From the first-time I actually set sight on the Rock River Arms PDS Pistol I knew I had to get one. There is just some thing neat in regards to thirty round 5.56 (.223) caliber pistol powerhouse. When I first got a chance to handle one it was late last year October of 2010. The actual photograph actually failed to do the pistol justice because the PDS definitely looked heavy in pics. Strangely enough, touching the PDS pistol very first hand it was genuinely lighter weight than I'd anticipated. From that period forward I understood I had to acquire one.
I explored the net and found one particular internet Dealer which I could buy from at a great price and have them in turn ship the PDS Pistol to my area dealer. The net dealer offered 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 plus a 1:9 twist, thirty round magazine, factory paperwork and handbook as well as a plastic case. I found the PDS Pistol during a period whenever there was only 1 type. At this moment (as usual) there's an additional Tri-Rail design which I like. Though the Tri-Rail may add a little more weight, and so I feel I'll hold off on that alternative at least in the meantime. If anything, I'll simply get the Tri-Trail later.
The web dealer had the PDS pistol in stock and at a superb price. It was just a matter of needing my area dealer send out their Federal Firearms License. When it arrived at my local dealer, they did the background NICS check and I took delivery.
Once I arrived home I quickly disassembled the PDS pistol to see just how it worked. In general the lower receiver is not exclusive to the piston upper except 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 fuller where threads would be. Additionally there is a weighty plug that is secured with a bolt to the rear MS1913 rail. Beyond the distinction in the back of the receiver, the lower is just like any other as it relates to trigger and affiliated lower pieces.
The upper is definitely a different story entirely. The Piston Driven System (PDS) features a purpose-designed bolt carrier, an variable gas piston and an over-the-barrel spring and manual rod design, the RRA PDS can fully get rid of the more common recoil process related to AR-style firearms. The PDS Pistol's total length top mounting rail, from the rear of the receiver to the regulator housing, provides for the variable placement of quite a few optics, lights, lasers and other add-ons. The PDS pistol even offers a rail system under the regulator housing which offers a MS1913 rail for connecting sling mounts or maybe weapon lights say for example a laser. The Rock River Arms PDS Pistol two placement variable regulator is handily positioned on the right side of the regulator housing. The folding ambidextrous, non-reciprocating charging handles, can be utilised singly or perhaps in unison for you to charge the RRA PDS pistol handguard together with Operator Safety Flange With integral Operator Safety Flange to assist and support-hand motion towards the muzzle.
Recently I got the opportunity to take my PDS pistol to the area range. I've a Trijicon Reflex II attached. Trijicon Reflex II is just not perfect for bright sunshine situations. Although the time of day was cloudy and I wasn't considering going out and purchasing a Aimpoint or Eotech just yet.
Because you would likely count on which has a barrel just around 8 in . long, the PDS is deafening, recoil is actually tiny and because of the incredibly light-weight, simple hold. I blew through about 200 rounds of 5.56 from a standing position and in addition resting at the bench. The PDS performed nicely and I would state equally as excellent as my 10.5 " SBR Short Barreled Rifle.
I am happy with my purchase and haven't any doubt there'll be a lot more postive evaluations and range reports online for the RRA PDS Pistol. Almost certainly I'll be introducing a few options similar to sling mount, laser and perhaps Tri-Rail handguard in the near future. In case you're considering a clean shooting, cool running powerhouse, the Rock River Arms PDS Pistol is it without a doubt.