Last reviewed: 2026-04-17 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
FN 5.7×28 lead-free ammo solves the indoor-range problem: zero lead in the primer, zero lead in the projectile, full-velocity performance from a cartridge engineered for the FN Five-seveN and PS90. The SS195LF designation identifies FN Herstal’s factory hollow-point design at 27 grains, delivering 2300 fps muzzle velocity and 330 ft-lbs of energy from a brass case. For shooters who log high round counts indoors or work in jurisdictions with lead-contamination mandates, this is the factory load built by the same engineers who designed the cartridge in 1990.
Built for the Box
FN Herstal manufactures the SS195LF on the same Belgian production lines that supply NATO contracts and LE agencies worldwide. The 27-grain hollow point uses a copper-zinc alloy jacket over a compressed-powder core — no lead, no tungsten, no exotic metals that trigger range bans. The primer is lead-free as well, meaning zero airborne lead particulate from ignition or impact. Brass cases seat uniformly in Five-seveN and PS90 magazines, and the 2300 fps velocity holds the same point-of-impact as standard SS197SR ball inside 25 yards.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 5.7x28mm |
| Bullet Weight | 27 grains |
| Bullet Type | Lead-Free Hollow Point |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2300 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 330 ft-lbs |
| Rounds per Box | 50 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Lead-Free |
| Corrosive | No |
| Intended Use | Indoor Range / Training |
| Manufacturer | FN Herstal |
Fifty rounds per box. Lead-free construction qualifies this load for any 5.7×28 ammo application where heavy-metal contamination is regulated or ventilation is limited. Brass cases reload cleanly if you process your own 5.7×28, though most shooters treat factory FN as primary training stock.
Who It’s For
If you shoot the Five-seveN or PS90 indoors more than twice a month, the SS195LF pays for itself in reduced exposure and range compliance. Lead-free mandates are now standard at most urban indoor facilities, and some jurisdictions ban leaded primers outright. FN Herstal designed this hollow point to mirror the ballistics of their duty loads — same velocity band, same magazine seating, same ejection pattern — so you train on the same platform characteristics without the lead dust. Competitive shooters in states with California Prop 65 enforcement or military ranges with EPA oversight use SS195LF as their go-to 5.7×28 training round.
At the Range
The 27-grain hollow point expands reliably in ballistic gel at velocities above 2000 fps, though FN markets this primarily as a training round rather than a defensive load. Recoil impulse matches standard-pressure 5.7×28 — minimal muzzle flip, fast follow-up splits. Accuracy from a 4.8-inch Five-seveN barrel holds 2-3 MOA at 25 yards with factory sights, and the lighter bullet sheds velocity faster than SS198LF green-tip, so expect a six-inch drop at 100 yards compared to four inches with the heavier load. Store in a cool, dry location; FN recommends a five-year shelf life for lead-free primers in humid climates, though sealed ammo cans extend that window.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Treat every firearm as if it is loaded; keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire; never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy; be certain of your target and what lies beyond it.
- Verify current state and local ammunition laws before ordering — some jurisdictions restrict hollow-point ammunition or require additional permits.
- Lead-free primer and projectile eliminate airborne lead exposure during firing and impact; follow range ventilation protocols and dispose of brass per facility guidelines.
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