D-Max Industries 100 Explained

D-Max Industries Model 100
Origin:United States
Type:Semi automatic carbine
Is Ranged:yes
Designer:Darrel Holland
David M. Dugger
Design Date:1985
Manufacturer:P.G.W. Arms
D-Max Industries
Production Date:1986-1993
Variants:D-Max 100C carbine
D-Max 100P pistol
Weight:3.4kg (carbine)
2.2kg (pistol)
Length:977.9mm
Part Length:406mm (carbine)
152mm (pistol)
Cartridge:.45 ACP
.41 Action Express
10mm Auto
.40 S&W
.38 Super
9x19mm Parabellum
Action:Blowback
Rate:Semi automatic
Feed:30-round M3 magazine (.45ACP/.41AE/10mm Auto/.40 S&W/.38 Super)
32/50-round Sten/Lanchester magazine (9x19mm Parabellum)
Sights:Iron sights

The D-Max Industries 100 is a semi automatic carbine manufactured by D-Max Industries of Auburn, Washington.[1] It could also be chambered in .45 ACP, .41AE, .40 S&W, .38 Super and 9×19mm Parabellum. The D-Max 100 existed in 2 variants, the D-Max 100C carbine and D-Max 100P pistol.

Development

The D-Max 100 was designed by David M. Dugger, a former LE officer and firearms instructor in Washington who decided to develop a cost effective firearm intended for an LE role that was more rugged, durable, easy to field strip/maintain capable than a standard issue weapon. The pistol variant was intended for confined CQB situations whereas the carbine was intended to replace the shotgun in tactical roles when the pistol was not effective. During range tests, the D-Max 100 was rumored to be accurate and reliable with virtually no reported malfunctions.[2] The D-Max 100 was also offered to the civilian market outside LE agencies.

Overview

The D-Max Industries 100 is a semi automatic, simple blowback operated pistol calibre carbine fed from modified M3 SMG magazines inserted on the side to allow the user to fire from a low profile position without affecting the balance. The self cleaning closed firing bolt is similar to that found on the Sten/Sterling/F1 submachine guns but using the firing pin from an M1911 pistol and using a guide rod/spring to eject the rounds.[3] The semi automatic only lower receiver/fire control group uses an AK type trigger/hammer. Field stripping is done removing takedown pins held in with a safety wire. The upper receiver is a round type whereas the lower/FCG is stamped sheet. The reciprocating cocking handle is mounted on the left side.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Gun World, February 1991. Designed for police: D-Max's 10mm Auto. A Review Of Some New Guns And Loads For This Runaway Bullet!, Lawmen Loads & The 10mm by Dean A. Grennell. pages 22/23/24/87
  2. American Survival Guide/February 1991. Amazingly Accurate: D-Max 10mm Carbine, .45 ACP Pistol. Unique semiautomatic firearms designed for law enforcement use but also available to civilians. by Jim Benson, pages 24/66/78
  3. Firepower, July 1985, Three Of A Kind p.48
  4. Modern Law Enforcement Weapons & Tactics 1991, The Latest In Guns, Equipment And Techniques, All New 2nd Edition by Tom Ferguson, Publisher: DBI Books Inc.,U.S.,