The Maxim Defense PDX SCW is a compact AR-style pistol engineered for close-quarters and confined-space applications. It features a 5.5-inch threaded barrel and Maxim’s SCW pistol system with an integrated bolt carrier group and interchangeable buffer weights. The PDX ships with the Maxim HATEBRAKE muzzle booster and carries a 20-round capacity in .223 REM / 5.56 NATO.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .223 REM / 5.56 NATO.
- The barrel length measures 5.5 inches and is threaded.
- The magazine capacity is 20 rounds.
- The action is Semi-Auto.
- The overall length is 18.75 inches.
- The weight is listed as 5 lbs 11 oz.
- The barrel thread pitch is 1/2×28.
- The stock/brace configuration is the Maxim SCW pistol system (pistol brace).
- Standard accessory is the Maxim HATEBRAKE muzzle booster installed under the handguard.
- The finish is specified as hard anodizing.
Compact, well-specified, and purpose-built, the PDX SCW delivers the features expected from a modern short-barrel AR-style pistol in a restrained package. Its SCW system and integrated components emphasize controllability and compactness while the threaded barrel and muzzle booster support a range of accessory and suppression configurations. For shooters seeking a capable, short-platform AR pistol in Flat Dark Earth with a proven accessory package, the PDX SCW presents a concise, feature-forward option.
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