Maxim Defense PDX Pistol, 5.56 NATO, 5.5-Inch, SCW Brace, Black

The Maxim Defense PDX pistol in 5.56 NATO with a 5.5-inch barrel and black finish (brand part no. MXM-47803) packs a subcompact platform designed to meet the demands of the SOCOM PDW solicitation into a civilian-legal AR pistol. Maxim Defense chambers the pistol for 20+1 rounds and equips it with Maxim’s SCW brace system, an ALG trigger, a two-piece MDX handguard, and a HATEBRAKE flash hider tuned to reduce recoil and flash signature. The pistol uses a manual safety and is built for close-quarters encounters where a subcompact footprint matters most. Among 5.56 AR pistols, this PDX configuration favors shooters who want SOCOM-derived PDW performance in a compact civilian build.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington.
• The capacity is 20 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5.5 inches.
• The pistol includes the Maxim SCW brace system.
• The trigger is an ALG unit.
• The handguard is a two-piece MDX design.
• The muzzle device is a HATEBRAKE flash hider.
• The safety is a manual safety.
• The action is semi-automatic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What brace system does the PDX use? Maxim’s SCW brace system, designed to shorten overall length.

What does the HATEBRAKE do? It’s a muzzle device that reduces recoil and flash signature.

Buy the Maxim Defense PDX Pistol

SOCOM-derived PDW performance in a compact 5.56 AR pistol is exactly what this PDX delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.