New X5.7 from PSA Shot Show 2025

Moondog 2A provides an expert look at Palmetto State Armory's latest offerings from SHOT Show 2025. The review covers the PSA X5.7 PDW in 5.7x28mm, the 9mm X9 prototype with a delayed blowback system, the high-end Sabre 11 9mm pistol, the updated JAKL 2.0 rifle, and the formidable Sabre Lancet 50 BMG rifle. The insights highlight key features, calibers, and capacities of these new firearms.

This TFB TV video from SHOT Show 2025 provides an expert overview of the top 5 Pistol-Caliber Carbines (PCCs) and PDWs. Lead presenter James Reeves, with extensive SHOT Show experience, details new releases from Palmetto State Armory (X5.7, X9), Titus Firearms (VZ 61 Skorpion clone), Strike Industries (chassis kits for Ruger 5.7 and PS90), a Gepard clone, and the redesigned B&T TP9. The review highlights features, calibers, and price points, offering valuable insights for enthusiasts looking for the latest in PCC technology.

Honest Outlaw highlights top firearms from SHOT Show 2025, including the S&W M&P Spec Series V with a steel frame and compensator, and the ultra-light S&W 1854 Stealth Hunter .357 Magnum lever-action. The Brownells BRN 180 Gen 3 is noted as a potential truck gun, while the Kriss Vector Gen 3 boasts updated ergonomics. Staccato's new HD series features a site block and Glock magazine compatibility, and PSA showcases several innovative models like the X5.7 and a modular shotgun.

SNT Motiv, a successor to Daewoo, is reintroducing Daewoo-pattern rifles to the US market, manufactured in Las Vegas, NV. The video highlights the K2C1, a modernized version of the classic K2, featuring an 18.3-inch barrel, a gas piston operating system, and a full-length Picatinny rail. The K2C1 offers an AR-style buffer tube for adjustable length of pull and is a new offering not previously available in the US.

This video provides an overview of the new PSA Sabre 11, a double-stack 1911 pistol chambered in 9mm, presented at Shot Show 2025. Key features include billet machined construction, RMR cuts from the factory, a Picatinny rail, and magazine capacities of 17 or 20 rounds. The presenter highlights its position as a high-end offering in the double-stack 1911 market.

This video showcases two Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) prototypes from Palmetto State Armory at Shot Show 2025. The PSA X5.7, a production-ready PDW chambered in 5.7x28mm, features an aluminum upper, Glock sight compatibility, and a removable handguard. The PSA X9 is a new 9mm PDW prototype utilizing a delayed blowback system, an ambidextrous non-reciprocating charging handle, and a Picatinny rail for stock attachment.

Elliott Delp, a firearms enthusiast with practical shooting experience, recommends a 16-inch barrel AR-15 as the standard, worry-free choice for most shooters due to its versatility. He highlights its advantages in muzzle velocity and long-range ballistics. For specialized home defense or CQB, he suggests considering a 10.5-inch 5.56 SBR if budget and legal compliance allow.

This guide compares the auditory intimidation factor of a pump-action shotgun versus an AR-15 charging handle for home defense scenarios. Elliott Delp, a firearms enthusiast, demonstrates the distinct sounds and discusses their potential psychological impact on an intruder. While both are noted as intimidating, the iconic sound of a shotgun pump is highlighted for its unique deterrent effect, especially in a home defense context.

This video features firearms content creator Elliott Delp discussing the psychological impact of pump-action shotguns for home defense. He demonstrates how the distinct sound of racking the shotgun can act as a significant deterrent, potentially stopping an intruder without the need for firing a shot. The focus is on the intimidation factor and the immediate recognition of danger associated with this sound.

This video reviews the Aero Precision AR15, specifically focusing on its slick side upper receiver which omits the forward assist. While this design offers weight reduction, the reviewer humorously questions Aero Precision's confidence in the rifle's reliability without this feature, suggesting it implies an assumption of no bolt-to-battery issues. The review highlights the trade-offs between minimalist design and traditional AR-15 functionality.