PSA JAKL
Palmetto State Armory · Rifle · In Production · 2022
Also known as: JAKL, Jackal
Overview
The PSA JAKL is a long-stroke gas-piston rifle from Palmetto State Armory that fuses AR-15 and AK design philosophies, debuting in 2022. Built around a 6105 monolithic upper receiver that mates to any mil-spec AR-15 lower, the JAKL replaces the AR's direct-impingement system and buffer tube with an AK-style over-barrel long-stroke piston and an AR/AK-hybrid bolt and carrier. Eliminating the buffer tube allows a true side-folding stock or brace, and the rifle can be fired with the stock folded. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, .300 Blackout, and .308 Winchester, it features an ambidextrous side charging handle, an adjustable gas block, and an M-LOK handguard. Barrel lengths span 10.5-inch pistols through 16-inch rifles, with the 14.5-inch pin-and-weld configuration being among the most popular. The JAKL is widely regarded as PSA's most original and innovative design rather than a clone of an existing platform.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3674 g (129.6 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 4106 g (144.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 838 mm (32.99") |
| Folded Length | 533 mm (20.98") |
| Barrel Length | 368 mm (14.49") |
| 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 | 905 m/s (2969 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1645 J (1213 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3600 m (3937 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Nitride Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Nitride |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56x45mm NATO — also known as .223 Remington, 5.56x45mm, M855
- .300 AAC Blackout — also known as .300 BLK, 7.62x35mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector, Ambidextrous Safety
- Features: Long Stroke Piston, Monolithic Upper Receiver, Side Folding Stock, Fires With Stock Folded, Ambidextrous Side Charging Handle, Adjustable Gas Block, M Lok Mounting, Ar15 Lower Compatible, Ak Ar Hybrid Bolt
Variants
- PSA JAKL 5.56 Pistol — Pistol
- PSA JAKL .300 Blackout — Caliber
- PSA JAKL .308 — Caliber
Production
Production years: 2022-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Long-stroke piston AR/AK hybrid on a monolithic upper that accepts any mil-spec AR-15 lower. Offered in 5.56 NATO, .300 BLK, and .308 Win across pistol (10.5"/8.5" BLK) and rifle (13.7", 14.5", 16") configurations. The piston system removes the buffer tube, enabling side-folding stocks and brace adapters. MSRP roughly $1,000.
Background
The JAKL (often read as 'Jackal') marked Palmetto State Armory's pivot from cloning established designs to engineering its own, earning praise from skeptics as a genuinely innovative AR/AK hybrid and a leading contender for the modern 'truck gun.'