PSA 5.7 Rock
{{Infobox weapon
| name = PSA 5.7 ROCK
| image = 300px
| caption = A PSA 5.7 Rock with a threaded barrel and a 23 round magazine.
| origin = United States
| is_ranged = yes
| designer = Palmetto State Armory
| unit_cost = $499
| weight = {{cvt|709|g}}
| length = {{cvt|205|mm|in}}https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/palmetto-state-armory-5-7-rock
| part_length = {{cvt|120|mm|in}}
| width = {{cvt|32|mm|in}}
| height = {{cvt|136|mm|in}}
| cartridge = 5.7x28mm
| caliber = {{cvt|5.70|mm|in}}
| feed = 23-round magazine
| sights = Glock compatible, picatinny rail
| ref = {{Cite web |title=Palmetto State Armory 5.7 Rock vs Glock G17 size comparison {{!}} Handgun Hero |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921202739/https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/palmetto-state-armory-5-7-rock-vs-glock-g17 |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=www.handgunhero.com |language=en}}
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The 5.7 Rock is a semi-automatic pistol developed, manufactured, and sold by Palmetto State Armory.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-08 |title=PSA 5.7 Rock Complete Pistol {{!}} Palmetto State Armory |url=https://palmettostatearmory.com/palmetto-5-7-rock-complete-pistol.html |access-date=2023-03-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308172226/https://palmettostatearmory.com/palmetto-5-7-rock-complete-pistol.html |archive-date=2023-03-08 }}
Design
The gun uses a smooth single-action striker-fired trigger mechanism.
It is chambered for the FN 5.7×28mm cartridge and is characterized by its generally low recoil.
The frame is made out of polymer,{{Cite web |date=2023-03-10 |title=PSA 5.7 Rock Complete Frame, Gray {{!}} Palmetto State Armory |url=https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-5-7-rock-complete-frame-gray.html |access-date=2023-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230310002655/https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-5-7-rock-complete-frame-gray.html |archive-date=2023-03-10 }} the slide and barrel are made out of 416 stainless steel{{Cite web |date=2023-03-09 |title=PSA 5.7 Rock Complete Slide Assembly With Non-Threaded Barrel, Flat Dark Earth {{!}} Palmetto State Armory |url=https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-5-7-rock-complete-slide-assembly-with-non-threaded-barrel-flat-dark-earth.html |access-date=2023-03-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309224158/https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-5-7-rock-complete-slide-assembly-with-non-threaded-barrel-flat-dark-earth.html |archive-date=2023-03-09 }} and the magazine is made out of black oxide alloy steel.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-09 |title=PSA 23 Round 5.7 Rock Steel Magazine {{!}} Palmetto State Armory |url=https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-23-round-5-7-rock-steel-magazine.html |access-date=2023-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309223358/https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-23-round-5-7-rock-steel-magazine.html |archive-date=2023-03-09 }}
PSA offers the barrel finished in several colors, it can be bought threaded and non-threaded.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-23 |title=Parts - PSA 5.7 Rock {{!}} Palmetto State Armory |url=https://palmettostatearmory.com/palmetto-5-7-rock/parts.html |access-date=2023-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223042111/https://palmettostatearmory.com/palmetto-5-7-rock/parts.html |archive-date=2023-02-23 }}
The standard magazine holds 23 rounds, 3 more than the FN Five-seven. It is also a competitor to the Ruger-57, the M&P 5.7 and the TİSAŞ PX-5.7.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-12 |title=The Rock .57 Review - An Affordable .57 Pistol {{!}} gun.deals |url=https://gun.deals/blog/rock-57-affordable-57-pistol |access-date=2023-03-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612183625/https://gun.deals/blog/rock-57-affordable-57-pistol |archive-date=2022-06-12 }}{{Cite web |title=Palmetto State Armory 5.7 Rock vs Glock G17 size comparison {{!}} Handgun Hero |url=https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/glock-g17-vs-palmetto-state-armory-5-7-rock |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=www.handgunhero.com |language=en}}
Users
- City of Cut and Shoot, Texas, Police Department (November 2023)