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TPDUSA
6 October 2007, 00:58
We wanted to have a chance to show the guys at Weapon Evolution the AXR Bull pup rifle by T.P.D. Inc.

Here she is!

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Both of these rifles are fitted with 16" barrels!
Note the AR15 has the butt stock fully collapsed!

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We have a host of parts available, both US made and OEM

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Our TPD-Pmag in both clear and smoke with other colors coming is out performing the competition and has numerous advantages over metal magazines.

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Our sling produced by Blue Force Gear, is an adaptation of the "Vickers" sling proven the world over to be combat ready!

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Our Special Edition AXR rifle package, a series of 104 rifles, is outfitted with all the necessary components to get you up and shooting with top quality mil-spec components and accessories. No expense has been spared, nearly all original design parts and new components have been reengineered with state of the art materials and tolerances, where necessary have been tightened to maximize accuracy and reliability.

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Built on top of the line CNC turning centers and milling machines ensures everything works and fits the first time.

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Through all our testing the AXR has proven itself reliable, strong and ready to run!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtbLRt9A9fc

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Here is a run down of the rifle specifications and some of the options available with the AXR. We have a A3 system available that is in use and will be introduced here in the next few weeks. It has the ability to handle all the accesories on 2.2" M1913 rails at 12, 3, 6, and 9 O'clock, while still maintaining the ability to remove the barrel should the need arise.

AXR™ SPECIFICATIONS

LIMITED EDITION

Type of firearm


Bull pup Rifle, semi automatic

Operation


Gas operated rotating bolt, short piston

Caliber


5.56 (.223) or 6.8mm SPC

Rate of Fire


S/A 150 RPM

Barrel Groups


16” chrome lined, 18” chrome lined 4140 chrome moly steel

Overall Length


26.25”, 30.25”

Sights


Any optics with m1913 interface folding open sights standard

Stock


High impact synthetic black or range of color options

Safety


Three position slide lock

Magazine type


NATO spec M16 all available capacities. TPD-PMAG made specifically for the AXR by Magpul.

Receiver


Fully machined from billet 7075 aluminum on cutting edge nine axis CNC, to outlandish tolerances.

Features


This is a faithful representation of the original AUG™, with some significant material and design upgrades.

As was standard with the original the barrel is quick removable in a few seconds, fluted

Folding fore grip

Rail optics interface is removable and several options available including an extended rail with picatinny rails at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions.

Adjustable gas system

Original forward assist configuration

Last round hold open

Secondary magazine release in optimal position for quick magazine changes

Special Edition Package Includes


Special serialized rifle

1.25-4.5X26 variable focal length optic, emerald coated lenses, illuminated for low light conditions

Heavy mid height rings with torx screws

Cleaning kit IN the butt stock

Four 30rd smoke translucent TPD-PMAG's, for ease of round remaining ID

Dual purpose two or one point sling with black stainless steel hooks

NATO magazine compliant stock, not proprietary magazines, cross compliant with other platforms common to todays battle fields

Comprehensive rework of platform with upgraded materials throughout

Secondary magazine release added for ease and simplification of magazine changes

Forward assist integrated into the charge handle as original, no need to un-shoulder the weapon to force a finicky cartridge

If you have any questions please see our web site at www.TPDUSA.com. If you have further questions after going through the site or wish to place a pre-order for the AXR due out late this month or early next, the phone numbers to do this are on the contact pages on the site.

Thank you very much and stay safe out there.
Kent W. Luttrell
President
Tactical Product Design Inc.
T.P.D. Inc.

John Hwang
6 October 2007, 01:16
Kent,
Thanks for posting your info about the AXR. I can't wait to get my hands on some as well as the smoked Mags. In the video, it's hard to tell if they are shooting full auto or semi with that rate of fire.

Impact
1 November 2007, 13:49
looks great

Topmaul
4 November 2007, 17:01
One question what about us lefties?

Eric
5 November 2007, 14:37
Looking forward to checking it out. Thanks for the info Kent.

NvrenufRR
7 November 2007, 19:58
Nice rifle, I'm hoping to gather up the funds and acquire me an LE before they sell out and no more are left for a great price.
A few ??'s
Will it take the 42rd AUG mags also?
What about barrel interchangability with factory AUG Barrels? Will you producing barrels in other length's and 6.8 if not?
What do you need on Down Payment and when is the release date? IM me
Will you be offering complete packages in the future with all the barrels and goodies?
It does look like this one does not have the right/left changability for extraction?

TPDUSA
10 November 2007, 08:51
One question what about us lefties?

They are coming. We need to make our own port cover but the bolts are on the way.

Kent Luttrell
TPDUSA

mpardun
12 November 2007, 07:36
Your product looks great!

Forgive my ignorance, but how does your product differ from the Microtech version of the AUG or is it one in the same?

Mike

TPDUSA
13 November 2007, 00:43
Your product looks great!

Forgive my ignorance, but how does your product differ from the Microtech version of the AUG or is it one in the same?

Mike

One main difference is the AXR will use the NATO standard M16 feeding device. We have the factory forward assist in the charge handle and we use the factory bolt release. We use OEM carriers and stocks as well as hammer packs. Need to use a US magazine for 922r compliance. There are other differences and you can research them at tpdusa.com

Kent

mpardun
13 November 2007, 06:57
Thanks Kent!

TPDUSA
13 November 2007, 18:27
Thanks Kent!

You are welcome, my pleasure. Looking at some great video in the next few days of the receivers getting cut, can't wait to post it!

Kent

TPDUSA
5 December 2007, 16:20
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Just a few more photos for the thread. We are in the last stages here and have a great functioning rifle for the community! Hope you will like it.

Kent Luttrell
TPDUSA.com

TPDUSA
8 December 2007, 10:42
Barrel pictures before coating:

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They really came out nice, we think.

Kent Luttrell

12131
9 December 2007, 20:04
The design to use the regular AR mag will be its huge selling advantage over the the MSAR STG-556, imho. I almost bought the STG-556 over the weekend, until I realized about its non-AR mag (which is quite expensive). I'm eager to read field reports, and might just get one, if it works as great as it looks. :P

TPDUSA
10 December 2007, 18:14
The design to use the regular AR mag will be its huge selling advantage over the the MSAR STG-556, imho. I almost bought the STG-556 over the weekend, until I realized about its non-AR mag (which is quite expensive). I'm eager to read field reports, and might just get one, if it works as great as it looks. :P

It does, it really does. We use factory bolt and carrier, and stock.

kent

TPDUSA
2 June 2008, 08:56
We have been hard at work getting to the point of time to breathe and we are just about there. Here are a few recent pictures of the AXR:

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Hope you like them the AXR is set to make a surge into your local gun shop in the next few weeks.

Kent Luttrell
TPDUSA.com

12131
2 June 2008, 09:08
Looks great, Kent. Can't wait for it to show up around here.
The one pic next to last, is it a 9 or 45?

TPDUSA
11 August 2008, 08:33
Looks great, Kent. Can't wait for it to show up around here.
The one pic next to last, is it a 9 or 45?


That is a 9mm. We were moving in the .45 direction until we realized we would need anew stock to accommodate it.

Kent

Stickman
11 August 2008, 09:09
I would rather see things done right, than done quickly. One of the questions I keep getting asked is if there is a rough ETA.

Any ideas about a ballpark time frame?

TPDUSA
15 September 2008, 14:51
I would rather see things done right, than done quickly. One of the questions I keep getting asked is if there is a rough ETA.

Any ideas about a ballpark time frame?

Shipping now Stickman, slow but they are going out.

12131
29 January 2009, 14:30
Just wondering, how many have actually been made, and delivered to the market, so far? I have yet to see one in person. Is this thing still going, or is it dead in the water? :(

TPDUSA
13 February 2009, 16:50
Just wondering, how many have actually been made, and delivered to the market, so far? I have yet to see one in person. Is this thing still going, or is it dead in the water? :(

We are not dead! We are still producing we had a few delays related to vendors not delivering remotely close to when they said they could or would. Namely barrels and overseas factory parts.

Delivering now again thank the Lord.

Kent
TPD Inc

Stickman
13 February 2009, 17:22
Good to know, its always hard when a time frame is given in good faith, and then an outside source mangles everything.

Army Chief
14 February 2009, 13:28
Kent,

I suppose one of the questions that you are starting to hear quite often is why the AXR remains a worthy contender with Steyr re-entering the market with an original pattern rifle.

Obviously, I'm sure that you have given this more than a little thought -- what should we as prospective customers know about the AXR's strengths, as compared to the AUG or STG?

AC

sgtlmj
21 February 2009, 11:14
Got mine last month, thanks Kent!

TPD starts with a receiver milled from a solid aluminum billet, as opposed to Steyr and MSAR's cast receivers. Does an AUG need all this strength? Probably not, but the receiver is a work of art. They add several of their own parts to keep with 922(r) import compliance and finish it off with an OEM Steyr NATO stock which accepts AR mags. It is compatible with Steyr and will accept bbls, bolts, etc. MSAR designed the STG-556 to have slightly different dimensions, so very few Steyr parts will work.

I was aware of the pending Steyr AUG US release, but still decided to go with the AXR. For me the main reason was AR mag compatibility. Steyr mags are much better than metal AR mags but with the advent of PMAGs the gap is closing. I have close to 100 AR mags already, and didn't want to spend money on a new set of mags for a new weapon. I know I could've just gotten a NATO stock for a Steyr, but that's $300-400 that I could spend on more mags and ammo. Once Steyr catches up with demand and starts the flow of spare bbls and parts, I'll still be able to benefit as all the parts will work in the AXR. Win-win.


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babj615
23 February 2009, 02:19
We are not dead! We are still producing we had a few delays related to vendors not delivering remotely close to when they said they could or would. Namely barrels and overseas factory parts.

Delivering now again thank the Lord.

Kent
TPD Inc

I was on the original waiting list oh so very long ago.....

...at some point, an email was sent out saying they had a server problem or something and the list was messed up....

...I never heard another word, and multiple emails went unanswered.

I now own MSARs, which were my second choice.

:(

Firepower
11 April 2009, 06:01
Very nice job!

Hojutsu
12 April 2009, 19:22
Good lookin rifle

trinydex
13 April 2009, 11:29
where can you get those pmags?