From the first-time I actually set eyes on the Rock River Arms PDS Pistol I recognized I had to possess one. There exists simply something cool with regards to a 30 round 5.56 (.223) caliber pistol powerhouse. When I first got time to handle one it was late last year Oct of 2010. The graphic actually failed to do the pistol justice because the PDS seriously appeared hefty in pics. Strangely enough, handling the PDS pistol very first hand it was actually lighter than I had predicted. From that point forward I realized I had to obtain one.

I explored the web and discovered a single on-line Dealer which I could buy from at a great price and have them in turn ship the PDS Pistol to my hometown dealer. The online dealer supplied 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 along with M4 ramps plus a 1:9 twist, thirty round magazine, factory paperwork and guide book and a plastic case. I uncovered the PDS Pistol during a period whenever there was only 1 type. Currently (as usual) there exists an additional Tri-Rail style which I like. Even so the Tri-Rail will probably add a little more weight, and so I feel I will wait on that selection at least for now. If anything, I'll just purchase the Tri-Trail at a later date.

The net dealer had the PDS pistol in stock and at a wonderful price. It was just a issue of having my neighborhood dealer send their own Federal Firearms License. When it reached my neighborhood dealer, they did the background check and I took delivery.

Once I came home I instantaneously disassembled the PDS pistol to check out in what way it operated. Usually the lower receiver isn't proprietary to the piston upper except one thing. In taking a look at where the buffer tube (if it had one) would attach in, you will discover no threads. The rear of the receiver is certainly fuller where the threads would be. Additionally there is a weighty plug that's secured by a bolt to the rear MS1913 rail. Beyond the difference in the back of the receiver, the lower is just like any other as it pertains to trigger and associated lower parts.

The upper is without a doubt another story totally. The Piston Driven System (PDS) features a purpose-designed bolt carrier, an adjustable gas piston and an over-the-barrel spring and manual rod design, the RRA PDS is able to entirely get rid of the more common recoil system linked to AR-style firearms. The PDS Pistol's entire length top mounting rail, from the rear of the receiver to the regulator housing, provides the adaptable placement of quite a few optics, lights, lasers along with other gadgets. The PDS pistol also provides a rail system just below the regulator housing which offers a MS1913 rail for hanging sling mounts and also weapon lights like a laser. The Rock River Arms PDS Pistol two position adjustable regulator is handily positioned on the right side of the regulator housing. The folding ambidextrous, non-reciprocating charging handles, may be used singly as well as in unison to be able to charge the RRA PDS pistol handguard together with Operator Safety Flange With integral Operator Safety Flange to aid and support-hand slippage towards the muzzle.

Not long ago I got the chance to take my PDS pistol to the area range. I've got a Trijicon Reflex II attached. Trijicon Reflex II isn't suited to bright sunlight situations. Nevertheless the afternoon ended up being cloudy and I was not enthusiastic about going out and buying a Aimpoint or Eotech just yet.

Because you would probably expect with a barrel at most 8 inches in length, the PDS is without a doubt excessive, recoil is certainly minor and due to incredibly lightweight, 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 declare equally as excellent as my 10.5 inch SBR Short Barreled Rifle.

I'm happy with my purchase and don't have a doubt you'll encounter more postive reviews and range reports on-line for the RRA PDS Pistol. More than likely I will be introducing a few options similar to sling mount, laser and possibly Tri-Rail handguard in the near future. If you're considering a thoroughly clean shooting, cool running powerhouse, the Rock River Arms PDS Pistol is it without a doubt.