PSA Introduces the AXR Series

PSA has officially revealed the AXR Series, a brand-new family of firearms built from the ground up to be modular, adaptable, and mission-configurable. Unlike traditional platforms, none of the AXR firearms are based on the AR-15.

The entire ecosystem is designed to let users mix, match, and configure firearms for different roles using shared components and common design principles.

What Is the AXR Series?

• A fully modular family of firearms
• Includes:
  • Rifles and SBRs
  • Shotguns
  • Handguns
  • A PDW platform
  • Designed for adaptability and mission-specific setups
  • Not based on the AR-15 platform

AXR SSP (Short Stroke Piston)

• Replaces what was previously shown as Jakl 2.0
• Short-stroke piston system
• Uses a modular upper with:
  • Swappable barrels
  • Swappable handguards
  • Swappable top monolithic Picatinny rails
• Features:
  • E4 bolt with enlarged lugs and dual ejectors
  • Fully ambidextrous proprietary lower
  • Bufferless system with folding AXR brace
• Shown in:
  • 300 Blackout (6.5" barrel)
  • 5.56 rifle configuration (14.5" barrel)

AXR Shotgun

• Uses a dedicated AXR receiver (not a 570)
• Features:
  • Ambi release
  • Aluminum trigger housing
  • DLC-coated internals
  • Monolithic top Picatinny rail
• Accepts:
  • AR-15 grips
  • AR-15 safeties
  • 18.5" threaded barrel (shown)
  • Designed to work with upcoming suppressor
  • Will be offered in multiple barrel lengths and colors

AXR Handgun System and the MFC

At the heart of the AXR pistol lineup is the MFC (Modular Fire Control):

• The MFC is the serialized core
• Can be moved between different grip modules and configurations
• Only one 4473 is required for multiple builds

AXR Full Size

• Takes Glock 17-style magazines
• RMR-cut AXR slide
• Compatible with many Glock Gen 3 holsters

AXR S

• Uses the same MFC and slide
• Accepts Sig P320 magazines
• Same serialized core as the Glock-mag version

AXR Compact

• Uses the same MFC
• Accepts Glock 15-round magazines
• AXR x Icarus
• Aluminum grip module by Icarus
• Built-in compensator and island barrel
• Uses Glock 17-style magazines
• Still uses the same MFC

AXR Micro

• Smaller dedicated platform
• Uses a different, smaller MFC
• New slide with built-in compensator
• Compatible with Micro Dagger magazines 

AXR PDW

• The evolution of the X9 project
• 9mm PDW using the same MFC as Full Size and Compact pistols
• Features:
  • Dedicated PDW grip module
  • Extra magazine holder
  • Manual safety
  • Quick-deploy PDW brace
• Highly modular:
  • Multiple handguard styles
  • M-LOK mounting surfaces
  • Different optic mounting systems
  • Multiple accessory configurations
    
    

The Big Picture

• The AXR Series is a full modular ecosystem
• PSA plans to offer:
  • Stripped configurations
  • Accessories
  • Individual modules and attachments
• The goal:
  • Build many firearms and configurations
  • Around one modular system
  • With minimal paperwork and maximum flexibility 

Final Thoughts

The AXR Series represents PSA’s push toward a true modular firearm ecosystem spanning rifles, shotguns, pistols, and PDWs. More updates and detailed reveals are coming as development continues through SHOT Show.