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Guides
Explore our Guides blog category for comprehensive step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and tutorials on firearms, shooting techniques, and gear maintenance. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced shooter, our in-depth guides will help you enhance your knowledge and improve your skills.
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AK Thread Pitch Guide
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on March 20, 2026Learn the most common AK thread pitches and which PSA AK rifles use them. This guide explains M14x1 LH, M24x1.5 RH, 1/2x28, and 5/8x24 threads so you can choose the right muzzle device or suppressor.Share:43 comments -
Show Us Your AR Rifle - The Freedom Rifle Build Challenge
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on March 5, 2026PSA launches the Freedom Rifle Build Challenge, inviting customers to submit their custom Freedom line rifle builds for a chance to be featured and reviewed on video.
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Why PCCs Are Great for Training
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on March 3, 2026Pistol caliber carbines offer affordable ammo, safe steel shooting at short distances, and the ability to mirror your primary rifle setup for more effective training time.
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Why Barrel Twist Rate Matters 1:5 vs 1:7
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on March 2, 2026A practical comparison of 1:5 and 1:7 twist rates for 300 Blackout barrels, including real-world range results with subsonic and supersonic ammunition.
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Single-Stage Vs. Two-Stage Triggers - Which Should You Choose?
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on February 26, 2026An easy breakdown of single-stage vs two-stage triggers and how each affects performance in rapid fire or precision shooting applications.
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Bullet Drop: Supersonic 300 Blackout Vs. Subsonic 300 Blackout
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on February 24, 2026A range demonstration showing how switching between supersonic and subsonic ammo can shift your optic zero when shooting suppressed.
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Converting an AR Pistol into an SBR - ATF Form-1
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on February 17, 2026An educational overview of the ATF Form 1 process for converting a braced AR pistol into a registered SBR, including filing steps and requirements.
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Suppressors 101 | Episode 8 - Pistol Suppressors & Tilting Barrels
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on February 17, 2026A beginner-friendly guide explaining how to suppress modern tilting barrel pistols using a Nielsen device, including setup, installation, and reliability tips.
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Sound Suppression Comparison - 150 gr .300 Blackout Vs. 220 gr Subsonic .300 Blackout
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on February 17, 2026A range-tested comparison of subsonic and supersonic ammunition, explaining why subsonic rounds deliver better performance in suppressed firearms.
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Lever-Action Rifles: The Complete Guide to History, Calibers, and Modern Use
Posted by Jim Grant on February 6, 2026A complete guide to lever-action rifles covering history, how they work, best calibers, hunting use, and why they’re still excellent suppressor hosts today.Share: