Magpul PDR
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| Personal Defense Rifle | |
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  File:PDRw-Final.gifMagpul Personal Defense Rifle line art, showing the compact and airsoft version | |
| Type | Personal defense weapon |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Magpul Industries |
| Designed | 2012–present |
| Variants | PDR-D |
| Specifications | |
| Length | PDR-D: 19 in (480 mm) |
| Barrel length | 10.5 to 12.5 inches |
| Cartridge | 5.56x45mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Feed system | Various STANAG magazines |
| Sights | Iron; MIL-STD-1913 rail provided for optics |
The Magpul PDR (Personal Defense Rifle) is a prototype bullpup-style 5.56x45mm carbine unveiled by Magpul Industries in 2006. Although halted in development as of 2011 it has garnered some attention, largely due to its "futuristic" appearance. The system 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 a M4 carbine in an ultra compact firearm.
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. It is striker-fired, features an ambidextrous ejection system, and ambidextrous controls.
The PDR-C (Compact) features an FN P90-style pistol grip and ergonomics offering a more compact weapon, while the PDR-D (Direct) uses a more conventional pistol grip with vertical grip (similar to a Steyr TMP) and safety nub to keep users from injuring themselves.
Magpul's "Professional Training Division" (PTS) has developed an airsoft rendition of the PDR in conjunction with Magpul to finalize the firearm's aesthetic design.
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