{"id":214157,"date":"2025-05-18T13:07:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T18:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=214157"},"modified":"2025-10-13T09:07:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:07:20","slug":"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\/","title":{"rendered":"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X1-1024x566.jpeg\" alt=\"Shooter with PX-5.7 pistol from SDS Arms\" class=\"wp-image-214158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X1-1024x566.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X1-400x221.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X1-150x83.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X1-768x424.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X1-1536x849.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X1-2048x1132.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Running the PX-5.7 OR chambered in 5.7x28mm, imported by SDS Arms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">9<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I attended the <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/back-to-school-the-5-7-fest-and-a-5-7x28mm-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\">5.7 Fest last year<\/a> to learn about the capabilities of 5.7x28mm ammunition, I ran 150 rounds of 5.7x28mm ammunition through the <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=Tisas%20PX-5.7\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\">Tisas PX-5.7<\/a> semi-automatic pistol. It proved itself a solid, reliable firearm during my shooting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-intro-to-the-px-5-7-pistol\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\" data-level=\"2\">Intro to the PX-5.7 Pistol<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-zerotech-option\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\" data-level=\"2\">ZeroTech Option<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-7-ammo\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\" data-level=\"2\">5.7 Ammo<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-shooting-with-my-px-5-7-and-a-thrive-hd\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\" data-level=\"2\">Shooting with My PX-5.7 and a Thrive HD<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-other-px-5-7-features\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\" data-level=\"2\">Other PX-5.7 Features<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-next-gen\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\" data-level=\"2\">Next Gen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, I watched two other event participants blast off 500 rounds through one of the PX-5.7\u2019s that already had hundreds of rounds shot through it. The pair of shooters kept slapping in full mags and firing them off. In seven minutes of steady shooting, they burned through the 500 rounds; the pistol experienced  zero malfunctions and shots were consistently on target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, the end of the PX slide and barrel were hot enough to second-degree burn your skin. Expected. But the gun itself functioned fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Impressed, I asked Jahred Gamez of SDS Arms, who also attended the 5.7 Fest and had invited me to the event, if I could get a PX-5.7 to test and evaluate for a review. <a href=\"https:\/\/sdsarms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\">SDS Arms<\/a> is the sole importer of this pistol. No, he said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have a new version arriving soon,\u201d Gamez explained. \u201cThe PX-5.7 OR, an <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/fn-502-best-new-optic-ready-threaded-22-pistol-on-the-block\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"571\">optics ready<\/a> model, and I\u2019d like to send that one to you. Okay?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-intro-to-the-px-5-7-pistol\">Intro to the PX-5.7 Pistol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The PX-5.7 OR is manufactured in Turkey by Tisas and imported exclusively into the United States by SDS Arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chambered in 5.7x28mm, the pistol featured a 4.80-inch steel barrel with a sleek black finish, and a carbon steel slide. Poly framed and striker fired, the pistol sported both an accessory rail under the barrel and a beavertail at the rear for comfort and control while shooting. Black, interchangeable backstraps were included for a more tailored fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X2-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"carbon steel slide and poly framed barrel pistol from SDS Arms\" class=\"wp-image-214159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X2-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X2-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X2-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The PX-5.7 OR features a carbon steel slide and barrel on a poly frame.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Optics ready, but the open sights worked fine for me at the 5.7 Fest. The fiber optic front sight provided quick target acquisition, while the rear blade notch was generous and lined up with the fiber optic dot quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ammunition capacity is 20+1. With an extra magazine on hand, that\u2019s 41 rounds. Need more ammo? Better get a SAW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X5-620x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"20+1 ammo capacity magazine\" class=\"wp-image-214161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X5-620x1024.jpeg 620w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X5-182x300.jpeg 182w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X5-91x150.jpeg 91w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X5-768x1268.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X5-930x1536.jpeg 930w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X5-1240x2048.jpeg 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A pistol with a 20+1 ammo capacity? Yes, please!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The PX-Tisas magazines were steel, with round cutouts along the sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zerotech-option\">ZeroTech Option<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An OR model pistol required an optic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I selected the Thrive HD 1&#215;21 Micro Reflex Sight made by <a href=\"https:\/\/zerotechoptics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\">ZeroTech Optics.<\/a> The Thrive HD featured a 3 MOA red dot and 10 brightness levels, operated on one CR2032 battery and was built on the RMSc optic footprint. Waterproof and fog-proof, the optic\u2019s elevation and windage controls provided 60 MOA of adjustments each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X3-1024x790.jpeg\" alt=\"PX-5.7 pistol with 3 MOA red dot mounted\" class=\"wp-image-214160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X3-1024x790.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X3-389x300.jpeg 389w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X3-150x116.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X3-768x593.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X3-1536x1186.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X3-2048x1581.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The ZeroTech Thrive HD red dot was a fine addition to the pistol.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To mount the ZeroTech, I removed the optic cover plate at the rear of the pistol slide using the Tisas-provided torque wrench. This revealed the RMSc cut to the slide; the Thrive HD fit right onto the cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of note, Tisas also supplied an adapter plate for an RMR foot-printed optic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-7-ammo\">5.7 Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I used a variety of 5.7&#215;28 ammo brands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X4-1024x699.jpeg\" alt=\"4 bullet types\" class=\"wp-image-214162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X4-1024x699.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X4-400x273.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X4-150x102.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X4-768x524.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X4-1536x1049.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X4-2048x1398.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From left to right: .22 WMR, 5.7x28mm, 380 AUTO, 9mm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I ran <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalpremium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\">Federal Ammunition<\/a> American Eagle loaded with a 40 grain, full metal jacket (FMJ) bullet. Plus, I used <a href=\"https:\/\/fiocchiusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\">Fiocchi USA<\/a> Hyperformance, and a 35-grain jacketed frangible, and <a href=\"https:\/\/fiocchiusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\">Fiocchi USA<\/a> Hyperformance and a 40-grain tipped hollow point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also included were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hornady.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\">Hornady<\/a> Critical Defense, 40 grain FTX poly tipped bullet, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\">Speer Ammunition <\/a>Personal Protection, 40 grain Gold Dot hollow point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shooting-with-my-px-5-7-and-a-thrive-hd\">Shooting with My PX-5.7 and a Thrive HD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At my outdoor range, the Thrive HD zeroed quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For my accuracy testing, I shot at seven yards offhand and at 20 yards from a rest. At the seven-yard mark, all of the 5.7 ammo brands pegged five shot groups at 1.0 inches and under. There were larger groups, of course, up to 1.5-inches, and I credited those to myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the pistol and the various <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/ammo\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\">ammo<\/a> brands all matched up nicely, the PX-5.7 OR and the Fiocchi Hyperformance 35 grain loads loved each other. My best five shot groups with this load came in at just .60 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X6-1024x548.jpeg\" alt=\"PX-5.7 pistol with 5.7x28 ammo and target\" class=\"wp-image-214163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X6-1024x548.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X6-400x214.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X6-150x80.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X6-768x411.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X6-1536x822.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X6-2048x1096.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fiocchi Hyperformance 35 grain ammo at seven yards offhand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At one point, I had the first four rounds of 35 grain Hyperformance touching, later measured at .40-inches, and then I choked and pulled shot #5 for a total group of .85-inches. Damn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X7-1024x686.jpeg\" alt=\"Federal ammo and pistol\" class=\"wp-image-214164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X7-1024x686.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X7-400x268.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X7-150x101.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X7-768x515.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X7-1536x1030.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X7-2048x1373.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">American Eagle pegged this .80\u201d group at seven yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hornady Critical Defense and the 40-grain Hyperformance made .90-inch groups, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 20 yards and a rest, all of the ammo brands produced five shot groups of 2.5- to 3.0-inches. I had nine rounds of Hornady Critical Defense left in one box, shot off all nine at this distance and they made a 2.4-inch group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"863\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X9-1024x863.jpeg\" alt=\"target with 9 bullet holes with Hornady Critical Defense ammo and PX-5.7 pistol\" class=\"wp-image-214167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X9-1024x863.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X9-356x300.jpeg 356w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X9-150x126.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X9-768x647.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X9-1536x1294.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X9-2048x1726.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hornady\u2019s Critical Defense at 20 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, Fiocchi\u2019s 35-grain round topped all others, with 10 shots at just 1.9 inches.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"885\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X10-1024x885.jpeg\" alt=\"Fiocchi 5.7x28 ammo and pistol on target\" class=\"wp-image-214168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X10-1024x885.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X10-347x300.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X10-150x130.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X10-768x664.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X10-1536x1328.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X10-2048x1770.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At 20 yards, 10 rounds of Fiocchi Hyperformance 35 grain for 1.9\u201d.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Obvious conclusion: with these 5.7&#215;28 ammo brands, the PX-5.7 OR is more than accurate enough for self- and home-defense, plinking and varmint control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X8-1024x545.jpeg\" alt=\"Speer Gold Dot ammo and pistol on target\" class=\"wp-image-214166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X8-1024x545.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X8-400x213.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X8-150x80.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X8-768x409.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X8-1536x818.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X8-2048x1091.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Very accurate at seven yards: Speer Gold Dot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-px-5-7-features\">Other PX-5.7 Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As centerfire handgun rounds go, recoil shoving back into the hand and hard is not a concern&nbsp;with the 5.7&#215;28. But given its relatively high velocity, in the neighborhood of 1,800 feet per second at the pistol&#8217;s muzzle, snappy muzzle rise occurs, especially when hammering out shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X13-1024x942.jpeg\" alt=\"poly textured grip on SDS Arms pistol\" class=\"wp-image-214169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X13-1024x942.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X13-326x300.jpeg 326w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X13-150x138.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X13-768x707.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X13-1536x1414.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X13-2048x1885.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The pistol\u2019s poly grips sported a deep texturing for a solid hold.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The PX-5.7 OR handled this muzzle rise potential fine thanks to deep texturing on the poly grips and a nicely undercut trigger guard. The pronounced beavertail at the rear of the frame added to my stability while shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X12-1024x934.jpeg\" alt=\"undercut for stability on pistol\" class=\"wp-image-214170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X12-1024x934.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X12-329x300.jpeg 329w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X12-150x137.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X12-768x701.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X12-1536x1401.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X12-2048x1868.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Generous grip undercut added to shooting stability.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The striker-fired trigger had a spongy feel, but the flat-faced trigger did smooth out the 3.0-pound trigger pull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X14-990x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Bladed red trigger safety on PX-5.7 pistol from SDS Arms\" class=\"wp-image-214171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X14-990x1024.jpeg 990w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X14-290x300.jpeg 290w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X14-145x150.jpeg 145w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X14-768x795.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X14-1485x1536.jpeg 1485w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/X14-1980x2048.jpeg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The PX-5.7\u2019s bladed trigger safety.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-future-of-military-firearms\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\">The Future Of Military Firearms \u2013 Farther, Faster, Deadlier<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pistol incorporates an accessory rail for lights and lasers. The magazine well sports a wide opening for easy magazine insertion, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-next-gen\">Next Gen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gamez tells me SDS Arms is importing an even newer version of the PX-5.7 OR soon, this one with a threaded barrel for use with a <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/accessories\/supressors\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\">suppressor<\/a>. Which should provide another quality option for this caliber and at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_8689-1024x667.jpeg\" alt=\"front iron sight and threaded barrel above engraving of PX-5.7 pistol\" class=\"wp-image-214172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_8689-1024x667.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_8689-400x261.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_8689-150x98.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_8689-768x500.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_8689-1536x1001.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_8689-2048x1334.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The next-gen PX-5.7 will feature a threaded barrel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SPECS: Tisas PX-5.7 OR Pistol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Importer:<\/strong>&nbsp;SDS Arms<br \/><strong>Caliber:<\/strong>&nbsp;5.7x28mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Capacity:<\/strong>&nbsp;20+1<br \/><strong>Barrel Length:<\/strong>&nbsp;4.80&#8243;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrel Material:<\/strong>&nbsp;Carbon Steel<br \/><strong>Barrel Finish:<\/strong>&nbsp;Black<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frame:<\/strong>&nbsp;Polymer<br \/><strong>Frame Finish:<\/strong>&nbsp;Black Tenifer<br \/><strong>Slide Material:<\/strong>&nbsp;Carbon Steel<br \/><strong>Slide Finish:<\/strong>&nbsp;QPQ Tenifer Cerakote<br \/><strong>Grips:<\/strong>&nbsp;Textured Poly, Black w\/Interchangeable Backstraps<br \/><strong>Sights:<\/strong>&nbsp;Fiber Optic Front, Notched Rear Blade<br \/><strong>Trigger:<\/strong>&nbsp;Flat Face<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safety:<\/strong> Trigger Style<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Length: <\/strong>8.6\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height: <\/strong>5.6\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 26.5 oz, Unloaded<br \/><strong>MISC:<\/strong> Accessory Rail, Slide Serrations, Optics Ready, Owner\u2019s Manual, Cable Lock.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MSRP: <\/strong>$445.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sdsarms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\">SDS Arms<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-px-5-7-pistol-from-sds-arms\" title=\"The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I ran 150 rounds of 5.7x28mm ammunition through the Tisas PX-5.7 semi-automatic pistol. 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