Maxim Defense MD:15 Duty
Maxim Defense Industries · Rifle · In Production · 2024
Overview
The Maxim Defense MD:15 Duty is a military-grade 5.56 NATO AR-15 engineered for close-quarters operations, offered across barrel lengths from 8.5 to 16 inches. It pairs an A2 flash hider, full-length 1913 Picatinny top rail and M-LOK handguard with a choice of Maxim SCW, CQB or B5 Bravo stocks and an ALG Combat trigger. Built in the USA from 7075/6061 aluminum with a Nitride and Type III hard-coat anodized finish in Black.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2920 g (103.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 838.2 mm (33.00") |
| Barrel Length | 406.4 mm (16.00") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 940 m/s (3084 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1767 J (1303 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Nitride Type Iii Anodized |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · SS109/M855 — also known as 5.56 NATO, .223 Rem
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Stanag Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Thumb Safety
- Features: A2 Flash Hider, Free Floating Barrel, Scw Stock Option, Cqb Stock Option, B5 Bravo Stock Option, Alg Combat Trigger, Full Length Picatinny Top Rail, M Lok Handguard, Ar15 Magazine Compatible
Variants
- MD:15 Duty 8.5" — Barrel 8 5
- MD:15 Duty 10.3" — Barrel 10 3
- MD:15 Duty 11.5" — Barrel 11 5
- MD:15 Duty 14.5" — Barrel 14 5
Base model
Production
Production years: 2024-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP $1,595-$1,895 depending on configuration. Barrel options 8.5"/10.3"/11.5"/14.5"/16". Black only. Thread pitch 1/2x28. Shorter barrels are NFA SBRs.