Rock River Arms PDS Pistol Range Report From the first time I actually set eyes on the Rock River Arms PDS Pistol I realized I had to get one. There is certainly just some thing awesome in regards to a 30 round 5.56 (.223) caliber pistol powerhouse. Once I first got to be able to handle one it was late this past year October of 2010. The actual graphic certainly didn't do the pistol justice as the PDS genuinely seemed hefty in photos. Strangely enough, working with the PDS pistol very first hand it was really lighter in weight than I had predicted. From that period forward I believed I had to acquire one.
I explored the web and located one on line
PDS Pistol Dealer which I could buy from at a great price and have them in turn ship the PDS Pistol to my neighborhood dealer. The web based dealer made available factory brand new in box Rock River Arms PDS pistols, (.223) 5.56 NATO with an ambidextrous, non-reciprocating charging handle and had a 8" barrel with M4 ramps and a 1:9 twist, thirty round magazine, factory paperwork and handbook as well as a plastic case. I found the PDS Pistol at a time when there was only 1 type. Currently (as usual) there exists an additional Tri-Rail design that I like. Though the Tri-Rail may add a little more weight, so I believe I will wait on that selection at least for the moment. If anything, I'll merely get the Tri-Trail at another time.
The online dealer had the PDS pistol in stock and at a amazing price. It was merely a matter of needing my neighborhood dealer send their FFL. Once it arrive at my local dealer, they performed the background check and I took delivery.
Once I came home I instantaneously disassembled the PDS pistol to determine how it operated. In general the lower receiver is not proprietary to the piston upper apart from one thing. In checking out where the buffer tube (if it had one) would attach in, you will discover no threads. The rear of the receiver is definitely heavier where threads would be. There is also a large plug that's attached by a bolt to the rear MS1913 rail. Beyond the main difference within the back of the receiver, the lower is just like any other as it relates to trigger and associated lower pieces.
The upper is actually another story totally. The Piston Driven System (PDS) features a purpose-designed bolt carrier, an changeable gas piston and an over-the-barrel spring and manual rod arrangement, the RRA PDS is able to fully eradicate the traditional recoil system linked to AR-style firearms. The actual PDS Pistol's total length top mounting rail, from the rear of the receiver to the regulator assembly, allows for the adaptable placement of a variety of optics, lights, lasers and other gadgets. The PDS pistol even offers a rail system under the regulator housing which offers a MS1913 rail for affixing sling mounts or even weapon lights for instance a laser. The Rock River Arms PDS Pistol 2 placement adjustable regulator is easily positioned on the right side of the regulator housing. The folding ambidextrous, non-reciprocating charging handles, can be utilised singly or even in unison for you to charge the RRA PDS pistol handguard together with Operator Safety Flange With integral Operator Safety Flange to help and support-hand movement towards the muzzle.
I just had time to take my PDS pistol to the regional range. I've got a Trijicon Reflex II installed. Trijicon Reflex II just isn't well suited for bright sun light conditions. Though the daytime ended up being overcast and I was not serious about going out and about and purchasing a Aimpoint or Eotech just yet.
Since you would certainly count on which has a barrel no greater than 8 inches long, the PDS is without a doubt loud, recoil is certainly small and as a result of surprisingly light-weight, simple maintain. I blew through about 2 Hundred rounds of 5.56 from a standing posture and in addition resting at the bench. The PDS performed effectively and I'd personally declare equally as excellent as my 10.5 " SBR Short Barreled Rifle.
I'm happy with my purchase and have zero doubt there'll be additional postive reviews and
range reports on the internet for the
RRA PDS Pistol. More than likely I will be introducing a few options including sling mount, laser and possibly Tri-Rail handguard in the near future. In case you're considering a nice and clean shooting, cool running powerhouse, the Rock River Arms PDS Pistol is it without a doubt.