Sabre Mixtape Vol.2 - Building a New Beat | Product Update - Palmetto State Armory

This video provides an expert overview of the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) AXR SSP, presented by a PSA representative. Key features include its short-stroke piston system, reduced front-end weight, and optimized design for suppressor use with an adjustable gas block. The platform boasts significant modularity with a monolithic top rail, user-changeable barrels, and configurable handguards, complemented by an ambidextrous, non-reciprocating charging handle. It maintains AR-15 magazine compatibility for 5.56 and .300 Blackout, with future caliber expansion planned thanks to its robust E4 bolt system.

The PSA Mixtape Vol. 2 is a new offering chambered in .338 ARC, featuring a collaboration with Magpul for their new ICAR magazine. This updated platform addresses feeding issues common to the .338 ARC caliber. The firearm boasts enhanced receiver sets with ambidextrous controls and a wider receiver to ensure compatibility with the 20-round ICAR magazine, which maintains a traditional profile for standard pouches. The product is currently undergoing endurance testing.

Palmetto State Armory (PSA) is bringing back the X9 model due to significant community demand, evidenced by social media interest. The firearm has undergone a redesign following SHOT Show, primarily to address issues with its operating system which initially made the receiver too thick. The updated X9 will feature a magazine-in-grip design and a delayed operating system, with PSA planning to reveal an updated version in the coming months.

This review details the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) AXR SSP rifle, highlighting its Short Stroke Piston system and design improvements over the Jakl 2.0, particularly a focus on reduced front-end weight. Key features include a 3-position adjustable gas block, a highly modular system with a monolithic rail and user-serviceable barrels, and a proprietary lower receiver with full ambidextrous controls. The new E4 bolt is designed for enhanced durability, supporting calibers like 6mm ARC and .338 ARC.

Palmetto State Armory's AXR SSP represents an evolution of the Jakl 2.0, featuring a Short Stroke Piston system for a lighter front end. The platform emphasizes modularity with bolt-on handguards and monolithic rails, allowing for easy caliber and configuration changes while maintaining zero. It boasts ambidextrous lower receiver controls and compatibility with standard AR-15 components, with the E4 bolt designed to handle future higher-pressure calibers.

This video showcases the Microtech Ultratech IV 'Sabre Mixtape' automatic knife, presented by Palmetto State Armory. The footage focuses on the knife's deployment and branding, highlighting its design and the 'THE TIME IS NOW' slogan. It also briefly features an AR-style rifle, suggesting a broader tactical gear context.

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.

Cameron from Palmetto State Armory provides a product update on the upcoming X5.7, a PDW-style firearm chambered in 5.7x28mm. The firearm features a 40-round magazine, ambidextrous safety, and an AR-15 style charging handle. It is slated for a Summer 2025 launch, with tooling currently underway. The presentation highlights the firearm's build materials and compatibility features.

Palmetto State Armory showcased innovative concept firearms at Shot Show 2024, inviting viewer votes to prioritize production. Highlights include the AK-inspired VUK, the versatile Thumper launcher, bullpup and 9mm Jakl variants, multiple Dagger pistol calibers (.22 LR, .45 ACP, 10mm), the Sabre Enhanced M4, the Emerge Bolt Gun series, the 5.7x28mm X5.7 PDW, and the user-serviceable 570 Shotgun.

Palmetto State Armory provides an update on the PSA X5.7 pistol, detailing design refinements based on customer feedback. Key improvements include an ambidextrous safety, last round bolt open, and Glock-compatible sights. The design is finalized, with production tooling underway for a projected Q1 2025 release.