The Freedom Rifle | Palmetto State Armory

The Honest Outlaw reviews the Palmetto State Armory 11.5-inch 5.56 pistol, highlighting its exceptional value at around $500. Despite its budget price, the firearm demonstrated impressive reliability, handling 800 rounds without malfunctions, and achieved accurate hits at 250 yards. The reviewer suggests minor upgrades for enhanced comfort but deems it a highly capable option for home defense and general use.

Colion Noir assesses the $600 Ruger Harrier AR-15, concluding it's sufficient for most users who desire a functional, reliable rifle without complex modifications. He highlights its balanced handling and adequate performance at typical engagement distances (50-100 yards), comparing it favorably in perceived quality to a much more expensive HK MR556. This review targets the 'guy who just wants a rifle' rather than the 'AR guy' focused on building.

Colion Noir reviews the Ruger Harrier, an AR-15 platform rifle priced around $600, arguing it's sufficient for most users. He highlights its modern aesthetic, tight upper/lower lockup rivaling more expensive models, and balanced handling. The review targets the 'guy who just wants a rifle' rather than a project build, emphasizing its value as a reliable, modern, and adaptable firearm.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the US-made SIG 551 A1, analyzing its design as a hybrid of AK and AR-15 platforms. The instructor highlights AK-like features such as the charging handle, pedal magazine release, rotating bolt, and long-stroke gas piston, while pointing out AR-15 similarities like the lower receiver design, bolt release, and adjustable gas block. The rifle is presented as offering the 'best of both worlds' for firearm enthusiasts.

This video details the construction of a budget-friendly AR-15 designed for maximum muzzle flash, costing approximately $600-650 with accessories. The build features a PSA 7.5-inch upper, KAK Industries flash can, and a Bushnell TRS-25 optic. The instructor highlights the effectiveness of M193 ammunition for producing large fireballs and discusses the practicality and maintenance of short-barreled AR-15s.

This video showcases the AAC 300-SD suppressor on an AR-style rifle chambered in 300 Blackout. It features live-fire demonstrations in an outdoor environment, with close-ups of the suppressor's design and operation. The footage also includes reloading sequences and detailed views of the muzzle end, emphasizing the suppressor's construction and gas redirection capabilities. The Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) logo is displayed at the conclusion.

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.