Palmetto State Armory, or PSA, is proud to add another 100-series style of AK-pattern rifle to their lineup with the PSA AK-105. The 5.45×39mm PSA AK-105 follows the PSA AK-103 and PSA AK-104 in the growing “Century Line of Rifle” by Palmetto State Armory.
Modeled on the ’90s-era export pattern of Russian arsenal-built rifles, the PSA series features updated internals including hammer-forged Toolcraft bolts, bolt carriers and barrel trunnions with 4150 steel barrels with a gas nitride finish for wear and corrosion resistance. They also come with a full lifetime warranty.
“The Russian Federation was strapped for cash in the 1990s, which led to the development of what became known as the ‘Century Line of Rifles,” a series of AKM rifles and carbines designed solely for export. Numbered 101 through 108, the Century Line of Rifles have a special place in the heart of the AK community and come in various configurations and calibers including 5.56×45, 7.62×39, and 5.45×39,” said PSA.
The PSA AK-105 is offered in two versions, a carbine and a pistol, both with 12.5-inch barrels with a 1-in-8 twist fit with Krinkov-style muzzle devices. The carbine has an extended, pinned and welded device that brings the overall barrel length to 16.2 inches long, while the pistol has a standard size interchangeable device for M24x1.5 right-hand threaded muzzles.
The pistol uses a standard folding mechanism to let builders convert their pistols to short-barreled rifles quickly and easily once the paperwork clears. Each ships with one 30-round magazine where available
Both are side-folders, with a classic polymer stock on the carbine and a folding triangle brace on the pistol. They also feature Russian-style handguards, pistol grips and 90-degree front sight gas blocks.
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Otherwise they’re fairly standard designs, with stock rear sights, stamped dust covers and side rails for optics. Pricing is expected to be around $1,000, with stock going fast. People looking to pick up one of these PSA AK-105s should check in with PSA often and sign up for stock updates.
PSA has shown their dedication to the AK platform with consistent tweaks and improvements to their AK-pattern rifles and pistols, and they’re developing a solid following.
For more information about Palmetto State Armory AKs and other firearms, check them out online today.
What is Krinkov supposed to mean and why do people keep using it when the word does not exist, especially in the Russian language?