UNIVERSAL MDR AND THE 19-INCH BARREL
At Desert Tech, we make the rifles of the future designed and built to operate in advanced tactical scenarios. We do not, however, make the arbitrary, often archaic, firearm laws that may or may not restrict your ability to own the Micro Dynamic Rifle (MDR) in your particular part of the planet.
If the more compact, more versatile, more enlightened MDR renders your local laws impotent or even obsolete then so be it. The most anticipated new firearm of 2015 will be available at a dealer near you soon enough, measuring in at a federally appealing 27-inch overall length with an equally pleasing 16-inch barrel.
For those of you keeping score at home, that’s nine, ten, maybe even eleven inches shorter than the AR15 you’ve been hanging onto for sentimental reasons but still a full inch longer than SBR requirements. For most of you reading this, that means you get the MDR as pictured in all the upcoming, tacticool magazine covers, perfectly legal and painstakingly lethal for paper targets across the USA.
For the rest of you in less freedom-loving parts of the world, we present the 19-inch barrel, which exceeds the Restricted Weapon barrel requirements north of us (you’re welcome Canada), exceeds the overall length requirement for those down under (you’re welcome Australia) and even meets the Assault Weapon restriction to those just left of the politburo (you’re welcome California).
With a 19-inch barrel, the MDR stretches to a 30.12-inch profile give or take a pinned muzzle break or second amendment semi-colon, making it readily accessible and more universally acceptable.
Let’s walk it off together with that nifty 19-inch barrel in hand.
Canada requires an overall length of 26 inches or more (check) and a barrel 18.5 inches or longer (check).
Australia requires an overall length of at least 29.5 inches (check, mate).
California requires a 30-inch or more overall length (проверять).
Of course, we haven’t even gotten to the MDR-C which retracts to a scintillating 21.62 overall inches with the 10.5-inch barrel. I mean, have you seen this thing? From bang switch to muzzle break it functions at handgun dexterity without sacrificing rifle precision or punch.
But the fact that it’s 21.62 inches long means that it’s, well, 4.38 inches too short for anywhere outside of your playstation without SBR paperwork in triplicate plus taxes. Sorry. Write your elected officials and vote accordingly.
In the meantime, purchase the MDR-C. Complete the paperwork process through the FFL of your choosing. Pick up your MDR-C.
And try to remember that you’re dealing with Desert Tech, the rifle builder making the most compact, most versatile systems on the planet so, yes, the MDR and the MDR-C are built on the same chassis and the longer MDR forearm easily converts into the shorter MDR-C forearm (just like our SRS and COVERT sniper rifles) and vice-versa and the 16-inch and 19-inch MDR barrels can be used on the MDR-C.
Check. Check. And Check.
For the record, when we begin MDR and MDR-C distribution, conversion kits will be available as follows:
Barrel in 5.56 chambering: 10.5-inch | 16-inch | 19-inch
Barrel in .308 chambering: 16-inch | 19-inch
Barrel Material: Stainless Steel
Barrel Process: Button Rifled
Barrel Finish: Melonite
Magazines for 5.56: Standard M16 size (multiple round capacities) and PMAG compatible.
Magazines for .308: Standard SR25 size (multiple round capacities) and PMAG compatible.
Note: This is not meant to be a comprehensive post on the firearm restrictions/requirements across the United States or other countries concerning Short Barrel Rifles. For example, California has an additional bullet button requirement. Also, Australia, like the US, has individual State regulations that could factor into your ability to purchase an MDR. Please consult your local Desert Tech dealer (domestic or international) for more details and assistance in purchasing this rifle. If you need help finding a dealer, please call us at 801.975.7272.
Last Note: If you would like ongoing updates including the official release date, please sign up at: deserttech.com/mdr.
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This is the first of several posts answering questions about the MDR and its upcoming release in 2015. If you have a question concerning this rifle, please email them to t.brown@deserttech.com and we will do our best to answer them by the January SHOT show unveiling.
