FERFRANS PDW Specifications


Uses:

     Internal Security Missions
     Airport Security
     Executive Protection
     Special Operations (SPECOPS)

Excel in:   

CQB (Close Quarter Battle)
CRE (Close Range Engagement)

    - Situations where a compact weapon capable of defeating body armor and other “hard” targets is essential.

Barrel:

Super Helix Barrels

     - Demonstrates dramatic increase in strength and service life

     - Produces greater accuracy and higher velocities.
           Rifling profile provides for an improved gas seal and positive projectile torque.
           Aerodynamic surface of barrel will not gouge and tear bullet jacket like traditional cut-rifled barrels.
           Reduces friction.

Process:

    “BFNC³™ XFR”

- Finished with a proprietary “hardline” process which is actually part of the metal and produces a minimum of 70 Rockwell C hardness inside and out.

     *Process provides superior corrosion resistance and reduced friction compared to chrome-lined barrels.

     *20 times more resistant to wear and corrosion than mil spec and superior to hard chrome.       

Lower Receiver:

Option of:

     CNC machined from solid aircraft aluminum bar stock.
     Standard M16 lower receivers.

Forward Stock:

With forehand grip Rail Interface System (RIS) for PDW 8”
Telefibrite with forehand grip and Rail for tactical light for 6”

Tactical Light: FERFRANS Tactical “Submerge”
Cyclic Rate:

FERFRANS Cyclic Rate reduction

     *reduces rate of fire to 450-500 rpm.
     *2, 3 burst capable by simple squeeze on the trigger.

Extractor and Ejector: “New” assemblies eliminate all of the extraction problems commonly associated with short-barreled designs.
Front Sight: Shrouded Post
     Patented design whose shrouded sight post resists snagging and sight post bending, while providing for lightning-fast target acquisition and engagement.
Rear Sight: Standard A2
Mode of Operation: Semi/Full Auto/Safe
 Caliber 5.56mm NATO
Action: Gas operated Locked Breech
Rifling: 1:8.5” “Super-Helix”
Finish: Teflon-S® and BFNC³™
Buttstock: 3-position retractable
Barrel Length: 8.4 inches for PDW 8
6.0 inches for PDW 6
Muzzle Velocity: 2,590 ft/sec (M193 ball)
2,112 ft/sec (m193 ball)
Overall Length: 24.1 - 27.3 inches for PDW 8
22.1 - 25.3 inches for PDW 6
Maximum Range: 500 yards (375 at MML*) for PDW 8
275 yards (150 at MML*) for PDW 6
Weight: 6.2 for PDW 8
5.7 for PDW 6

 


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