Ruger 57 REview: Ruger 57 vs FN FiveseveN

[@PaulHarrell]

At 20:23 I said both guns come with two mags. The FN comes with three

[@dposcuro]

Ohh! A 300-500 magazine?! Nice!

[@jamesbabbath5306]

and it's a very expensive magazine at that lol

[@davedoe6445]

Paul, can you do a video on why you don't use a trigger pull gauge to evaluate trigger pull? I assume you have a reason for it.

[@cavtroopermunoz]

When malfunctions are a factor it really doesn't matter how many magazines come with a gun.

[@cosmicmuffet1053]

@@cavtroopermunoz It's a sign of quality that they include enough magazines to guarantee a malfunction. Some gun manufacturers require you to reload in order to see a malfunction. Like an animal.

[@327Federal]

“Shooting the meat target isn’t necessary, however, people never tire of seeing it, so we’ll shoot it again”

[@elblancobasura]

Damn straight we never tire of seeing it! "Meat target!!!!!!!!!"

[@obsoletevalues6209]

I have read blogs and watched videos that complain about this caliber's lack of power, so I very much WANTED to see the meat target! Thank you!

[@boredandagitated]

Paul: “Isn’t necessary” me: :c Paul:”we’ll shoot it anyway” me: :D

[@nbr1rckr]

Damn right

[@SurvivalInFlames]

It’s nice to know the people have a voice:)

[@MrSantihs78]

I like how he just pulls pistols out of his pockets.

[@jonkR96]

H S Swiss army jacket..lol.

[@fuhq5121]

That coat is kinda like Mary Poppins bag.

[@ddh158]

Top Hat

[@sbrazenor2]

It's got to be the jacket that the GTA characters wear. How else do you pull out a rocket launcher, then a chain gun, then a pistol, etc. LOL :-D

[@fuhq5121]

Kids these days...I quite paying attention back when Mary Poppins was still a reference people understood.

[@Lemurai]

This guy and his trans dimensional never ending pockets. Pulls out howitzer and says sights are off.

[@John-gj1id]

Lemurai if Paul says your howitzer sights are off...he’s right and there’s a boot who needs to be hazed.

[@MrEazyE357]

In case you're not aware, he always wears shooting jackets which have pockets that are made for this, as well as having large game pouches.

[@jackkomorowski2722]

LMAO

[@MB-THX1138]

Yeah, reminds me of the TARDIS. Dr Who's craft

[@jamesharrison3537]

@@MB-THX1138 Do you think he borrowed the doctors shooting jacket?

[@Mister_Belvidere]

Ruger has finally brought an affordable 5.7 pistol to the people. Now the ammo prices need to catch up.

[@Stevarooni]

Ruger is advertising heavily. I expect that demand will increase, so production will increase, and eventually cost will decrease once more manufacturers' are competing.

[@mattstarnes2006]

Right at the end where he puts 40rnds in the dirt I could only think , Paul you just wasted $30.

[@SuspiciousGanymede]

Ammotogo.com," Sales of 5.7x28 increased around 300% from the release of the ruger 57. Interest has increased about 800%"

[@Mister_Belvidere]

@@SuspiciousGanymede 5.7 is an interesting little round. Hopefully all the extra demand will bring the prices down from the stratosphere. It's the same reason that 9mm is much cheaper than .380; they cost the same to make but 9mm outsells .380 by probably 10 to 1.

[@Dtmdeman]

If the ammo comes down it could be a fun toy. From what I've read as for reloading the case life is poor, so cheaper ammo is a must for me.

[@markshippoli8918]

That has got to be one of, if not THE most fact-filled, non fluff-filled gun comparison videos I've ever seen! Paul your videos are Masterclass 👍😎

[@SsgtHolland]

His whole channel is like that.

[@timewave02012]

Too bad he never uses decent ammo for his 5.7 videos.

[@Schregger]

@@timewave02012 To bad there isnt much decent 5.7 ammo for him to use in the first place. Hopefully, the Ruger 57 will fix that.

[@mikes_.5_cent]

@@SsgtHolland beat me to the punch on that one. Lots of details and rarely fluff.

[@timewave02012]

@@Schregger Elite has good offerings

[@themidnightanimal1555]

600 Dollars less than the FN? Thats like 2 more boxes of cheap 5.7 you could buy!

[@themidnightanimal1555]

@Nikko Puga Preaching to the wrong choir bro. I was making a joke, not actually comparing the value of the two handguns, more specifically making a comment on how expensive 5.7 ammunition is. Sorry if that caused you some confusion or frustration.

[@brodieclamp5090]

@Colin Thiel Rounds that are right length for the pistol are $20 each.

[@ogunsrifle380]

2 months later, you can get an FN for under $1,000.... good job, Ruger, lol...

[@Garflog643]

50 round box of federal fmj is like 18 bux not very expensive.

[@jimshorts6751]

@@ogunsrifle380 I'd save the money and do a trigger job on the Ruger...then buy an FN509. 😂

[@smashmode8175]

Paul Harrell can hear sign language.

[@GeauxRilla]

Paul Harrell could kill Chuck Norris with the noise in the background alone.

[@dr.floridamanphd]

Paul Harrell can speak Braille.

[@rotwang2000]

Paul Harrell tracked and shot deer it in his office, an empty phone booth, the moon and Narnia.

[@UncleTogie]

Paul once delivered my baby. For reference, I'm a *guy*.

[@davewight]

A guy took his daughters virginity He took it back

[@proonguice8386]

Paul’s local grocer: “Oh Shit, here comes Crazy Paul, don’t ask about the pork and grapefruit and for gods sake don’t look him in the eye”

[@brentreeve7554]

I'm sure they love him from all the business he gives them.

[@danielgreen6302]

@@brentreeve7554 Even more, for removing their wastage.

[@gustavogutierrez4680]

If they dont give him the meat target, they become the meat target.

[@icarusflight2396]

@@gustavogutierrez4680 Chuck Norris knows Paul Harrell.

[@danielaramburo7648]

Grocer: my favorite customer!!!! My #1 meat customer and soda customer!!!

[@TOAOM123]

Imagine paul getting pulled over and a cop says "empty your pockets"

[@bakedbeans2862]

I imagine this being an all-day process 😂

[@thatguy22441]

They wouldn't be surprised. He probably knows every cop within 30 miles of his home.

[@eddyflo2978]

This is funny

[@goodnoughperformance]

The scene from the mask movie with Jim Carrey comes to mind hahah

[@grndzro777]

The cops have a pool for how many pistols he has in his pockets.

[@monroetoolman]

When Paul Harrell says he worked the slide "a thousand times"..... he means one thousand times.

[@number1yota]

Exactly, no more, no less

[@robertpowers1045]

Lol I was picturing him doing that at home watching TV when he said that

[@johnnybeanz1296]

robert powers “Paul, honey, could you keep it down a little, I’m trying to watch!”

[@robertbailey4454]

lol I had the same thought.

[@bodesbodes9408]

Paul's humor is so dry it could probably resurrect the phone I dropped in my beer.

[@kruppcorp2359]

I also hate dropping my phone in my bucket of beer

[@gustavogutierrez4680]

No, you mean in gallons of beer.

[@waltmagic]

Lol dude that was the funniest shit I've heard all week!

[@DavidValenciaAguaje]

Lmfao

[@keith8677]

Lol

[@unboxerman12]

Really loved the segment comparing the triggers and mechanisms of the different pistol actions and what their pros and cons are.

[@ziggiesaquaticexotics8270]

He just wanted to flex a bunch of his guns lol

[@Ktrxll]

He does well at 20:18

[@jackofalltradesprepping9611]

I wish politicians were required to review all Paul Harrell videos before making any legislation on firearms.

[@shawnr771]

Unfortunately they are too stupid to understand it. They would make laws against shooting the meat target.

[@jackofalltradesprepping9611]

Most politicians arent completely stupid, just very misguided and very underhanded, with training and a competent leader MOST will at least have the opportunity to change.

[@buckeyesfan4700]

@@shawnr771 😂😂😂 you are not wrong friend

[@LiquidCyrax]

Right?!? Lol then we might hear less bullshit like "An AR weighs about as much as 10 boxes you can move with".

[@shawnr771]

@@buckeyesfan4700 I may not be wrong but I have never been accused of being right.

[@Greameable]

"Now the Ruger is similar, except being completely different" I can't breathe

[@mikesdname1]

I had to breathe into a paper bag

[@gliderguy86]

I listened to that quote 3 times so I can memorize it. That will be an absolute classic quote from now on.

[@AxelCross]

His humor is dryer than a bad dessert.

[@ivancorts6966]

I love the way this guy speaks, is so exact, so precise, always to the point, always good information, no messing around, he just answers all of your doubts, even those you didn't know you had. Best of the best, wonderful channel.

[@billmidkiff1985]

But when he does mess around, he's HILARIOUS!!! I love the ones where he has costumes.

[@loub4879]

"A floor wax that's a dessert topping as well" hahahahahaha

[@chets3597]

That’s from Robbin Williams. Paul showing his age.

[@IRMentat]

Chet Shellenberger Paul showing his ~culture~

[@mattberry4457]

saturday night live 1975. shimmer

[@Sean-fi2lm]

matt berry I was under the impression that not a single person would understand that... a true man of culture

[@chets3597]

You own me. Yep I’m old enough to remember that! Thank you

[@BanjoZZZ]

You know it's going to be a good day when you wake up to a Paul Harrell notification first thing in the morning.

[@fuhq5121]

First thing? Where the hell do you live? I'm no good with time zones but it's not early here. R u US or somewhere else? Yeah I'm an idiot...

[@davidhailey9390]

Paul Harrell has the best explanation s on the free KZbin. I love the chronograph in the meat Target and use of big words.

[@FishHeadly1]

@@davidhailey9390 lol

[@ryanlukens9280]

It’s gonna be a good day tater.

[@goner9696]

It's a better morning when you see Paul Harrel right next to you in bed in the morning.

[@PilatusTurbo]

A Phrase I learned from you, Paul, that has made a measurable difference in my life and how I look at things: "Is it enough of a difference, to MAKE a difference?" Thank you.

[@certaindeaf8315]

When Paul Harrell crunches the numbers, he gets six-pack abs.

[@RiderOftheNorth1968]

Incorrect. The six-pack is allway there it´s only gets honored by the attention.

[@MinistryOfMagic_DoM]

The numbers get a 6 pack.

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

Paul once hit eleven out of ten targets with nine shots.

[@QuantumMech_88]

He's a legend in his own shower .

[@sim.frischh9781]

Numbers aren´t the only thing Paul crunches!

[@rotwang2000]

I love the way Paul casually shows the reliability of a pistol while simultaneously takes out a whole pack of ninja gophers that were sneaking up on him.

[@mattbrown5511]

lol

[@CMB21497]

"The process is similar, but completely different" I love Paul's sense of dry humor. Paul seems to love that Beretta. I would like to see you look at the PSA-57. Another 5.7 on the market, but even cheaper.

[@noobwithawheel4323]

The PSA rock 57 is a tack driver.

[@Hulley29]

I just bought the Ruger 57 and have had 2 FN Fivesevens before, I like the Ruger much more. BTW, I bought my Ruger for $575 plus tax locally, ran 100 rounds yesterday and it's 100%.

[@Genesis23OPB]

did you have problems with the sights on the fn as well? seems ridiculous to have that problem on a gun that expensive

[@jasonperdue2554]

@@Genesis23OPB yes, the Mk 1 target adjustable five sevens sights were horrible. They fixed it in the Mk2 - the mk2 does not come with fixed sights. It's easy to tell the two apart, the mk2 has forward slide serrations, the mk1 does not.

[@Hulley29]

@@Genesis23OPB I had the Mk1 and Mk2, no real problems but I didnt hunt with it, just fairly long distance target shooting.

[@DamageRidgebacksTn]

Wow, $575... what a deal. That’s awesome!

[@Hulley29]

@@DamageRidgebacksTn Yep, I jumped on it, the other gun shops for $699-799.

[@davidhochstetler4068]

Everyone on the internet... the Ruger 5 7. Paul- well since I wasn’t told different I’m going to call it 57 😂😂😂

[@MickeyD2012]

It's fifty seven. Five seven is a registered trademark.

[@bdockett]

I like Paul's take on it. Much easier to differentiate between the Ruger and the FN. Hope it sticks.

[@davidhochstetler4068]

bdockett me too. I just love the attitude. Screw everyone else I’m gonna make it easier for myself and my viewers.

[@legacy1776sibes]

That's what i've been calling it lol

[@CraigS_427]

And because that's what Paul called it, that's what I'll call it. Done deal.

[@markr478]

Finally a youtube channel that provides clear,concise information that applys to real world situations. Hats off to you Paul.

[@chrismaverick9828]

"Not only a floor wax, it's a dessert topping as well" Best line in a review ever regarding end-all caliber comments.

[@edwaggonersr.7446]

I like it too.

[@kenelsey9360]

It is a line from an old Dan Akroyd SNL skit. Thank you Mr. Harrell.

[@vengeance2825]

A moment for this man's immaculate coordination and seamless integration of firearms conjured from some ethereal realm.

[@hosmerhomeboy]

I really appreciate the well informed, experienced, and zero BS tone of this channel. Keep it up Paul. The lack of pretensions is refreshing.

[@Kenny-bj2zq]

Agree - Man I wish the Ruger would have a better trigger and also better design it's kinda ugly to me

[@starkparker16]

Who needs Chekhov's gun when you can have Paul's mallet?

[@Sam_the_Sham_and_the_Pharoahs]

Just got my Ruger 57 yesterday, because of this video (and the $700 extra needed to buy the FN, plus the plastic slide was kind of a deal breaker). Absolutely love the feel and look. Going to take it to the range to find out for sure. Thanks Paul, really enjoy your content.

[@payup2023]

It's a stainless steel polymer covered slide.

[@Sam_the_Sham_and_the_Pharoahs]

@@payup2023 I know that. It doesn't change the fact that the slide itself is polymer. I don't care for polymer frames, I certainly don't like them on my slide. But it is what it is and most modern handguns are designed like that

[@danielschmidt7153]

​@@Sam_the_Sham_and_the_Pharoahsthe slide itself isnt poly, it's stainless steel

[@mezrre4630]

Me: Im gonna save my tax refund this year. Ruger: Heres a 5.7 pistol for half the price of a FN. Me: I'll save my refund next year.

[@eclairvoyance2927]

Me when I saw an M1 Garand sitting in the local shop.

[@randomthoughts149]

Why would one grant the government an interest free loan, which is required to generate a tax refund?

[@eclairvoyance2927]

@@randomthoughts149 Because you gotta pay your taxes to live here, bud. You don't have to like it.

[@thebigokie6.4_392]

Exactly!

[@greybayles7955]

@@randomthoughts149 Because not paying taxes will get you thrown in prison?

[@Psalms119nove]

Thanks to everybody that donates to the channel

[@bordenfleetwood5773]

Seconded. As soon as my personal financial situation improves, I'll be joining their number, but until then, I'm exceeding grateful for those that assist this channel.

[@Swervin309]

FN Five-SeveN: "I bet I can eject a spent cartridge plum over that mountain."

[@IAmNotAHorse]

Could throw a pigskin over a quarter mile, too.

[@dylanparr6880]

Shell yeeter

[@Griffin854]

First time viewer with two observations: I like how fast you talk and I found myself constantly on edge wondering what next may be pulled from your pocket. Enjoyed it, thanks!

[@Howdy762]

hahaha fucking perfect

Now imagine how you feel coming up to this guy in a dark alley

[@kite2036]

@ "Now, as I've said before, shotguns are quite good for personal protection. Seeing as some don't believe me, a demonstration is in order."

[@TheTonyTitan]

Welcome to the wonderous world of bottomless pockets

[@mrhappyface4181]

"When it comes to the reliability of this handgun...." FORTY BULLETS LATER

[@rudyschwab7709]

Actions speaks louder than words, ha-ha!

[@NaruSanavai]

Which, by the way, those 40 rounds were only made possible by the _affordability_ of the Ruger-57. -Goddamn, I love Ruger.-

[@jackburton7959]

It was only 39...... But, who's counting. 😀

[@TheJavy1018]

Are you saying it’s not?

[@NaruSanavai]

@@TheJavy1018 Is who saying what's not?

[@Sweethands4]

One of the best educators about a VERY serious subject ever. Thanks Paul.

[@danielbutcher5836]

That was the best explanation of handgun actions I have ever seen. I am going to save this one to watch later and will watch it enough to be able to explain this to others. Thank you, Paul.

[@baddogkelevra1]

Daniel Butcher that section alone made this an excellent video and one that I’ll show to anyone with questions about handgun actions.

[@jagdtigerfukthis]

yeah, that's when I hit thumbs up and subscribed. Just wish he'd mentioned the hammer impact safety being engaged in the Beretta's hammer drop safety.

[@jonathoncopeland660]

*Exhaling gun-smoke, "I have been very impressed with it."

[@vmpty]

Yes, aprox at 23:00 LOL!

[@Elicid1965]

Ive had my Ruger 57 since early December and so far so good. Wanting an FN for years but the cost was prohibitive. I really like shooting 5.7 x 28(or used to before this ammo skyrocketed in price). I think Ruger actually improved upon the FN design, the thumb safety is more intuitive and the top cut slide is a nice touch. Mine has been incredible reliable so far as well, about 500 plus rounds through it. Thank you for this and ALL your videos! They are highly informative and always entertaining. Ive been a subscriber for awhile now...

[@Grewyn7]

Not a fanboy of the caliber though the ruger 57 has quickly become my favorite handgun to shoot. I'm not sure if you got an erroneous trigger but mine is nothing like that. Very little creep and not sloppy. Just an all around joy to shoot. Thanks for the videos Mr. Harrell!

[@MarkiusFox]

Look forward to the Mk57 from CMMG then. It's available from them as a conversion or dedicated firearm.

[@MrPotatochips4]

I'll have to take a look at one then.

[@don7406]

Watching the meat target dance when that .357 hammers it never gets old. Great video

[@ORflycaster]

That was my biggest takeaway..................save up for a 6" .357, and skip the 5.7 altogether.

[@mattbrown5511]

One, of many, reasons I carry a 686-6 everyday.

[@douglasakers2443]

Really puts things into perspective.

[@toddk1377]

The 5.7 is nothing to write home about. I'd much rather stick with bigger traditional calibers.

[@Jazlizard]

I don't normally comment on videos, but I just wanted to say what a great and thorough job you did with this review/comparison. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@RigiLiquid945]

When Paul Harrel rapid fires 40 rounds off hand, even his casing land in a small group behind the camera!

[@senghunter1010]

Rigid Liquid 945 sub MOA groups.

[@SuperScalemaster]

39..but yeah if you look at the shells,it must be a small pile of shells to pick up with one grab

[@duzzitmatter8679]

Actually they land right back in the box, right side up to account for all brass expended

[@physixger]

Small brass casing group means well-engineered ejection mechanism, which means less malfunctions - the brass trajectory of his mag dump at the end looks quite clean. Watch Forgottenweapons' FG42 firing video for another example like that.

[@howardsutton118]

Thank you for being patient w us pulp thirsty barbarians that love the meat target. Even if its been done or not entirely relevant the meat target is always apreciated!

[@Barskor1]

Meaty!

[@craigbenz4835]

This time of year I always miss the summertime watermelon meat targets.

[@Veprem]

I think calling it the "Fifty Seven" helps distinguish it from the Five seveN in casual conversation.

[@ditto1958]

Me: I’m not trying to be a hater, but I just gotta say I have no interest whatsoever in this caliber Also me: What a fascinating video, Paul!

[@allengrant]

ditto1958 : "no interest whatsoever"..... Roger that. I've never been dissuaded from my P229 in 357Sig. (much rather have a SGD 125gr JHP projectile @ 1350fps ANYTIME !!) Never had a malfunction in well over a decade.

[@taccovert4]

I'm in the same boat. While it might be boring as hell, 9mm has improved so much throughout my time shooting that it's basically become my everything caliber. I keep some 357 for my revolver (singular), and I've got a stock of 45 because I think the 1911 is an elegant weapon, for a more civilized age, but that's it in handgun calibers. Something like 5-7 is just too niche for me, I could only see having anything in one if I were a regular hiker/photographer or somesuch who wanted to minimize weight but have a gun for dealing with mountain lions, snakes, coyotes, people who are snakes, etc. Or if I were in an executive protection capacity where I was part of a VERY small team and the likely threats would regularly include people wearing lightweight body armor. In both cases, the mag capacity and the deep penetration/flat shooting would be useful. For literally anything else, I'd say that there is a traditional caliber, and almost certainly one of the big 4 (9mm, 357, 45acp, 38spl) that is more suited to your use

[@zelenizub2036]

I'd rather see Ruger chambered in 7.62x25.

[@Rminton444]

the reason someone might have a interest in the 57 is that more crazy shooters are wearing body armor when they go on a shooting rampage.goes through body armor and you get 20 shots that you can shot longer distance.But even if I get this I'll still be keeping my 9mm ,357 and well all of the other ones I have too.

[@derrickhouska4935]

Most shootings it has been involved in, that make it to the news, it performed very well.

[@nfmMike]

Gotta love a mallet on the table in the initial thumbnail view!! The trigger pull and safety segment is great - side by side differences. Well done Paul!

[@TripleAAA53]

Outstanding comparison Paul Thank you Sir ! Semper Fidelis

[@spartancanuck]

Might I suggest, "Long and creepy like a Stephen Segal movie," to describe that trigger pull?

[@ChucksSEADnDEAD]

You can take that to the bank. The blood bank.

[@JCdental]

"Languid" is also appropriate

[@patpatterson12]

The man has a steady hand. I was watching the trajectory of the ejected shells during the mag dumps, and they all followed in a row, like they were on rails.

[@fivespeed3026]

PapaPat .Patterson He probably has more training than the entire comment section combined.

[@docbarlow240]

That, and most people fail to grip a gun properly. I have seen people grip a gun as if they are afraid to break it. Meanwhile, you can find video after video of people running over several different versions of these fantastic plastics.

[@MrTian1212]

PapaPat .Patterson Some pistols are made better and they have better ejection trace due to the design of ejector, extractors, etc, HK is better than FN (personal experiences). And my FNX 45 TAC didn’t do it well, but my FN 57 did super well. But of course, his hands are steady.

[@tubeonline629]

@@MrTian1212 Yes I agree, it's not all about steady hands. I've had pistols that if they were locked in a vice and fired the empty casings would be spread out covering a 10' area. I once had an old 1911 that you had to take cover from the ejected brass, (that was before they started lowering the ejection ports).

[@seanpowers6376]

Just noticed, 40 rounds and no safety glasses on the mag dump

[@user-io4fj1kh5m]

absolutely love how thorough this dude is

[@albertforletta1498]

An abundance of info in just 23 min. I would have to say thank you a thousand times to express my appreciation for your excellent videos. Your presentations are the best!

[@anroboticus643]

Wow, watching these videos you never know when one takes place 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, or 20s... This begs the question, is Paul a vampire?

[@starkparker16]

You be the judge.

[@fuhq5121]

No. But there is ONLY one.

[@phantomspaceman]

He has inside him blood of kings.

[@Photosounder]

He's not a current year man, he has achieved timelessness. Strive to be like Paul.

[@amorphoussolid8512]

No, Paul Harrells blood cures vampirism but no vampire has gotten close enough to take a bite :)

[@suicideclyde7610]

You are a fine film maker sir. Kept me interested the whole time and taught me quite a bit about a pistol I knew very little about (FN 57) even comparing it to some of the firearms I'm a tad more familiar with. You are super chill and seem to be smart person who has interest in sharing the knowledge you possess with your audience. I appreciate that very much, halfway through and I already hit "subscribe." Thanks again.

[@_GlockComa]

You are one of my favorite people to watch. You have a different approach to your reviews, and I definitely like it. Please dont change. You rock ✊

[@Ian-gd6pf]

Anyone else feel like their in Middle School, it's friday and the science teacher wheels in the TV and VCR to play a "How to Video" about guns? DOPE!

[@Hanzer-ns5bh]

The rest of the class: "W-what's Bill Nye doing with that AR?" Me, constructing a FOB in the back of the classroom: "SCIENCE"

[@taylorwest4096]

This guy seriously vibes pure 80s video guide presenter

[@GreatLakesDirtFishing]

Wow you hit the nail on the coffin with that one.

[@christopherrichardson1892]

I use to love going to the library to "check out the cart" for the substitute teacher to "watch a video"! Hahhahaa I'm 41...✌🏾

[@jeffreycarroll1632]

Their? No they're is the proper spelling. I mark you down sp-1.

[@ShaozenSC]

Just got my Ruger 57 for Fathers Day and consequently found this video. Paul is what I would call, a professional. Data, presentation, concise nature of the content...wow.

[@kentmains7763]

If Paul says it's a Fifty Seven it's a Fifty Seven. Get with the program Ruger.

[@utrak]

@Deutsches Brot - German Bread men are awesome, get over it

[@utrak]

@Deutsches Brot - German Bread ohhh I see what the problem is. You want Paul Harrell all to yourself. Sorry man, you'll have to get in line

[@kentmains7763]

@Deutsches Brot - German Bread Ask your mother, she knows.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

I will notify FN as well.

[@icarusflight2396]

I like how Paul quietly roasts the effectiveness of the 5.7 vs a standard .357 hp. For EDC.

[@GunFunZS]

And yet at the same time he gives an endorsement in that it is a gun/ caliber that he actually takes hunting. For large game no less. I think it would be a lot more comfortable with the 686, but I think it's popular to underestimate the five seven.

[@JC-fj7oo]

@@GunFunZS Well he took it hunting a couple times to try it out. I don't get the impression he regularly uses it for hunting. Of course Paul is an expert shot and has taken deer with even smaller ammo. The 57 gets underestimated because it's a small weak round. But a gun is a gun. Even a 22 is still a real gun.

[@JC-fj7oo]

Quietly? He pulled out a 357 magnum and blew up a sack of oranges! lol

[@Funhaus_Ryan]

@@GunFunZS Hunting and self defense are two FAAAAAR different things, with FAAAAR different requirements and conditions. They aren't comparable.

[@GunFunZS]

@@Funhaus_Ryan in the case of deer, hunting is more stringent...

[@JewelzFin]

the "new and improved high tech bullet fleece backstop" gets me every time!

[@raoulduke2625]

400,000! Congrats! Time for another special episode!

[@XM-qk5sh]

A well deserved 500,000 is right around the corner. Should be 1 million.

[@logoseven3365]

In describing the trigger pull I found the word “unacceptable” difficult to spell without autocorrect, however, completely accurate.

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Good Video Paul! I enjoyed it very much. I was checking out both of these pistols yesterday at my large local Gun Shop. I am leaning towards The Ruger 57. Your Video seems to agree with my personal feelings regarding the 2 pistols. Anyway, Stay Safe Out There, as I live just outside Portland Oregon. :) 🥳😎👍🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.

[@jphilb]

73k views in less than a day on an “obscure” caliber from a very low key enthusiasts presenter know mainly for high quality instead of hype. This gives me hope for the hobby.

[@BeKindToBirds]

Anyone who is trying to convince you that firearms are not a household appliance for a large number of Americans is lying to you and trying to get something out of you. Scare you so you act less relationally more often than not

[@m1a1abrams93]

@@Vivi2372 Yeah OK

[@caruser4]

I'm an avid shooter and even subscribe to other shooting channels but this was the first Paul Harrell video I ever watched and it was only because KZbin recommended the video. Two months later, I think I've watched every video on his channel 😂

[@williamkillingsworth2619]

I am going to assume the one thumbs down was a flyer.

[@danielbutcher5836]

Happens to the best of us...

[@user-td1zo3tv9p]

@FlamQ Dbltap, I fit that category, I'm sad to say. I need a "smartphone" the size of a tablet so the itsy bitsy, teeny weenie letters and numbers are manipulated without creating gobbledygook texts. It's a struggle to be sure, DAMMITT!!

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

Nah, it's management from FN.

[@markldavis1]

@@GUNNER67akaKelt 🤣😂🤣😂🤔🤣😂🤣😂

[@MrWayneJohn1]

Now there are 8 thumbs down. It seems that the meat target is unimpressed with the video also.

[@Razorbackoperator]

Another outstanding, informative, comprehensive, and genuinely entertaining video! I don't think there is anyone else who even comes close to Paul Harrell in packing a lot of information into a video, such that when he suddenly delivers his signature exit line, the viewer experiences a moment of disappointment that it's over.

[@elcomandante5160]

You are speaking FACTS!!!!

[@shred1894]

"not only a floor wax, but a desert topping as well"

[@martindizoniii2230]

Old Saturday Night Live Commercial 1976

[@mcdoctorglock]

A window cleaner, salad dressing, and feminine hygiene product!

[@proonguice8386]

12:27 I’m really glad your M17 sounds just like mine does. Like opening a rusty barn gate pulling back the slide.

[@karkkosvolfe]

The P320 it is based on is not any better. Also, I got rid of mine. In my personal opinion, the Glock is better for the price point. Also CZ or Italian copycat but couldn't locate one then. Basically, SIG like Walther is overpriced and not necessarily better designed or manufactured. P250 was superior from tactical and strategic reasoning. I am getting the impression the Ruger 57 is the "Glock" of 5.7x28 being more reasonable price, less bullshit and makes the cartridge accessible to people without multi-grand budgets

[@proonguice8386]

Jormundyr NIF I have 2 glocks, theyre great guns. Never owned a CZ but I know they’re underrated and people love them. Just wanted something different that was FS, my M17 hasn’t had any malfunctions though

[@karkkosvolfe]

@@proonguice8386 Haven't gotten much opportunity to try out CZs. That said they do shoot beautifully, when using a friend's. Glad you have had no significant issues. Mine were liquidated right around the time that SIG was doing the "oops it isn't really drop safe". For a 650 to almost 700 dollar gun that was unacceptable period. Replaced both of mine with Glocks. So yeah, not a fan of SIG. There is absolutely no excuse for a manufacturer of that reputation to make that kind of a design fuck up. P320 isn't as versatile as the P250. You can't go from large bore (45 ACP) to anything smaller or vice versa. Which when I got mine in the early 2000s when that info wasn't a published thing. Hope you are staying healthy

[@proonguice8386]

Jormundyr NIF you too Amigo, best of luck

[@jellyfrosh9102]

@@karkkosvolfe There is literally nothing glock does better than sig besides be cheaper. And for an extra 100-200 dollars there's a whole hell of a lot a sig can do that glock can't even with aftermarket mods at the same price.

[@stevepagotto7219]

“Brobdingnagian“...another run to the dictionary, interesting how Paul can combine gun lessons and English lessons. Thanks for the great content! This was very interesting as I also had issues with the FN until a few hundred rounds went through.

[@junk3996]

i remember seeing this guys channel and videos when he had like 30,000 subs. its so nice to see that his expertise and thorough testing and entertaining demeanor are netting him subs.

[@pauledrington]

I found Paul's Channel when he had a hundred and Thirty-One thousand subscribers and have been watching him ever since. I too love the fact that the number is getting larger by the minute. This guy is great I appreciate his videos.

[@tfastlane]

summary: Ruger is gonna put a hurting on FN.

[@Angelis99]

I own a good few Rugers and price to reliability has always been awesome. Ruger's to me is the top shelf firearm at a mid shelf price. My Ruger SR1911 out shot my buddy's Kimber 1911 Match pistol. He was mad LOL. But in total i own 6 Rugers and have never had a malfunction with any.

[@vilefly]

This is one of the most professional gun testing presentations I have ever seen. The other testers come off as highly opinionated and immature. This guy has opinions, but he explains why he has them, and refers to them as a preference, not fact.

[@DenhamTurton]

Thanks Paul! I was suffering from the NoNewPaulHarrellVideo virus but you just cured it. I'm feeling a lot better now.

[@michaspi]

Denham Turton Good, because you narrowly avoided quarantine 🤣

[@deez1022]

Bought my FN five seven about 15 years ago, came with 3 mags and to this day never had a misfire.

[@geckster109]

2-3 thousand rounds through mine over 5 years, same results as you.

[@daniellee100]

Any other kind of malfunction? Did you also have to go through a "break in period"?

[@ytkelite2515]

2k rounds through mine with 0 malfunctions. Also, never had a problem with my sights. The FN is my most accurate pistol. Paul must have gotten a lemon.

[@jameson7276]

MAC also did an elements test on it and the FN did bizarrely well, it doesn't look well sealed at all. Paul's gun must have something serious wrong with it.

[@mungo7136]

deez1022: You know, you have to shoot it :-)

[@a30yearoldspic]

Paul, I really enjoy your videos. Your insight and explanations are informative and appreciated. You remind me of the first man who ever took me to the range. Trust me, that's a high compliment. That was almost 35 years ago. That man talked to me the same way you explain things, clearly and straight forward, without being condescending, confusing and covered in BS. You seem like a genuine, down to earth guy, who possesses a lot of knowledge and is willing to share it with the masses. Thank you, continue what you're doing. Because you're doing it right!

[@JulianVR4]

I watch these videos for a few reasons: 1 - to hear him talk fast 2 - Im waiting for him to pull a grenade launcher out of his pocket to smash the meat target

[@angelguia4523]

# 2 HAS to be on the bucket list lmao.

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

'This is the meat target.....and this is an M67 fragmentation grenade duct taped to it so i don't actually have to throw it, for safety reasons'

[@markp.7109]

Don't know if I missed it in the video, but another important feature of the Ruger is the ability to mount Red Dot Optics with only the need for a $40-$60 adapter plate. FN-57 cannot mount optics without slide milling.

[@Mike-yy4ll]

It can't even WITH milling, because slide is made out of finest recycled trash bags. You have to buy dedicated new slide with red dot mounts.

[@bengarcia9612]

Drew P. I mounted a trigicon rmr on a mk2, mount cost me 50$

[@Lowlightt]

The FN57 MK2 can. Your looking at a different model than whats mainly available now.

[@MGTavis]

Watching your videos is like curling up with a good book, they are always a pleasure. It may be interesting to compare the 57 platform to the 22 magnum.

[@DieselMcBadass1]

congrats paul on hitting the 400k point! Great review as always.

[@SuspiciousGanymede]

$1100 and the sights are loose. $600 and the sights are fit right plus fiber optic. Shame on you FN.

[@ajm5007]

In FN's defense, their version was designed two decades ago . . . which raises the question why it's STILL so pricey.

[@randymagnum143]

If you've ever drifted the sights out of a ruger, they must have a press for installing them at the factory.

[@Mister_Belvidere]

@@ajm5007 the only reason it's so expensive is that people are willing to pay. Now that the Ruger is an actual competitor to the FiveseveN, FN will have to figure out a new price point. I bet other manufacturers will release their own 5.7 pistols soon too, and then FN will be left even more in the dust.

[@scottcampbell2836]

Well now free market will( should) have FN bring price down. And add better sights out of the box. Proper fully adjustable target sights would be nice if not so bulky as to be bad for carry.

[@user-td1zo3tv9p]

@@Mister_Belvidere, with all the hype that Glock put into their latest (FLOP) pistol, the G44, MAYBE they can be convinced to create their OWN version of a Five-Decimal-Seven pistol? Asking for a friend and inquiring minds wanna know. LOL

[@geico1975]

WOW! When PH was comparing the trigger pulls in this video with four, five or six different guns, that would be a great video of itself explaining trigger pulls:) I learned a lot for those five or six minutes:) Nice..

[@coldandaloof7166]

Have been looking forward to this video. Good one too. The FN 5.7 has always interested me but disappointed me. To see a industry competitor come in with a better but cheaper version is awesome. Wonder what a trigger kit would do to help this Ruger 57? At this price a $150 trigger kit might be worth the experiement. I have always thought the 5.7 a nice option for a armed guard where threats might be wearing body armor. Or personal protection details where longer range shots at concealed shooters might be necessary. I read an article once where the idea was that if a shooters location was known by one person he could use 5.7mm tracers to "guide" the other team members to the known threat. As a back up gun in that role I never wanted to spend the money on a unreliable $1200 pistol with acompanying shoulder rig and ammo. But now I am considering this as a possibly viable option. The reliability is really the key factor. Thanks Paul for all the valuable knowledge you convey in such an entertaining way.

[@derrickhouska4935]

Secret Service uses this caliber.

[@ChrisPowell-MerleApAmber]

Aside from hosting a common ammo for primary and secondary carry, my pause to consider is this; FN developed the 5.7x28mm as a PDW for forces following the tip of the spear. With the benefit of selective fire, and a deep, easy to exchange magazine, death by a thousand needles and defeat of common flack gear of the day was an admirable trait in the P90 format. This is likely still acceptable in protective detail services. The Five-seveN was a profit center move. Frankly, I'm quite happy trusting for a "bug" my P226/P229 in 357Sig.

[@BuffRANGE]

Ruger claims the 57 is "pre cocked double action". When you look through the rear slow, and slowly press the trigger you can see it pull the hammer back a little bit before dropping..

[@GunFunZS]

So basically it's like my Taurus 738 pocket pistol. Not knocking it it's a sensible system.

[@hardlylivin6602]

My desert eagle actually does the same thing to an extent. I think that’s why people say they have a two stage feel to them. First “stage” draws the hammer back only slightly before it releases.

[@m-n18]

Also sounds like the trigger on Ruger's Security 9 which isn't bad either

[@kobeh6185]

It's to dramatically increase drop safeness I bet, at least over a true single action

[@denmanfite3156]

Stop it. Squeeze the trigger on an empty chamber once. Great. Now squeeze again. Does it click again? No? SINGLE. ACTION.

[@500gwr]

Whenever I am considering purchasing a particular firearm, your videos are my most trusted source. Thank you for your straightforward and in depth reviews.

[@atomicant4304]

That MAG dump at the end!!! I started cheering so freaking loud.... and then he pulled out the 2nd one and I fainted!

[@Ranxerox1911A1]

Atomic Ant 😂👍

[@theNoogler88]

Everybody jokes: "Paul would have a hard time picking a gun if he heard a home intruder". You all forget, he's a Marine. He'd use his hands.

[@frankrizzo9445]

He’s a Army Infantry soldier

[@hereditarysedentary6812]

He'd toss them a gun to make it interesting

[@gunslinger1911a1]

@@frankrizzo9445 He's both, actually. He was a Marine, then joined the Army afterwards. He explains all of this in one of his episodes.

[@proonguice8386]

Well considering he’s already ventilated and terminated some dude that was being a douchebag at a campground. I think its safe to say he’ll have no problem using fists or guns.

[@dw5523]

False, any real Marine can kill with the combined arms of sarcasm, personal insults, and foul language.

[@swayback7375]

I found this channel a few days ago( thanks KZbin! Channels been around for yrs but you never showed it in my feed, but I get every demo ranch vid!) I love this channel, 7 yr old vids are just about as good, and relevant as they are today. Since I subbed a few days ago I've watched the channel grow by roughly 1k subs PER DAY! Your hard work is hopefully paying off, the info the give is invaluable and the presentation is perfect for most gun owners, mostly excluding the tacticool crowd, which suits me fine, they arent likly to learn a thing anyway. Thanks paul, keep it up man! If all hunters and shooters were as professional as you then public perception of us might be entirely different !

[@michaeldonlon4312]

Floor wax and a desert topping? Thanks for the time machine adventure. S.N.L, (circa 1976) with Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd & Chevy Chase.

[@TOAOM123]

I hear shes the funniest woman in the world, by an old chunk of coal

[@danielplayer5899]

"BROBDINGNAGIAN"...I haven't heard that used colloquially, and correctly, since high school. Congratulations!

[@bordenfleetwood5773]

For those of us who live in the sticks of the midwest, can you please translate the meaning of this word? The context didn't quite make it clear.

[@GizzardGary]

@@bordenfleetwood5773 Giant, basically.

[@bordenfleetwood5773]

@@GizzardGary - Thanks!

[@ORflycaster]

I came directly here for the translation. I can usually count on expanding my vocabulary with Paul's videos.

[@silentdude56k]

I heard it for the first time three months ago and now I've heard it twice since then. Weird, but cool.

[@ThereIsNoWifi]

This demonstration earned you a new subscriber. Thank you for taking the time to fully detail each handgun and their differences. I will most certainly be purchasing a Ruger 57 this year as my first handgun.

[@mcmc448]

"Recently somebody did a review of this pistol [Ruger 57] and he described the trigger pull... as really great. I would have to ask the question 'on what did he base his conclusion that that is a great trigger pull?'". My top guess is the unnamed reviewer was sponsored by the manufacturer or a dealer with a vested interest in glowing reviews.

[@JCdental]

Some people like long "squeeze" type trigger pulls, cause they heard someone say it makes them more accurate

[@Skyfighter64]

Or he shoots almost exclusively Glocks, meaning he doesn't know what a good trigger pull is.

[@zarinkai2927]

I have one. Trigger feels great . Some people are just trigger snobs

[@wingracer1614]

Depends on what you're used to. To someone with a lot of time on proper SA guns like 1911s or DA/SA revolvers, the Ruger is going to be a pretty bad trigger. To someone younger that has mainly been shooting Glocks and striker fired compacts and the like or even a lot of DA/SA autos, the Ruger is pretty great. The bottom line is, this is NOT a bullseye competition gun so don't get it for that. For most anything else, it's perfectly fine

[@TheBrewjo]

I think I've been subscribed for about a year and binged on the back catalog. Can confirm meat target never gets old.

[@geronimo5537]

Harrel speaking the truth yet again, always quality side note: for defensive 5.7x28 rounds you want the stuff that goes at 2000 fps or above. Such as FN 198LF.

[@JohnDoe-sx2zk]

depends... you dont want to be shooting that round if you live in more dense housing situation

[@geronimo5537]

@@JohnDoe-sx2zk the round is designed to tumble. its actually safer than a 9mm round in regards to over penetration. ballistic gel tests show that consistently.

[@itsyaboy490]

Ss195 and ss198. Everything else aside from the white box stuff and reloaded specialty rounds are only range worthy for the simple fact that these guns were designed to fire the sub 30 grain stuff. Not the 40 grain vmax and frederal stuff.

[@jamesjohnson4159]

@@JohnDoe-sx2zk why?

[@JohnDoe-sx2zk]

@@jamesjohnson4159 disregard what I said. It's a really good home defense round

[@rucker69]

The automatic subtitles say "Applause" whenever he shoots the FN lol

[@bradl.602]

That's not gunshots you hear, it's all if the round's friends and family cheering for them after Paul pulls the trigger. Not many bullets have the honor of being shot from Paul.

[@mattwalters6834]

Tex I’ve noticed that with a lot of gun channels; it reads “applause” every time they shoot.

[@BuffRANGE]

Per Ruger's marketing team they've told me It's Ruger "Five SeveN" as I had the exact question as well :D

[@mcdoctorglock]

I kind of like the Ruger Fifty-Seven, like the Heinz steak sauce. Spicy!

[@frankmccracken1160]

I love your style. Keep up great vids. I was an army ranger in the 70s, 2/75th. I look at what we had then and whats available today is amazing

[@johnqpublic2718]

The moment this tool was announced, I began waiting for THIS video. Paulrack Harrel never fails.

[@BratuB]

When Paul talks, and goes on to share his wisdom with us, there's only one other man/voice I can compare him to. And that is Larry Potterfield. You can taste the experience and love for the craft in their voice I swear...

[@Doitallgp]

Wow! I was not expecting to hear that you had malfunctions with the FN. I literally have well over (2) 2,000 rd cases of ss197sr (and plenty of the American eagle stuff) through a FN57 without a single hiccup. You got a lemon, my man.

[@commonsense6040]

Same here. I got about 1500 rounds through mine without any malfunctions.

[@Sir-Hash-A-Lot]

It's because he has the original model that came out in 1998 they have greatly improved since then and are incredibly reliable

[@streetsharksbedfordpoint6.933]

@@Sir-Hash-A-Lot EXACTLY

[@danbusey]

Paul says the FN is perfect for those that like to pay double for something that doesn't function as well.