Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7: Modern Efficiency in 5.7x28mm
The M&P 5.7 represents a thoughtful evolution in modern handgun design. Built around the efficient 5.7x28mm cartridge, this pistol delivers manageable recoil, low muzzle rise, and impressive capacity in a package that handles like a full-size service pistol.
Key Features
Tempo Barrel System
Smith & Wesson's proprietary gas-operated, locked-breech Tempo barrel system sets this pistol apart. The barrel remains locked until the bullet passes the gas port, ensuring reliability and consistent performance. This design contributes to the pistol's reputation for dependability.
Ergonomics and Controls
- Slim, optimally textured polymer grip fits a wide range of hand sizes
- Ambidextrous slide stop for left and right-handed shooters
- Reversible magazine release accommodates your preference
- No thumb safety—the pistol relies on its internal hammer design and trigger safety
- Flat-face trigger promotes consistent finger placement for accurate, repeatable shooting
Practical Features
- 5-inch threaded barrel accepts suppressors and muzzle devices
- Optic-ready slide with factory cut for common red dot sights
- Picatinny-style rail for lights and lasers
- Forward slide serrations for reliable manipulation
- White dot sights for quick target acquisition
- Single-action trigger break with crisp break
- 1-in-9-inch twist barrel optimized for 5.7x28mm ballistics
Capacity and Magazines
The M&P 5.7 holds 22 rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber. Two 22-round magazines ship with the pistol, giving you substantial firepower for sport shooting, training, or defensive use.
Made in the USA
This pistol is manufactured in the United States, reflecting Smith & Wesson's commitment to American manufacturing and quality control.
Action:
Internal Hammer-Fired
Action:
SAO
Action:
Single Action
Barrel Length:
5"
Caliber:
5.7x28mm
Capacity:
22+1
Features:
Not Specified
Finish:
Armornite
Finish:
Black
Frame:
Polymer Frame
Frame Finish:
Black
Grips:
Black Textured
Grips:
Polymer
Included Magazines:
2x22rd
Model:
M&P5.7
Model Series:
M&P
Model Series:
M&P Series
Optic:
No Optic
Overall Length:
8.5"
Safety:
No Thumb
Safety:
Trigger
Scope Cover Included:
Not Specified
Sight Configuration:
3-Dot
Sight Style:
1:9"
Sights:
Adjustable Sights
Sights:
Driftable White Dot Sights
Slide Description:
Optic Ready/Serrated
Slide Material:
Stainless Steel
Suppressor:
No
Thread Pattern:
1/2-28
Twist Rate:
1:9
Type:
Pistol