FN’s 5.7x28mm was designed for a late-Cold-War problem: compact weapons that could outperform 9mm where armor, range, and controllability mattered. It never replaced 9mm, but NATO standardization proved the cartridge was more than a failed experiment.
Taurus has entered the 9mm PDW market with the new RPC, a compact platform that combines ambidextrous controls, a 4.5-inch threaded barrel, 32-round magazines, and an available folding brace.
Discover the Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) – the perfect balance of firepower and portability for those in need of a defensive weapon.
The Kuna is a new personal defense weapon (PDW) from Springfield Armory. It is named after the national animal of Croatia, the European pine marten – nicknamed the kuna.
The Farrow Tech FT17 is a PDW kit that takes your KelTec P17 to the next level. It’s a lightweight, simple kit, that’s a ton of fun.
The PDW genre has grown significantly, and the theme of SHOT has been PDWs and 2011s. Let’s look at the expanding genre.