Palmetto State Armory · Carbine · In Production · 2013
| Weight (empty) | 2948 g (104.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 838 mm (32.99") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 945 m/s (3100 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1797 J (1325 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
The PSA PA-15 is Palmetto State Armory's flagship semi-automatic AR-15 rifle, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and built around a forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receiver. Manufactured in Columbia, South Carolina, the PA-15 became one of the best-selling budget AR-15 platforms in the United States by offering a complete, reliable rifle at an entry-level price point, frequently under $500. It operates on a direct-impingement gas system available in both carbine-length and mid-length configurat...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Eugene Stoner