The Gathering 2022 - Real Avid

The Real Avid Master Gun Vise is a versatile tool designed for comprehensive firearm maintenance, building, and modification. It features a 360-degree ball and socket base with a torque lock mechanism capable of handling up to 100 foot-pounds of torque, crucial for tasks like barrel nut installation. The vise is compatible with Real Avid's Smartfit Vice Block for AR lowers and their Lug Lock system for barrel work, ensuring secure and mar-free handling of firearm components. Interchangeable jaw sleeves cater to various firearm parts, rails, and even non-firearm applications like pipes.

This guide details the use of the Real Avid X3 Driver 52-Piece Gunsmithing Kit, presented by American Rifleman. It covers selecting and attaching bits, utilizing the versatile 3-in-1 driver (screwdriver, ratchet, T-handle), and proper storage. The kit is presented as an essential tool for various firearm tasks, from stock installation to scope mounting, emphasizing the importance of quality tools for successful gunsmithing.

This video provides a comprehensive workbench tour and highlights essential tools for firearm assembly and maintenance. The presenter emphasizes the importance of organization and efficiency, recommending key investments like a sturdy workbench and a quality vise. A curated list of indispensable small tools, chemicals, and specialized equipment is detailed, enabling viewers to build out their own effective workspace.

This video reviews the Real Avid Master Gun Vise, highlighting its multi-axis capabilities and Torque Lock system. The presenter contrasts it with a traditional heavy vise, emphasizing the Real Avid vise's versatility for tasks like firearm builds and cleaning. It features interchangeable jaws for different firearm types and accessories.

This video demonstrates the use of Wheeler Tools' new Professional Digital Scope Level and Boresighter and the Fat Wrench Auto-Torque for accurate scope mounting. The digital level allows for easy calibration to the rifle's cant, while the auto-torque wrench ensures precise fastener tightening. The system simplifies the process of achieving a level scope, crucial for long-range accuracy.

This guide outlines essential tools for prepared gun owners to maintain and build firearms, focusing on the AR-15 and Glock platforms. It emphasizes starting with a comprehensive kit and adding specialized tools like pin punches, torque wrenches, and receiver vice blocks. Proper use of thread locker and witness marks is also highlighted for ensuring component security.

Palmetto State Armory's 2025 Concept Gun Poll showcases a diverse range of upcoming firearm prototypes, including modular bolt-action rifles, bullpup conversions, and new caliber variants. Notable entries include the PSA Emerge, Olcan Bullpup Lower, JAKL in 9mm and .338 ARC, the Sabre Thumper launcher, and the Sabre-11 2011-style pistol. The poll allows the community to influence which designs move into production, highlighting PSA's commitment to product development based on customer feedback.

This video provides a comprehensive product update on the Palmetto State Armory X5.7, a PDW-style firearm chambered in 5.7x28mm. Expert insights cover its build materials (aluminum upper, polymer lower), features like a 40-round magazine and AR-15 style charging handle, and technical specifications including a 1/2x28 threaded barrel. The update confirms tooling is underway for a Summer 2025 launch.

This video from Palmetto State Armory showcases several pre-production concept firearms unveiled at Shot Show 2024. PSA is actively soliciting customer feedback via their website to determine which models will proceed to production. The featured firearms include innovative designs like the VUK rifle, the Thumper 37mm launcher, various Dagger pistol variants, and the X5.7 PDW.

This video provides an update on the Palmetto State Armory X5.7 pistol, detailing design refinements and production timelines. Cameron from PSA highlights improvements like an ambidextrous safety, last round bolt open, and Glock-compatible sights, while retaining features such as the Radian Raptor charging handle and 40-round capacity. The design is finalized, with production slated for Q1 2025.