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Magpul PDR
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Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) · United States · 2011
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MagpulPDR

Magpul PDR
Magpul PDR Photo: Jellies1324 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Armour Penetration
30
Firepower
45
Controllability
60
Capacity
55
Compactness
80
Accuracy
50
Reliability
65
Ergonomics
70
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
ManufacturerMagpul
CategoryPersonal Defense Weapons (PDW)
EraModern Era
In service2011–2012
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
54
Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) MASS Rating
3/4
Modern Era
24/27
All-Time
Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) · 10 axes scored
Armour Penetration
30
Firepower
45
Controllability
60
Capacity
55
Compactness
80
Accuracy
50
Reliability
65
Ergonomics
70
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the personal defense weapons (pdw) category.
01 / Overview
Magpul PDR
Prime contractor
Production
2011–2012
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW) · MODERN ERA
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
54
personal defense weapons (pdw) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the personal defense weapons (pdw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • Weight (Empty)2.7 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.4 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Calibre Classintermediate
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
  • Muzzle Velocity940 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy1,750
  • Effective Range (point)500 m
  • Effective Range (area)600 m
  • Sighting Range500 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
  • Barrel Length482.6 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:7
  • Sight TypeIron sights, MIL-STD-1913 rail provided for optics
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 2011Production started
  2. 2012Production ended
15
years in service
1
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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