IWI Masada | Product Show Case - Palmetto State Armory

The HK VP9 CC is a new micro-compact pistol entering a crowded concealed carry market. While it boasts features like a low-profile optic cut, ambidextrous controls, and interchangeable grip panels, its high MSRP of $1,049 for the optics-ready version is a significant barrier. The reviewer questions if these features justify the premium price compared to established competitors like the Sig Sauer P365 or Smith & Wesson Shield Plus.

The Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C is presented as a significant upgrade over the XD series, particularly the compensated version which offers exceptionally flat shooting characteristics. The handgun features a comp slide and barrel, deep serrations, and is optics-ready for over 30 direct-mount optics. Its cocking ears, Hellcat texturing, and fully ambidextrous controls enhance usability. The reviewer considers it a strong contender among polymer striker-fired pistols.

This review highlights the Springfield Echelon as a top-tier new polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol, emphasizing its fully ambidextrous controls and ergonomic features like 'gas pedals'. The video also showcases the Primary Arms SLX HTX1 red dot sight, noting its US manufacturing and beneficial Vulcan reticle for new users. The presenter, demonstrating experienced authority, praises the pistol's grip angle and stippling for a full-size service firearm.

This review of the Derya DY9 Island 9mm pistol by A REGULAR GUN GUY provides an in-depth look at its features, performance, and value. The presenter, RGG, utilizes a structured 10-category rating system after extensive live-fire testing with various ammunition types. The review highlights the pistol's reliability, unique island barrel, and Glock magazine compatibility, offering a comprehensive assessment for potential buyers.

This video provides an expert review of the Springfield Armory Echelon by Reno May, covering its features, shooting dynamics, and California compliance issues. May highlights the pistol's ambidextrous controls, optics-ready slide, and decent trigger, while noting the problematic magazine disconnect required in California. He also demonstrates a modification for Sig P320 magazines to work with the Echelon.

This guide covers the handling and range performance of the Stoeger STR9 Combat SX, a 9mm striker-fired pistol. It highlights the firearm's features, including its optic-ready slide, suppressor-ready threaded barrel, and ergonomic grip with interchangeable backstraps. The guide emphasizes safe handling practices and provides steps for basic operation and accessory mounting.

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.