Description

Federal FNH 5.7×28mm SS195LF 27gr Blue Tip JHP Lead-Free — 500 Rounds

The Federal FNH 5.7x28mm SS195LF is the lead-free training and practice load for the 5.7×28mm cartridge.

A 27-grain JHP with copper jacket and aluminum core, offering similar ballistics to the SS190 duty round at 2,050 fps and 282 ft-lbs — without lead contamination at the range.

At $0.74 per round for 500 rounds, the Federal FNH 5.7x28mm SS195LF is the lead-free option for ranges with lead restrictions.

What Makes the SS195LF Different

The 5.7×28mm platform — FN Five-seveN pistol, FN PS90 carbine, Ruger-57 — was developed around several distinct load variants with different bullet weights, core materials, and tip colors coding their purpose.

The Federal FNH 5.7x28mm SS195LF uses a copper jacket over an aluminum core rather than a standard lead core.

The blue tip identifies the load as lead-free.

No lead in the bullet means no contamination at the range face or ventilation system — why this load is specified for indoor ranges where lead management matters.

Training Load, Not Duty

The SS195LF is positioned as a training round, not a duty or defensive load.

It mirrors the SS190 ballistic profile closely enough that practice with practice reflects the felt recoil and sight picture of the SS190 duty cartridge.

For defensive use in the FN Five-seveN or Ruger-57, dedicated defensive loads exist in the 5.7×28mm category. The SS195LF is the correct choice when the priority is high-volume practice without lead at the range.

2,050 fps in 5.7×28mm Context

At 27 grains and 2,050 fps, the Federal FNH 5.7x28mm delivers 282 ft-lbs — modest by handgun standards but typical of the 5.7×28mm cartridge.

The platform’s value is flat trajectory and high magazine capacity, not raw energy per round.

The aluminum core produces slightly lower muzzle energy than a lead-core equivalent at the same velocity, consistent with the caliber’s training-use designation.

Specifications

• Caliber: 5.7×28mm
• Bullet: 27 grain, Jacketed Hollow Point (copper jacket, aluminum core)
• Tip color: Blue (lead-free identifier)
• Muzzle velocity: 2,050 fps
• Muzzle energy: 282 ft-lbs
• Application: Training, practice, indoor range use
• Lead free: Yes — aluminum core, no lead in bullet
• Cartridge case: Brass, reloadable
• Primer: Boxer, non-corrosive, centerfire
• Quantity: 500 rounds (10 × 50-round boxes)
• Federal SKU: SS195LF

Browse the 5.7×28mm ammunition category. Specifications are published by SAAMI and by Federal Premium directly. Safe storage guidance is available from the NSSF.

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SHORT DESCRIPTION (above Add to Cart)

Federal FNH 5.7×28mm SS195LF. 27-grain JHP — copper jacket, aluminum core, no lead, blue tip. 2,050 fps, 282 ft-lbs. Similar ballistics to SS190 duty round. Indoor range compliant. Boxer primed, non-corrosive, brass, reloadable. Federal SKU SS195LF. 500 rounds (10 × 50-round boxes). Training and practice load — not a defensive round.

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💬 Before You Go — Running 5.7×28mm on a Lead-Free Range?

Using the SS195LF at an indoor range? Leave a review with the range name and pistol (Five-seveN, Ruger-57, PS90) — lead-free 5.7×28mm field reviews are sparse, and the 5.7 community’s experience on ventilation, fouling, and reliability would be useful to other shooters navigating lead-restricted ranges. And if you came looking for a 5.7×28mm load we don’t carry, tell us. 🎯

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Please purchase and use ammunition responsibly and in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. Ammunition cannot be shipped to all jurisdictions — verify legal shipment to your address before ordering. Buyers must be at least 21 years of age for handgun ammunition. Not for sale to prohibited persons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “SS195LF” mean? SS195LF is Federal’s designation for this 5.7×28mm load: 195 is the load number, LF indicates lead-free. It is distinct from the SS190 (lead-core FMJ duty round) and the SS197SR (lead-core soft point). The blue tip visually identifies it as the lead-free variant.

Why aluminum core instead of lead? Aluminum is non-toxic. Indoor ranges and law enforcement training facilities increasingly mandate lead-free ammunition to reduce airborne lead exposure and ventilation load. An aluminum-core bullet eliminates the primary source of lead vapor at the firing point.

Is this suitable for defensive use? Federal positions the SS195LF as a training and practice round, not a defensive load. Hollow point geometry is present, but the aluminum core and reduced energy profile make it less ideal for defensive use than lead-core hollow point alternatives.

What’s the difference between the blue tip (this) and the green tip in Related Products? The green tip (SS190 equivalent) uses a steel penetrator core and is a duty/FMJ-type round. The blue tip SS195LF uses an aluminum core and is the lead-free training variant. Both are 27-grain hollow point; the core material and tip color distinguish them.

What platforms chamber 5.7×28mm? FN Five-seveN pistol, FN PS90 carbine, Ruger-57 pistol, and several less common platforms. Confirm your specific platform’s compatibility before ordering.

Is the brass reloadable? Yes — brass casing, Boxer primer. The aluminum core makes this popular with reloaders who want to recover clean brass.

How many rounds is 500? 10 × 50-round boxes.

What’s the per-round cost? $370 / 500 = $0.74 per round.