Palmetto State Armory explains where the PSA Guardsman line fits between the Freedom and Sabre rifles, offering an affordable step-up with meaningful upgrades. Key features include phosphate (chrome-lined) barrels (not CHF), A2 birdcage muzzle, an upgraded BCG with phosphate finish, chrome-lined gas key, Carpenter 158 bolt with MPI/HPT, Springco gas rings, Magpul furniture on rifles or an H&R pistol brace on pistols, ambidextrous safety, and a flat-face trigger. Available models include a 10.3" 5.56 pistol, a 16" rifle (Magpul PR stock option), and a .300 Blackout variant with an ~8" 1:7 twist barrel in black or FDE, sold as complete rifle or pistol configs.
VA Residents: Due to upcoming state regulations, certain firearm purchases will be restricted beginning in June. Third party drop ship orders must be placed by June 19, all PSA warehoused affected firearm orders by June 23, and all PSA warehoused non-serialized affected orders by June 30.