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

This review of the Smith & Wesson FPC in 5.7x28mm highlights its innovative folding design and affordability, positioning it as a potential survival carbine or PDW. While praising its shootability, accuracy, and low recoil, the review identifies significant reliability issues, particularly with first-round feeding, across multiple magazines and ammunition types. The reviewer suggests the 9mm variant may be a more reliable choice for self-defense.

Moondog 2A provides an expert look at Palmetto State Armory's latest offerings from SHOT Show 2025. The review covers the PSA X5.7 PDW in 5.7x28mm, the 9mm X9 prototype with a delayed blowback system, the high-end Sabre 11 9mm pistol, the updated JAKL 2.0 rifle, and the formidable Sabre Lancet 50 BMG rifle. The insights highlight key features, calibers, and capacities of these new firearms.

This video introduces the new Taurus RPC, a 32-round, 9mm, true roller-delayed PDW, highlighting its potential for improved shootability with an optional brace. It also showcases the optics-ready GX2 Toro, now available for under $300 MSRP, and the 22 Tug with an added threaded barrel for suppressor use, emphasizing its suitability as a compact carry option. The presenter, Caleb Giddings from Taurus USA, suggests checking them out at NRA 2026.

This video provides an unboxing and initial overview of the Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 5.5" PDW. The presenter highlights key features including its 9mm caliber, short 5.5-inch barrel with a removable blast diffuser, compatibility with Colt pattern magazines, B5 grip, standard AR-15 charging handle, SB Tactical brace, and a 45-degree throw safety selector. The trigger is measured at approximately 6.5 lbs and described as a clean, crisp break, potentially a two-stage trigger. The PDW is positioned as a compact option for a bag gun, plinking, or personal defense, offering familiar AR-15 controls with cheaper 9mm ammunition.

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 provides an overview of the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) 5.7 Rock pistol. It highlights key features such as its 5.7x28mm caliber, threaded barrel, suppressor height sights, and optic-ready slide. The controls are noted to be similar to a Glock, and it comes with a 23-round magazine. The reviewer emphasizes the fun factor of shooting the pistol suppressed.

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.