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Originally Posted by The Reaper
Well, I first fired one about seven years ago, and have shot them periodically since then. The weapon design prevents much flexibility for rail mounted devices.
The anemic round is the real problem though. It will penetrate light body armor, but not hard armor, nor does it do very much terminally when it does. The round creates a very small narrow wound channel reminiscent of an icepick injury.
I believe that the 5.7 rounds are inferior to a good .22LR in the terminal ballistics arena.
Lots of fun for punching paper and having fun though.
TR
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I'd have to challenge your knowledge as to the terminal performance of the 5.7mm; anyone who compares it to a .22 simply is not fully conversant with its potential. There seems to be a general malaise regarding small calibre projectile, yet the designers at Herstal have understood the requirement completely.
I'm nonplussed that you believe its wound track resembles an 'ice-pick' when it clearly is a three dimensional haemorraghic nightmare; far superior to the girlie .45!
The P90 was born from the US driven concept that only Infantry require a full size rifle with the usual acoutriments; support elements require something more compact and portable (they are really saying they need a modern derivative of the submachine gun). P90 fits that 'Personal Defence Weapon' criteria completely and, one could argue, is the 'type example'.
This calling requires technical knowledge as well as robust language. Have a chew on that if you would care to.