FN Five-seveN

The Five-seveN is a semi-automatic pistoldesigned and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale d’Armes de Guerre-Herstal (FN Herstal) in Belgium.

It is a lightweight polymer-based weapon with a large magazine capacity,ambidextrous controls, low recoil, and the ability to penetrate body armor when using certain cartridge types.

Sales of the Five-seven were originally restricted by FN to military and law enforcement customers, but since 2004, the pistol has also been offered to civilian shooters for personal protection, target shooting, and similar uses.