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Posted: 8/5/2016 9:56:18 AM EDT

It appears that the popularity of the PDW configured AR is gaining traction. A substantial number of manufactures are producing PDW stocks and refinements to the BCG and buffer system are constantly coming to market.

Requirements (for this thread):

- Lower - AR15/M4 lower receiver

- Caliber - 5.56, 300 BLK, (9mm???)

- Barrel length -10.5" or less (SBR or Pistol w/ brace)

- Stock - Telescopic stock, telescopic pistol brace, folding RE adapter

Let's see what you've got!

AR PDW examples:

Posted: 8/5/2016 9:56:28 AM EDT

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PDW stock manufacturers

MVB Industries - ARC

NEA - CCS

Battle Arms Development - VERT Stock System

Maxim Defense - CQB Stock

LWRCI - PDW Stock Kit

HK Parts - HK416 Style

CMT Tactical - UHP15PDW Integrated Lower System

Armaspec - XPDW (this is an odd one and I don't consider it a true PDW stock as it does not decrease overall length vs. a traditional RE/stock)

Safety Harbor Firearms - KES-AR15

X Products - R.O.C. (Rapid Operation Carbine) Stock

Rhino Rifles - AP Custom PDW Stock System

(Coming soon???) Strike Industries - Ultra-Short AR Stock

(Coming soon???) Falkor Defense - Optimus Stock

PDW buttstocks and RE folding adapters

LAW Tactical - Folding Stock Adapter GEN 3-M

LWRCI - Compact Stock

LWRCI - UCIW Ultra Compact Stock Kit

Magpul - SL-K

(coming soon?) LMT - PDW Stock Kit

Pistol - PDW braces

(Coming soon) SB Tactical - Telescoping Brace

I'm adding more all the time...

Posted: 8/5/2016 10:02:47 AM EDT

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There's already like 3-4 of these threads running right now

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1890318_AR_PDWs.html

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/697179_AR_PDW_Owners__come_on_down_.html

5.56 and .45.

Posted: 8/5/2016 10:07:43 AM EDT

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Yes, but I didn't think any of them were were broad PDW pic/discussion threads. I'm consolidating PDW info for the benefit of those who might be interested.

Love your builds btw!

Posted: 8/5/2016 10:53:31 AM EDT

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My wife's Gun

SPEX:
Lower: PSA Forged
Upper: Delton Forged
Barrel: Noveske Navy 8.5:, 5.56 w/ GB
Muzzle device: Primary weapon Systems FSC556
handguard: KAC URXIII 8"
Charging Handle: BCM Mod3 Large
Stock/ BCG: Troy PDW Stock Kit w/ BCG
Grip: Magpul Miad
Optics/ sights: Mapgul MBUS, CMORE railway

Posted: 8/5/2016 11:58:42 AM EDT

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You should bold the title and
SOON

Posted: 8/5/2016 1:13:41 PM EDT

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Requirements (for this thread):

- Lower - AR15/M4 lower receiver
- Caliber - 5.56. 300 BLK, (9mm???)
- Barrel length -10.5" or less (SBR or Pistol w/ brace)
- Stock - Telescopic stock, telescopic pistol brace, folding RE adapter
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It wears an Aimpoint PRO now, but otherwise looks the same...

Posted: 8/5/2016 1:39:19 PM EDT

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Posted: 8/5/2016 1:42:14 PM EDT

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In progress....

Posted: 8/5/2016 1:42:58 PM EDT

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Posted: 8/5/2016 9:15:40 PM EDT

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Here is my first mock-up. I need to decide which of my registered lowers to use. I may switch it up this evening to a Mega Billet upper with either the MK8 or a NSR7. Barrel is a KAK 8.5" in 300 BLK.

Posted: 8/5/2016 10:04:35 PM EDT

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10.3" YHM Phantom mount Standard receiver extension with a Modstock and a 7.5" YHM Phantom mount with LWRC Ultra Compact Stock setup

Posted: 8/7/2016 1:58:13 PM EDT

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Mock-up #2. I like this configuration better than my first one. Now all I need is a SA bleed-off gas block.

Posted: 8/7/2016 2:12:29 PM EDT

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This is the only thing now that fits the bill. Scorpion Tactical lower with CMC 3.5lb trigger module, Adams 7.5" piston upper, WC Accutac FH, LAW Tactical folder, and Colt/Rogers Super Stock.

I'm sure my son will be along in not too long. He has some really nice AR's that fit the PDW bill.

Here's one of his.

Posted: 8/7/2016 2:34:34 PM EDT

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This is the PDS upper on a 80% lower. Cheap-o stock adapter and Shockwave brace. The upper functions and cycles just fine with the brace folded or unfolded.

Posted: 8/7/2016 6:04:24 PM EDT

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New Configuration of the FDE Test swatch PDW...

8 inch 300 blackout - LWRC UCIW Stock - A2 Thread Protector (waiting on a Hybrid then Sandman to clear.)

7.5 inch 5.56 - Troy M7A1 - KX 3 Pig

Size Comparision

7.5/Troy - 10.3/STR (CQBR NADA Clone) - 8"/UCIW

Posted: 8/7/2016 9:44:25 PM EDT

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My 5.56 LWRC PDW. I dig the stock, but the rifle weighs too much for its intended use and the vertical foregrip is crap.

Posted: 8/8/2016 12:09:46 AM EDT

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My 5.56 LWRC PDW. I dig the stock, but the rifle weighs too much for its intended use and the vertical foregrip is crap.

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Looks nicely balanced, what barrel length is that?

Posted: 8/8/2016 1:41:12 AM EDT

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Posted: 8/8/2016 6:55:34 AM EDT

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That looks well thought out. Nice!

Posted: 8/9/2016 1:43:01 AM EDT

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That looks well thought out. Nice!

Thanks! Lot's of penny saving and waiting led to making more informed decisions on what parts to go with.

Posted: 8/9/2016 3:42:22 AM EDT

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They have been posted before, but if this is an official thread

Left to right, 7.5", 9", 7.5"

And a clone

Posted: 8/9/2016 7:28:01 AM EDT

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This is the PDS upper on a 80% lower. Cheap-o stock adapter and Shockwave brace. The upper functions and cycles just fine with the brace folded or unfolded.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e84/Simply_Green/074c0a0960eecc2201bf33fd3c45ff20_zpsarfhhen2.jpg

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Now you just need that picatinny receiver extension plug, so you can put a Sig MPX/MCX stock on it

Posted: 8/9/2016 10:29:23 AM EDT

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What Upper/Rail is that Stickman? Have not seen that before.

Posted: 8/9/2016 10:38:33 AM EDT

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What Upper/Rail is that Stickman? Have not seen that before.

VLTOR

Posted: 8/9/2016 10:54:40 AM EDT

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Posted: 8/9/2016 11:57:14 AM EDT

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Tagged for the sexiness

Posted: 8/9/2016 5:56:14 PM EDT

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Posted: 8/9/2016 8:32:43 PM EDT

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Dat D.O.E. 9mm tho

Posted: 8/11/2016 10:04:46 PM EDT

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Installed Superlative Arms adjustable bleed-off gas block, Spikes melonited pistol-length gas tube, X300u and 762-SDN-6. Time for break in at the range this weekend.

Posted: 8/11/2016 10:42:10 PM EDT

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Installed Superlative Arms adjustable bleed-off gas block, Spikes melonited pistol-length gas tube, X300u and 762-SDN-6. Time for break in at the range this weekend.

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nice

looking forward to hearing how the gas block works out for you

Posted: 8/11/2016 10:48:26 PM EDT

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looking forward to hearing how the gas block works out for you

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nice

looking forward to hearing how the gas block works out for you

I'm excited to see what it'll do.

Btw, you might as well go ahead and tell me what your next build is seeing how I am always a few months behind with something very similar.

Posted: 8/13/2016 11:08:31 AM EDT

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I'm excited to see what it'll do.
Btw, you might as well go ahead and tell me what your next build is seeing how I am always a few months behind with something very similar.

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nice

looking forward to hearing how the gas block works out for you

I'm excited to see what it'll do.
Btw, you might as well go ahead and tell me what your next build is seeing how I am always a few months behind with something very similar.

i just finished a 733 commando build but i think you already have a commando

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_127/700140_colt_m733_build.html

i'm working on a few builds for friends right now but i'm not sure what i'll do next. if i run across a 14.5" pencil barrel i'll prob finish my 653 then use that barrel for an xm177 clone. i do keep popping into the sbr grendel threads but i'm trying to hold off expanding into another caliber , but the force seems strong with that one

Posted: 10/7/2016 4:58:06 AM EDT

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Posted: 11/21/2016 9:11:22 AM EDT

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Bump for more PDW porn!

Posted: 11/21/2016 1:35:58 PM EDT

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Posted: 11/21/2016 2:57:04 PM EDT

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Posted: 11/21/2016 6:47:47 PM EDT

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I had my SBR built like this with an NEA stock and I hated it. It was too heavy between that stock (2 pounds) and the 3 pounds of bull barrel and quad rail I had on there. I'm really considering the LWRC stock set up and a shorty upper, like a light weight 7" 300 BO to make a better version of PDW. The stock was heavy and uncomfortable, and I ended up leaving it extended all the time.

I don't know that the AR is well set up to do this. with not being able to fire folded you end up with a thick, single shot rifle or a heavy, short, super loud rifle. It's tough. If I had this to do over, I would go sig MPX or Scorpion.

however, anyone have a source for LWRC stock kits for black friday?