The PSA Guardsman Series - What's the Difference?

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.