PSA PA-15 5.56 NATO AR-15, 16 in M4-Profile Barrel, Flat-Top, A2 Front Sight Base, 6-Position Stock, Custom Ambi Charging Handle & Lead Star Grip
This Palmetto State Armory PA-15 stands out as a clean, lightly handled AR-15 configured with practical upgrades and classic carbine features. It pairs a 16-inch M4-profile barrel and carbine-length gas system with a flat-top upper and F-marked A2 front sight base. Notable custom touches include a Lead Star pistol grip and an ambidextrous charging handle with extended, skeletonized latches. The bore is excellent, and the rifle presents in very good overall condition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes present on exterior surfaces.
What's Included
- Original manual
- Ambidextrous charging handle with extended, skeletonized latches (installed)
- Lead Star pistol grip (installed)
- 1x 30-round Magpul PMAG GEN M3 polymer magazine
The PA-15 is built on the AR-15 platform and chambered in 5.56mm NATO. It uses a direct impingement operating system and a carbine-length gas system, paired with a 16-inch M4-profile barrel. The barrel is threaded and fitted with an A2 flash suppressor, and the twist rate is 1:7.
The upper receiver is a flat-top with a Picatinny rail, and the front sight is an F-marked A2 front sight base. The front sight base also includes a bayonet lug and a front sling swivel. No rear sight is included.
Furniture includes carbine-length, two-piece ribbed polymer handguards retained by a delta ring and a collapsible 6-position polymer stock. Length of pull measures approximately 10–13.5 inches across stock positions. The rifle has a black finish.
Custom features add practical control enhancements: a Lead Star pistol grip and an ambidextrous charging handle with extended, skeletonized latches. Additional details include a manual safety selector and compatibility with standard STANAG pattern magazines. Capacity is 30+1, and this example was made in the USA.

