Palmetto state Armory is Proud to announce the KS-47 rifle, in stock and ready to ship!

The Palmetto State Armory KS47 is based on the AR15, and combines the modular construction, accuracy and precision of the AR platform with the stopping power and the magazine options of the AK.    While the current AR47 fires the 7.62x39 AK round, it uses modified AR-style magazines that are not nearly as plentiful as AK-style magazines, that were optimized for reliable feeding of the 7.62x39 round.  The KS47 lets the AK shooter capitalize on his inventory of magazines and ammo with an AR-style platform.
Unlike the AK, where the barrel is permanently pressed into the receiver, the KS47 features an AR-style modular configuration which consists of a barreled upper receiver, and a lower receiver that houses the fire control group and magazine.  The modular configuration allows customers to have several different barrel configurations with one lower receiver, just by releasing two pins.
Lower: The 7075-T6 billet lower receiver is hardcoat anodized, and accepts standard AR15 fire control groups.  The extended magazine release is outside of the trigger guard for safety, which allows for an AK-style release movement, but also features oversize side paddles for fingertip release by the trigger finger. Fitted with a standard PSA A2-style grip and M4-style stock, the receiver also features a standard, mil-spec diameter, 6 position,  7075 carbine buffer tube.  The KS47 lower accepts AK style surplus magazines including drum-style magazines.
Upper:  The KS47 hybrid upper receiver is precision machined out of billet 7075 T6 aluminum, and then hardcoat anodized for durability.   While retaining the look of a standard M4 upper, the KS47 hybrid upper is designed to work with either the KS47 lower, or the standard AR47 lower.  The chrome moly vanadium barrel is chambered in 7.62x39 with a 1 in 10 twist, has M4-style feed ramps, is nitride treated for accuracy and durability, and is finished off with a 5/8-24 thread A2-style compensator.   The forward, assist, dust cover, charging handle, and safety are all standard AR15, as is the PSA Slim Keymod free-float rail and barrel nut.
BCG: The hybrid KS47 Bolt carrier group works with either AK47 magazines or AR47 magazines, and features an extended firing pin.  The carrier is made of 8620 steel, chrome lined and phosphate coated, and the chrome lined gas key is attached with grade 8 bolts and properly staked.   The Bolt is made of phosphate coated 9310 steel.  
The KS47 Upper and Hybrid BCG are compatible with standard AR15 lowers for use with AR47-style magazines.

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Video with the PSAK-47 and KS-47

The KS47 was designed off the AR15 platform.  The KS47 upper receiver is designed to be used with both the KS47 lower as well as standard AR15 lowers with AR47 magazines.  The upper receiver and bolt carrier have been modified from the AR15 design to accept the wider AK magazines.  Most steel magazines and drums work with the KS47.

Initial parts that will be available here, but a full line will be available soon

The bolt and carrier in the KS47 has the same overall size as our reliable AR47 upper, but has some small modifications which allow it to function properly with both the AK47 and AR15 magazines.

Stripped uppers and lowers will be available, as well as pistol lowers and various length uppers and rifle kits.

The lower is a "low shelf" design.

Edit - Corrected for clarity

We do not make a 5.45 version of the KS as yet.  Standard AR15 mil-spec uppers are not wide enough for AK style magazines.

But, where is the fun in that?