Palmetto State Armory, long known for building quality rifles and aftermarket parts, has just debuted its latest tribute lower receiver — and this one’s on a whole new level of 'Murica!
Dubbed the Betsy Ross “I STAND” series, these limited-edition lowers are now available on pre-order through PSA’s website, starting at $49.99 depending on the type of AR you’re planning on building.
The I STAND′s release came in the immediate wake of the controversial decision by Nike to pull sales of a one-off edition sneaker featuring the original 13-star “Betsy Ross” flag, which is widely considered to be one of the very first national flags of the United States, both during and after the Revolutionary War.
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Nike manufactured the sneaker in honor of Independence Day celebrations, and the move to cancel the product based on the advice of ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick prompted a major backlash on social media channels.
This isn’t the first time PSA has rocked a limited-edition AR lower. Last year the company forged a “Mad Dog” Mattis tribute receiver and manufactured one that paid homage to the nascent U.S. Space Force.
PSA’s stripped precision-forged patriotic lowers come in three basic designs, the I STAND-10 for AR-10s (i.e. 308 Win/7.62 NATO rifles), the I STAND-9 for 9mm pistol caliber carbines, and the I STAND-15 for AR-15s (.223 Rem/5.56 NATO rifles), all with the Betsy Ross flag engraved on the sides of the mag well.
If you want one, you’d better move fast -- PSA only plans on a total of 1776 units, and orders for the I STAND-15 have already tallied up. Each lower, finished with a matte black anodized hardcoat, will have a serial from #1 to #1776, and come with subtle-yet-badass selector engravings.
PSA expects to begin shipping the lowers between 4 to 6 weeks after purchase.
Ian D’Costa is a correspondent with Gear Scout whose work has been featured with We Are The Mighty, The Aviationist, and Business Insider. An avid outdoorsman, Ian is also a guns and gear enthusiast.
