DRD Tactical Paratus 6.5 Creedmoor 16” Semi-Auto AR10-Style Takedown Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,785.00
LSB#: LSB250809NF046
Make: DRD Tactical
Model: Paratus
Serial Number: DP0101
Year of Manufacture: 2012-Present / ATF Classification: Modern
Caliber/Gauge: 6.5 Creedmoor (1:8 Twist)
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Direct Gas Impingement, Take-Down AR10
Barrel Length: 16”
Sights / Optics: There are no iron sights currently mounted. There is a Leupold VX-5HD SFP with a duplex reticle mounted atop the receiver with Vortex rings. The glass is clear and the scope rates in Very Good condition.
Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The handguard is 12.75” with picatinny rails. The pistol grip is a Magpul polymer pistol grip with checkering and serrations. The buttstock is adjustable and has a grippy recoil pad (note that the folding stock is very stiff to adjust since it hasn’t seen much use). There is minimal wear on the stock. The stock rates in Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Cerakote
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its original metal finish. The balance of finish shows little to no wear from handling or operation. The pins are clean and unmarred. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The safety also functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. We have cleaned this firearm and performed a mechanic’s check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Two 20rd Magpul PMAGS, scope, cable lock, paperwork, and hard case.
Our Assessment: A striking, mission-built platform engineered from the ground up for compact transport and rapid deployment. The Paratus is famous for its suitcase-ready takedown design: the rifle breaks down quickly into major components without tools, then reassembles into a precision-capable, monolithic-style AR-10 pattern rifle. The 16″ barrel blends portability with the ballistic efficiency of 6.5 Creedmoor — a cartridge known for its high ballistic coefficients, flat trajectory, and impressive retained energy at distance.
Machining and presentation are unmistakably DRD Tactical: a rigid upper receiver, clean ambidextrous control layout, and premium fitment that gives the rifle a polished, purposeful profile. The takedown interface locks up solidly, giving the rifle a confident, stable feel once assembled. The handguard, barrel interface, and receiver geometry all read engineered rather than improvised — a modern precision rifle designed to travel discreetly and perform decisively. Be sure to check our detailed pictures for a better understanding of the firearm. -C.R.
