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In 2019 The Desert Tech MDR was the first bullpup that AmbGun reviewed. Since then we have reviewed two other ambidextrous bullpups…the KelTec RDB and Springfield Hellion.
The original MDR featured forward ejection making it ambi friendly…dynamic ambi was later abandoned by the Desert Tech’s MDR descendent, the WLVRN…but the Wolverine improved in many other ways…it’s just no longer of interest to the Ambidextral Gunfighter.
The MDR featured a pretty good trigger…much better than the Hellion but far inferior to the RDB.
Mag Release is a familiar AR like button…ambi, but requiring a pretty muscular index finger.
The MDR Bolt release is my favorite, better than either the RDB or Hellion.
And the short throw ambi safety became my baseline standard for all safeties since…with the RDB’s being comparable and the Radian Talon being the AR equal.
The MDR Chassis is too heavy for 5.56 IMO, but perfectly fine for 7.62 or 6.5CM.
However, being a bullpup, the weight balances well for one handed operation.
The MDR was an early Next Generation Squad Weapon candidate and it most certainly would have been a better choice than the Sig Spear…especially as Desert Tech refined and improved on the design.
Be sure to check out the original AmbGun full length Desert Tech MDR review videos.
A Tarkov, in game review of the MDR, detailed field strip, key maintenance and lubrication points, shoulder transitions, malfunction handling, Appleseed Qualification Tests, and the MDR vs AR One Handed shootout.
The original MDR featured forward ejection making it ambi friendly…dynamic ambi was later abandoned by the Desert Tech’s MDR descendent, the WLVRN…but the Wolverine improved in many other ways…it’s just no longer of interest to the Ambidextral Gunfighter.
The MDR featured a pretty good trigger…much better than the Hellion but far inferior to the RDB.
Mag Release is a familiar AR like button…ambi, but requiring a pretty muscular index finger.
The MDR Bolt release is my favorite, better than either the RDB or Hellion.
And the short throw ambi safety became my baseline standard for all safeties since…with the RDB’s being comparable and the Radian Talon being the AR equal.
The MDR Chassis is too heavy for 5.56 IMO, but perfectly fine for 7.62 or 6.5CM.
However, being a bullpup, the weight balances well for one handed operation.
The MDR was an early Next Generation Squad Weapon candidate and it most certainly would have been a better choice than the Sig Spear…especially as Desert Tech refined and improved on the design.
Be sure to check out the original AmbGun full length Desert Tech MDR review videos.
A Tarkov, in game review of the MDR, detailed field strip, key maintenance and lubrication points, shoulder transitions, malfunction handling, Appleseed Qualification Tests, and the MDR vs AR One Handed shootout.
44:26The Ambidextral Gunfighter - Review of the Desert Tech MDR (308)
The "Optimal Use of Cover" bullpup.
Desert TechMuzzle brake reviewTarkov videoAppleseed Prep
The "Optimal Use of Cover" bullpup.
Desert TechMuzzle brake reviewTarkov videoAppleseed Prep
23:54Episode Three of The Ambidextral Gunfighter SeriesWhat The Ambidextral Gunfighter Requires of the Ambidextral Rifle
39:49The Ambidextral Gunfighter field strips the Desert Tech MDR.Sentry Solutions Tuf GlideSentry Solutions Tuf ClothTipton Gun Butler (rifle stand)Hoppe's Viper Bore SnakeHoppes 9 Bore SolventDuraskin Gloves LargeDisposable industrial grade powder free glovesGloves are ambidextrous; micro-textured finger tipsBlack color, 6 mil thickness
18:36A peek into the top secret, Ambidextral Gunfighter proving grounds.Midway Shooting MatHazard 4 Tonto Mini Messenger Bag
14:28Escape from Tarkov in game review of the Desert Tech MDR.
13:28A supplement to The Ambidextral Gunfighter series. Mounted a Weaver Grand Slam 1.5 - 5 scope using a Vortex cantilever mount. Spent a day at the range sighting in and then doing some prone testing...right and left hand.
Getting rid of the massive thumb nuts on the ACOG mounting base. An Ambidextral Gunfighter Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome project.
Big ACOG mounting nuts obstruct ambidextrous operations.Castrating the ACOG
Big ACOG mounting nuts obstruct ambidextrous operations.Castrating the ACOG
13:25Shooting the short form Project Appleseed AQT with the MDR
24:54How many clicks per MOA is your optic? Is the manufacture supplied data correct?
A fun shooting test to exercise your optic.
A handy spreadsheet to aid the study.
A fun shooting test to exercise your optic.
A handy spreadsheet to aid the study.
For that 7.62 trauma
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Ambidextrous "optimal use of cover", optimal use of terrain for steady hold factors.Training the brain so that both the left and right eye can pick up the sighting system. Perfectly mirrored controls for unconscious, bilateral transfer of skill. operation both left and right handed.
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Ambidextrous "optimal use of cover", optimal use of terrain for steady hold factors.Training the brain so that both the left and right eye can pick up the sighting system. Perfectly mirrored controls for unconscious, bilateral transfer of skill. operation both left and right handed.
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