PDR™ - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE MAGPUL
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PDRTM - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE
The PDRTM offers compact form-factor and unique capabilities to military officers, non-combat personnel, aircraft/survival E&E, executive protection and airline security. It is small and thin enough to be carried close to the body via a shoulder holster but is single handedly deployable even from a seated position. Backward compatibility with AR-15/M16 magazines and ammunition, allows for emergency supplement from personnel carrying standard M16s or M4s.
MAGPUL PDRTM - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE
INTRODUCTION
The Pistol/Rifle Grey Area
As a general rule, soldiers are issued a single rifle that is intended to serve all battle purposes. Personal defense for officers, air crewman, armor crewman and support personal has normally been with pistols. Pistols are very compact but ineffective at all but the shortest of ranges due to cartridge and ergonomic limitations.
Efforts to increase the effectiveness of pistols have lead to miniaturized submachineguns such as the Mini-Uzi, MAC M10, HK MP-5PDW. Unfortunately, the major issue of this approach became apparent with the development of modern soft body armor which is generally not defeated by pistol-calibers.
Recently some branches of the military have been issuing shorter carbine versions of issue rifles such as the M4. While useful as a primary weapon for closequarters battle, carbines like the M4 must still be carried and used like a rifle due to their bulk and weight.
Some weapons have been designed for this grey area between pistol and rifle and are generally called PDWs (Personal Defense Weapons). Systems like the HK MP-7, FN P90 have defined the capabilities of the PDW by offering recoil controllability, armor defeat capabilities and compact size factor.
While the capability of this latest class of weapons fills the gray area between the pistol and the rifle, it comes with some drawbacks. Primarily, both the MP-7 and the P90 utilize exotic ammunition and proprietary magazines that are not interchangeable with any other system whether it is a pistol, carbine or rifle. This situation creates an undue logistical burden since a completely new set of consumable materials must be manufactured, transported, stockpiled and distributed to soldiers in the field.
MAGPUL PDRTM - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE
THE PDR ANSWER
The PDR answer
In order to address the limitations of existing systems, Magpul Industries began development of the Personal Defense RifleTM (PDRTM) in 2006. This concept is envisioned as an ultra-compact, rifle-caliber personal defense weapon. It is designed to fill the unique role between pistol and rifle, by combining the capabilities of the latest generation of PDW systems while greatly reducing any logistical burden.
For logistics reasons it was decided that the PDRTM would be chambered in the NATO standard 5.56x45 round and use NATO standard USGI magazines. Backward compatibility with AR-15/M16 magazines allows for emergency supplement from personnel carrying standard M16s of M4s.
The 5.56x45 round requires a 14.5 inch or longer barrel for enough velocity to fragment at the most common combat ranges of 100-200 feet. Shorter barreled M16s used at the closer distances in Iraq and Afghanistan showed that a standard 5.56x45 round fired from a 11.5 inch barrel is still very effective at the common self defense range of 12-140 feet.
MAGPUL PDRTM - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE
FEATURES OVERVIEW
PDR Configurations The PDRTM upper receiver is unique in housing all the fire control parts. This allows the user to switch in seconds to two different configurations of lower receivers, depending on mission requirements
1.5" 19"
5.3"
PDR-DTM Designed for CQB and/or Direct Action Missions. Features full sized pistol grip with storage, ambi fire selector, removable forward grip and extended tail section.
4.8"
PDR-CTM Designed for use in space restricted areas such as armored vehicles and aircraft. Also suitable missions requiring concealability . Features streamlined "no snag" design, integrated forward grip and shortened tail section.
MAGPUL PDRTM - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE
FEATURES OVERVIEW
Picatinny M1913A Top Rail ? Full length top rail allows for
optics or iron site mounting
Reversible Mid Ejection System ? Selectable ejection system expels spent casings from either the right or left side depending on user preference and tactical situation.
Ambi Charging Handle ?
Reciprocating charging handle acts as a forward assist
Press Check Blast Cover Kevlar cheek piece rotates up to allow user to press check chamber and protects users cheek from heat. The cover also protects user from rare but harmful open breech detonations.
Single Point Sling Mount ? For use with shoulder holster
M16/M4 Magazine Release
Instinctive M16-type magazine release allows for rapid magazine reloading not seen in other actionbehind-the-grip designs in this class.
Standard M16 Magazines & Ammunition
5.56 x 45 mm NATO ammunition improves terminal effect over pistols and other PDW weapons while M16/NATO STANAG magazine compatibility reduces logistical impact on both operators and supply chains.
Integrated Light Option Built in illumination for target ID during low light conditions.
Quick Field Disassembly ? Lower receiver is removable after pushing three captive push pins.
MAGPUL PDRTM - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE
SPECIFICATIONS
Purpose
Compact Personal Defense Weapon for use in vehicle cabs and tight spaces. Will serve as single-solution replacement for standard issue M9 (pistol) and M4 (carbine) weapons.
General
? Barrel 10.5 - 12.5" polygonal ? OAL 18~20" ? Weight 3~ 4lbs ? Caliber 5.56 (can be refitted with 6mm, 6.5, 6.8 etc) ? Std mag USGI or 15~20 custom polymer ? Max Effective range (5.56x45) ~300yds. - Max Effective Fragmentation Range (5.56x45) ~200 feet
Construction
? Polymer where possible (for min. weight and temp) ? Striker Fired, Safe Action. ? Semi and select-fire option ? Piston op system w/separate carrier/rod
Key user interfaces
? Optics rail 0.5 ~ 0.6" above cheekweld ? Ambi everything ? selector, bolt catch, mag release, ejection. ? M16 style selector, mag release ? Additional bolt catch in trigger well ? Kevlar ejection port shield/cheekweld ? On the fly, selectable left-right ejection ? Ultralight for max portability ? Additional mag release at mag well ? Vertical Fore Grip ? Optional Integrated Light System ? Krink or similar brake reduces muzzle Db to tolerable level.
MAGPUL PDRTM - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE
DEPLOYING THE PDR
Deploying the PDRTM from shoulder harness while standing
The shoulder harness for the PDRTM is specially designed to allow the weapon to be carried close to the body so that in does not hinder mobility but still allows for instant access when needed.
PDRTM Quick Detach Single Point Attachment
The PDRTMs unique single point sling attachment system allows full movement and engagement, one handed, while retaining positive retention of the weapon.
MAGPUL PDRTM - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE
DEPLOYING THE PDR
Deploying the PDRTM while in a prone position.
The Magpul PDRTM is designed to be deployed and fired while the user is in a prone position or taking cover. At all times the unique single point retention system connects the PDRTM to the shoulder harness.
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