PSA Rock 5.7 5.7x28mm
PSA Rock 5.7 5.7x28mm
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
The PSA Rock 5.7 is the cheapest way to own a 5.7×28mm pistol from an established manufacturer. At around $500 street, it is meaningfully less expensive than the S&W M&P 5.7 and Ruger-57. What you get is 23+1 capacity — the highest of any standard-format 5.7 pistol — a 3.5 lb striker-fired trigger, and an optic-ready slide, all in a Glock-pattern layout. Glock-compatible sights mean drop-in iron sight upgrades are cheap and widely available. The 416 stainless slide with QPQ finish is a reasonable choice for corrosion resistance at this price point.
PSA's quality control is the main variable. The company has a documented history of shipping guns that need inspection or minor adjustment before they run reliably. Owner reports on the Rock 5.7 are mixed in the expected PSA pattern: most guns work fine out of the box, a meaningful minority arrive with tight chambers, rough feed ramps, or finish inconsistencies. PSA's customer service has improved over the years and warranty turnaround is generally reasonable, but buyers should inspect the chamber, feed ramp, and slide-to-frame fit at delivery. If you find an issue, contact PSA before shooting it. Buy it if you want 5.7×28mm for under $500 and are comfortable with the PSA lottery. Skip it if you need a gun that will run reliably from round one without inspection — the Kel-Tec P50 and S&W M&P 5.7 have more consistent QC records at modestly higher prices.
Best For
Strengths & Limitations
- 23+1 capacity is the most of any standard-format 5.7 pistol — 3 more rounds than the FN and Ruger, 1 more than the S&W M&P 5.7.
- The 3.5 lb trigger ties the Kel-Tec P50 for the lightest pull in the 5.7 category, and it ships in a standard pistol format that most shooters find intuitive immediately.
- PSA quality control is the well-documented tradeoff for the $500 price. Community forums consistently report a meaningful percentage of Rock 5.7s arriving with tight chambers, rough feed ramps, or fitment issues. Most are fixable; a few require a return trip.
- No holster ecosystem. PSA is not a legacy manufacturer with decades of holster development. OWB and IWB options exist but are limited compared to what FN, Ruger, and S&W have behind them.
- Carbon steel barrel with QPQ finish is adequate, but it is a step down from the Armornite stainless in the M&P 5.7 for long-term corrosion resistance if the gun is stored or carried in humid conditions.
Category Rankings
How the PSA Rock 5.7 5.7x28mm ranks among full-size 5.7x28mm handguns.
Ballistics Calculator
Calculate trajectory, drop, and energy for 5.7x28mm ammunition.
5.7x28mm Ballistics →Where to Buy
No prices available at this time.
Alternatives to Consider
Similar full-size 5.7x28mm handguns ranked by similarity.
| NAME | BEST PRICE |
|---|---|
|
Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 5.7x28mm
Smith & Wesson
|
— |
|
FN Five-seveN MK3 MRD 5.7x28mm
FN America
|
— |
|
Ruger-57 5.7x28mm
Ruger
|
— |
|
Tisas PX-5.7 FO 5.7x28mm
Tisas
|
— |
|
Diamondback DBX 5.7x28mm
Diamondback
|
— |
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I inspect when my PSA Rock 5.7 arrives?
Before shooting: check the chamber for tight spots by slowly inserting and removing a dummy round or snap cap. Run your fingernail along the feed ramp — it should be smooth with no tooling marks. Rack the slide 20-30 times to check for binding against the frame. Inspect the QPQ finish on the slide for any bare spots or machining marks. If you find any of these issues, contact PSA customer service before firing the gun — they have a documented warranty process and most problems are fixed under warranty at no charge.
Does the PSA Rock 5.7 accept standard 5.7×28mm ammunition or only PSA-branded loads?
The Rock 5.7 chambers standard commercial 5.7×28mm ammunition from any manufacturer — FN, Federal, Speer, and others all work. There is no PSA-branded 5.7 ammunition. The main ammo consideration is that some early Rock 5.7 units had tight chambers that caused extraction issues with certain brass; if you experience failures to extract, try a different manufacturer's brass before concluding the gun is defective.
