MDR: Desert Tech’s Long-Awaited Bullpup Nears Completion

By Tactical-Life

The hype surrounding Desert Tech’s MDR bullpup has been growing and growing since the rifle was first mentioned in 2015.

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Initially slated for a late 2015 release, the MDR has still not seen the light of day due to a number of factors, mainly centered around production.

However, on June 9, 2016, Desert Tech CEO Nick Young issued a statement on the bullpup:

“We’re really excited that we can commit third quarter of this year — that’s our firm time and we’re excited to have that commitment. … We’re going to take the time to make sure out of the box that this is the product that you guys have been waiting for.”

The MDR was designed for military, law enforcement, and civilian users to be the most adaptable and portable autoloading rifle in the world. Desert Tech accomplished this with a bullpup design, multi-caliber capabilities, and modularity. The MDR is fully ambidextrous with no modifications necessary.

Desert Tech’s new bullpup its lightweight, compact, ergonomic, and balanced with an overall length of 26 inches (or 20 inches with a 10.5-inch barrel) and a weight between 7.12 and 7.5 pounds.

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Source:: Tactical Life