Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the personal defense weapons (pdw) category.
01 / Overview
Magpul PDR
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2011–2012
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW) · MODERN ERA
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselect-fire
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire550
◇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
- Overall Length584.2 mm
- Bullpup LayoutYes
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 2011Production started
- 2012Production ended
15
years in service
1
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW) RANKING Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
24PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW)3MODERN ERA · PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW)1580UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS17PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW)
ⓘ Rankings are within thePersonal Defense Weapons (PDW)category.
📖 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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