The New Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 — SHOT Show 2023

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The New Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 -- SHOT Show 2023
22+1 Round Capacity

The M&P 5.7 is a cutting-edge handgun from Smith & Wesson that utilizes a gas-operated Tempo Barrel System to effectively harness the 5.7x28mm round. 

The Tempo Barrel System uses a locked-breech system that makes it so that the barrel doesn’t cam open until the bullet passes the gas port.

The New Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 -- SHOT Show 2023
Lock-breech barrel

The slide has cutouts on the top to lighten the weight and create less reciprocating mass. It’s also ready for red dot optics and has forward slide serrations.

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The New Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 -- SHOT Show 2023
Lightening cutouts.

The M&P 5.7 is built with a flat-face trigger that is designed to provide consistent finger placement. This feature allows for improved accuracy and precision when shooting.

The single-action trigger break is crisp and responsive, which further contributes to the overall shooting experience by providing more repeatable and accurate shots.

The New Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 -- SHOT Show 2023
Ambi safety.

Other features of the Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 are the notable slim build with a textured grip, ambidextrous slide stop, and reversible magazine release.

Additionally, the Picatinny-style rail allows for easy attachment of various accessories, and it has a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle with a thread protector, for the option of suppressed shooting.

The New Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 -- SHOT Show 2023
Reversible mag release.

Specs:

  • Caliber: 5.7×28
  • Capacity: 22+1 rounds
  • Action: Internal Hammer-Fired
  • Barrel Length:5” threaded
  • Rifling: 1:9”
  • Sights: Steel, Adjustable, White Dot
  • Weight: 26.7 ozFrame Width: 1.1”
  • Safety: Optional with/without Thumb Safety

The MSRP is $699 and it’s available now. Find more from Smith & Wesson on the M&P 5.7 HERE.

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About the author: Crysta Jane is an avid concealed carry expert, outdoorswoman, and hunter. She loves all things shooting and guns but still makes time for her dogs and horses.

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  • Jim February 2, 2023, 3:29 pm

    5.7 X 28 must be starting to grow on people.

  • MeSeaHunt February 2, 2023, 1:59 pm

    winner winner chicken dinner!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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