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Before SHOT: New Maxim Defense Guns and Suppressors for 2022



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Maxim Defense once brought us the PDX, pushing the limits of how much can be fit into a very small package. Rolling into 2022, they've just announced a series of complete firearms and suppressors. While we get ready and head out the door for SHOT SHOW 2022, check out the details on their new lineup.


St Cloud, MN – Maxim Defense, the premiere manufacturer in PDW technologies, is unveiling a new line of firearms, suppressors, and ammunition at SHOT Show 2022. And for the third year in a row, Maxim is a proud supporter of the SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range (lane SR-40 and LR-3).

“Needless to say, we've been hard at work!” said Maxim Defense EVP Sales and Marketing, Dave Larson. “At the range this year, we're offering live-fire demos of all our new products- out large frame MD.11 in 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester, our SDX integral suppressed firearms, all of our new suppressors, oh, and our new frangible ammunition.” “It's another year of new and groundbreaking product development at Maxim.”

ALL NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2022
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MD.11

Maxim Defense MD.11

* Action: Direct Impingement
* Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor, 308 Winchester
* Overall Length (in inches): 37”
* Barrel Length (in inches): 18”
* Upper/Lower Construction: Billet 7075-T6 Receiver Set
* Ambi Controls: Selector, Magazine Release, Charging Handle
* Weight, w/ empty 20 RND magazine, no accessories: 9lbs
* Handguard Length (in inches): 5.5”
* Handguard Acc. Attachment: M1913/M-Lok
* Trigger Pull Weight: 2.9 – 3.8 lbs.
* Available in Black, Arid, and Urban Grey


SDX-508/510 INTEGRATED SUPPRESSOR SYSTEM

Maxim Defense SDX-508/510 INTEGRATED SUPPRESSOR SYSTEM

Drops sound to well below hearing safe levels (specific reduction based on caliber, weapon configuration, and atmospheric conditions) average measurement per MILSTD-1474D of 131dB with Lake City M855 green tip ammunition measured at the shooter’s left ear (SDX-510 chambered in 5.56 NATO).

* Caliber:  5.56, 7.62×39
* Weight:  7lb 13 oz / 7lb 15oz (as pictured)
* Material Composition: 17-4 Stainless And 6Al-4V Titanium
* Finish: Black in color DLC(Diamond-Like Coating)/ TYPE-III Hard Coat – Full Anodize
Complete Overall Length:  24.5” / 33.1” over-all 
* Suppressor Diameter: 1.75” outer diameter 
* Barrel Length: 8.5” / 10.3”

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Integral MkIV-SD SUPPRESSOR

Maxim Defense Integral MkIV-SD SUPPRESSOR

Drops sound to well below hearing safe levels (specific reduction based on ammunition and atmospheric conditions). Average measurement per MILSTD-1474D of 114 dB average with Gemtech subsonic ammunition and 123dB with CCI Minimag ammunition. These measurements are from the shooter’s left ear measurement location.

* Caliber: 22LR
* Material Composition: 7075-T6 AluminumAnd 4140 steel
* Finish: Nitride / Type III hard coat anodizing
* Weight: 3.5 oz (suppressor)
* Length: 12.6” over-all length (weapon)
* Diameter: 1.0” outer diameter (suppressor)
* Barrel Length: 3.75”

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DRF SUPPRESSOR

Maxim Defense DRF SUPPRESSOR​

Drops sound to well below hearing safe levels (specific reduction based on caliber, weapon configuration, and atmospheric conditions) average measurement Per MILSTD-1474D of 114 dB average with Gemtech subsonic ammunition and 123dB with CCI Minimag ammunition.

* Caliber: 22 Magnum
* Thread Pitch: ½-28
* Material Composition: 7075-T6 AluminumAnd 6Al-4V Titanium
* Finish: Black in color Type III MIL-SPEC hard coat anodizing, DLC
* Weight: 3.5 oz 
* Length: 5.9” 
* Diameter: 1.0” outer diameter
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PRS-DC SUPPRESSOR

Maxim Defense PRS-DC SUPPRESSOR

Drops sound to well below hearing safe levels (specific reduction based on weapon configuration, ammunition, barrel length, and atmospheric conditions) average measurement per MILSTD-1474D of 131.9dB on an 18” bolt action rifle, 6.5 CM, measured at the shooter’s left ear.

* Available Calibers: 7.62, 6.5
* Thread Pitch: 5/8-24
* Material Composition: Grade-5 Titanium,7075-T6 Aluminum
* Weight: 10.8 oz
* Length: 7.9” over-all length
* Diameter: 1.75” outer diameter
* Finish: Cerakote / Type-III hardcoat Anodizing
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SOC-DR SUPPRESSOR

MAxim Defense SOC-DR SUPPRESSOR

Drops sound to well below hearing safe levels (specific reduction based on weapon configuration, ammunition, barrel length, and atmospheric conditions). For example; the average measurement per MILSTD-1474D of 134dB on a 10.3” AR-15 chambered in 5.56 measured at the shooter’s left ear.

* Available Calibers: 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 6.5mm
* Diameter: 1.75” outer diameter
* Material Composition: Grade-5 Titanium, 17-4 SS
* Weight: 21 oz
* Length: 7.9” over-all length
* Finish: Cerakote
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SOC-MR SUPPRESSOR

Maxim Defense SOC-MR SUPPRESSOR

Drops sound to well below hearing safe levels (specific reduction based on weapon configuration, ammunition, barrel length, and atmospheric conditions). For example: average measurement per MILSTD-1474D of 134dB on a 10.3” AR-15 chambered in 5.56 measured at the shooter’s left ear.

* Available Calibers: 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 6.5mm
* Thread Pitch: 1 3/8”-24
* Material Composition: Grade-5 Titanium, 17-4 SS
* Weight: 22 oz
* Length: 7.9” over-all length
* Diameter: 1.75” outer diameter
Finish: Cerakote

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MDX-511

Maxim Defense MDX-511

* Caliber: 5.56 NATO
* Thread Pitch: ½-28
* Material Composition: 7075/6061 Aluminum & Tool Steel
* Finish: Nitride / Type III Anodizing
* Barrel Length: 11.5”
* Barrel Twist: 1:7
* Weight: 7lb 8 oz
* Length: 26.25” over-all length(CQB stock fully collapsed)
* Barrel Material: 4150 CrMoV• Muzzle Velocity: ……….2,643 FPS (M855)
* Available in Black, Arid, and Urban Grey

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MD-1511

Maxim Defense MD-1511

​* Caliber: 5.56 NATO
* Thread Pitch: ½-28
* Material Composition: 7075/6061 Aluminum & Tool Steel
* Finish: Nitride / Type III Anodizing
* Barrel Length: 11.5”
* Barrel Twist: 1:7
* Weight: 6lb 1 oz
* Length: 28.5” over-all length(B5 stock fully collapsed)
* Barrel Material: 4150 CrMoV
* Muzzle Velocity: 2,643 FPS (M855)

“you need to come to our booth (#11668) to truly experience how hard we've worked over the past two years,” said Michael Windfeldt, Owner Maxim Defense. “I've never been this excited and couldn't be more proud of the team.”


Maxim Defense can be found at: maximdefense.com

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