Maxim Pdx Pstl 5.56 5.5" 20rd Blk

The Maxim PDX Pistol 5.56 with 5.5" barrel represents a purpose-built platform born from the SOCOM PDW solicitation and engineered to meet the exacting demands of Tier 1 operators and specialized tactical units. At just 18.75" in overall length, this subcompact 5.56 platform delivers rifle-caliber velocity and energy in a footprint suited for vehicle operations, breaching, and close-quarters engagement where full-size rifles prove unwieldy.

The PDX integrates several high-reliability components that merit technical attention. A DI (direct impingement) gas system provides the proven simplicity and serviceability expected in duty weapons, while the included HATEBRAKE muzzle booster manages recoil signature in confined spaces. The ALG Combat Trigger offers consistent break characteristics essential for precision work under stress. The Maxim SCW PDW brace accommodates a wider range of shooting positions than traditional carbine stocks, critical when operating in vehicles or confined structures. The 20-round magazine capacity and 5.56 NATO chambering balance firepower with controllability in intermediate ranges where pistol-caliber carbines show energy loss.

This platform addresses the gap between concealment-oriented pistols and full rifle systems. Law enforcement tactical teams, military support units, and armed security professionals operating in vehicle-centric or confined-space environments benefit from the 5.56 ballistics without the footprint penalty of a standard 16" carbine. The Maxim PDX pistol sees adoption in scenarios requiring rapid deployment from confined positions—patrol vehicle operations, personal protection details, and building-clearing applications where the 5.5" barrel length maintains velocity while preserving maneuverability.