PSA AK-P GF3 Pistol
Palmetto State Armory · Pistol · In Production · 2018
Also known as: PSA AKP GF3, AK-P GF3, PSAK-P GF3
Overview
The PSA AK-P GF3 is the pistol variant of Palmetto State Armory's American-made AK-47 GF3 ('Gen3 Forged'), a semi-automatic AK pistol chambered in 7.62x39mm. It pairs a shortened 10.5-inch nitrided 4150 steel barrel (1:9.5 twist, M24x1.5 RH threads capped with a Mini Krink muzzle brake) with the GF3's 1mm stamped steel receiver, hammer-forged front trunnion, bolt, and carrier. Lacking a buttstock, it ships either bare-receiver or fitted with an SB Tactical arm brace and Magpul MOE furniture. The compact package delivers intermediate 7.62x39mm ballistics in a maneuverable, close-quarters-oriented form factor, and its affordable price made a reliable domestic AK pistol widely available on the US market.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2900 g (102.3 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 3620 g (127.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 521 mm (20.51") |
| Barrel Length | 267 mm (10.51") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 31 N (7.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 610 m/s (2001 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1470 J (1084 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 241 mm (9.49") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Stamped Steel |
| Barrel Material | Nitride Steel |
| Finish | Nitride |
Calibers
- 7.62x39mm · primary — also known as 7.62 Soviet, M43
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector
- Features: Hammer Forged Front Trunnion, Hammer Forged Bolt, Hammer Forged Carrier, Stamped Steel Receiver, Mini Krink Muzzle Brake, M24x1 5 Rh Muzzle Threads, Magpul Moe Ak Grip, Picatinny Optic Rail, Us Made
Variants
- PSA AK-P GF3 MOE SBA3 Pistol - Brace
- PSA AK-P GF3 Triangle Side-Folding Pistol - Brace
Base model
Production
Production years: 2018-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Mikhail Kalashnikov
Notes
Pistol-length spin-off of the PSAK-47 GF3. Barrel is 10.5" (267mm) nitride 4150 steel, 1:9.5 twist, M24x1.5 RH threads with a Mini Krink brake. Offered in Classic Picatinny, MOE, MOE SBA3, and triangle side-folding brace configurations. Weight and overall length are estimated from the bare-receiver configuration and vary considerably by brace/furniture trim.
Background
PSA's GF3 ('third generation, forged') line finally gave American buyers a reliable, affordable domestic AK; the AK-P pistol version stripped the design down to a 10.5-inch barrel and no stock, becoming a popular budget entry into the AK-pistol and SBR-brace market.