Built to take pistol performance to new distances: new Christensen Arms Modern Precision Pistol (MPP)

The 7075 billet aluminum pistol chassis
The 7075 billet aluminum pistol chassis is black hardcoat anodized and standard AR grip compatible.

From Christensen Arms, a new Modern Precision Pistol (MPP) “created for situations that require a lightweight, compact firearm such as backpacking or back-country hunting”.  “The intent was to offer shooters the same familiarity and performance of the MPR in a compact, pistol chassis system,” said Stephen Graham, Senior VP of Marketing, Christensen Arms. “This MPP has the same accuracy potential and dependability as our field-proven MPR’s, as they share many of the same features and components.”

Christensen Arms' Modern Precision Pistol (MPP) – Four calibers available

The new Modern Precision Pistol (MPP)
A compact firearm for backpacking or back-country hunting: the new Modern Precision Pistol (MPP).

Initially available in four calibers – 300 Blackout (7.5” barrel), .223 Rem (10.5”), 6.5 Creed (12.5”) and .308 Win (12.5”) – and weighing in at just 4.4 to 5.8 lb (1995-2630 g), the MPP is a purpose-built bolt-action pistol chassis. Standard features include a 20-MOA optics rail, adjustable side-baffle brake, and a button-rifled Christensen Arms 416R stainless steel aerograde carbon fiber wrapped barrel with target profile. Muzzle has a standard 5/8 × 24 thread (1/2 x 28 in .223). The barrel is also free floating, with a hand lapped match chamber.

Christensen Arms' MPP comes with a folding stabilizing brace
Christensen Arms' MPP comes with a folding stabilizing brace – until braces are allowed by Biden's administration, at least.

The nitride-finished action features a TriggerTech “flat” trigger, oversized fluted bolt knob, skeletonized bolt handle, AICS-compatible detachable magazine and a tactical mag release. Ejection port is enlarged and bolt release improved. Looking at the twin-lug bolt you'll notice that it's spiral fluted and nitride treated, with an M16 style extractor (.308 Win & 6.5 Creed.). As for the 7075 billet aluminum pistol chassis, it is black hardcoat anodized and standard AR grip compatible, with V-block bedding.

At a price of  $2295, Christensen Arms' Modern Precision Pistol (MPP) comes with a folding SB Tactical FS1913A stabilizing braceuntil braces are allowed by Biden's administration, at least.

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