Black Friday Blackout - PSA 8.5in 300BLKOUT in FDE | Palmetto State Armory

Elliott Delp explains that the .300 Blackout caliber is often underutilized due to a lack of proper supporting hardware. He emphasizes that to truly appreciate its benefits, especially with subsonic ammunition, a high-quality suppressor and a correctly tuned gas system are essential. His Aero Precision build, featuring a Lahar 30 suppressor, is presented as a quiet and engaging setup.

Elliott Delp provides an expert review of the Sons of Liberty Gun Works (SOLGW) L89 upper and Scalper lower build. The assessment highlights excellent gas tuning, high accuracy, and impressive rail system performance. Range testing confirmed the rifle's reliability and shooting comfort, indicating a high-quality firearm package.

Ranko from Zastava Arms USA details the development of the new Z-PAP 85 rifle in .300 Blackout, a project undertaken during an export ban. The rifle, shown with a suppressor and pistol brace, is in its final design stages and highlights Zastava's focus on expanding their caliber offerings.

This video showcases a custom 14.5-inch Palmetto State Armory Sabre rifle build, legally configured to 16 inches with a pinned and welded muzzle device. It highlights premium accessories including Holosun optics, a SureFire weapon light, and Magpul furniture, demonstrating a professional assembly with industry-standard components. The build is presented cinematically, focusing on visual appeal and component integration.

This video provides a tour of the Scheels ammo section, highlighting the speaker's go-to ammunition choices for various calibers and purposes. It covers preferences for 9mm training and self-defense rounds, 5.56mm range ammo, and specific recommendations for .300 Blackout, particularly for suppressed use. The speaker also touches on shotgun shells and general philosophy for .380 and .22LR, while noting pricing inconsistencies and the benefits of bulk ammo purchasing.

This guide, presented by Justin from Palmetto State Armory, explains the critical role of barrel twist rate in stabilizing .300 Blackout projectiles. It details how faster twists (1:5) are ideal for heavier subsonic rounds, while slower twists (1:7) excel with lighter supersonic rounds. The information is derived from practical range testing, demonstrating the performance differences between twist rates and ammunition types.

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.

Cameron from Palmetto State Armory provides a product update on the upcoming X5.7, a PDW-style firearm chambered in 5.7x28mm. The firearm features a 40-round magazine, ambidextrous safety, and an AR-15 style charging handle. It is slated for a Summer 2025 launch, with tooling currently underway. The presentation highlights the firearm's build materials and compatibility features.

Palmetto State Armory showcased innovative concept firearms at Shot Show 2024, inviting viewer votes to prioritize production. Highlights include the AK-inspired VUK, the versatile Thumper launcher, bullpup and 9mm Jakl variants, multiple Dagger pistol calibers (.22 LR, .45 ACP, 10mm), the Sabre Enhanced M4, the Emerge Bolt Gun series, the 5.7x28mm X5.7 PDW, and the user-serviceable 570 Shotgun.

Palmetto State Armory provides an update on the PSA X5.7 pistol, detailing design refinements based on customer feedback. Key improvements include an ambidextrous safety, last round bolt open, and Glock-compatible sights. The design is finalized, with production tooling underway for a projected Q1 2025 release.