Magpul PDR
The Magpul PDR (Personal Defense Rifle) is a prototype bullpup-style 5.56×45mm NATO carbine unveiled by Magpul Industries in 2006.
Also recorded as Magpul Personal Defense Rifle · PDR
Magpul PDR
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- Name
- Magpul PDR
- Field
- personal defense weapon · bullpup · rifle
- Period
- Magpul PDR was established or created in 2012.
- Region
- United States
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Magpul PDR • Origin — United States • Type — Bullpup personal defense weapon Assault Rifle Carbine • Is Ranged — Yes • Designer — Magpul Industries • Design Date — 2006–2011 • Production Date — Never went into production • Variants — PDR-D • Length — PDR-D: 19 in • Part Length — 10.5 to 12.5 inches • Cartridge — 5.56×45mm NATO • Caliber — 5.56mm • Action — Gas-operated, rotating bolt • Rate — 550-650 rounds/min • Feed — Various STANAG magazines • Sights — Iron sights, MIL-STD-1913 rail provided for optics
History
History
The PDR consists of a gas-operated bullpup carbine intended to replace some submachine guns, M9 pistols and M4 carbines while still offering the rapid fire and range of an M4 carbine in an ultra compact firearm.
Design
Design
The PDR is one of the few personal defense weapons designed to use a standard caliber to simplify the logistics. The method of operation is a short stroke gas piston. The PDR is striker-fired, features an ambidextrous ejection system, and ambidextrous controls. Although development of the PDR was halted in 2011, it has since garnered some attention, largely due to its "futuristic" appearance.
PDR-C
PDR-C
Standing for "Compact", the PDR-C features an FN P90-style pistol grip and ergonomics offering a more compact weapon.
PDR-D
PDR-D
Standing for "Direct", the PDR-D uses a more conventional pistol grip with vertical grip (similar to a Steyr TMP) and safety nub to keep users from injuring themselves.
Chronology
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Magpul PDR first recorded.
2012
Magpul PDR is recorded from 2012.
2012
Magpul PDR was established or created in 2012.
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Magpul PDR is associated with United States.
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The circumstances in which Magpul PDR stands. Established or created in 2012. Recorded as a kind of bullpup. Manufactured by Magpul. Within the Encyclopedia. Connected to 3 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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