Arsenal Democracy AD PDW 8.5″ 5.56mm/300 Blackout (300BLK) Tactical AR-15 SBR (Short Barreld Rifle) with AD-PDW Stock Minimalist Buttstock and Ambi Controls for Dynamic CQB/CQC Gunfighting, Military PSD, and Vehicle Ops! (Video!)

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

By David Crane
david (at) defensereview (dot) com

February 22, 2015

The AD Blackside Glock pistols weren’t the only new combat/tactical goodies Arsenal Democracy (AD) showed DefenseReview (DR) in their Aria Sky Suite. We also got to view and handled the new select-fire/full-auto AD PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) 8.5-inch (8.5″)-barreled 5.56mm NATO (5.56x45mm NATO/.223 Rem.)/300 Blackout (300BLK) tactical AR SBR (AR-15 Short Barreled Rifle) integrating their in-house-designed-and-developed proprietary AD PDW telescoping/retractable minimalist stock (buttstock) for dynamic CQB/CQC (Close Quarters Battle/Close Quarters Combat) gunfighting, and military PSD (Personal Security Detail/Detachment) missions, including vehicle operations. The AD PDW is currently under development, but it operatates via direct gas impingement (DGI), just like an AR-15/M4/M4A1 carbine/SBR, utilizes a MILSPEC AR-15/M4/M4A1 BCG (Bolt Carrier Group), and the AD-PDW Stock can be installed on any MILSPEC lower receiver in under a minute. So, if you just want to attach an AD-PDW Stock onto your MILSPEC AR, that’s fine, and it will potentially be available as a drop-in retrofit stock kit.

Arsenal Democracy co-founder and COO Dave Pavlick has commented on this as follows, “We do have plans to offer the PDW stock (AD-PDW) as a drop-in, stand alone product this quarter. We will need to see how different length rifles with conventional gas blocks (non-adjustable) react to the current spring tension we have as our standard and adjust from there. Our price point will be sub $400 [USD].” Adds Pavlick, “The PDW stock is made using both a CNC machining process as well as Wire EDM. It requires no buffer retaining pin or castle nut and can be screwed on to a stripped lower and bolted in place in less than 1 minute.” Not only that, but the AD-PDW Stock is also self-contained within approximately 4 inches (4″) when fully collapsed, so you can still “shotgun” the weapon open just like on a standard AR-15/M4/M4A1. You can see Pavlick demonstrate this in the video(s) below. The AD-PDW Stock currently has 8 positions, but will probably be turned into a 4-position buttstock.
p>
Respective pricing on the AD PDW and AD-PDW Stock hasn’t yet been released, but the civilian-legal semi-auto-only AD-16 tactical AR carbine comes in at $1940.000 USD MSRP (the AD Reaper 33 tactical AR carbine is currently listed at $1,799.00 USD MSRP on the AD website), so the PDW will likely be reasonably close in price, if a bit more expensive. Just call for pricing. By the way, if you plan on purchasing an AD-16, you’ll be able to upgrade to the PDW buttstock during the build process.

The AD PDW, AD-16 and AD-17 will eventually have a number of ambidextrous controls, including the stealth-looking oversized F117 Ambi Safety/Selector lever/switch and an oversized stealth-style ambi mag (magazine) release button, both designed and developed in-house, and sold separately. “We are also moving away from the MILSPEC bolt release to a enhanced model of our design. It will be larger, with more positive touch points to help engage while wearing gloves,” says Pavlick.

Speaking of the AD-16, Arsenal Democracy has released the following information about their 5.56mm/300 Blackout (300BLK) receiver sets: “The 5.56/300 BLK receiver sets, now designated AD-16 and AD-17, are not going to be released separately at this time. We are reserving them for our complete builds. Our rails were sold separately at one point, but we pulled them to keep them proprietary and reserved them for OEM orders through dealers. While we may open that back up, it probably won’t be for a while.”

Arsenal Democracy recently received a nice-sized order  for the AD PDW from the US government for a military Special Operations Forces (SOF) unit and a government agency, but we’re not at liberty to disclose the exact number. And, “an undisclosed number of [AD] PDW’s (integrally suppressed) are being submitted as part of intensive trials for an unnamed [US] government agency,” according to an AD source.

Defense Review has received the following information and specs on the AD-PDW Stock from Arsenal Democracy:

“The PDW stock is made using both a CNC machining process as well as Wire EDM. It requires no buffer retaining pin or castle nut and can be screwed on to a stripped lower and bolted in place in less than 1 minute.

Materials: 7075 T6 Aluminum, Grade 5 Titanium and an additional steel alloy.
Recoil system: Dual spring, captured
Stock weight: Under 7 oz.
Positions: Currently 8, production will go down to 4
QD Sockets: 3 total QDs, 2(sock side) and 1(center yoke)

AD PDW Stock:

– 7075 T6 Aluminum w/Grade 5 Titanium and Tool steel
– Patent Pending captured recoil system allows for routine maintenance and disassembly
– Eliminates the need for proprietary bolt carrier group
– Integral cheek weld is the first ever to incorporate shooting ergonomics to the PDW design
– Unique stock curve is designed to maximize comfort while wearing body armor and/or shooting in close quarters
– Buttstock assembly weighs under 7oz
– 3 Stock positions
– Ambidextrous stock release lever
– Rock-solid lock-up
– Eliminates the need for Castle Nut and Buffer retention pin and spring
– Can be installed in under 1 minute onto any Mil-spec lower receiver
– Drain holes for Maritime Operations
– 3 integral QD sockets to support ambidextrous use of conventional 2 point and single point slings

– Pricing and Release TBA 1st Quarter 2015″

Editor’s Note: The first/top video below is the short-version video on the AD PDW. The second/bottom video below is the long-version vid. So, if you’re pressed for time, just watch the top one. If you’ve got a little more time, though, the bottom one contains some good and interesting additional info and discussion.

Company Contact Info:

Arsenal Democracy
48 Commerce Lane, STE 7
Freeport, FL, 32439
Phone: 850-296-2122
Investor Info Email: JamesP@ArsenalDemocracy.com
Press Inquiries Email: JamesP@ArsenalDemocracy.com
Wholesale CS Email: CustomerService@ArsenalDemocracy.com
Website: http://www.arsenaldemocracy.com

© Copyright 2015 DefenseReview.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without receiving permission and providing proper credit and appropriate links. If you are reading this article anywhere other than DefenseReview.com, please email us the website address/URL (where the unauthorized DR article reprint is located) at defrev (at) gmail (dot) com. Thank you.

All photo and video content contained in this article was shot by DefenseReview.com, and is copyrighted. DefenseReview.com owns the copyright on all photo and video content. All DR photos and videos were shot with a Sony Cyber-shot RX100 (DSC-RX100/B) Digital Camera with 20.2 MP (20.2-megapixel) still camera and 1080p HD video camera capability.

Related Articles:

Arsenal Democracy AD Blackside Glock Pistol Packages: Customized Combat/Tactical Pistols with AD SwiTch Aluminum Glock Trigger, DOCTER Sight III Bronze 3.5 MOA, Trijicon Night Sight Suppressor Set and Storm Lake Threaded QPQ Barrel for Silencer/Sound Suppressors! (Video!)
Mission First Tactical MFT 30-Round Standard-Capacity 5.56mm/.223 Rem./300 AAC Blackout (300BLK) Polymer Magazine (SCPM556) for Tactical AR-15 and FN SCAR MK 16/16S SCAR-L Rifle/Carbine/SBR’s (Video!)

Mission First Tactical MFT TORCH Backup Light White (TBLW), MFT TORCH Backup Light White/Red (TBLWR) and MFT TORCH Backup Light Infrared/Red (TBLIR) Weaponlight/Illuminator/Helmet Light for Your Tactical AR-15 Carbine/SBR or Combat Helmet (Video!)

Newest/Latest MagPul PMags Round-Up: Meet the Sand PMAG 30 AR/M4 Gen M3 Tactical AR-15/M4/M4A1 Magazine, PMAG 17 GL9 Glock 17 (G17) 9mm Mag, PMAG D-60 AR/M4, 5.56×45 60-Shot 5.56mm NATO Drum Mag, and PMAG 30 AK/AKM 7.62x39mm Mag with Steel Inserts! (Video!)
Brugger & Thomet B&T AP556 Select-Fire and Semi-Auto-Only Tactical Rifle/Carbine/SBR’s: More Gas Piston/Op-Rod Rifle Goodness with Ambi Controls! (Video!)

M+M M10X 7.62x39mm AK-Type Long-Stroke Gas Piston/Op-Rod Tactical Rifle Carbine with 5-Position Adjustable Gas Block! (DR Video!)

Tactical AR-15/M4/M4A1 Carbine/SBR Aftermarket Accessories for Military Combat Applications: The Competition-to-Combat Crossover, Part 2

Tactical AR-15/M4/M4A1 Carbine Aftermarket Accessories for Military Combat Applications: The Competition-to-Combat Crossover, Part 1

SIG MCX LVAW (Low-Visibility Assault Weapon) ‘Black Mamba’ Suppressed 300 Blackout (300BLK) Piston AR Assault SBR/PDW (Short Barreled Rifle/Personal Defense Weapon) Fired on Full-Auto and Semi-Auto with Subsonic and Supersonic Ammo During SIG SAUER New Media Writers’ Event (Video!)

Bravo Company Manufacturing BCM Mid-Length, Lightweight Tactical AR-15 Upper Receiver Groups with BCM KMR (KeyMod Rail) Tactical Handguard/Rail System and 14.5″-16″ Cold-Hammer-Forged (CHF) BCM BFH Barrel: Best Direct-Gas-Impingement (DGI) 5.56mm AR Bang for the Ballistic Buck!

Adams Arms COR (Competition Optic Ready) 16.5″ Ultra Lite AR-15 Upper Receiver/Lightweight Tactical Gas Piston AR Carbine with HiperFire HiperTouch 24C Match Trigger and Diamondhead D-45 (Swing Sights) Integrated Sighting System Flip-Up BUIS for Tactical 3-Gun Competition Shooting (Video!)

AR Combat Match Trigger: The Case for Match Triggers in Combat/Duty Rifles: Safety, Speed and Accuracy

Arsenal Democracy AD PDW 8.5″ 5.56mm/300 Blackout (300BLK) Tactical AR-15 SBR (Short Barreld Rifle) with AD-PDW Stock Minimalist Buttstock and Ambi Controls for Dynamic CQB/CQC Gunfighting, Military PSD, and Vehicle Ops! (Video!) by

About David Crane

David Crane started publishing online in 2001. Since that time, governments, military organizations, Special Operators (i.e. professional trigger pullers), agencies, and civilian tactical shooters the world over have come to depend on Defense Review as the authoritative source of news and information on "the latest and greatest" in the field of military defense and tactical technology and hardware, including tactical firearms, ammunition, equipment, gear, and training.

Check Also

SIG SAUER MCX Reduced Signature Assault Rifle (RSAR) Suppressed .300 Blackout (.300BLK) COTS Drop-On PDW-Type Upper Receiver for QUIET Military Special Operations Missions!

B David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com January 7, 2023 The Firearm Blog (TFB) …

6 comments

  1. Pingback: Heckler & Koch HK VP9SK Striker-Fired, High-Capacity Subcompact 9mm Combat/Tactical Pistol for Deep Concealment Ops and other Concealed Carry (CCW) Applications | DefenseReview.com (DR): An online tactical technology and military defense technology m

  2. Pingback: 3D Printing a Strike Industries SI Megafin Featureless Grip (MFG) for AR-15 and AK-47/AKM Rifle/Carbines | DefenseReview.com (DR): An online tactical technology and military defense technology magazine with particular focus on the latest and greatest tact

  3. Pingback: Cobalt Kinetics AR Rifle Round Counter (Shot Counter) on Cobalt Kinetics Evolve 3.0 3-Gun/Tactical AR-15 Rifle/Carbine with Cobalt Advantage Reloading System (CARS)! (Videos!) | DefenseReview.com (DR): An online tactical technology and military defense te

  4. Pingback: Gen5 Glock 17 and Glock 19 (Glock 17M and Glock19M) 9mm Combat/Tactical Pistol Models Take a Step Forward, and a Step Back: Best 9mm Glock Pistols Ever? | DefenseReview.com (DR): An online tactical technology and military defense technology magazine with

  5. Pingback: Gen5 Glock 17 and Glock 19 (Glock 17M and Glock19M) 9mm Combat/Tactical Pistol Models Take a Step Forward, and a Step Back: Best 9mm Glock Pistols Ever? Recoil Magazine Gets First Detailed Look! | DefenseReview.com (DR): An online tactical technology and

  6. Pingback: Haley Strategic Partners HSP Skimmer Trigger and HSP Th1rte3n Sights (Tritium Rear, Tritium Front) for Glock 9mm Combat/Tactical Pistols! (VIDEO) | DefenseReview.com (DR): An online tactical technology and military defense technology magazine with particu