We plan to continue the development of new products that we feel will further these efforts. Alas, the nature of the contract does not allow DRD to discuss the details of the contract but Justin Padgett, DRD’s Sales and Marketing VP, did say that DRD are “happy to be creating and producing the products that countries around the world want and need to defend their freedoms. Intrigued as to who the US ally in Asia might be we reached out to DRD Tactical to enquire about the new contract. With its long-range power and manageable recoil, it was like the CDR-15 and the Aptus an absolute blast to shoot (pun intended). Of the three DRD Tactical rifles we shot at the range that day, the Kivaari was by far my favorite. The name Kivaari comes from the Finnish word for rifle. Delivery on this contract starts this month and will be completed in Summer 2020.ĭRD Tactical specializes in design and manufacturing of patented Take Down Rifles in 338 Lapua Magnum, 7.62 NATO, 6.5 Creedmoor, 5.56 NATO and 300BLK calibers, and select fire machine guns in 7.62 NATO, 5.56 NATO and 300BLK calibers in our modern CNC manufacturing facility in Georgia. DRD Tactical DFG-A516BKHC Aptus 5.56x45mm NATO 16 in 30+1 (2) Black Anodized Rec Black Folding Adjustable Stock Black Polymer Grip Right Hand Includes Hard Case. The Kivaari price range is from 5,500 6,250. The machine guns will be shipped with 5.56 NATO barrels, 300BLK barrels and SilencerCo Chimera 300 sound suppressors. These APTUS(AMG) rifles are select fire (safe-semi-auto) version of our semi-auto rifles. Using their patented internal recoil system it offers the same quick change. The rifles are DI but do not have the AR-15s typical buffer system or lower receiver, instead having a left-side charging handle and a folding, adjustable stock.ĭRD has been awarded a fixed quantity-fixed price contract for our APTUS(AMG) Rifle from a US ally in Asia. The DRD Tactical APTUS is the little brother to their now famous PARATUS rifle. DRD says their “patented internal recoil system eliminates the standard buffer tube/spring associated with most 556/300BLK rifles allowing the rifle to be fired with the stock folded.” While the APTUS “can be assembled in less than 60 seconds without the use of any tools.” Depending on 10.5 or 16in barrel the APTUS has an overall length of 19.5-27.5in.

Unlike the commercially available APTUS, the APTUS(AMG) will be a select-fire weapon.

300BLK barrels along with SilencerCo’s Chimera 300 suppressors with the order. This patented quick take down rifle is designed for compact portability and discreet carry.DRD Tactical will be shipping 5.56x45mm and. It has an ambidextrous safety bolt catch and a left side non reciprocating charging handle. billet aluminum and finished in either black hard coat type III anodizing or NIB Battleworn finish, this tactical rifle comes with extraordinary custom detail and outstanding quality. The rifle can be assembled in less than 60 seconds without the use of any tools.

Chambered in 5.56mm and 300BLK, the Aptus is Latin for “ready.” The patented internal recoil system eliminates the standard buffer tube/spring associated with most AR style rifles, allowing it to be fired with stock folded. All this practicality is achieved while delivering accuracy more than adequate for anything this gun is likely to be used for.

The Aptus evolved from the popular Paratus rifle and features the same patented internal recoil technology and quick take down rifle technology. The Aptus is a very well thought out package it’s exceptionally reliable, can be changed quickly from one caliber to another and breaks down to a very small package for discreet carry in the included hard case.

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