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Rattler accepted as SOCOM PDW

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SIG has won a contract to provide the Rattler as a PDW for SOCOM use.

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Special Operations Command finally found its next-generation personal defense weapon

After five years of searching, U.S. Special Operations Command has settled on Sig Sauer's lightweight PDW.
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5.56 or .300 BO. It will be interesting to see which muzzle device is selected for suppressed use.
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tirod said:
SIG has won a contract to provide the Rattler as a PDW for SOCOM use.

taskandpurpose.com

Special Operations Command finally found its next-generation personal defense weapon

After five years of searching, U.S. Special Operations Command has settled on Sig Sauer's lightweight PDW.
taskandpurpose.com taskandpurpose.com

5.56 or .300 BO. It will be interesting to see which muzzle device is selected for suppressed use.
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A pretty good hint was in the Notice of Intent:

The Government hereby submits a notice of intent to award the Commercial Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) contract to Sig Sauer. This IDIQ will provide complete PDW weapons (Sig Rattlers - 5.56mm and .300 Blackout caliber) that includes suppressors (SL series), cleaning kits, magazines, quick barrel change kits and force on force training kits. Furthermore, parts, sustainment, and New Equipment Training will also be part of this IDIQ. The PDW system will allow Operators to have maximum firepower in a concealable weapon.
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Since the emphasis seems to be on noise (with the 300 BO) and concealability , then a compact SLH would seem likely.
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Ugh…I’ve been trying to resist the rattler for such a long time. I’d have to sell the lwrci smg45 to get it and that’s a tough thing to let go….
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Ugh…I’ve been trying to resist the rattler for such a long time. I’d have to sell the lwrci smg45 to get it and that’s a tough thing to let go….
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What would this sway you one way or another?
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I think it's safe to say Sig has become to go to firearms for the US military. They have eclipsed Colt and even FN with their deliveries and offerings, including handguns, SMGs, battle rifles, service rifles, optiks, and cans. Glock, Sig, HK....the Big 3, can't go wrong with any.
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What would this sway you one way or another?
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the rattler with the option of shooting SuperSonics really intrigues me. Though, the smg45 is almost impossible to sell everytime I pick it up to take pictures. most fun gun to shoot hands down. Not the most practical lol
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