The RPD Carbine uses a 15-inch barrel (with a pinned muzzle bringing the OAL barrell up to 16 inches), vice the 21-inch barrel normally found on this platform. The newly developed dual captured recoil spring system allows easier charging and more forward force than the original RPD design. While fluted barrels are often used for aesthetic purposes or to decrease weight, DSArms' tighter fluting pattern was used to add more surface area to the barrel to help dissipate heat faster. The system's firing has been slowed from 800-750 RPM down to 500-525 RPM to increases reliability and reduce heat, as well.
Other features include a forend handguard with Picatinny rails, folding stock and, coming soon, a new top plate cover with integrated rail. The RPD-C is currently chambered in 6.8 and 6.5 Grendel, and 7.62 x 39, with a 7.62 x 51 version in the works. Auto and semi-auto versions are available and prices start at $2,850. More info can be found at DSArms.com.
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