The PSA X5.7 - SHOT Show 2026 Update | Palmetto State Armory

This video provides an expert look at upcoming firearms from Palmetto State Armory (PSA) showcased at SHOT Show 2025. The review covers the production-ready PSA X5.7 PDW, a 9mm X9 prototype with a delayed blowback system, the high-end Sabre 11 double-stack 1911, the next-generation JAKL 2.0, and the formidable Sabre Lancet 50 BMG rifle. The insights are delivered with high authority by Justin from PSA, detailing key features and advancements.

This review of the PSA 5.7 Rock Compact by Honest Outlaw covers its suitability for concealed carry, highlighting its high magazine capacity and low recoil. The video details first shots, accuracy tests at various distances (up to 200 yards), and discusses ammunition reliability issues encountered with specific Fiocchi loads. Despite some ammunition-related concerns, the pistol is praised for its affordability, features, and accuracy.

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.

The 9mm caliber, once dominant, is seeing a quiet shift in popularity towards higher-powered options like the 10mm and the faster 5.7x28mm. This trend is driven by a renewed interest in firearm power and availability, with manufacturers now offering compact 10mm options and a growing list of brands producing 5.7x28mm firearms. While 9mm remains prevalent, these two calibers are experiencing significant growth.

This review of the Palmetto State Armory Dagger, presented by John Lovell of Warrior Poet Society, offers an honest assessment of this budget-friendly 9mm pistol. Lovell highlights its value proposition, noting its purchase price around $300. Key features include a threaded barrel, OD green finish, optic-readiness, and suppressor-height sights. The trigger is compared to a stock Glock, deemed 'okay' for the price. Ergonomics are discussed, with emphasis on the frame's balanced texture and magazine cutouts. A significant advantage is its compatibility with Glock magazines, though it notably does not fit standard Glock holsters.

The PSA Sabre Lancet 50 BMG is presented as a significantly more affordable semi-automatic .50 BMG rifle compared to high-end options like the Barrett. While production is currently paused due to testing and ammunition costs, it is slated for a target price of around $3,500, aiming to be the most budget-friendly option on the market. The rifle features a design reminiscent of the Barrett but with a squared-off rail and is shown with a suppressor and Nightforce optic.

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.