PSA 338 ARC - Everything You Need to Know | Palmetto State Armory

This video reviews the CMMG MK4 Descent in 338 Arc caliber, focusing on its performance with subsonic ammunition. The reviewer, Chris from Honest Outlaw, details initial reliability issues that were resolved by adjusting the gas block. He compares the 338 Arc to 300 Blackout and discusses its potential as a quiet, powerful option for home defense or as a truck gun, despite its higher cost and limited niche.

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a wide variety of firearms and accessories available for sale. Amber highlights new arrivals and sale items, including handguns, rifles, shotguns, suppressors, and muzzle devices. Specific models mentioned range from Springfield XD and Glock variants to AR-platform rifles and revolvers, with prices and some key features noted.

This video reviews the cancellation of Palmetto State Armory's STG44 project and the release of the HK USA CC9 micro-compact handgun. It also discusses Hornady's new 338 Arc ammunition. The presenter highlights PSA's history of unfulfilled projects and questions the market viability of the CC9, while noting the potential of the 338 Arc for specific applications.

This episode features a deep dive into Uinta Precision's bolt-action AR uppers and rifles, highlighting their precision engineering, American-made components, and various caliber offerings. The discussion covers the company's history, design philosophy, and competitive advantages over other market offerings. Additionally, the video touches on reviews of the Aquilifer HT budget hunting scope and a Vector Optics pistol thermal, alongside mentions of sponsors Aura and Mad Hat Jerky.

This video conducts a comprehensive comparison of four rifle cartridges: 300 Blackout, 338 Arc, 8.6 Blackout, and 375 Raptor. Through 11 tests including noise, cost, magazine capacity, energy transfer, distance drop, recoil, availability, build difficulty, weight, and ballistics gelatin, the video aims to determine which new rounds can challenge 300 Blackout. The 8.6 Blackout emerges as a strong contender, excelling in energy dump and availability.

This video argues that the introduction and embrace of new wildcat cartridges and advanced ammunition technologies by major manufacturers in 2025 indicates a robust ammo market, dispelling fears of a 2025 shortage. The speaker highlights specific new calibers like the 21 Winchester Sharp, Federal 7mm Backcountry, and 338 Arc as proof of innovation and abundance, contrasting this with the production focus on common calibers during the 2020 shortage.

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.