Desert Tech MDR

Micro Dynamic Rifle eXtreme
A Compliant Desert Tech MDRx Rifle with 3-15 Scope, Bipod, front QD, Ratchet Compensator, Saddle Blanket, Front and Rear backup sights, over molded hand guard, and Trigger Lock
TypeBullpup
Semi-automatic rifle
Battle rifle
Carbine
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerDesert Tech
ManufacturerDesert Tech
Unit cost$2099 (August 2020 for 5.56)[1]
Produced
  • 2017–2019 (MDR)[2]
  • 2020–2024(MDRX)
Variants
  • MDR[1]
  • MDRX [1]
  • MDRX-SE [1]
  • MDRX Compliant [1]
  • MDRX-SE Compliant[1]
  • MDRX Micron (conversion kit)
Specifications
Mass
  • 3.72 kg (8.2 lb) SE 16"
  • 3.94 kg (8.7 lb) FE 16"
  • 4.03 kg (8.9 lb) FE 20"
Length
  • 698 mm (27.5 in) FE 16"
  • 800 mm (31 in) FE 20"
Barrel length
Width
Height
Cartridge
ActionShort-stroke gas-operated piston, rotating bolt[5]
Muzzle velocity
  • 3150 ft/s (960 m/s) (With 5.56x45mm NATO M855A1 ammunition)[7]
Effective firing range900m[1]
Feed system10, 20, & 30-round box magazine
SightsPicatinny rail for mounting Picatinny mounted iron sights or various optical sights

The MDR (Micro Dynamic Rifle) is a family of autoloading bullpup rifles designed by Desert Tech (formerly Desert Tactical Arms) in 2014. A second generation version of the rifle is marketed as the MDRX (an acronym for Micro Dynamic Rifle eXtreme).[1][5][8]

The MDR's first public debut was in 2014 at Shot Show and was discontinued on January 18, 2024, right before Shot Show.[8][2] [9]

Desert Tech MDRX 5.56/.223 Conversion Kit includes barrel, mag catch, mag insert, bolt head, and ejector chute
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "MDRX - Desert Tech". deserttech.com.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Riehl, F. (May 8, 2019). "Desert Tech MDR this Compact Rifle is Ready for Anything". AmmoLand.com.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference EST was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ a b c d e S.H. BLANNELBERRY (2015-12-05). "Desert Tech Releases Prices on MDR Bullpup". gunsamerica.com.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i Cite error: The named reference AR was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference ESTac was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ Tech, Desert (2018-11-13). "The MDR Was Designed for Maximum Lethality - Blog". Blog. Archived from the original on 2023-02-18. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  8. ^ a b "Hands On with Desert Tech's Innovative Micro Dynamic Rifle". December 15, 2014.
  9. ^ Cite error: The named reference MDRx Discontinued was invoked but never defined (see the help page).