PDR-D

PDR-C

PDR - PERSONAL DEFENSE RIFLE

MAGPUL
PUBLIC
RELEASE

The PDR 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.

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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.

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THE PDR ANSWER

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 capabilities of the latest generation of PDW systems while greatly reducing any logistical
burden.
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 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.

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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

1.5
19

5.3

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.

4.8

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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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.
Integrated Light Option Built in illumination for target
ID during low light conditions.

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.

Quick Field Disassembly

Lower receiver is removable after
pushing three captive push pins.

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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.

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DEPLOYING THE PDR

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.

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.

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DEPLOYING THE PDR

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 system 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 shoulder 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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HISTORY

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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 manufacturer 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 Masada
Adaptive Combat
Weapon System

Magpul has worked extensively on other firearm projects such as the Kriss SuperV .45 caliber Sub Machine Gun from Transformational Defense Industries (TDI)
as well as numerous components for other existing weapons systems.

KRISS Super V
.45Cal SMG

Magpul Industries Corp and its

research arm are privately held
Colorado corporations with the
same 3 shareholders. Richard
Fitzpatrick remains as President
and shareholder. All shareholders
are US citizens and two are US
military veterans.

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FAQS

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 inhouse project and is in no way associated with any government, private or public
company entity outside of Magpul Industries Corp / Magpul Military Industries.

Point of Contact
Drake Clark
Magpul Military Industries
400 Young Court Unit #1
Erie, CO 80516
303-848-3460 x112
drake@magpul.com