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Introduced at SHOT Show this past January, the Sabre Mixtape Volume 1 is expected to be Palmetto State Armory’s biggest release of 2025. As the newest entry in the Sabre lineup, the ‘Volume 1’ also indicates that this .300 Blackout pistol is the first in a series of future Mixtape variants, but more on that later. For now, the Mixtape is here, and with an October 31st release, one has to wonder whether this PDW will be a trick or a treat.

When someone asks me what AR to buy, there are two questions I always ask back: What are you intending to use the gun for, and what is your budget? If the answer to the first question is “working as a military contractor in a war zone,” then the answer to the second question should be high. However, for many people, an AR will perform some combination of duties like coyote blaster, soda can hunter, carbine class tool, and home defense gun. It is possible to get a lot of gun without breaking the bank, but some guns are much better deals than others.

In February 2023, Palmetto State Armory (PSA) unveiled plans to release its Micro Dagger line of Glock 43X and 48 clones, starting with slides, followed by magazines, and then complete handguns later in the year. The announcement created predictable excitement within the community, as specs included an optics cut and a new Glock-compatible 15-round magazine, not to mention PSA’s tradition of offering products at prices that present considerable value. PSA followed through with its promise to roll out the line; however, later that year, Shield Arms demanded that they stop selling Micro Dagger magazines, claiming the design infringed on its patent for the S15, an aftermarket magazine for the Glock 43X and 48 that also holds 15 rounds and was originally released in 2019. Well, the dispute has finally been decided by a South Carolina District Court, with judgment in favor of PSA.

Palmetto State Armory is always up to something, and that trend continues. A new Mk-18-ish pistol, the PSA-18, is an affordable gateway drug to the world of clones. And H&R is getting into the M14 game once more!

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra-12 shotgun suppressor. This week we have some exciting news about a new power player in the silencer retail space. Palmetto State Armory has teamed up with Capitol Armory to sell suppressors and ship them directly to your door once the paperwork clears.

Palmetto State Armory was one of the most talked-about manufacturers at SHOT last year with their whole spate of new projects. 2025 continues that trend with a bevy of new and interesting items. This year included a whole spate of concept guns and some other items that are either in production now or coming soon. The concept guns are not guaranteed to ever reach the market, and PSA will prioritize the items that captured the most votes in their poll.

@Hoplopfheil is back at the Palmetto State Armory booth talking with Justin about their new Sabre Mixtape chambered in .338 ARC. Perfect in an SBR or AR pistol, the .338 ARC Mixtape fires a subsonic-focused cartridge that's also capable of supersonic performance. Combined with the more premium parts and features of the PSA Sabre line, the Mixtape is set to outperform the original album... at least according to PSA.

@Hoplopfheil is still stuck in the PSA booth at SHOT Show 2025. This time he and Justin are checking out last year's very popular PSA X-57 PDW as well as the brand new concept gun - the PSA X9 9mm PDW. The new 9mm gun will make use of straight double-stack B&T 9mm magazines compatible with guns like the GHM9 and TP9 PDWs. The X9 will be available to be voted on just like every other concept gun that PSA has showed us this year. Go ahead and let them know if you like the new X9!

Palmetto State Armory has been making their long-stroke JAKL rifle for a few years, and one of their concept guns for 2025 is a 2.0 update for the JAKL. The JAKL 2.0 would be a lighter, more elegant version of the rifle but would sacrifice some of the aftermarket compatibility of the original. @Hoplopfheil dropped by the PSA booth to check it out and get the details.

DSA and Harrington & Richardson, now owned by Palmetto State Armory, have teamed up to create a near-perfect clone of the original H&R T48 FAL. This SHOT Show 2025 exclusive showcases the iconic rifle with incredible attention to detail, true to the legacy of Harrington & Richardson's original design. Check out our first look at this exciting collaboration and learn what makes this rifle a must-have for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Palmetto State Armory has reached the point where they have so many ideas they can't possibly develop all of them. Starting last year they got the community involved. @Hoplopfheil stopped by the PSA booth at SHOT Show 2025 to see all their new prototypes, and the customers will vote on the ones they want to see developed into real products.

PSA subcompany Harrington & Richardson (aka H&R) had some disparate but very interesting new guns on display at SHOT Show 2025. They range from 9mm subguns to classic cowboy lever actions. Let’s break down this batch of releases.

DS Arms is synonymous with  FAL-pattern rifles, and this year they have a very interesting new and yet also old version. In collaboration with PSA’s Harrington & Richardson brand, DSA is reviving the T-48 FAL! Keep reading for the full scoop.

The Palmetto State Armory JAKL in .308 Winchester is now shipping to the public! This gun was a big hit at SHOT Show 2024 and it is on the market before SHOT Show 2025. This long-stroke piston gun has a monolithic upper and feeds from standard Magpul 7.62 magazines.

One of the most anticipated new releases from Palmetto State Armory was the “Krink” AK when it was announced at SHOT Show 2023. The AKS-74U is a grail gun for many shooters, but it is a hard one to find, and expensive if one can be located. A PSA Krink would make that gun both affordable and available. I asked PSA to send me one to review, and it is time to talk about how it performed.