacturers gets the price back down from 50 box
@@nigeltheoutlaw I bought my stash within the past 5 years, PSA would advertise it at these prices and I would order up. Like when Blazer Brass in 115 GR 9MM was under 10 bucks free shipping. Credit card would come out. Common sense at those levels it was never going to be cheaper in future. It was a no-brainer.
You can count on MrGnG for anything your thinking about purchasing to be reviewed before you buy it. This channel is very informative. RUclips why the shenanigans?
As another comment mentioned would really like to hear what you think of this compared to the new S&W 5.7. The smile on your face while shooting told the story but always apprecaite the details.
It would be interesting to see a comparison between the only 4 pistols available in the market (Ruger, S&W, FN, and this model) to see if there’s any malfunctions on any of them
PSA is actually very innovative and has been in the industry for quite a while. They may be perceived as mediocre to some people, but they produce good stuff you can depend on. The dagger is a good example.
They also offer a transferable lifetime warranty on every single firearm that they manufacture. And it's all made right here in the usa. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 December 31st 2023 and you can get the PSA 5.7 for $400.
How do the S&W and PSA compare since you have reviewed both now....I am looking to by one or the other and I value your opinion..... this will be an carry gun. Thanks for your response, in advance it is appreciated.
Just make sure your mags drop free (if that’s important to you) if you get a non-black Rock. We’ve got 3 of these in our family. We love them. But we’ve sent 4 brand new mags back to PSA over 1.5 months. This issue is known to them and at least one review on their site mentions it. I tried to post a review but they won’t approve my review. 3 stars due to magazine issue.
The 5.7 Rock can be had even less expensive when you purchase the complete frame for $150 and the basic complete slide (like in this video) for $200. I love my 5.7 Rock! Thank you Palmetto State Armory!!! Now about that ammo your manufacturing...
the strange thing is that he published a video on the M&P last week or so. No mention of it here. Both are flat shooting, but from the two videos, my impression is that the M&P is flatter shooting because of the gas system. I love the FN, but the grip is not great.
@@donaldist7321 I saw his video about it, but I imagine once he shoots it so many rounds through it, we'll get a review and perhaps a comparison. I have a few M&P's and those have been solid pistols, so when I saw their 5.7 come out, I got excited about it.
Thanks for the review. I just Picked one up for $299 from Palmetto and purchased 450 rounds (Fiocchi) from bulk ammo for $259. So looking forward to shooting it.
Just got mine today from my FFL. It’s a fde and black threaded OR fluted barrel and ports on the slide. It was listed as a Blem for $299. It was an absolute steal! My FFL was so impressed he said, let me know when you go run some rounds, I want to see how it goes. I also have a dead air mask can that is 57 rated. Can’t wait to take it to the range.
Psa is just on a role.. good on them. Not talking DD or FN quality but not afraid to buy their product and not gonna cry when they get used, banged around in the truck or safe
Excellent, thorough review! Even though the M&P 5.7 has a softer recoil with the rotating barrel; the PSA Rock is more balanced in,style, feel and function. The PSA trigger is better and no big gap between the slide and frame like the M&P.
If you want the extended threaded barrel for ballistics sake but dont want to leave it plain jane can throw an ar15 a2 birdcage on the front of it for a few bucks. Had a Wilson combat one I put on a 20 inch faxon gunner barrel had kickin around. Took it off and it fit on the Rock so I left it on it ever since. Probably gonna try to stretch a standard glock sized hogue beavertail grip on it at somepoint to beef it out a bit but out of the box actually kind of a fan of the sandpaper grip. Is definitely more retentive than some molded poly grips ive tried over the years. And then just threw a hogue rubber grip on.
Great review. I held off because of ammo , and glad I did. It's now $24 for 50 with AAC. I Also got it for $99 grip and $134 slide . I haven't shot it yet , but look forward to trying it out. I hear the guy who designed the FN , is the same guy who designed this one, but with better trigger and higher capacity. This was from the owner of PSA friend. The engineer was on a mission to make this better than the FN.
Maybe PSA doesn't like the TFB channel, LOL. I'm only half joking, it wouldn't be in their interest to intentionally ship bad guns and then incorrect parts.
@@Mrgunsngear I'm thinking of the TLR-8, green laser. They come with different mount setups but none for the "Rock" of course. Looks like the "universal" option would be the correct choice. Any experience?
Thank you Mike! Based on your review of the M&P 5.7, I’m getting ready to buy one. NOW… I want this one too. PLEASE do a comparison video??! Love your stuff! Oh, hey, also gonna get a Ruger security .380 after watching your vid!
I just picked up my M&P for $574. What sold me on this that you didn’t really mention (why?) is yeah it’s loud- but the ability to run a small diameter .22 suppressor WITHOUT a piston buffer completely changes the game. Shooting a canned 9mm pistol really is not that great of a proposition even though it looks cool in the movies. But this could be totally different and far more practical to actually shoot canned regularly
The non tilting barrel reminds me of the CZ Kadet .22lr slide. Wonder if PSA will make a compact sub gun in 5.7? Probably won’t be like an FN PS90. Also to lower the cost of ammo it could possibly be reloaded as long as the components are available so keep your brass!
There is a coating on factory brass cases to aide with extraction. It wears off after tumbling in a regular medium as well as from the resizing process. Reloads will fail to extract on a regular basis but can still ease the pain if used just on the range. You will get more time on practicing failure to extract drills.
Looking at getting one of these. Just found about it. I have the ruger 57. Just bought the sw mp57. Traded a keltec p50 (I had 2) for an Anderson custom ar15 57 that takes the 50 round mag like the keltec. Love the 57 round.
Why does RUclips sensor the mechanics of adding a magazine, of a suppressor? Most Millennials and Gen Zs don't know how to change a tire, a light bulb, or any basic mechanical repairs.
Thanks Mike! One thing Id like to see is grip texturing on the corners of the grip. Especially with a grip thats flat on the sides. I find that those corners would make better contact with your palms. Ty
In a handgun, the caliber is fine for competition shooting or hunting small game. Perhaps matched with a carbine for military &/or law enforcement. Not so much for carry self defense, general shooting, or fun plinking. It seems like the idea of squeezing the 5.56 down to handgun size hasn't really taken off, but also refuses to die.
Look up what happened at Ft. Hood on 05 November 2009. Thirteen fatalities and more than 30 wounded. One man with one gun in ten minutes. Your assessment is way off.
@@InGratitudeIamThat doesn't prove the purpose of the caliber, just its lethalness (which I never questioned). I would put the Ft. Hood shooting as being more similar to a planned military action than a self-defense situation. IMO the 5.7 is a caliber that excels in some ways, but still hasn't caught on overall for good reason.
@@InGratitudeIam Your assessment is way off if you compare a terrorist attack in a gun-free zone to a self defense situation. For starters, training with 5.7 is just more expensive than with any other service caliber. Then there is the rather anemic performance of 5.7 out of a pistol. There is also the lack of compact 5.7 handguns.
Not quite. The barrel moves about 1/4 inch back and features a delay cam in the frame that slows the barrel movement. Actually a really neat operation.
I want to get into a 5.7, but ammo prices and availability still aren't quite there yet. There's only a couple flavors and most of them are at or near a buck a round, if I could pick up a box of 50 for 20 bucks, I'd jump on the train.
Every review with this round, regardless of the firearm, shows minimal muzzle jump and decent shooters ringing up targets blazing fast. This thing is a laser gun. I see A LOT of 5.7's selling in the immediate future.
Great reviews as always.. Though this is 1st vid I've seen of yours in awhile here on RUclips. I have to figure out what's up.. TY. Stay Safe Stay Positive Stay Healthy and Blessed. Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka BOSTON STRONG
I'd like to have a 5.7 pistol of some sort, some day. It's great that so these companies are coming out with their own models for the caliber. I really wish someone would come out with a compact version of one though. I'd love to have one as a carry gun. For me, I'll easily take a (less powerful caliber) flat shooting, low recoil pistol over even a 9mm. They're just so much easier to shoot and be very accurate with, for me anyway.
@@sapperROSS No kidding. Well I'm a rather smaller statured guy, not sure if a full size piece would hide very well for me. I even print like a mother with my PPS, at least in appendix. I find strong side carry way more comfortable and less printy. Maybe a full size would work there for me; I'd have to try it I guess. Interesting though. Sucks cause I like to wear tighter fitting clothes and they aren't very conducive to carry in my experience. Plus I think my posture is stupid and contributes to difficulty in hiding it lol. I'm all f'd up.
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Just picked up a blem lower and completed slide assembly for $275 TOTAL!
PSA is INSANE!! 🤯
I was expecting a troll or catfish account. So good to see my YT lanes crossing like this. Love your content and happy to support a fellow firearms enthusiast who loves music. PSA is gonna have me rocking 5.7 soon too.
I used to be a ruger fan boy
Psa is taking over the American gun market as soon as I can I plan to try a 5.7
@@badas45This weekend on sale $319.99
I just got it for $319 not blem
Just got the rk1 for 300
This is one of only a handful of reviewers that I always trust for an honest, unbiased review.
Same
Agreed
Indeed
Hes never groomed me to be socialist or disrespect my human rights
Him and Honest Outlaw are my top 2 for reviews. Love me some Paul Harrell as well
When ammo becomes decently available and affordable (AAC maybe, PSA's ammo factory) I would be game. PSA has been killing it the past 2 years.
Can't wait for their premium AR line, called the Saber.
Problem is those guns will probably be jumping in price too by the time ammo drops
I got my FMJs .60 a round
@@jacobarnet5115 as 9mm fmj just dropped to like 22-26cents a round lol ouchh
They're selling fmj for 50c and max for 60c. But they sell out instantly
I'm so glad that scary part was blurry. RUclips is making the world a safer place
Haha mature content bro
PSA had these for $600 with a holosun 407k mounted. I was thoroughly impressed with the quality and shootability. Very ergonomic, slim, pointable and a decent trigger.
I almost pulled the trigger on that deal, but held back because cost of ammo is still an issue for me.
@@timunderbakke8756 it's a NATO round now you'll be fine
@@timunderbakke8756 Go ahead and do it. You can't beat that deal. I just pulled the trigger the other day and have my original PSA 5.7 sold already.
That same $600 sale is back on as of today, I'm on the fence...
@@ChristopherSibert Get it. Trust me.
This 20 year old cartridge may actually be the future. I could see 5.7 continuing to grow in popularity for decades to come.
33 year old cartridge! Still hasn't gained much popularity.
@@charliefoxtrot5001 People still thinks that is weak due to FN loading the round super weak and not at his full potential (even military loads, civilian loads are a bad joke) and of course the price dont help .
@@nestorarcilaosorio2457 it is weak. No matter the loading, especially from a pistol length barrel.
@@TheAsheybabe89 You know that the loads im talking move above 2100 fps and things like the S4M move above 2300 fps, all of those fps out of a handgun ,leave a really nasty wound path and can penetrate IIIA body armor?. Do you still consider that weak?
You say 20 year old cartridge like its a long time, 9mm is 115 years old
I carry my PSA Rock pretty regularly
got mine a while back on special with 10 mags and the case. LOVE IT! She already has the first reflex site I ever bought and the light is in the mail.
Dude, you can run 500 rds through this baby in NO TIME. It is a BREEZE to shoot...flat, low recoil and accurate!
It is louder...but worth it
I just ordered the same blem package with 10 mags and case. Haven’t even shipped yet. Ready to put my hands on it.
I''d love to see a comparison video between this, the FiveseveN, the M&P 57 and the Ruger. I definitely want to buy one of them but without being able to see them all in front of me its a difficult decision
Agreed. Unless you have money to burn, I don't see anyone buying more than one 5.7 pistol
Same here. I am thinking about adding a 5.7 to match up with the PS90. So a comparison would be nice.
agree i like the mp
I have the Ruger and PSA. Ruger has a little better trigger, but the PSA feels better in the hand and recoil feels flatter. I do like the PSA with red dot and threaded barrel.
@@gavinbowman8234 post a video of it.
Thanks for this video. Really interested in picking up a Rock.
Hey RUclips CENSORS, all semi-auto pistols and rifles fire from a magazine inserted into the gun. They are all sold with at least 1 magazine, it is part of the firearm. This is not a modification or building a gun. It is just like a battery operated drill.
I have been a diehard FN fanboy for years …. Carried the FNS9c for ever and a day…. Only put it down to carry the 509 tactical ….. but I just put that down and started carrying the 5.7 rock….. as a huge 5.7 proponent, I use a P90 as my go to home defense weapon, the Rock is the pistol I’ve been waiting for ….. it is hands down the best I’ve shot…. And the moment I first picked it up, it slid into my hands like it was made for them ….. I just got my hands on the M&P 5.7, so I can’t compare them yet….. but even if it shoots a bit better…. The ergonomics of the rock are perfect for me ….
Have you shot the new FN 5.7 MRD
@@oceaser6977 I have ….. and while I can say, it was better than the OG 5.7…… it wasn’t different enough to make me want to buy it while I still have an Original 5.7….. I’ll save my money for the 510
After hearing you say p90 for home defense I quit listening😂
I too am a proponent of overly priced and underperforming meme calibers.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this one vs the M&P you just reviewed
Same!
I just ordered a PSA Rock. With Holosun, threaded barrel, and three magazines, it was $704.00. I am excited to get it and run rounds through it.
This 5.7 and the MP you did the other day......Launch the brass into absolute orbit
There's another youtuber who did a bunch of chronographing between a bunch of 5.7x28mm guns using the 40gr fiocchi, and the difference between the threaded and unthreaded barrel on most of them was like 100fps.
I sold my FN 57 pistol, that I never really liked shooting due to poor ergonomics (for me) Picked up the Rock and have never looked back. As you can tell from his video it is just so much fun to shoot. I have over 1.5K rounds through mine of various types with minimal issues. For my Rock there was definitely a break in period in which the trigger improved dramatically. I have ventured into reloading the 5.7 cartridge. If done correctly reloads function very reliable, and each cartridge can be reloaded around 4 times before the primer pocket gets loose. I have only reloaded FN stamped brass.
Do you want to share your load data, plz?
Out of curiosity, How many rounds before your trigger improved?
Good to see you'er back with solid gun content. I have been seriously looking at a 5.7 platform..Thanks for the info and run through..!
I bought one a few months ago….my wife has small hands and she loves it she basically told me “this is my gun” lol with a red dot she was making shots 50 yards at an 8” circle no problem
I would like to add that the 5.7 Rock magazines work FLAWLESSLY in the Ruger 5.7 pistol and carbine. Half the cost, holds more rounds, and that is why the have the rectangular hole in the front of the magazine for. I have all three weapons. This is from actual experiance. I hope this helps somebody that might have that question.
Thank you for doing so much work for the 2A community.
PSA Memorial Day sale on an optics ready threaded barrel version for $399 plus tax and shipping this week was too good a deal to pass up. Looking forward to shooting it. Good overview.
The way you explain I this reminds me of .22lr but with some stopping power and centerfire
I wanna see a GT style mud/ice test with all of these new 5.7 pistols!
Psa doing so much good stuff
So you knew this question was coming. Compare the PSA 5.7, Ruger 57, and the S&W M&P 5.7. Which one do you prefer and why?
Man, all these 5.7 pistols. Going to have to break down and snag one soon. Really liking the M&P version though. Thanks Mike for the great review!
me 2 was axking him mp or psa
PSA used to sell 57 for 14 a box blue tip and red box for 11 shipped, I bought enough to last my future grand kids. Love the cartel round. Nice review.
5.7x28 was never less expensive than 9mm.
It’s actually less expensive now than decades ago.
@@cleetismcdougall5425 Might have been a limited overrun supply from a contract, or might have been blem or had some other minor issue that failed QC. Sometimes you'll see a single bulk offering of hard to find rounds for cheap that are like that, and back in the less awful days, that could mean some massive savings. I know sgammo had some LEO 9mm rounds like that a while back that had primer sealant issues, but were fine otherwise.
@@cleetismcdougall5425 the stash in my safes begs to differ. Plus when I stocked up free shipping no sales tax.
Got all my 5.7 ammo back when it was 25 box for 40g and 27g fn ammo before the 5.7 was cool to shoot. Hopefully all these new manufacturers gets the price back down from 50 box
@@nigeltheoutlaw I bought my stash within the past 5 years, PSA would advertise it at these prices and I would order up. Like when Blazer Brass in 115 GR 9MM was under 10 bucks free shipping. Credit card would come out. Common sense at those levels it was never going to be cheaper in future. It was a no-brainer.
The "blem" optics ready and threaded barrel 5.7 ROCK is now going for $399 with 2 mags. That's a steal.
You can count on MrGnG for anything your thinking about purchasing to be reviewed before you buy it. This channel is very informative. RUclips why the shenanigans?
This is actually legal in Maryland! It's so rare these days that something I like is legal here. Now I'm excited!
I love both of mine, and now that PSA is making 5.7 ammo for a good price it is even better.
As another comment mentioned would really like to hear what you think of this compared to the new S&W 5.7. The smile on your face while shooting told the story but always apprecaite the details.
It would be interesting to see a comparison between the only 4 pistols available in the market (Ruger, S&W, FN, and this model) to see if there’s any malfunctions on any of them
PSA is actually very innovative and has been in the industry for quite a while. They may be perceived as mediocre to some people, but they produce good stuff you can depend on. The dagger is a good example.
Ive got a 300blk from psa. Also a 224 valkyrie, both are shooters!. Valkyrie not quite as accurate as my Wilson Combat valkyrie but still sub moa!
They also offer a transferable lifetime warranty on every single firearm that they manufacture. And it's all made right here in the usa. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
December 31st 2023 and you can get the PSA 5.7 for $400.
@@NortheastSurvival911blem with one mag for $319 yesterday. Had to get it
So what would you pick between this and the s&w? Really curious on if the smith "gas system" makes a difference.
DITTO, please give us the A/B betweenn those two. I can already tell you the Rock beats the Ruger...so don't bother.
How do the S&W and PSA compare since you have reviewed both now....I am looking to by one or the other and I value your opinion..... this will be an carry gun.
Thanks for your response, in advance it is appreciated.
Just make sure your mags drop free (if that’s important to you) if you get a non-black Rock.
We’ve got 3 of these in our family. We love them. But we’ve sent 4 brand new mags back to PSA over 1.5 months.
This issue is known to them and at least one review on their site mentions it. I tried to post a review but they won’t approve my review. 3 stars due to magazine issue.
Thanks!
The 5.7 Rock can be had even less expensive when you purchase the complete frame for $150 and the basic complete slide (like in this video) for $200. I love my 5.7 Rock! Thank you Palmetto State Armory!!! Now about that ammo your manufacturing...
You can get the frame for 79$ in the dagger bundle
Need a video with all the 5.7 pistols
Please do a side by side comparison with the Rock and the new M&P 5.7
So is RUclips going to censor movies as well?
Your deals email blast is the first thing I pull up on my phone when I get my cup of coffee at 3am for the last couple years 🤣
Awesome 🇺🇸
I'm curious once you get to test out the Smith and Wesson 5.7, how that would compare to PSA's 5.7. Thanks for a great review!
the strange thing is that he published a video on the M&P last week or so. No mention of it here. Both are flat shooting, but from the two videos, my impression is that the M&P is flatter shooting because of the gas system. I love the FN, but the grip is not great.
@@donaldist7321
I saw his video about it, but I imagine once he shoots it so many rounds through it, we'll get a review and perhaps a comparison. I have a few M&P's and those have been solid pistols, so when I saw their 5.7 come out, I got excited about it.
Of all the 5.7 you have reviewed, which one did you personally like best?
Thanks for the review. I just Picked one up for $299 from Palmetto and purchased 450 rounds (Fiocchi) from bulk ammo for $259. So looking forward to shooting it.
Me too , lol, deal was too good to pass up. Wanted a 5.7 and $299 is hard to pass up.
Just got mine today from my FFL. It’s a fde and black threaded OR fluted barrel and ports on the slide. It was listed as a Blem for $299. It was an absolute steal! My FFL was so impressed he said, let me know when you go run some rounds, I want to see how it goes. I also have a dead air mask can that is 57 rated. Can’t wait to take it to the range.
Psa is just on a role.. good on them. Not talking DD or FN quality but not afraid to buy their product and not gonna cry when they get used, banged around in the truck or safe
Excellent, thorough review! Even though the M&P 5.7 has a softer recoil with the rotating barrel; the PSA Rock is more balanced in,style, feel and function. The PSA trigger is better and no big gap between the slide and frame like the M&P.
Great review and super thorough as always. Thanks Mike!
If you want the extended threaded barrel for ballistics sake but dont want to leave it plain jane can throw an ar15 a2 birdcage on the front of it for a few bucks. Had a Wilson combat one I put on a 20 inch faxon gunner barrel had kickin around. Took it off and it fit on the Rock so I left it on it ever since. Probably gonna try to stretch a standard glock sized hogue beavertail grip on it at somepoint to beef it out a bit but out of the box actually kind of a fan of the sandpaper grip. Is definitely more retentive than some molded poly grips ive tried over the years.
And then just threw a hogue rubber grip on.
Looks like it has a very consistent ejection pattern.
I noticed the same thing, the angle of ejection looked good and very consistent for sure.
The loudness is probably because of the supersonic round. 1800 to 2200 feet per second compared to the 9mm that is subsonic, under 1200 fps generally.
It's loud, because you are shooting a rifle round through a pistol. Only 147 grain 9mm is subsonic.The speed of sound is 1,086 ft/s.
I just love the idea of firing necked-down cartridges from a handgun. Awesome
I think one of those shell casings is what knocked down that weather balloon
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Thanks for all the years of content another nice one
Great review. I held off because of ammo , and glad I did. It's now $24 for 50 with AAC. I Also got it for $99 grip and $134 slide . I haven't shot it yet , but look forward to trying it out. I hear the guy who designed the FN , is the same guy who designed this one, but with better trigger and higher capacity. This was from the owner of PSA friend. The engineer was on a mission to make this better than the FN.
At 14:45 in the video he says the rock 5.7 is his favorite
they censor on RUclips how to put in a magazine ?
Wow. That thing launches the brass to the moon!
James from TFB TV got one in to review. It was missing two of the frame pins. PSA sent him the wrong ones to fix it. Think I'll wait on this one
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Maybe PSA doesn't like the TFB channel, LOL. I'm only half joking, it wouldn't be in their interest to intentionally ship bad guns and then incorrect parts.
I’m seriously thinking about picking one of these up one of these days
PSA had a sale, just pulled the trigger on one. Holosun optic and threaded barrel $599.
nice
@@Mrgunsngear I'm thinking of the TLR-8, green laser. They come with different mount setups but none for the "Rock" of course. Looks like the "universal" option would be the correct choice. Any experience?
Thank you Mike! Based on your review of the M&P 5.7, I’m getting ready to buy one. NOW… I want this one too. PLEASE do a comparison video??! Love your stuff! Oh, hey, also gonna get a Ruger security .380 after watching your vid!
I just picked up my M&P for $574. What sold me on this that you didn’t really mention (why?) is yeah it’s loud- but the ability to run a small diameter .22 suppressor WITHOUT a piston buffer completely changes the game. Shooting a canned 9mm pistol really is not that great of a proposition even though it looks cool in the movies. But this could be totally different and far more practical to actually shoot canned regularly
He did mention that.
The non tilting barrel reminds me of the CZ Kadet .22lr slide. Wonder if PSA will make a compact sub gun in 5.7? Probably won’t be like an FN PS90. Also to lower the cost of ammo it could possibly be reloaded as long as the components are available so keep your brass!
There is a coating on factory brass cases to aide with extraction. It wears off after tumbling in a regular medium as well as from the resizing process. Reloads will fail to extract on a regular basis but can still ease the pain if used just on the range. You will get more time on practicing failure to extract drills.
Looking at getting one of these. Just found about it. I have the ruger 57. Just bought the sw mp57. Traded a keltec p50 (I had 2) for an Anderson custom ar15 57 that takes the 50 round mag like the keltec. Love the 57 round.
Wound up buying 2 psa rock 57s
I always come here before buying a firearm. Thanks for the review
Great review. Just what I was looking for. I am sold.
Why does RUclips sensor the mechanics of adding a magazine, of a suppressor? Most Millennials and Gen Zs don't know how to change a tire, a light bulb, or any basic mechanical repairs.
PSA, PLEASE MAKE A H&K MP5 that uses your AK-V mags & a last rnd hold open. I'll add it to my collection of your firearms from you I already own 🇺🇲
im not typically a 5.7 fan, BUT, i can see in a situation where you cant have a rifle, this might be a good second best option.
Why?
Thanks Mike! One thing Id like to see is grip texturing on the corners of the grip. Especially with a grip thats flat on the sides. I find that those corners would make better contact with your palms. Ty
In a handgun, the caliber is fine for competition shooting or hunting small game. Perhaps matched with a carbine for military &/or law enforcement. Not so much for carry self defense, general shooting, or fun plinking. It seems like the idea of squeezing the 5.56 down to handgun size hasn't really taken off, but also refuses to die.
Look up what happened at Ft. Hood on 05 November 2009. Thirteen fatalities and more than 30 wounded. One man with one gun in ten minutes. Your assessment is way off.
@@InGratitudeIamThat doesn't prove the purpose of the caliber, just its lethalness (which I never questioned). I would put the Ft. Hood shooting as being more similar to a planned military action than a self-defense situation. IMO the 5.7 is a caliber that excels in some ways, but still hasn't caught on overall for good reason.
@@InGratitudeIam Your assessment is way off if you compare a terrorist attack in a gun-free zone to a self defense situation.
For starters, training with 5.7 is just more expensive than with any other service caliber. Then there is the rather anemic performance of 5.7 out of a pistol. There is also the lack of compact 5.7 handguns.
5.7 -- I have no problem using it in the situation described. Folks can debate this topic - in the end - you make the choice.
Thanks for the video. M.A.C. and you have me sold on this pistol. Will definitely be picking one up soon.
So it is direct blowback? Also, the internals in the slide and frame look identical to the Taurus TX-22.
Not quite. The barrel moves about 1/4 inch back and features a delay cam in the frame that slows the barrel movement. Actually a really neat operation.
@Awag1000 okay, so it's a delayed blowback👍🏻
Time to buy one. Thanks for the great review.
I have a Rock also absolutely love it. Thanks for your great reviews
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I want to get into a 5.7, but ammo prices and availability still aren't quite there yet. There's only a couple flavors and most of them are at or near a buck a round, if I could pick up a box of 50 for 20 bucks, I'd jump on the train.
You will be waiting quite awhile.
@@FXIIBeaver i agree with you friend!
There’s no shot you’re ever going to find 5.7 ammo for $20 per box, but the most useful stuff is ~$5 per round anyway
The YT censoring of inserting the mag is beyond ludicrous.
Great review as always 🫡
I've been waiting for GNG to review this, thanks
Thanks for the review one I always trust when looking for a review on said firearms keep up the GREAT work.
would love to see your opinion on the new Tisas 5.7... and maybe a round up comparo.
Thanks 👍 great content as always
With regards to blast and sound, a .40 S&W is considerably louder and snappier than a 9mm, so I’m curious to see how a 5.7 would compare
Compare pea 5.7 and mp 5.7
excellent review ,facts and honest no fluff.
I appreciate that
I have one it's nice ✌️ now PSA needs to make an AR-5.7👍
Love mine, glad you agree.. if I have to shoot it inside without ear pro, noise isn't my biggest issue.
Thanks for all the work you do!
Compared to the M&P? Didnt hear you mention vs the S&W
Every review with this round, regardless of the firearm, shows minimal muzzle jump and decent shooters ringing up targets blazing fast. This thing is a laser gun.
I see A LOT of 5.7's selling in the immediate future.
selling to morons
I noticed the brass flow is very constant in terms of travel. You can see them fly same rout no notice of stays. Thanks for the video
Great reviews as always.. Though this is 1st vid I've seen of yours in awhile here on RUclips. I have to figure out what's up.. TY. Stay Safe Stay Positive Stay Healthy and Blessed.
Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka BOSTON STRONG
So you like it better than the m&p 5.7?
Lol @youtube censoring him loading the mag like it was Japanese porn
I'd like to have a 5.7 pistol of some sort, some day. It's great that so these companies are coming out with their own models for the caliber.
I really wish someone would come out with a compact version of one though. I'd love to have one as a carry gun. For me, I'll easily take a (less powerful caliber) flat shooting, low recoil pistol over even a 9mm. They're just so much easier to shoot and be very accurate with, for me anyway.
I conceal carry my fn 5.7, it hides much better than my 19x
@@sapperROSS No kidding. Well I'm a rather smaller statured guy, not sure if a full size piece would hide very well for me. I even print like a mother with my PPS, at least in appendix. I find strong side carry way more comfortable and less printy. Maybe a full size would work there for me; I'd have to try it I guess. Interesting though.
Sucks cause I like to wear tighter fitting clothes and they aren't very conducive to carry in my experience. Plus I think my posture is stupid and contributes to difficulty in hiding it lol. I'm all f'd up.
@@clamum9648 flex fit pants are key
The effectiveness of this round is very much dependent on velocity. The longer the barrel, the better performance you'll realize.
I’m confused… if the barrel does not tilt, how does it lockup? Is it direct blowback?