5.7x28mm cartridges. From left to right: SS195LF, SS196SR, SS197SR, and a lighter for scale.

Type Personal defense weapon Place of origin Belgium Service history In service 1994-present Used by NATO Production history Designer Fabrique Nationale Designed 1989-1994 Manufacturer Fabrique Nationale Produced 1994-present Variants See Rounds Specifications Case type Rimless, bottleneck Bullet diameter 5.70 mm (0.224 in) Neck diameter 6.38 mm (0.251 in) Shoulder diameter 7.95 mm (0.313 in) Base diameter 7.95 mm (0.313 in) Rim diameter 7.80 mm (0.307 in) Rim thickness 1.14 mm (0.045 in) Case length 28.9 mm (1.14 in) Overall length 40.50 mm (1.594 in) Case capacity 0.90 cm³ (14 gr H2O) Rifling twist 228.6 mm (1 in 9 in) Primer type Boxer Small pistol Maximum pressure 345.0 MPa (50,040 psi) Ballistic performance Bullet weight/type Velocity Energy 32 gr (2.1 g) SS190 AP FMJ 716 m/s (2,350 ft/s) 538 J (397 ft·lbf) 55 gr (3.6 g) SS193 FMJ BT 305 m/s (1,000 ft/s) 163 J (120 ft·lbf) 28 gr (1.8 g) SS195LF JHP[dubious – discuss] 701 m/s (2,300 ft/s) 393 J (290 ft·lbf) 40 gr (2.6 g) SS197SR JHP 594 m/s (1,950 ft/s) 461 J (340 ft·lbf) Test barrel length: 263 mm (10.35 in)