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

Published on March 24, 2021
Duration: 19:31

The Palmetto State Armory AR-V 9mm AR15, designed to accept CZ Scorpion magazines, shows promise with its AR controls and unique magazine release. While it demonstrated accuracy at 100 yards and even 200 yards under windy conditions, a critical failure to extract live rounds during manual cycling was observed. This extraction issue is deemed unacceptable for the firearm's price point, necessitating a warranty repair.

Quick Summary

The Palmetto State Armory AR-V is a 9mm AR-15 style rifle compatible with CZ Scorpion magazines. It features standard AR controls and an ambidextrous paddle release. While accurate at 100 and 200 yards, it suffers from a critical failure to extract live rounds during manual cycling.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: PSA 9mm AR-V & AKV-9
  2. 01:29AKV-9 Improvements: MAC Bracket & Buffer
  3. 05:42AR-V Overview & 100 Yard Range Test
  4. 09:41AR-V Internal Components Breakdown
  5. 12:52Critical Extraction Failure Analysis
  6. 14:52High Capacity & 200 Yard Testing
  7. 17:07Final Assessment & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The PSA AR-V is a 9mm AR-15 style rifle designed by Palmetto State Armory. A key feature is its compatibility with CZ Scorpion EVO magazines, offering a common and affordable magazine option for pistol-caliber AR platforms.

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

The AR-V boasts standard AR controls, an ambidextrous paddle-style magazine release, and accepts CZ Scorpion magazines. It features a proprietary bolt stop, ejector, and feed ramp, with a nitrided bolt and a lightweight M-LOK handguard.

How accurate is the PSA AR-V 9mm?

During testing, the AR-V showed good accuracy at 100 yards, even in windy conditions. The reviewer was also able to successfully engage a man-sized steel target at 200 yards, though significant hold-over was required.

What reliability issues were found with the PSA AR-V?

A significant issue encountered was the frequent failure to extract live rounds when manually cycling the charging handle. While it functioned correctly during live fire, this manual cycling failure is a major concern for safety and reliability.

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