PDWs...and other small arms.

[n9nwo]

Some individuals -- including yours truly -- argue that the military should adopt a "true" PDW, like the B&T MP9 ( http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthrea...1#post3894 ).

However, I recall reading in Infantry magazine back around 2004-2006, that the US Army had opted for a 10.5" barrel version of the M4A1 carbine for the personal defense requirement. (See attached photo of such a weapon being carried by a senior non-com in late 2007.)

Since Variable has been shooting a similar short-barrel carbine in 6.5 Grendel for some time, it would seem like a suitable option for a military PDW.

Look at the Tavor, especially the new X95 (vs. the SAR). Very easy to swap barrels which is done in the .300 BLK version. Everyone is doing 300 BLK due to being based on the same case as the .223 REM

For a 6.5 Grendel it would take having the rifle to have a AK (7.65x39) bolt. My guess is that is coming.