CA Compliance:
California compliance
- Status: Legal to own in California.
- Configuration: Fixed magazine (AR MagLock), installed by WBT. The rifle keeps its pistol grip, adjustable stock and flash hider. To reload, you open the action, swap the magazine and close it.
- Magazine: 10-round.
- Your options: If this page shows a compliance selector, choose the build you prefer and we configure it that way. If not, this is the configuration we offer by default; on AR-pattern rifles and some AKs a different build is often possible, so ask us before you order.
- Upgrades: Add the KingPin quick-release takedown pin for faster reloads. See California Compliance Upgrades; add it to this order and it ships installed.
- Learn more: How fixed-magazine rifles work · How featureless rifles work · Why some rifles can only be built one way
About this rifle
Palmetto State Armory PA-15 (Magpul) is an AR-15 chambered in .223/5.56 with a 16" barrel and a 10-round capacity. Finish: FDE. WBT configures it for California at our Yuma, Arizona warehouse before it ships.
Manufacturer details
Explore the Palmetto State Armory PA15 16" Nitride M4 Carbine 5.56 NATO MOE AR-15 Rifle in FDE.
Discover a classic-styled AR-15 Rifle with modern Magpul MOE Furniture, & PSA Nitride 5.56 Barrel. Meticulously designed for exceptional performance, reliability, and versatility with cutting-edge features to offer an unparalleled shooting experience.
Barrel: Crafted from durable Chrome Moly Vanadium steel, this barrel is chambered in 5.56 NATO and boasts a 1:7 twist rate, M4 barrel extension, and a carbine-length gas system. The barrel has a stylish MOE Flat Dark Earth carbine-length handguard, an F-marked .750 front sight base, and an A2 flash hider.
Upper: For exceptional performance, the upper receiver is forged from 7075-T6 A3 AR aluminum, meticulously machined to MIL-SPECS, and hard coat anodized. Each upper includes a forward assist and dust cover, ensuring top-notch functionality. These superb uppers are proudly manufactured in the USA by a Mil-Spec producer.
Bolt: The full-auto profile bolt carrier group features a robust, shot-peened, mil-spec Carpenter No. 158® steel bolt. The gas key is hardened to USGI Specifications, securely fastened with grade 8 screws, and staked per Mil-Spec standards. The 8620 steel M-16 profile carrier ensures reliable performance.
Lower: Quality forged lowers are expertly crafted using 7075-T6 aluminum and marked as "MULTI" for caliber. The finish is hard coat anodized for exceptional durability. The Mil-Spec diameter 7075-T6 buffer tube, with six adjustment positions, is also hard coat anodized, complemented by a Magpul MOE Flat Dark Earth Carbine Stock for added comfort. The grip and trigger guard are Flat Dark Earth MOE components, while the fire control group is a PSA Mil-Spec Single Stage.
Details
Barrel Length: 16"
Barrel Material: 4150V Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel
Barrel Finish: Nitride
Barrel Profile: M4
Chamber: 5.56 NATO
Twist Rate: 1 in 7”
Extension: M4
Gas System: Carbine-Length
Gas Block Type: F-marked .750 Front Sight Base
Upper Receiver: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum
Receiver Style: M4 flat top with feed ramps
Receiver Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Forward Assist: Yes
Dust Cover: Yes
Handguard Type: Polymer
Handguard Style: Magpul, Flat Dark Earth
Handguard Length: Carbine-Length
Bolt Steel: Carpenter 158
Bolt Carrier Steel: 8620
Staked Gas Key: Yes
Lower Receiver: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum
Receiver Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Fire Control Group: PSA Mil-Spec Single Stage
Buffer Tube: 7075 T6 Aluminum
Stock Adjustment: 6-position
Stock: Magpul Carbine Stock, Flat Dark Earth
Length: 33"
Specifications
- Brand: Palmetto State Armory
- Caliber: .223/5.56
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- Capacity: 10
- Barrel: 16 in
- Finish / color: FDE
- California compliance: Fixed Magazine – MagLock
- Manufacturer part #: 51655142549
- UPC: 51655142549
Buying from WBT Guns
- Delivery: Free pickup at our La Mesa store with no transfer fee, or shipment to any California gun store you choose. Select your FFL at checkout.
- Compliance guarantee: Every firearm leaves our shop in the configuration described on this page, function-checked by our compliance team.
- Payment: Pay in full, put 50% down with the balance due in 14 days, or finance with Credova.
- Paperwork: Firearm Safety Certificate, DROS and California's 10-day waiting period apply. We handle each step with you at pickup.
- Questions: Call (619) 667-9453 or email sales@wbtguns.com. FAQ · California Rifle Compliance Guide
WBT Guns is family-owned in La Mesa, California, and has configured firearms for California buyers since 2012.
A note on accuracy. We work hard to keep every listing correct, but specifications, images and compliance details come from many sources and can contain errors or change without notice. Images may show a configuration that is not California-legal. If a detail on this page matters to your decision, call us and we will confirm it against the actual firearm before you order. The compliance information here is general in nature and is not legal advice; California and local laws change, and the configuration described is confirmed at the time of sale. All sales are subject to applicable federal, state and local law and to the buyer's eligibility to purchase.
