PSA JAKL
- Category
- Rifle
- Barrel
- 368 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.67 kg
- Introduced
- 2022
About
What it is, and why it matters
The PSA JAKL is a long-stroke gas-piston rifle from Palmetto State Armory that fuses AR-15 and AK design philosophies, debuting in 2022. Built around a 6105 monolithic upper receiver that mates to any mil-spec AR-15 lower, the JAKL replaces the AR's direct-impingement system and buffer tube with an AK-style over-barrel long-stroke piston and an AR/AK-hybrid bolt and carrier. Eliminating the buffer tube allows a true side-folding stock or brace, and the rifle can be fired with the stock folded. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, .300 Blackout, and .308 Winchester, it features an ambidextrous side charging handle, an adjustable gas block, and an M-LOK handguard. Barrel lengths span 10.5-inch pistols through 16-inch rifles, with the 14.5-inch pin-and-weld configuration being among the most popular. The JAKL is widely regarded as PSA's most original and innovative design rather than a clone of an existing platform.
The JAKL (often read as 'Jackal') marked Palmetto State Armory's pivot from cloning established designs to engineering its own, earning praise from skeptics as a genuinely innovative AR/AK hybrid and a leading contender for the modern 'truck gun.'
Long-stroke piston AR/AK hybrid on a monolithic upper that accepts any mil-spec AR-15 lower. Offered in 5.56 NATO, .300 BLK, and .308 Win across pistol (10.5"/8.5" BLK) and rifle (13.7", 14.5", 16") configurations. The piston system removes the buffer tube, enabling side-folding stocks and brace adapters. MSRP roughly $1,000.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Palmetto State Armory
- Category
- Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2022
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 368 mm
- Overall length
- 838 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.67 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 4.11 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Gas operated long stroke
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 31.0 N
- Capacity
- 30
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy
- Barrel
- Nitride steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Nitride
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 905 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 1645 J
- Effective range
- 500 m
- Maximum range
- 3600 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Long stroke piston
Monolithic upper receiver
Side folding stock- Fires with stock folded
Ambidextrous side charging handle
Adjustable gas block
M lok mounting
Ar15 lower compatible
Ak ar hybrid bolt
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 84 5.56x45mm NATO rifles | 3.67 kg | 3.08 kg | Heavier than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 77 5.56x45mm NATO rifles | 838 mm | 900 mm | Shorter than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 98 5.56x45mm NATO rifles | 368 mm | 406 mm | Shorter than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 98 5.56x45mm NATO rifles | 30 | 30 | Near the median |
Answers
Questions about the PSA JAKL
How much does the PSA JAKL weigh?
The PSA JAKL weighs 3.67 kg (8.10 lb) empty and 4.11 kg (9.05 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the PSA JAKL?
The PSA JAKL is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and .300 AAC Blackout.
How many rounds does the PSA JAKL hold?
The PSA JAKL holds 30 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the PSA JAKL?
The PSA JAKL is 838 mm (33.0 in) long overall, with a 368 mm (14.5 in) barrel.
Who makes the PSA JAKL?
The PSA JAKL is made by Palmetto State Armory (United States).
When was the PSA JAKL introduced?
The PSA JAKL was introduced in 2022.
How does the PSA JAKL operate?
The PSA JAKL uses a gas operated long stroke action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
80%
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API
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curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/psa-jakl' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "psa-jakl", "name": "PSA JAKL", "manufacturer": { "id": "palmetto-state-armory", "name": "Palmetto State Armory", "countryCode": "US", "foundedYear": 2008, "website": "https://palmettostatearmory.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-17 06:05:42", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:45", "version": "158fcde69dc3bdd53968f09ce26fdede4b57a8a42633dc920297c64e9d38997a" }, "category": { "id": "rifle", "name": "Rifle", "description": "Long-barreled firearms designed for accurate shooting" }, "country_of_origin": "US", "year_introduced": 2022, "barrel_length_mm": 368, "weight_empty_g": 3674, "action_type": "gas_operated_long_stroke"}