Desert Tech
ActiveOverview
Desert Tech is a firearms manufacturer based in Utah, United States, specializing in bullpup rifles for military, law enforcement, and civilian use. The company produces precision rifles like the SRS and HTI series, along with semi-automatic rifles such as the MDRx, emphasizing multi-caliber chassis designs. It operates worldwide with a subsidiary in India and focuses on high-caliber, long-range firearms.
History
Desert Tech was founded in 2007 as Desert Tactical Arms by members of the Kingston family and rebranded to Desert Tech in 2013. The company shifted to exclusively bullpup rifle designs by 2018. It established a subsidiary, Neco Desert Tech Defence, in India.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| SRS (Stealth Recon Scout) | Precision bolt-action bullpup rifle | $1,800 - $3,500 |
| HTI (Hard Target Interdiction) | Anti-materiel bullpup rifle | $8,000 - $12,000 |
| MDRx (Micro Dynamic Rifle eXtreme) | Semi-automatic multi-caliber bullpup rifle | $1,500 - $2,200 |
Manufacturing
Products are manufactured in West Valley City, Utah, United States. The company handles production in-house at its facility. Specific details on outsourcing are not available in sources.
Notable Products
- Desert Tech HTI - Bullpup rifle chambered in .375 Cheytac, .408 Cheytac, .416 Barrett, and .50 BMG for long-range interdiction.
- Desert Tech SRS-A2 - Multi-caliber bolt-action bullpup rifle available in calibers including 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win., and .338 LM.
- Desert Tech MDRx - Semi-automatic bullpup rifle supporting .308 Win., 5.56 mm, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .300 BLK; discontinued in 2024.
- Desert Tech SRS-A2 Covert - Compact variant of SRS-A2 for suppressed use in similar calibers.
Reputation
Desert Tech is recognized among firearms enthusiasts for innovative bullpup designs and multi-caliber versatility in precision rifles. Professionals note strengths in long-range accuracy with SRS and HTI models. Some semi-automatic lines like MDRx faced reliability issues leading to discontinuation in 2024.