palmetto state armory 9mm ar pistol review

This allows owners to get magazines from multiple sources, including my favorite – the PSA AK-V banana magazine.

The magazine well is made of metal, which gives the gun a higher-quality feel.Īlso, the AK-V accepts the CZ Scorpion magazine pattern magazines. It’s somewhat beveled, so it’s not going to funnel your magazine into the magazine well like a modern sporting rifle flared magazine well, especially on a billet AR-style lower. In the world of extremely flared magwells, this probably ranks low. PSA AKV w/ PSA Banana Mag in front of Bronx Rifle Case Magazine Well I don’t think it matters what the material is because I believe it will withstand extended use. I can’t quite tell if the magazine release is metal or plastic, but it feels sturdy.

It’s still straightforward to use and, if you’re buying an AK derivative gun, sub-second reloads probably aren’t your priority. One disadvantage to it, though, is you can’t reach it with your trigger finger. Its positioning is that of a normal AK rifle – directly in front of the trigger guard. The magazine release is a paddle-style release and works well for both right and left-handed shooters. This is one of the few stock grips I don’t feel like I need to run out and scoop up a replacement to make the grip bearable, looking at your AR’s manufacturers. PSA offers multiple furniture configurations depending on the model you buy. Since the gun is made in the USA, changing out the furniture won’t affect 922R compliance like it would with a parts kit build.

However, it will accept any AK-style pistol grip, so you have the option to up the gun’s cool factor with a retro-bakelite grip, wood, combloc polymer, or any other modern style grip if you so choose. While unremarkable in itself, the AK-V is equipped with a Magpul AK grip that is standard for most firearms of this kind.

Palmetto state armory 9mm ar pistol review