The Maxim Defense PDX 505-SPS delivers compact firepower in the proven 7.62x39mm cartridge, engineered for close-quarters applications where maneuverability matters. This short-barreled platform maximizes ballistic performance while maintaining portability that traditional rifles cannot match.
What Makes This Different
Maxim Defense built the PDX series around their proprietary Hate Brake muzzle device and integrated suppressor compatibility, reducing both flash signature and felt recoil compared to standard AR platforms. The 5.5-inch barrel achieves optimal velocity for the 7.62x39mm cartridge while keeping overall length minimal. Advanced metallurgy and precise manufacturing tolerances ensure reliable cycling with both steel-case and brass ammunition.
Key Features
- 7.62x39mm chambering for proven terminal ballistics and affordable ammunition availability
- 5.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrel with 1:10 twist rate optimized for common bullet weights
- 20-round capacity with AK-pattern magazine compatibility
- Arid Brown Cerakote finish provides corrosion resistance and reduced glare
- Integrated Picatinny rail system for optics and accessories
- Maxim SCW stock system for compact storage and transport
- Ambidextrous controls accommodate both right and left-handed operators
Field testing demonstrates consistent 2-3 MOA accuracy with quality ammunition, suitable for defensive applications out to 200 yards. The platform functions reliably in adverse conditions including dust, moisture, and temperature extremes. Law enforcement agencies have adopted the PDX series for vehicle operations and confined space entries where traditional carbine length becomes problematic.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Barrel Length: 5.5 inches
- Overall Length: 18.75 inches (stock collapsed)
- Weight: 5.8 pounds (unloaded)
- Magazine Capacity: 20+1 rounds
- Finish: Arid Brown Cerakote on metal components
- Grip: Arid Brown polymer construction
- Thread Pitch: 14x1 LH for suppressor attachment
- Made in USA with lifetime warranty
The PDX 505-SPS represents Maxim Defense's commitment to innovative engineering without sacrificing reliability. Professional users require equipment that performs when stakes are highest, and this platform delivers consistent results across diverse operational environments.