Palmetto State Armory just introduced their new Guardsman Series of AR-15 rifles. The Guardsman sits between their base line guns and their premium Sabre series in features and value. It looks like they’re launching with three complete firearm models as well as uppers and lowers available separate. Check out the PSA video as well some follow up below.
The PSA Guardsman Series
The new Guardsman line includes a 16-inch mid-length rifle, a 10.3-inch SBR, and an 8-inch 300 Blackout pistol. They have upgraded components like a chrome-lined phosphate barrel, flat-faced EPT trigger, ambi safety, and an enhanced BCG with Sprinco gas rings.
The .300 Blackout pistol has all of the above enhancements plus a few more. It’s a nice looking PDW set up and an 8 inch barrel works well for .300 Blackout. MSRP is $599.
Barrel Length: 8″
Barrel Profile: Taper
Gas System: Pistol length
Barrel Steel: 4150V Chrome Moly Vanadium
Barrel Finish: Phosphate
Chrome Lining: Yes
Muzzle Thread: 5/8 – 24
Chamber: 300 AAC
Twist Rate: 1:7
Barrel Extension: M4
Diameter at Gas Block: .750
Gas Block Type: .750 low-profile gas block – Pinned
Muzzle Device: PSA Flash Hider
Receiver Material: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum
Receiver Type: M4
Handguard Type: PSA 7″ Guardsman Hex Full Picatinny M-Lok Free Float Rail – FDE
Bolt Carrier Group Included: Yes
Bolt Steel: Carpenter 158
Bolt Carrier Profile: Full-auto
Charging Handle Included: Yes
Fire Control Group: PSA “Guardsman” Flat Bow Single Stage
Grip: Magpul MOE Grip, FDE
Buffer Tube: 7075 T6 Aluminum
Adjustment: 6 Position
Pistol Brace: H&R HAR-15 Adjustable Pistol Stabilizing Blade, FDE
Safety: CMMG Ambi
PSA’s press release lists the 10.3 inch 5.56mm as an SBR, but it looks to have a brace when you look at the specs. That will let it reach a much wider audience, at least until we strike down the NFA. MSRP on it is also $599.99.
Barrel Length: 10.3″
Barrel Profile: Taper
Gas System: Carbine-Length
Barrel Steel: 4150V Chrome Moly Vanadium
Barrel Finish: Phosphate
Chrome Lining: Yes
Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28
Chamber: 5.56 NATO
Twist Rate: 1:7
Barrel Extension: M4
Diameter at Gas Block: .750
Gas Block Type: Low-profile – Pinned
Muzzle Device: PSA A2 Flash Hider
Receiver Material: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum
Receiver Type: M4
Handguard Type: PSA 9″ Guardsman Hex Full Picatinny M-Lok Free Float Rail
Bolt Carrier Group Included: Yes
Bolt Steel: Carpenter 158
Bolt Carrier Profile: Full-auto
Charging Handle Included: Yes
Lower Receiver: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum
Receiver Finish: Hardcoat Anodized Black
Fire Control Group: PSA “Guardsman” Flat Bow Single Stage
Grip: Magpul MOE Grip, Black
Buffer Tube: 7075 T6 Aluminum
Adjustment: 6 Position
Pistol Brace: H&R HAR-15 Adjustable Pistol Stabilizing Blade, Black
Safety: CMMG Ambi Safety
Magazine: 30 Round Magazine (1)
The 16 inch 5.56mm is nicely set up with a mid length gas system and Magpul MOE PR stock and pistol grip. MSRP is once again $599.99 .
Barrel Length: 16”
Barrel Material: 4150V Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel
Barrel Finish: Phosphate
Chrome Lining: Yes
Barrel Profile: Taper
Chamber: 5.56 NATO
Twist Rate: 1 in 7”
Extension: M4
Gas System: Mid-Length
Gas Block Type: Low Profile .750” Diameter – Pinned
Upper Receiver: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum
Receiver Style: M4 Flat top with feed ramps
Receiver Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Forward Assist: Yes
Dust Cover: Yes
Handguard Style: PSA 15″ Guardsman Hex Full Picatinny M-Lok Free Float Rail
Bolt Steel: Carpenter 158
Bolt Carrier Steel: 8620
Staked Gas Key: Yes
Lower Receiver: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum
Receiver Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Fire Control Group: PSA “Guardsman” Flat Bow Single Stage
Buffer Tube: 7075 T6 Aluminum Mil-Spec Tube
Grip: Magpul MOE Grip, Black
Adjustment: 6-position collapsible
Stock: Magpul MOE PR, Black
Safety: CMMG Ambi Safety
Magazine: (1) 30-Round Magazine (where available by law)
Weight: 7 Lbs
Length: 32″
If you want to put together your own rifle or pistol based on the Guardsman-15 it looks like complete lower halves are a very reasonable $159.99, while uppers are running $399.99.