LWRC PSD explained

LWRC PSD Pistol
Origin:United States
Type:PSD Pistol
Is Ranged:yes
Design Date:2006
Manufacturer:LWRC International
Unit Cost:$2,319.48
Weight:5.9lbs
Length:21.25inches
Caliber:5.56 NATO and 6.8 mm
Barrels:8.5inches
Action:Short stroke gas piston
Sights:LWRCI Skirmish Sights

LWRC PSD Pistol and the IC-PSD are both semi-automatic 5.56 NATO caliber, pistols manufactured by LWRC International. Another PSD, (the SIX8-Pistol) is a 6.8mm Remington SPC on the same PSD platform.

Design details

The gun was designed to be a personal security detail pistol. The LWRC pistol accepts a 5.56 NATO cartridge. It has a 8.5inches barrel and weighs 5.9lbs pounds. The gun has the short-stroke gas piston system. The barrel has a 1:7 twist and is treated with Black Nitride.

Operation

The PSD is an AR-15 style pistol which uses the same platform as the AR-15. The platform allows uppers to be switched and the lower receiver is the same specifications as the AR-15. It is fitted with LWRCI's flip-up iron sights and the controls are ambidextrous. The gun has MIAD pistol grip and the trigger pull measures 7.5 pounds. Because of the way the gun can be easily concealed, it is used by security details.