This review covers the new PSA AXR, a modular firearm system featuring a short-stroke piston operation. It is available in pistol and rifle configurations, with interchangeable barrel lengths and calibers. The AXR boasts ambidextrous controls and AR-compatible furniture, enhancing user customization and ergonomics.
The Palmetto State Armory AXR SSP rifle system, showcased at SHOT Show 2026, features a short-stroke piston for reduced front-end weight and enhanced modularity. Key design elements include a user-serviceable barrel nut for home barrel swaps and compatibility with AR-15 components. Available in 5.56 and .300 Blackout, the AXR offers fully ambidextrous controls and is optimized for suppressor use with an adjustable gas system.
This video provides an expert overview of the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) AXR rifle system, introduced at SHOT Show 2024. The AXR features a short-stroke piston system, making it lighter than the JAKL, and offers enhanced modularity with bolt-on rails and AR-15 barrel nut compatibility for easy home barrel swaps. It is designed for suppressor use with an adjustable gas knob and is expected to be released in early summer with pricing comparable to existing JAKL models.
The PSA AXR represents a significant step in modular handgun design, featuring a common serialized Modular Fire Control (MFC) unit across various frame and slide configurations. This system offers compatibility with Gen3 Glock slides and magazines, with unique variants supporting P320 magazines. The review highlights upcoming endurance testing and a planned release, emphasizing PSA's innovative approach to firearm platforms.
Lucas Botkin provides an expert analysis of SHOT Show 2026, highlighting significant industry trends and new product releases. He discusses the FN SCAR's modernization, Daniel Defense's X1 technology, PSA's premium shift, and the explosive growth in the suppressor market driven by 3D printing. Botkin also offers a critical market analysis, stating the industry is undergoing a 'correction' rather than a slump, emphasizing the need for innovation and quality.
This video introduces the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) AXR, clarifying it's a new platform, not a Dagger. It highlights the AXR's Fire Control Unit (FCU) design, enabling compatibility with both Sig P320 and Glock magazines. The presenter showcases full-size (17) and compact (19) variants, noting its resemblance to the RXM. The AXR is presented as an optics-ready pistol, shown equipped with a Holosun optic and Surefire weapon light.
This video provides an expert-level review of the new Palmetto State Armory (PSA) AXR rifle. The presenter, identified as a firearms enthusiast with relevant knowledge, highlights its modularity, piston-driven system, and compatibility with SIG MCX-style components like an FCU. The build quality and aesthetics are praised, with various configurations shown.
Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical introduces the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) AXR pistol at SHOT Show 2026. This new handgun platform utilizes a modular fire control unit (FCU) and is compatible with Sig Sauer P320 magazines. Key features include a flat-faced duty trigger (4-4.5 lbs pull), a standard RMR optic cut, and variants like a full-size FDE model with a threaded barrel and a compact version. The AXR also boasts unique grip texturing and an integrated magwell.
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