Palmetto State Armory MP5 Homeage & 224 Valkyrie Upper - SHOT Show 2018 Day 3

This video provides an expert-level review of the new Palmetto State Armory (PSA) AXR rifle. The presenter, identified as a firearms enthusiast with relevant knowledge, highlights its modularity, piston-driven system, and compatibility with SIG MCX-style components like an FCU. The build quality and aesthetics are praised, with various configurations shown.

This review focuses on identifying the best value 9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) for budget-minded individuals. The speaker, demonstrating significant expertise in the firearms market, highlights the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) Gen 4 as a standout option. It can be configured for $500-$600, offering a hard-to-beat price point compared to other PCCs typically exceeding $1000, even if those offer more advanced features.

Elliott Delp provides an expert overview of the PSA Gen4 AR9 PCC, highlighting its exceptional value proposition in the budget firearm market. He emphasizes the $500-$600 price range as a significant advantage for a 9mm PCC, showcasing features like a premium brace and grip on the featured model. The review demonstrates familiarity with firearm components and confident handling.

This review of the PSA Gen4 GX 9mm AR-15 pistol highlights its potential as a budget-friendly Personal Defense Weapon (PDW). The firearm shares many AR-15 controls and accepts readily available Glock magazines, offering a familiar platform for AR users. While praised for its compact nature and solid build quality, potential drawbacks include the lack of a last-round bolt hold-open and limited hand space on shorter barrel configurations.

This video introduces the new PSA JAKL 9-SD, highlighting its integrally suppressed barrel and 9mm configuration. It demonstrates the firearm's reliable cycling, rapid-fire capability, and ergonomic design, showcasing the side-folding stock and 9mm magazine compatibility. The content emphasizes the firearm's performance in a suppressed, action-oriented context.

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.

This video features a former Navy SEAL, Jeff Gonzales, providing expert feedback on a home defense AR-15 build. He critiques the rifle's accessories, particularly the sling, and emphasizes the importance of reliable optics and the benefits of a suppressor for indoor use. The discussion highlights practical considerations for effective home defense firearms.

The Beretta ARX-160, showcased at SHOT Show 2011, is a modular, piston-driven rifle featuring ambidextrous controls and tool-less disassembly. Its design emphasizes adaptability with multiple sling points, interchangeable magazine releases, and a quick-change barrel system. While currently limited to military/defense use, future law enforcement and civilian variants are planned.

Fostech unveiled a 20-round .50 BMG drum magazine for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, constructed from billet machined aluminum. They also introduced the Fostech Rader, a lightweight .308 rifle featuring a proprietary magnesium aluminum alloy and ambidextrous controls. The drum mag is priced at $1599 with a Q3/Q4 availability, while the Rader rifle is expected around $3000 with a Q4 release.

Testing a Remington 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum load from a 16-inch Rossi M92 reveals impressive performance, achieving 1709.6 fps. The round exhibited significant fragmentation and penetration of 20.1 inches in ballistic gel, behaving more like a rifle cartridge due to its velocity. This challenges typical handgun round terminal ballistics expectations.