Friday, August 12, 2011

Parker Hale PDW

Parker Hale PDW
Parker Hale Personal Defense Weapon (PH-PDW) was a submachine gun manufactured by the now defunct United Kingdom firearms, air rifle and firearms accessory manufacturer.



The weapon uses a two-stage folding stock allowing for use of body armor or for small stature users. There are two separate mechanical safeties on the weapon. One is a conventional grip safety on the handle and the other is a mechanical toggle lever on the front of the trigger guard. Both have to be disengaged before the weapon can be loaded or fired. The PH uses a hydraulic system similar to a motor vehicle's shock absorber for fire rate control. A link connects the rear of the bolt to the hydraulic unit which completely eliminates the mechanical recoil spring. The hydraulic control unit can be removed and replaced in less than 1 minute if a faster or slower rate of fire is desired. Like most full auto PDW's or submachine guns the PH fires from an open bolt but the unique recoil system allows a very accurate first shot. The weapon claims accuracy of up to 150m. A standard Picatinny rail on the top of the receiver allows the mounting of virtually any optics system the user wants.



Parker Hale PDW
Type Personal Defense Weapon
Place of origin United Kingdom
Production history
Designed 1999
Manufacturer Parker Hale
Produced 1999s
Variants Bushman IDW
Specifications
Weight 5.7 pounds unloaded
Length 11.6 inches with stock folded

Cartridge 9mm Luger
Barrels 4 inch with 1:10 inch twist
Action Recoil operated, open bolt, hydraulic rate control
Rate of fire 280 to 400 RPM
Feed system 10, 20, or 30 round box magazine
Sights Iron


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