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PDR - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE

The PDR offers compact form-factor and unique capabilities to militaryofficers, 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 hol-

ster 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.

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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 limita-

tions.

Efforts to increase the effectiveness of pistols have lead to miniaturized sub-

machineguns such as the Mini-Uzi, MAC M10, HK MP-5PDW. Unfortunately, the

major issue of this approach became apparent with the development of modernsoft body armor which is generally not defeated by pistol-calibers.

Recently some branches of the military have been issuing shorter carbine ver-

sions of issue rifles such as the M4. While useful as a primary weapon for close-

quarters 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 con-

trollability, 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 inter-

changeable with any other system whether it is a pistol, carbine or rifle. This situ-

ation creates an undue logistical burden since a completely new set of consum-

able materials must be manufactured, transported, stockpiled and distributed to

soldiers in the field.

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The PDR answer

In order to address the limitations of existing systems, Magpul Industries began

development of the Personal Defense Rifle (PDR) 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 capabili-

ties of the latest generation of PDW systems while greatly reducing any logisticalburden.

For logistics reasons it was decided that the PDR 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 supple-

ment 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 stan-

dard 5.56x45 round fired from a 11.5 inch barrel is still very effective at the com-mon self defense range of 12-140 feet.

MAGPUL PDR - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE THE PDR ANSWER


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PDR Configurations

The PDR 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

MAGPUL PDR - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE FEATURES OVERVIEW

PDR-D

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.

PDR-C

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.

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MAGPUL PDR - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE FEATURES OVERVIEW

Reversible Mid Ejection System Selectable ejection system expels

spent casings from either the right or

left side depending on user prefer-

ence and tactical situation.

Picatinny M1913A Top Rail Full length top rail allows for

optics or iron site mounting

Standard M16 Magazines & Ammunition

5.56 x 45 mm NATO ammunition improves

terminal effect over pistols and other PDW

weapons while M16/NATO STANAG mag-

azine compatibility reduces logistical

impact on both operators and supply

chains.

M16/M4 Magazine Release

Instinctive M16-type magazine

release allows for rapid magazine

reloading not seen in other action-

behind-the-grip designs in this class.

Press Check Blast Cover -

Kevlar cheek piece rotates up to

allow user to press check cham-

ber and protects users cheekfrom heat. The cover also protects

user from rare but harmful open

breech detonations.Ambi Charging Handle

Reciprocating charging han-

dle acts as a forward assist

Integrated Light Option -

Built in illumination for target

ID during low light conditions.

Single Point Sling Mount For use with shoulder holster

Quick Field Disassembly

Lower receiver is removable after

pushing three captive push pins.


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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.

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MAGPUL PDR - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE DEPLOYING THE PDR

PDR Quick Detach Single Point Attachment

The PDRs unique single point sling attachment system

allows full movement and engagement, one handed,

while retaining positive retention of the weapon.

Deploying the PDR from shoulder harness while standing

The shoulder harness for the PDR 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.


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Deploying the PDR while in a prone position.

The Magpul PDR 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 sys-

tem connects the PDR to the shoulder harness.



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Deploying the PDR while operating a

vehicle or aircraft.

The Magpul PDR is designed to be deployed

and fired while driving. When stored in a shoul-

der harness the PDR sits at ready access to

the operator.

Center balance allows one handed deployment

and operation. Mid/forward ejection system

expels spent casings outside of the vehicle.



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Magpul History

Magpul Industries Corp was founded in 1999 by a former U.S. Reconnaissance

Marine Sergeant Richard Fitzpatrick with the intent of manufacturing an item to

improve the speed of tactical magazine changes. The resulting patented product,the Magpul, has over one million units fielded worldwide and is in service with

many military and law enforcement agencies.

From the success of the original design came other tactical accessories such as

stocks, grips, an improved follower for the USGI AR15/M16 magazine and even a

threading tool for PALS/MOLLIE gear.

Magpul is notable in the industry as a company that focuses on the end user of

an item and self-funds its product development outside of normal government

solicitations.

Magpuls research and development arm, known as Magpul Military Industries

(formally Magpul Armament Co), is a type 7, class 2 federally licensed manufac-

turer of firearms.

The PDR is the second complete firearm to be developed by Magpul Industries

Corp. The first being the Masada Adaptive Combat Weapon System.

Magpul has worked extensively on other firearm projects such as the Kriss Super-

V .45 caliber Sub Machine Gun from Transformational Defense Industries (TDI)

as well as numerous components for other existing weapons systems.

Magpul Industries Corp and its

research arm are privately heldColorado corporations with the

same 3 shareholders. Richard

Fitzpatrick remains as President

and shareholder. All shareholders

are US citizens and two are US

military veterans.

MAGPUL PDR - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE HISTORY

Magpul Masada

Adaptive Combat

Weapon System

KRISS Super V

.45Cal SMG


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Question: Does the mid eject system require special parts to reverse ejection side?.

Answer: No. Switching the side the PDR ejects from can be easily done on the fly by a

user without disassembly of the rifle.

Question: When will the PDR be available for testing?

Answer: The PDR is scheduled for live fire testing in December 2007 and full scale

operational testing early 2008. While the set up of the action is somewhat unique

all the elements are based upon proven firearms technologies.

Question: When will the tentative date be for release of the PDR?

Answer: Magpul is aiming for a release in sometime in 2008.

Question: Is the PDRs action limited to 5.56x45?Answer: No. Other intermediate rifle calibers such as 6.8 Remington and 6.5 Grendal

should be able to be used also with modified parts.

Question: Is the PDR patented?

Answer: A patent attorney was consulted to confirm the design did not infringe on any

existing patents and file for patents on items developed for this program by

Magpul. As such the PDR is considered patent pending.

Question: Was the PDR project sponsored, funded and/or developed by any other

company or government?

Answer: No. The entire PDR project was conceived, developed, and funded as an in-

house project and is in no way associated with any government, private or public

company entity outside of Magpul Industries Corp / Magpul Military Industries.

MAGPUL PDR - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE FAQS

Point of Contact

Drake Clark

Magpul Military Industries

400 Young Court Unit #1

Erie, CO 80516

303-848-3460 x112

[email protected]

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