FN makes a Five-Seven which shoots a very high velocity .22 (actually a 5.7mm) cal bullet that some say can penetrate lighter body armor. I don’t believe there is any evidence that it is deadlier than 9mm or .40 cal but like the federal “black talon” bullets it has developed a reputation based more on urban legend than reality. It is still nowhere near as lethal as a 7.62 x 39 bullet from the AK-47’s that are ubiquitous throughout South America.
“...like the federal “black talon” bullets “
Agree with everything you posted, just one small quibble, Black Talon ammo was manufactured by Winchester.
Ok, thanks for the info. It commands a pretty good price, but it’s readily available from online gun dealers like Impact Guns.
> FN makes a Five-Seven which shoots a very high velocity .22 (actually a 5.7mm) cal bullet that some say can penetrate lighter body armor. I don’t believe there is any evidence that it is deadlier than 9mm or .40 cal
The Five-Seven was used in the Fort Hood shooting. Seems to have been pretty deadly there — 14 people.