PSA: Shot Show (2023)

This review of the PSA Saber-18 Mod S 10.3" 300 Blackout AR pistol highlights its impressive features for its price point. The reviewer praises the cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel for accuracy and durability, the reliable pistol-length gas system for both subsonic and supersonic 300 Blackout, and the upgraded components like the Radiant Raptor LT charging handle and Saber two-stage trigger. It's presented as a capable PDW for personal defense up to 100 yards.

This review of the Taurus TX9, featuring handgun editor Jim Tarr and world champion shooter Jesse Harrison, highlights its development as a potential flagship for Taurus. The discussion emphasizes the pistol's improved trigger feel, ergonomics inherited from the TX22, and its suitability for competition. Harrison details his early involvement in the design process, focusing on refining the trigger to achieve a crisp break and minimal takeup, comparing it to a blend of the TX22 and GX4. The review also touches on its optics-ready platform, steel magazines, and potential future variations.

This video from ARFCOM News features Chad Wylie from Palmetto State Armory discussing product release strategies at The Gundies and SHOT Show 2026. Wylie explains the rationale behind announcing products years in advance, emphasizing market testing to justify significant tooling investments, such as the $3 million for the PSA X5.7. He anticipates 2026 will be a landmark year for PSA product launches.

This video from Palmetto State Armory discusses the advantages of 5.56 AK platforms, particularly in light of increasing difficulty in finding 7.62x39 and 5.45x39 ammunition. The presenter highlights models like the AK-102 and AK-101 as viable options for AK enthusiasts who want to continue shooting their platforms.

This review of the US Palm CAT4 Storm AR-15 highlights its unique origin from an AK accessories manufacturer. The firearm features a distinctive Hurricane muzzle device, a 16-inch chrome moly barrel with a 1:7 twist, and a mid-length gas system. The reviewer praises the ambidextrous controls, flared magwell, and the Hyperfire EDT trigger, while noting potential concerns with the charging handle's gas mitigation and the low-profile ambi magazine release. Overall, it's presented as a feature-rich AR-15 with a competitive price point.

This video provides a product update on Palmetto State Armory's The VUK rifle, showcased at SHOT Show 2026. It highlights the rifle's unique compatibility with 5.56 AK rock-and-lock magazines while retaining AR-15 fire control group and grip compatibility. The update details design iterations based on community feedback, focusing on the handguard and internals, and confirms the use of a 4.5mm trunnion, AK-style sights, and an AK-19 style flash hider. The VUK is currently in the prototyping phase, with PSA actively seeking further community input.

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.