New Product Highlight: Palmetto State Armory Guardsman Series AR-15s

The last time we heard from the team at Palmetto State Armory, they were dishing out upgraded versions of their AR-15s, AR-10s, AR-Vs, and Dagger pistols under the Sabre flag. Now they’ve got something significantly less expensive to offer.

The new Palmetto State Armory Guardsman series includes carbine- and pistol-length AR-15s and sports a few features you might not expect on such an affordable platform.

Let’s see what’s up!

Palmetto State Armory Guardsman Specs & Features

Specs

• Caliber: 5.56 NATO, .300 Blk
• Action: Semi-automatic, direct impingement
• Capacity: 30+1
• Barrel Length: 8”, 10.3”, 16”, 
• MSRP: $599

Features

• Chrome-lined barrel and bolt carrier
• ZForged Mil-spec upper receiver
• Pictinny and M-LOK handguard
• Flat-faced, single-stage trigger
• Ambidextrous safety

Palmetto State Armory Guardsman

$599

at Palmetto State Armory

Prices accurate at time of writing

$599 at Palmetto State Armory

Prices accurate at time of writing

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Every member of the new Guardsman family has a few key features. The barrels are chrome-lined, the single-stage triggers are flat, and the safeties are ambidextrous. The bolt carrier and gas key are chrome lined and every single bolt carrier group gets pressure-tested before leaving the factory.

Leading the charge is a 16-inch Guardsman chambered for 5.56 NATO and powered by a mid-length gas system.

It comes with a 15-inch Guardsman free-floating handguard with Picatinny and M-LOK mounting points. Take your pick from black or flat dark earth furniture that includes a Magpul PR stock.

Want something shorter? The 5.56 NATO Guardsman is also available as a pistol with a 10.3-inch barrel that’s just begging for a suppressor. This time, the gas system is shortened to carbine-length.

The Guardsman handguard, Magpul MOE grip, and H&R HAR-15 adjustable brace are available in black or FDE.

For the truly volume-obsessed among you, there’s also an 8-inch pistol chambered for .300 Blk. It comes with the same furniture options as the other pistol variants.

If you want more of a DIY arrangement, PSA will sell you complete Guardsman uppers and lowers.

Palmetto State Armory lists an MSRP of $599 for the Guardsman. 

What do you think of the new Palmetto State Armory Guardsman? Let us know below. For more on America’s rifle, check out our guide to the Best AR-15s or dive into our AR-15 Definitive Resource!