What is it about the 5.7 that makes the ugliest civilian-legal rifles?

[Skribs]

The P90 is one of the best-looking guns of all time. At the very least, it's iconic for its use in Stargate and Counterstrike. But the PS90? One small change from the P90, and you have the world's ugliest gun.

Or so I thought.

The Keltec P50 is another gun that wouldn't look out of place on Stargate, or even repurposed as a laser in any space adventure. It doesn't look exactly comfortable to shoot, but put it in the hands of some armored space alien, and that's a fine looking ray gun. The Keltec R50, which is essentially a P50 with a stock and a longer barrel, is challenging the PS90 for the world's ugliest gun.

There's an episode of Seinfeld where his girlfriend was either drop-dead gorgeous or absolutely ghastly, depending on the lighting. Maybe that's what the 5.7 is. Put it into a SBR or a "pistol" and it's a beautiful thing. Change the lighting to "rifle" and suddenly it's the "before" picture in every cosmetic surgery ad.

I just don't get it.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Oh man, that R50 makes may eyes bleed. I dont mind the 16" P90 that much though.

Other notable entrants for Worlds Ugliest Rifle would be the Calico and Gyrojet carbines, as well as the H&K G11 though it wasnt civvy-legal.

 

[Riomouse911]

Oh man, that R50 makes may eyes bleed. I dont mind the 16" P90 that much though.

Other notable entrants for Worlds Ugliest Rifle would be the Calico and Gyrojet carbines, as well as the H&K G11 though it wasnt civvy-legal.

For me it is the Ingram Model 6. It looks like a dime store Thompson-inspired cap gun

Stay safe.

 

[Skribs]

Other notable entrants for Worlds Ugliest Rifle would be the Calico and Gyrojet carbines, as well as the H&K G11 though it wasnt civvy-legal.

I'll agree with you on one of those three. I actually like the Calico, and the G11 is at least okay.

 

[N555]

Anything that takes the P90 stick mag that isn't AR styled is going to load from the too and look weird.

 

[Double Naught Spy]

What is it about the 5.7 that makes the ugliest civilian-legal rifles?

I just don't get it.

This is probably a question that is more reflective of you and your choices than the 5.7 caliber.

 

[N555]

Anything that takes a top loading P90 mag is going to be kind of weird.

 

[jmorris]

Only thing I really like about them is they drop brass into a little pile at your feet, if you are willing to suffer through the trigger pulls…

 

[doubleh]

As I pay no attention at all to Kel-Tec I had to google this. You are right. To call it butt ugly would be insulting to butts.

 

[CapnMac]

Well, the 5.7 is "in between"--not a pistol round, not a rifle round.
Was meant for compact PDW with circa 12"/cm barrels.
So, anything with a US-legal 16" barrel is already headed to "platypus" territory at best.

Being neither fish nor fowl, the designers know they need to appeal to "niche" buyers, so, they start from a premise of "hey, let's go 'super modern,' that will sell!" (Of course, it's long been obvious that Kel-Tec has Psilocybin mushrooms in the company cafeteria )

 

[The Happy Kaboomer]

To all he above..........YUK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[21H40]

I really want someone like Savage to make a cheap little bolt action in 5.7. Something like their Rascal would be lots of fun

 

[amd6547]

The Ruger LC carbine looks like a useful 5.7 option.
https://ruger.com/products/lcCarbine/models.html

 

[someguy2800]

I wish I had bought a PS90 when they were cheapish and SBR'd it. I am a big fan of stargate SG1

 

[LimaCharlie]

Love my Kel-Tec P50 5.7X28mm.

 

[21H40]

Love my Kel-Tec P50 5.7X28mm.
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But how does it work in pocket carry????



I've looked at those for a while now, but I can't quite justify one yet. I guess it could become my racoon removal tool, but other than raccoons, people, and targets, what is it good for?

 

[Meeks36]

But how does it work in pocket carry????



I've looked at those for a while now, but I can't quite justify one yet. I guess it could become my racoon removal tool, but other than raccoons, people, and targets, what is it good for?

Shooting expensive ammo.

 

[MachIVshooter]

Yeah, this is why we only have 5.7 pistols. The Ruger is decent, really liking the PSA Rock.

I would definitely go for a 5.7 carbine styled like a Stribog or B&T, just a nice ergonomic & lightweight platform with a normal magazine in a normal location. Alas, nobody seems to want to build one.

 

[chicharrones]

I like the PS90. I've fired them but have never bought one because of the ammo.

My PDW/PCC budget runs to 9mm, so no PS90.

 

[Mizar]

Put it into a SBR or a "pistol" and it's a beautiful thing. Change the lighting to "rifle" and suddenly it's the "before" picture in every cosmetic surgery ad.

It's the proportions that are in close relation to the golden ratio, that you find pleasing to the eye - the bigger the deviation from that, the more "uglier" it looks to you. And I find all the guns mentioned rather goofy, but that's a different story...