Red Star FN57

"The FN57, manufactured by Red Star-owned FN Herstal, is the standard issue sidearm for the Red Star Stormtroopers. This trusty little weapon can save a life, even from the Hive."

- In-game description

The Red Star FN57 is a Specialized Weapon Variant of the FN57 appearing in Call of Duty: Awakening of the Hive as a Common rarity SWV.

The weapon is the official standard issue sidearm of the Federal Army, being used many Army units and extensively by the Stormtroopers, an elite branch of soldiers genetically enhanced by a secret division of the 501st Corporation. The physical appearance of this weapon differs from most factory models, the weapon has been imprinted with the infamous Red Star symbol and having "Red Star Federation" as well as its insignia.

The weapon's SWV attachments include an extended dual fast mag, green laser sight, red dot sight, heavy barrel with a muzzle brake, and AP-FMJ rounds. The specialized magazine for quicker reload times. The green laser sight for night-vision goggle support. The heavy barrel for maintaining long range accuracy and a muzzle brake to reduce vertical recoil, adding to its already low recoil. The specialized rounds can be toggled and switched between types.

Trivia

 * The AP-FMJ Rounds are switchable and toggle-able. D-pad up toggles both Armour-Piercing and Full Metal Jacket rounds, D-pad left toggles Armour-Piercing rounds while D-pad right toggles Full Metal Jacket rounds.