PSA Sabre-15
Palmetto State Armory · Carbine · In Production · 2023
Also known as: PSA Sabre, Sabre 15, PSA Sabre AR-15
Overview
The PSA Sabre-15 is Palmetto State Armory's premium, duty-grade AR-15, introduced at SHOT Show 2023 to sit above the company's value-oriented PA-15 line. Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, the Sabre-15 pairs a mid-length direct-impingement gas system with an FN cold-hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel using machine-gun-grade steel, an MPI-tested Carpenter 158 bolt, and a free-floating 15-inch M-LOK handguard. Available with both forged and billet 7075-T6 aluminum receiver sets, the Sabre line introduces PSA's own enhanced furniture, ambidextrous controls, and QD sling provisions, with select configurations advertised as 1-MOA capable. Positioned as PSA's most modern brand, the Sabre-15 targets shooters seeking a higher-end build and tighter quality control than the budget PA-15 while remaining well below boutique AR-15 pricing.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2948 g (104.0 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 3380 g (119.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 838 mm (32.99") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 24 N (5.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 945 m/s (3100 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1797 J (1325 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 | Chrome Moly Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Nitride |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56x45mm NATO — also known as .223 Remington, 5.56x45mm, M855
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector, Ambidextrous Safety
- Features: Mid Length Gas System, Free Float Handguard, M Lok Mounting, Fn Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Chrome Lined Bore, Ambidextrous Controls, Mpi Tested Bolt, Carpenter 158 Bolt, Qd Sling Mounts, Flat Top Receiver
Variants
- PSA Sabre-15 Forged — Forged Receiver
- PSA Sabre-15 Billet — Billet Receiver
- PSA Sabre-15 Pistol — Pistol
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Eugene Stoner
Notes
PSA's premium 'duty grade' line, announced February 2023; MSRP around $1,000-$1,230 depending on forged vs billet receiver and barrel. Offered as 16" rifles, 14.5" pin-and-weld, and 11.5" pistols. Uses an FN-profile chrome-lined cold-hammer-forged barrel and MicroBest 'Fathers of Freedom' BCG with a mag-phosphate finish.
Background
Unveiled at SHOT Show 2023, the Sabre was PSA's statement that the budget AR-15 king could also build a duty-grade rifle, leaning on FN barrel technology and tighter QC to chase the mid-to-upper tier of the crowded AR-15 market.