FN come out the advanced 5.7x28mm cartridge for its FN P90 personal defense axe to meet NATO requirements released in 2000. Subsequently FN created the Five-seveN machine pistol to accord agencies who adopt the P90, which is a FN Five seveN oblique affiliation chambered for the same cartridge.

The Five-seveN is a semi-automatic automatic pistol manufactured by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal (FNH). It's agnomen is derived from the unique ammunition it uses.