Maxim Defense – SHOT 2020
Maxim Defense, the premiere manufacturer in PDW technologies, is unveiling its MDX and MD:15 line of firearms along with Maxim Defense Ammunition “SBA” (Short Barrel Ammunition) at SHOT Show 2020. Maxim Defense is located in Booths #1857 – Downstairs and Booths #30010 – Upstairs.
“We’ve been hard at work this year” said Maxim Defense VP Sales and Marketing, Dave Larson “The success of the PDX released at SHOT Show in 2019 fueled efforts to expand our firearm line and tackle ballistic issues in the short barrel weapon arena. It’s another year of new and groundbreaking product development at Maxim.”
Maxim Defense is a proud sponsor of the annual SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range (lane SR-42) and is offering live-fire demos of the MDX and MD:15 line of firearms and Maxim Defense Ammunition “SBA” (Short Barrel Ammunition) in .300 BLK, 5.56 NATO and 7.62×39.
MDX Weapon System
The MDX Weapon System was developed to fulfill the broad spectrum of needs by today’s military and law enforcement operations. The family consists of the PDX/MDX:505 (5.5″ barrel), the MDX:508 (8.5″ barrel), and the MDX:510 (10.3″ barrel).
The entire MDX Weapon System line in 5.56 NATO is part of Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE) in 2020, sponsored by The Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE) at Ft. Benning. Maxim Defense has attended the live fire evaluation in November 2019 and is attending Force-on-Force experiments with the U.S. Army, U.K. Army, and the Australian Army January through March 2020.
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PDX (MDX:505)
Born from the SOCOM PDW solicitation, the PDX is now shipping in .300BLK. Designed to handle the fierce demands of the SOF community and dominate in close quarter encounters the PDX is the ultimate choice for when concealment and personal defense are non-negotiable. The PDX in .300BLK is shipping with an MSRP of $2,295.00
Upper Receivers and Upper Kits are also available and shipping.
Calibers: Now in 300BLK (also available in 5.56 NATO & 7.62×39)
Barrel Length: 5.5”
Colors: Black or Arid
Overall Length: 18.75”
Muzzle Device: Maxim Defense HATEBRAKE™ Muzzle Booster
Stock: Maxim Defense SCW™ stock system
Trigger: ALG Combat Trigger (ACT)
Configuration: SCW Pistol Brace, SCW Stock
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MDX:508
With the same heart and soul of the PDX, the MDX:508 features an 8.5″ barrel, ideal for when maximum concealment and compactness are essential, but not as critical. Every MDX:508 includes Maxim’s HATEBRAKE muzzle booster, 7-sided M-Slot compatible handguard, armorer level adjustable gas block and can be configured with a Maxim Gen6 CQB brace, Gen7 CQB stock, or SCW stock or brace. MSRP of $2,495.00
Individual Upper Receivers are also available.
Calibers: 300BLK, 5.56 NATO & 7.62×39
Barrel Length: 8.5”
Colors: Black or Arid
Overall Length: 21.5” – 23””
Muzzle Device: Maxim Defense HATEBRAKE™ Muzzle Booster
Trigger: ALG Combat Trigger (ACT)
Configuration: SCW Stock, SCW Pistol Brace, CQB Stock or CQB Pistol Brace
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MDX:510
Design originating from the PDX, the MDX-510 features a 10.3″ barrel, Maxim’s HATEBRAKE muzzle booster, 7-sided M-Slot compatible handguard, armorer level adjustable gas block and can be configured with a Maxim Gen6 CQB Brace, Gen7 CQB Stock, or SCW Stock or Brace. MSRP of $2,495.00
Individual Upper Receivers are also available.
Calibers: 300BLK, 5.56 NATO & 7.62×39
Barrel Length: 10.3”
Colors: Black or Arid
Overall Length: 23.5” – 25”
Muzzle Device: Maxim Defense HATEBRAKE Muzzle Booster
Stock: Maxim Defense SCW stock system
Trigger: ALG Combat Trigger (ACT)
Configuration: SCW Stock, SCW Pistol Brace, CQB Stock or CQB Pistol Brace
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MD:15
The MD:15 is available in 8.5” or 10.3” barrel lengths and was developed for Law Enforcement Patrol Officers who need an affordable AR15 platform weapon but do not want to sacrifice reliability, accuracy, or features. Each MD:15 is equipped with the same internal operating components as the MDX including the Maxim HATEBRAKE muzzle booster, armorer level adjustable gas block and comes with the Maxim Slim-Line five-sided M-Slot handguard, and can be configured with a Maxim PDW Brace, Gen6 CQB Stock, or SCW stock or brace. MSRP of $1,495.00 and $1,695.00
Calibers: 300BLK, 5.56 NATO & 7.62×39
Barrel Lengths: 8.5’ or 10.3”
Colors: Black Only
Overall Length: 23.5” – 25”
Muzzle Device: Maxim Defense HATEBRAKE Muzzle Booster
Trigger: Mil-Spec Trigger
Configuration: SCW Stock, SCW Pistol Brace, or PDW Pistol Brace
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Maxim Defense Ammunition – SBA (Short Barrel Ammunition)
Maxim Defense is committed to developing the next-generation tools, equipment, and systems that exceed in the most extreme environments. Today’s short barrel weapons excel in close-quarter encounters but sometimes lack the velocities and terminal ballistics that longer barrels have. To address these concerns, Maxim Defense partnered with Fort Scott Munitions to optimize ammunition loads specifically for short barrel weapons.
By making these adjustments, as well as including their TUI® (Tumble Upon Impact™) technology, the Maxim Defense Ammunition ballistic wound cavities exceed the standards of both Expanding and Fragmenting projectiles. The TUI® design of the projectiles tumble all the way down to 500 fps. Maxim Defense SBA (Short Barrel Ammunition) is the ultimate choice for when close quarter battle and personal defense are non-negotiable. MSRP $27.94 – $36.95
300BLK
Grain: 115gr and 190gr Subsonic
Bullet: SCS (Solid Copper Spun)
Box Count: 20 cartridges
Case Count: 25 boxes
5.56 NATO
Grain: 55gr, 62gr, 70gr
Bullet: SCS (Solid Copper Spun)
Box Count: 20 cartridges
Case Count: 25 boxes
7.62x39mm
Grain: 119gr
Bullet: SCS (Solid Copper Spun)
Box Count: 20 cartridges
Case Count: 10 boxes
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To learn more about Maxim Defense, please visit us at http://www.maximdefense.com.
About Maxim Defense:
Maxim Defense is a development company aiming to provide the Military and First Responders the next generation of tools and equipment to succeed in today’s most extreme environments. The company primarily engages in small arms manufacturing focusing R&D on producing better, lighter, and more reliable weapons and accessories. As an industrial-design-centered organization, Maxim seeks to improve and enhance existing weapons platforms alongside developing cutting-edge technologies for redefining the future. Maxim Defense is headquartered in St. Cloud, MN. To learn more, please visit http://www.maximdefense.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter @maximdefense.