From the very first time That I set eyes on the Rock River Arms PDS Pistol I recognized I had to own one. There exists simply something awesome about a thirty round 5.56 (.223) caliber pistol powerhouse. When I first got the chance to handle one it was late last year Oct of 2010. The photograph seriously failed to do the pistol justice because the PDS definitely appeared heavy in images. Strangely enough, working with the PDS pistol very first hand it was seriously lighter than I'd predicted. From that period forward I recognized I needed to have one.

I researched the online world and located a single on line http://www.class3weapons.com/Rock_River_Arms_s/1.htm which I could buy from at a great price and have them in turn ship the PDS Pistol to my hometown 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 together with M4 ramps and a 1:9 twist, thirty round magazine, factory paperwork and guide book and a plastic case. I came across the PDS Pistol during a period while there was just one type. At this point (as usual) there's an additional Tri-Rail style which I like. Although the Tri-Rail will probably add a bit more weight, so I feel I will put off on that selection at least for the time being. If anything, I will just order the Tri-Trail later.

The online dealer had the PDS pistol in stock and at a terrific selling price. It was just a matter of needing my neighborhood dealer send out their FFL. As soon as it arrived at my nearby dealer, they did the background NICS check and I took delivery.

As soon as I came home I instantly disassembled the PDS pistol to check out the way in which it operated. Usually the lower receiver is not exclusive to the piston upper with the exception of one thing. In checking out where the buffer tube (if it had one) would screw in, you can find no threads. The rear of the receiver is in fact heavier where threads would be. There's also a hefty plug that's secured by a bolt to the rear MS1913 rail. Outside of the main difference within the back of the receiver, the lower is like every other as it relates to trigger and affiliated lower parts.

The upper is actually yet another 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 set up, the RRA PDS has the ability to totally do away with the standard recoil method linked to AR-style firearms. The actual PDS Pistol's entire length top mounting rail, from the rear of the receiver to the regulator assembly, permits the adaptable placement of a lot of optics, lights, lasers along with equipment. The PDS pistol also offers a rail system slightly below the regulator housing that offers a MS1913 rail for hanging sling mounts or even weapon lights like a laser. The Rock River Arms PDS Pistol two placement adjustable regulator is handily positioned on the right side of the regulator housing. The folding ambidextrous, non-reciprocating charging handles, can be utilised singly as well as together 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 motion towards the muzzle.

Not long ago I got a chance to take my PDS pistol to the regional range. I've a Trijicon Reflex II mounted. Trijicon Reflex II is just not suitable for bright sunlight situations. But the day ended up being overcast and I wasn't keen on going out and purchasing a Aimpoint or Eotech at this time.

While you would certainly expect having a barrel just around 8 in . long, the PDS is without a doubt noisy, recoil is actually insignificant and due to amazingly light weight, simple maintain. I blew through about 200 rounds of 5.56 from a standing posture and in addition resting at the bench. The PDS performed very well and I'd personally say equally as good as my 10.5 " SBR Short Barreled Rifle.

I'm very happy with my purchase and haven't any doubt there will be much more postive reviews and http://rockriverarmspdspistol423315.shutterfly.com/22 on the net for the http://www.blurty.com/users/l99rudie55. More than likely I will be introducing a few options similar to sling mount, laser and perhaps Tri-Rail handguard in the near future. If perhaps you're considering a nice and clean shooting, cool running powerhouse, the Rock River Arms PDS Pistol is it without a doubt.