Magpul PDR
Magpul Industries Corp. · Personal Defense Weapon · Prototype · 2007
Also known as: Magpul Personal Defense Rifle, PDR-C
Overview
The Magpul PDR (Personal Defense Rifle) is a prototype select-fire bullpup personal defense weapon chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, developed by Magpul Industries. Unveiled in 2007, it used a short-stroke gas piston operating system with a rotating bolt and was built largely from polymer to keep weight low. The compact bullpup layout placed a roughly 10.5-inch barrel in an overall length of under 20 inches while accepting standard STANAG AR-15/M16 magazines. The PDR was intended to bridge the gap between sidearms and carbines, but it never entered production.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1600 g (56.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 483 mm (19.02") |
| Barrel Length | 267 mm (10.51") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 274 m (300 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Polymer |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56x45mm NATO — also known as 5.56mm NATO, 5.56x45mm, .223 Remington
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Bullpup Layout, Short Stroke Gas Piston, Rotating Bolt, Ambidextrous Ejection, Picatinny Rail, Telescoping Stock, Stanag Magazine Compatible
Production
Prototype only; never mass-produced
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Magpul Industries
Notes
The PDR remained a developmental concept and was not put into series production. Its styling was later realized in airsoft form as the Magpul PTS PDR-C.
Background
First publicly presented at the 2007 NDIA Small Arms Symposium, the PDR reflected Magpul's move from accessory maker into complete weapon concepts; though it never reached production, its distinctive bullpup silhouette became a recognizable design appearing in video games and airsoft replicas.