Palmetto State Armory AR-V 9mm AR15 that takes Scorpion mags

Published on March 24, 2021
Duration: 19:31

This review of the Palmetto State Armory AR-V 9mm focuses on its compatibility with CZ Scorpion magazines and its performance on the range. While the firearm demonstrates potential with features like standard AR controls and an ambidextrous magazine release, a significant extraction issue with live rounds was identified. The reviewer, Tim, notes this flaw as unacceptable for the price point and plans to return the firearm for warranty repair.

Quick Summary

The Palmetto State Armory AR-V 9mm is an AR-15 style carbine compatible with CZ Scorpion magazines. While it offers standard AR controls and good accuracy at 100 yards, a critical extraction issue with live rounds was observed during testing. This reliability concern, coupled with its $1,129.99 MSRP, led the reviewer to deem it unacceptable without manufacturer repair.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to PSA 9mm Firearms
  2. 01:29AKV-9 Features and Improvements
  3. 05:42AR-V Overview and Range Testing
  4. 09:41Internal Components of the AR-V
  5. 12:52Extraction Issues Encountered
  6. 14:52High Capacity and Long Range Testing
  7. 17:07Final Assessment and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Palmetto State Armory AR-V 9mm?

The Palmetto State Armory AR-V is a 9mm AR-15 style carbine designed to accept CZ Scorpion magazines. It features standard AR controls and an ambidextrous magazine release, aiming to provide a reliable and affordable 9mm AR platform.

What are the key features of the PSA AR-V 9mm?

Key features include compatibility with CZ Scorpion magazines, standard AR-15 controls, an ambidextrous paddle-style magazine release, a 16-inch barrel, and a lightweight M-LOK rail. Internally, it has a proprietary bolt stop, ejector, and feed ramp.

What issues were encountered during the PSA AR-V 9mm review?

A significant issue identified was the frequent failure to extract live rounds when manually cycling the charging handle. While it cycled fine during live fire, this extraction failure is a critical reliability and safety concern.

How does the PSA AR-V 9mm perform at longer distances?

The AR-V was tested at 200 yards and successfully hit a man-sized steel target using Federal 115gr ball ammunition. However, significant hold-over was required, indicating the need for substantial sight adjustment at this distance.

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