PSA AK-47 GF3

Palmetto State Armory · Rifle · In Production · 2018

Weight (empty)3039 g (107.2 oz)
Overall Length889 mm (35.00")
Barrel Length406 mm (15.98")
Magazine Capacity30 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Long Stroke
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity715 m/s (2346 fps)
Muzzle Energy2019 J (1489 ft·lbf)
Effective Range350 m (383 yd)
Frame MaterialStamped Steel

Primary Caliber: 7.62x39mm

The PSA AK-47 GF3 (third-generation 'Gen3 Forged') is Palmetto State Armory's American-made AK-47 chambered in 7.62x39mm. Built on a 1mm stamped steel receiver with a hammer-forged front trunnion, hammer-forged bolt and carrier, and a nitrided 4150 steel barrel with a 1:9.5 twist and M14x1 LH muzzle threads, the GF3 was PSA's answer to the inconsistent quality of earlier domestic AK attempts. It uses a mil-spec single-hook trigger, an 800-yard rear sight leaf, and a side-rail optic mount, and sh...

Country of Origin: United States

Designer: Mikhail Kalashnikov