SHOT Show - LWRC PSD 300 Blackout

Published on January 22, 2012
Duration: 2:50

Jeff Cler from LWRC International introduces the PSD 300 Blackout, a compact firearm designed for specialized roles. Key features include a shortened buffer tube, proprietary stock, 8.5-inch barrel, and AAC 51T flash hider. It's optimized for subsonic rounds under 50 yards, offering suppressed performance quieter than an MP5 SD, while also handling supersonic rounds out to 150 meters. The firearm utilizes a Direct Impingement system and a new carrier developed for the US Army's PIP program, ensuring reliability with both subsonic and supersonic ammunition.

Quick Summary

The LWRC PSD 300 Blackout is a compact DI-operated rifle featuring an 8.5-inch barrel and a 5-inch shortened buffer tube. It excels with subsonic 300 Blackout rounds for suppressed use and can engage targets out to 150 meters with supersonic loads, utilizing a reliable PIP program carrier.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction to LWRC PSD 300
  2. 00:18Chambered in 300 AAC Blackout
  3. 00:23Shortened Buffer Tube and Stock
  4. 00:32Barrel Length and Flash Hider
  5. 00:46Design Purpose and Niche Role
  6. 00:52Subsonic Ammunition Performance
  7. 01:00Supersonic Ammunition Capabilities
  8. 01:10Ideal Use Cases
  9. 01:22Ambidextrous Lower Receiver
  10. 01:28Direct Impingement (DI) Operation
  11. 01:39Reliability with Ammunition Types
  12. 01:49PIP Program Carrier and ACB Bolt
  13. 02:00Advanced Combat Bolt (ACB) Testing
  14. 02:20Market Availability

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the LWRC PSD 300 Blackout?

The LWRC PSD 300 Blackout features a 5-inch shortened buffer tube, a proprietary stock, an 8.5-inch barrel, and an AAC 51T flash hider. It also boasts an ambidextrous lower receiver and utilizes a Direct Impingement system with a specialized carrier for enhanced reliability.

How does the LWRC PSD 300 perform with subsonic and supersonic 300 Blackout ammunition?

The PSD 300 is optimized for subsonic rounds under 50 yards, offering suppressed performance quieter than an MP5 SD. It can also effectively engage targets up to 150 meters with supersonic 90-grain rounds traveling at 2300-2400 feet per second.

What makes the LWRC PSD 300's operating system unique?

Unlike most LWRC firearms which use a gas piston system, the PSD 300 is a Direct Impingement (DI) operated gun. This change was made to ensure 100% reliability with both subsonic and supersonic 300 Blackout loads.

What is the significance of the new carrier in the LWRC PSD 300?

The PSD 300 uses a new carrier developed for the US Army's PIP program, featuring LWRC's Advanced Combat Bolt (ACB). This carrier demonstrated exceptional reliability, firing 11,000 rounds without cleaning or stoppages in testing.

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