Palmetto State Armory (PSA) is running a major Halloween Sale for the next few days. We found some very impressive deals. For example, save $150 on a Savage hunting rifle, save $450 on a PSA AR15, save $240 on a complete AR lower, save $350 on a 1911 pistol, and save $200 on a SIG Sauer optic. And there are big savings on other products such as gun cases, magazines, rifle scopes, triggers and more.

CLICK HERE to see all the PSA Halloween Sale Specials »

BONUS Bundle — PSA Halloween Sale Combo

If you compete in service rifle, NRL22, or 3-Gun competitions, we recommend getting a .22 LR AR-style rifle for cross-training and fun matches. With this Rimfire Combo Special you get a good S&W rimfire rifle plus 3 magazines and a nice rifle case.

CLICK HERE for All Current Palmetto SA Halloween Sale Deals.

Palmetto State Armory (PSA) is running a major Halloween Sale for the next few days. We found some very impressive deals. For example, save $700 on a CZ hunting rifle, save $450 on a PSA AR15, save $500 on rangefinder binoculars, and save 45% on 5.56 NATO ammo. And there are big savings on other products such as gun cases, magazines, rifle scopes, triggers and more.

CLICK HERE to see all the PSA Halloween Sale Specials »

TIP: If you see a great deal on a product you need, we recommend you grab it quickly. The best deals can sell out quickly, particularly on popular types of ammo.

PSA Halloween SALE Best Deals

PSA Halloween Sale Bundle Deals

If you need optics for your hunting rifle, here is a great package deal. Get a good SIG Sauer laser rangefinder plus a rifle scope for under $350.00. You could pay that much just for a decent rangefinder.

If you compete in service rifle, NRL22, or 3-Gun competitions, we recommend getting a .22 LR AR-style rifle for cross-training and fun matches. With this Rimfire Combo Special you get a good S&W rimfire rifle plus 3 magazines and a nice rifle case.

CLICK HERE for All Current Halloween Sale Bundle Deals.

This Saturday Movie showcase features four handguns chambered for the modern, high-velocity 5.7x28mm cartridge. In a 5″-6″ barreled pistol, the 5.7x28mm round can achieve very high velocities compared to a 9x19mm (9mm Luger) or .40 SW. The bottle-necked 5.7×28mm cartridge weighs roughly two-thirds as much as a typical 9mm Luger cartridge, allowing more rounds to be carried for the same weight. The cartridge can produce considerable muzzle flash when fired from a pistol, but it has roughly 30% less recoil than the 9mm Luger cartridge, improving controllability. Thanks to its high velocity, the 5.7×28mm has a flatter trajectory than most pistol ammo types.

Today we showcase videos of four different 5.7x28mm pistols — the new S&W M&P 5.7, the PSA 5.7 Rock, the Ruger-5.7, and the FN Five-SeveN Mk3 MRD. If you are looking for the best deal on a 5.7 pistol, check out the the PSA 5.7 Rock. You can buy one today for $599.99 including Holosun Red Dot Sight.

Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 with 22-Rd Magazine

Chambered for the high-velocity, flat-shooting 5.7x28mm, the Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 features S&W’s new TEMPO barrel system. This is a two-part, lock-breech barrel with a proprietary gas system for improved cycling and extraction. The new M&P 5.7 includes a 1/2×28 threaded barrel to mount a muzzle device or suppressor, optics-cut slide, flat-face trigger, and forward, frame rail for mounting accessories.

PSA 5.7 Rock — Best Value in a 5.7x28mm Handgun

The Palmetto State Armory (PSA) 5.7 Rock is the best value in a 5.7x28mm pistol. Right now PSA offers it complete with a mounted Holosun Red Dot sight for just $599.99 with two 23-rd mags. A full-sized, polymer-framed pistol, the PSA 5.7 Rock has threaded carbon steel fluted barrel and 416 stainless steel slide with QPQ finish for corrosion protection. Chambered in 5.7x28mm, the PSA 5.7 Rock is fed from a 23-round magazine and operated by a smooth, single-action, striker-fired trigger mechanism. While sold with a Holosun 407k optic, the 5.7 Rock slide accepts other Shield footprint optics.

Ruger-5.7 Pistol Review by Hickok45

In the video above, popular YouTube host Hickok45 reviews the Ruger-5.7, which was introduced in late 2019. This gun has proven reliable and when it hit the market it was much less expensive than its main competitor made by FN. Ruger’s 5.7x28mm pistol is blow-back operated with an internal hammer and ambidextrous thumb safety. The pistol is offered with a 20+1 capacity magazine and an adjustable rear sight paired with a fiber-­optic front. Current MSRP is $899.00. If you’re interested in the Ruger-5.7, read the On-Target Magazine Full Review.

FN Five-SeveN Mk3 MRD Review

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the new FN Five-SeveN Mk3 MRD. At $1,449.00 MSRP, this is the most expensive 5.7x28mm pistol on the market, but might it also be the best? James takes the new Five-seveN Mk3 MRD to the range and to the table to tell you if FN’ lastest, high-tech 5.7x28mm pistol is worth the spend.

Ruger-5.7 vs. PSA 5.7 Rock

Ruger-5.7 vs. FN 5.7

Comparison Between 5.7x28mm and 9x19mm

In this video James Reeves compares the performance of the 5.7x28mm round with the 9mm Luger. The 5.7x28mm round certainly offers higher velocity and greater penetration than the legendary 9mm round. Plus common 5.7 magazines hold over 20 rounds. James discusses the advantages of this modern 5.7x28mm cartridge, as well as a few of its shortcomings — such as high cost per round. There is another insightful comparison between the two ammo types on the Ammo-to-Go website. Editor John Lewis notes: “5.7×28 is lighter and faster than 9mm ammo” while the 9mm had a “slight advantage in energy [and was] much better in gel”.

5.7x28mm vs 9mm Penetration Test

In this video the tester shot both 9mm and a 5.7x28mm bullets into horizontal stacks of paper plates. The smaller-diameter 5.7mm bullet penetrated about 40% more paper plates than the 9mm bullet (See video at 3:10-3:35). The 5.7mm bullet basically retained its dimensions in this test, while the hollow-point 9mm spread out slightly. Just mere horizontal penetration can’t tell you the actual effectiveness of the round based in a defensive situation. In a different test using Ballistic Gel, both rounds penetrated adequately but the 9mm created a bigger wound channel. SEE: AmmotoGo.com 5.7x28mm Test.

Short History of 5.7x28mm Guns and Ammo

The FN 5.7×28mm (designated as the 5.7×28 by the C.I.P. and FN 5.7x28mm NATO) is a small-caliber, high-velocity, rebated rim, bottle-necked centerfire cartridge designed for handgun and personal defense weapon uses. It is similar in length to the .22 WMR and somewhat similar to the .22 Hornet or .22 K-Hornet. Unlike many new cartridges, it has no parent case — it was developed from scratch by FN.

The 5.7×28mm was developed in conjunction with the FN P90 PDW and FN Five-Seven pistol in response to NATO requests for a replacement for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge (9mm Luger). In 2002 and 2003, NATO conducted a series of tests with the intention of standardizing a PDW cartridge as a replacement for the 9×19mm. The tests compared the relative merits of the 5.7×28mm cartridge and the 4.6×30mm cartridge, which was created by Heckler & Koch.

By 2006, FN’s 5.7×28mm firearms — the P90 PDW and Five-Seven pistol — were in service with military and police forces in over 40 nations worldwide. In the USA, 5.7×28mm firearms are currently used by many law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service.

Along with use in military and law enforcement firearms, in recent years the 5.7×28mm cartridge has become popular for handguns in the USA. In December 2019 Ruger unveiled the Ruger-5.7 semi-automatic pistol chambered in this cartridge. In January 2021 Kel-Tec introduced its P50 handgun, which uses horizontal 50-round FN P90 magazines. In January 2021 Palmetto State Armory (PSA) introduced its Rock 5.7 pistol. And this year, Smith & Wesson has released its new M&P 5.7, featured above.

The 5.7×28mm cartridge itself is produced by multiple ammunition makers including Federal, Fiocchi, FN, and Speer. 5.7x28mm ammunition is PRICEY — the cheapest 5.7x28mm ammo we found with a quick search was 40gr Federal American Eagle at $0.77 round. By comparison, you can currently find bulk CCI 9mm Luger ammo for $0.30/round.

Some still images and text shared from Wikipedia: CC BY-SA 3.0

Happy Thanksgiving folks. Many major manufacturers and online vendors are offering great bargains tomorrow, Black Friday. And many of the sales have already started and last through Cyber Monday. In fact, some of the best deals at leading vendors EuroOptic and Grafs.com continue well into December.

We are spotlighting vendors worth visiting because they offer a wide range of discounts on a large inventory selection — in some cases, everything in stock is discounted 10%, 15%, 25% even 40%. For other sellers, only specific items are on sale, so we’ve identified some of the best deals. In addition to these deals Brownells is offering big Discount Code savings. Get $45 OFF a $225+ order with Code BF45OFF or 15% OFF a $600+ order with Code BFSAVE15.

Come back tomorrow, as we will add some additional Black Friday promotions not yet announced.

21st Century Innovation 20% Off 4-Day Sale

21st Century Innovation makes some of the very best tools and hardware for precision handloaders. 21st Century’s Arbor Presses, Neck-turning lathes, Concentricity Gauges, and other tools rank at the very top. And now you can get these superb products at a huge 20% discount. Virtually all 21st Century hardware (except the Hybrid Shooting Rest) will be 20% OFF for four days, November 25 through November 29. Use Code BLKFRI during check-out to save 20%.

EuroOptic — Black Friday + December Extended Nightforce Sale

Now through December 31, 2022, EuroOptic is running a major sale on Nightforce Optics. Save 10% on most regularly priced Nightforce NXS and SHV riflescopes November 18th through December 31st, 2022. CLICK HERE to access Nightforce optics on sale.

Midsouth Shooters Supply Black Friday Sale

Midsouth is one of our favorite vendors. This company respects its customers and has maintained fair pricing even during the shortages. We will update this listing with specific hot deals as soon as they are posted. Special sale items with discounted prices should be revealed at 12:01 am ET 11/25/2022.

Bruno Shooters Supply — 10% Off Sitewide, with FREE Shipping

Bruno’s Black Friday Sale is underway already and runs through November 28. Bruno’s is offering “At Least 10% Off or more” for the vast majority of Bruno’s listed products. This includes optics, Kelbly actions, powder, primers, bullets, brass, dies, presses, tumblers, and more. There are extra big discounts on Norma brass. Plus you get FREE Shipping with most orders of $100 or more. These discounts are good now through Monday, November 28, 2022 at 8:00 am. NOTE: HazMat fees still apply.

Graf & Sons — Major Sale November 23 through December 9

Graf & Sons is running Extended Black Friday sale with discounts and special offers now through Friday December 9, 2022. For example, save 26% on a Lyman Case Prep Express, or get FREE shipping on your entire order when you buy a Forster Co-Ax press. CLICK HERE for featured deals.

Palmetto State Armory Black Friday Sale

If you’re in the market for an AR-type rifle or a handgun, head straight over to Palmetto State Armory (PSA). You’ll find incredibly low prices on stripped AR lowers, as well as fully assembled uppers and complete Black Rifles. In addition, PSA has a wide selection of quality pistols at very attractive prices, plus dozens of Black Friday Ammo Deals. You can CLICK HERE for all the Black Friday Specials.

Bullet Central Black Friday Sale

Bullet Central is a leading vendor for rifle accuracy fans. And right now you can get significant savings on prefit barrels (Krieger and other), airgun packages, triggers, and other products. CLICK HERE for Bullet Central Black Friday Sale items.

Area 419 — Black Nitride Friday Sale Through 11/29/2022

Area 419 is running a “Black Nitride Friday” promotion. There are major savings on a variety of great products including Hellfire muzzle brakes, Sidewinder muzzle brakes, suppressor mounts, thread protectors, and more. In addition, the outstanding Area 419 Zero Turret Reloading press is $100.00 off, marked down to $1175.00. CLICK HERE for all Area 419 sale items.

Bass Pro & Cabela’s Black Friday Sale Through November 27

You’ll find plenty of great deals at Bass Pro and Cabela’s stores and their respective web sites. Save big on firearms, ammo, and targets now through Sunday, November 27, 2022. There are also discounts on outdoor clothing, camping gear, optics and more. This Black Friday promotion also celebrates Bass Pro’s 50th year in business.

Tractor Supply Co. Black Friday Sale — Gun Safes

Tractor Supply Co. is a respected vendor with stores around the country. Right now Tractor Supply has dozens of Black Friday specials, but the deeply discounted gun safes caught our attention. You can save $200-$300 on Cannon, Liberty, and Winchester safes now through Saturday, November 26, 2022.

Springfield Armory Black Friday Sale

Springfield Armory has a storewide “Black Friday” 20% discount, running from Thursday, November 24th (Thanksgiving) through Monday, November 28th. This discount does not require a Promo Code and is automatically applied at checkout to make the purchasing process as simple and easy as possible. Recently updated, the online Springfield Armory Store has as a broad selection of products. If you want a new M1 air rifle, optic, holster, knife or other accessory, you’ll find it here. The 20% off does NOT apply to FFL sales of Springfield Armory centerfire rifles and pistols.

5.11 Tactical Store Black Friday Sale

Respected outdoor gear/clothing supplier 5.11 Tactical is running a major Black Friday Sale through Tuesday, 11/29/2022. Save 20-40% on backpacks, jackets, pants, and footwear. Other outdoor gear, including gun cases, belts, gloves, watches, and multi-tools are also on sale.

Palmetto State Armory (PSA) is running a major Halloween Sale for the next few days. We found some very impressive deals. Save $160 on a AR15 + 9mm Pistol combo, or save 33% on .22LR rimfire ammo. And there are big savings on other products such as gun cases, magazines, rifle scopes, and more.

CLICK HERE to see all the PSA Halloween Sale Specials »

TIP: If you see a great deal on a product you need, we recommend you grab it quickly. The best deals can sell out quickly, particularly on popular types of ammo.

PSA Halloween SALE Best Deals

PSA Halloween Sale Bundle Deals

CLICK HERE for all current Halloween Sale Bundle Deals .

Today Shooting USA features the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) Gathering, the largest industry Range Day on the East Coast. The PSA Gathering allowed industry representatives and the general public to try out a huge collection of new products. Attendees got to shoot new pistols, rifles, and shotguns. View this Shooting USA episode on the Outdoor Channel Wednesdays at 9:00 PM (Eastern/Pacific), 8:00 PM Central.

The PSA Gathering is a Firearms Range Day and Expo presented by Palmetto State Armory. The Gathering brings together the firearms community, gun media, and public to showcase new and existing products. The 2022 Gathering took place March 18-20 in Clinton, SC at the Clinton House Plantation, a 2000-acre facility with 17 shooting bays, 2 clay courses, a 1000-yard range, and a one-mile range.

One major shooting industry impact of the COVID Pandemic was the cancellation of the 2021 SHOT Show and range day. That inspired Palmetto State Armory to launch its own Industry Range Day called the Gathering. The first Gathering was a big success in 2021. So for 2022, PSA had its second-ever Gathering, which was even bigger and better.

SHOOTING USA TV Air Times
View Shooting USA on the Outdoor Channel Wednesdays 9:00 PM (Eastern and Pacific) + 8:00 PM Central.
NOTE: If you miss today’s 6/8/22 broadcast, you can still view the show on Vimeo for a small 99-cent fee, or just $1.99 per month unlimited. LINK HERE: Shooting USA on Vimeo.

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Palmetto State Armory (PSA) is running a big Father’s Day Sale right now. Scores of popular products are deeply discounted — typically 20-30%. For some products the prices have been cut in half! Save on AR Uppers/Lowers, Handguns, Shotguns, Rimfire rifles, Triggers, Optics, Chassis Systems, Magazines, and more. Don’t delay as inventory is limited for many of these items, and the sale prices may expire after Father’s Day (Sunday, June 20, 2021).

Here are EIGHT GREAT Father’s Day Deals at PSA today. CLICK HERE view ALL items on sale (over 250 total as this is released):

Palmetto State Armory (PSA) is running a St. Patrick’s Day Sale, with some impressive bargains on handguns, rifles, and AR components (uppers, lowers, stocks, grips, bolt sets). Hundreds of items are on sale. Most are AR-related, but there are also many pistols and optics on sale, along with stocks, triggers, and more. Here are eight great deals that turned our heads this St. Patty’s Day:

St. Patrick’s Day Sale Great Deals

St. Patrick’s Day Shooting Coat Sale

Here is a special St. Patrick’s Day Sale Item from Creedmoor Sports. This Green Coat is certainly appropriate today, when “wearing the green” is a part of the tradition. A wide range of sizes, from 30 to 58 is available. For a few dollars more you can add a Sling Harness section or a Terry Cloth Collar piece.

The November 3rd election is just 18 days away. If Joe Biden wins, he has promised an aggressive anti-gun agenda starting with further restrictions on semi-auto rifles. Joe’s running mate Kamala Harris said she would enforce gun control via Executive Order. Gun confiscation by Executive Order happened in Canada when Prime Minister Trudeau, without legislative approval, ordered Canadians to turn in their magazine-fed semi-auto rifles.

So, is it time to finally get an AR-platform rifle? Or get another if you already have one? Only you can decide that, but we have identified three great AR deals — two complete lowers under $190 and a complete AR Carbine for under $550. And yes, these are all IN STOCK NOW. Check out these deals:

PSA Complete Lower with Adjustable Stock — $179.99

Complete Palmetto State Armory AR lower is fully assembled. It will take take standard complete uppers, which you can build or purchase later without an FFL. The lower is the section that much be purchased through an FFL with a background check.

Machined from Aluminum Forgings 7075-T6
Hardcoat Anodizing: MIL-A-8625F, Type III, Class 2
Milspec diameter Receiver Extension
M4 Stock
Staked M4 Lock Nut
Standard Carbine Buffer
Un-notched Hammer compatible with 9mm use

PSA Complete Lower with Adj. Magpul FDE Stock — $199.99

Complete Palmetto State Armory lower with Magpul Flat Dark Earth grip and stock is fully assembled. It will take a standard complete upper, which you can build or purchase later without an FFL. The lower is the section that much be purchased through an FFL with a background check.

Machined from Aluminum Forgings 7075-T6
Hardcoat Anodizing: MIL-A-8625F, Type III, Class 2
Milspec diameter Receiver Extension
Magpul MOE Stock, Flat Dark Earth
Magpul MOE Grip, Flat Dark Earth
Staked M4 Lock Nut
Standard Carbine Buffer
Enhanced Polished Trigger (EPT)
Un-notched Hammer compatible with 9mm use

PSA 16″ Freedom Rifle Olive Drab ($539.99) or Black ($549.99)

This is a full, complete AR15-type rifle with 16″ barrel, and M4-type receiver. Twist rate is 1:7″. Sold complete, except for magazine. This same rifle is also available in all-black for $549.99. This rifle must be transferred through an FFL with background check.

Barrel Length: 16″
Barrel Profile: A2
Barrel: A2 Profile, Chrome Moly Vanadium, Nitride finish
Muzzle Thread Pattern: 1/2″ x 28
Twist Rate: 1 in 7″
Barrel Extension: M4
Gas System Length: Midlength
Receiver Material: Forged 7075-T6
Receiver Type: M4
Handguard Type: Mid-Length Classic with heat shields, ODG
Fire Control Group: Standard Mil-Spec Trigger Group
Grip: A2-style, ODG
Stock: M4-style, ODG
Overall Length: 32 inches
Weight (as configured): 6.8 lbs

In these trying times, with violence in our cities, and the Democratic Presidential candidate calling for the outright banning of mag-fed, semi-auto rifles, we know that many readers are seeking to purchase defensive firearms (while a citizen still can). If you are looking for a black rifle and/or a defensive pistol, check out Palmetto State Armory (PSA). This company, one of American’s largest Black Rifle retailers, maintains a large inventory of complete ARs, AR lowers, AR uppers, and handguns — all at very competitive prices. PSA also sells triggers and optics. And yes, PSA has ammunition in stock at fair prices.

Right now PSA is running a big Labor Day Sale. The sale has started, so you can enjoy significant savings for the next few days.

Black Rifles and Rifle Components on Sale

Whether you want a complete AR-platform rifle, a complete upper, or components for uppers and lowers, PSA has what you need. PSA also carries aftermarket triggers, sights, magazines, and other Black Rifle accessories. Here are some of the complete rifles, uppers, and lowers currently on sale at PSA. CLICK HERE for AR-Platform rifles, components, and accessories

Handguns on SALE at PSA

With the record-breaking volume of gun sales in recent months, many smaller gunshops have very limited inventory of handguns, particulary compact pistols suitable for CCW. However, PSA has a large supply of pistols, including popular carry guns from S&W, Ruger, Springfield Armory and other leading brands. Here’s a small sample of handguns in stock today at PSA.

PSA Ammunition on SALE

This is a small sample of the ammunition available now. This is in-stock now, ready to ship. Go to PSA’s Ammo Page to find other cartridge types on sale, including .40 SW, .357 Magnum, .308 Win, and .22 LR.