Videos tagged with Palmetto State Armory GF3

This video showcases a Palmetto State Armory GF3 AK-47 paired with a Dead Air Sandman X suppressor and AAC 7.62x39mm ammunition. The presenter highlights the AK's forged components for reliability and the suppressor's low back pressure design, which is ideal for AK platforms. The setup demonstrated is effective for sustained shooting with minimal felt recoil and gas blowback.

This video reviews the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) GF3 AK-47, highlighting its value under $600. The instructor emphasizes the rifle's US-made construction, featuring hammer-forged critical components like the trunnion, bolt, and carrier, which contribute to its reliability and durability. The review covers its enhanced safety lever, furniture options, and positive shooting experiences with various ammunition types.

This guide details an emergency field repair for a lost AK-47 firing pin retainer pin using a common wooden toothpick, as demonstrated by Rob Ski. The video highlights the importance of understanding basic firearm mechanics for field expediency. It also covers the PSA GF3's performance over 5,000 rounds, including its resilience to extreme conditions like sand and water immersion.

This video details the results of a 4,000-round test on a Palmetto State Armory GF3 rifle, including exposure to swamp conditions. The rifle experienced one notable malfunction where a round failed to fire due to a light primer strike, later firing when reloaded. A significant finding was the loss of the firing pin retaining pin after 4,000 rounds, though the firing pin itself remained in place. The video also covers essential post-mud cleaning procedures to prevent catastrophic failures.

This comprehensive 1,000-round review of the Palmetto State Armory GF3 AK-47 by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union provides critical insights into its performance as a budget-friendly option. Despite some minor cosmetic and functional quality control issues like canted sights and a weak rear leaf spring, the rifle demonstrated impressive reliability, functioning flawlessly through extensive environmental testing including water submersion and mud. The forged components (trunnion, bolt, carrier) held up well, and the rifle passed a post-test headspace check, indicating it's a solid performer for its price point.

This guide details the initial zeroing and inspection process for the Palmetto State Armory GF3 AK, as demonstrated by Rob Ski. It covers adjusting the front sight, assessing the hammer-forged components (bolt, carrier, trunnion), inspecting build quality, and performing a crucial headspace verification using a 'No-Go' gauge. The review highlights community-requested features and provides an objective look at the rifle's construction.