What would you choose for a PDW ?

[halfmoonclip]

BTW, 'a radio with an airplane on the other end' is the ideal PDW, but it's a little pricey for everyday use.
Moon

[ViniVidivici]

Depends on the mission, doesn't it?

Without additional perameters, my vote is 11.5" AR.

[MegademiC]

Biggest i can use:
11.5” 556
6-8” 300blk
Pistol

Right now, my opinion is that if its 9mm, its either a FA (preferably with mag in grip like an mp9 or m11/9), or just a pistol.

[Falshooter]

Best 9mm SBR IMO :

1. mini or micro uzi that is compact and pretty easy to shoot
2. As you notted the Evo esp as they are making a 922r/SBR kit now
3. Def a MP5K
4. One of the number of 9mm AK out there most ready to go SBR when just a chop
5. 9MM AR with 10 inch barrel

But most good 9mm semi sub guns save the Evo will hit 900-1000 or more .... Yes you can get a UC9 for 500 but they are shit parts guns ... Vector 900 or less if you look though.

[CDR_Glock]

I was prepared to really like the MPX, and it did seem a little softer shooting than the blowback guns; some folks seem to love them, but as stated, mine wouldn't run all the time.
The blowback guns aren't unpleasant to shoot; recoil isn't terribly different than a regular, lightweight AR.
I'd think really hard about a turn-key gun, rather then building; too many stories on ARFCOM about changing recoil springs and buffers to get things to run right.
Not really a safety issue with the blowbacks, either...the sear interrupter won't let the hammer fall until it's in battery.
I'd have considered buying a neutered MP-5, but Zenith (Turk) is the only one I'm aware of building them currently, and prices were $2k last time I checked.
Full sympathy on using existing magazines, but the Glock ones require a dedicated lower because of the feed angle, and double column/double feed is, at least in theory, better for feeding. Usually they don't offer an automatic bolt stop.
Moon

My friend has the Zenith. He loves it. I had the chance to get one a couple of years ago for $1k but passed.

I have seen a lot of alternative versions.

For the functionality, I am leaning heavily towards an AR Pistol since I can get one with bolt open on last shot, an upgraded trigger, familiar controls with my other AR platform, but a modular system.

I already have AR Pistols in 300 AAC/Blackout and in 5.56 mm.


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[blade_68]

I've heard many good things about the CZ, don't personal know. My choice was AR platforms (Colt's) magazine and a Glock magazine AR. I've got magazine well adaptor to use Colt magazine (low cost and available) can quickly convert SBR over to 9mm and a Glock mag lower I've got quite a few magazines so I could get by with one too. Main reason for me magazine ready available without costing much. With that I really enjoy them suppressed both of them work well with low cost steel case ammo. As a side note think about having 10 or more magazines for what ever you choose to be pre-loaded for range. If I'm able to wear / shoot out a barrel I can replace it easy.

[ABNAK]

A PDW, for me, would be a 300BLK loaded with supersonics, like 110gr Barnes or Hornady GMX. An 8" or 9" barrel makes for a pretty diminutive package but should be GTG out to *maybe* 200 yards (terminal ballistics-wise).

[glockamolee]

AR pistol OR Glock 20 with Shockwave.

[UTShooter71]

I would go with the AR due to my experience with the AR platform. I have way toooooooooooooo many years with variants.