Has anyone tried these?

[Blkhrt13]

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa...to-1-7-phosphate-classic-rifle-kit-black.html

I have not built an ar but all I would need is a lower. This is a nice price and I could order the kit to be shipped here to my home. I need an ar pattern rifle.

 

[ECVMatt]

I have not used that particular kit but have assembled two rifles off of PSA kits recently. They are both great rifles and GTG. That looks like a pretty good way to get into an AR rifle without breaking the bank. Lowers appear to be cheap again. I say go for it!

 

[Eagle103]

Not sure if that's the same exact one I've done several of but they've all worked well. I usually did the blem kits and could never see what the blem was. Probably just an excuse for a discount back when it seemed they couldn't give them away.

 

[2ndtimer]

PSA also has stripped lowers on “deal of the day” special for $59.99. Of course, it has to be shipped to a local FFL, https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-ar-15-m4-carbine-stripped-lower-receiver.html
That, and a rear sight or optic should be all you need.

 

[CapnMac]

I haven't but I suddenly have an overwhelming urge to do so []

 

[Blkhrt13]

I haven't but I suddenly have an overwhelming urge to do so []

It’s A very competitive price and I like the old school look of it. I realize a free floating mlok may be more accurate. But for another 75 or so you can build it into a working rifle. From what I have read PSA has been producing the parts for most of their rifles for a while.

 

[CapnMac]

But for another 75 or so you can build it into a working rifle.

Yeah that $60 lower @2ndtimer linked to is also appealing for the very "looks like an M4" retro look.
The PSA Daily Deals pages is a dangerous place to browse around for one's wallet []

 

[Blkhrt13]

Yeah that $60 lower @2ndtimer linked to is also appealing for the very "looks like an M4" retro look.
The PSA Daily Deals pages is a dangerous place to browse around for one's wallet []

I been there all weekend. My primary rifle is a mini 30 and 7.62x39 just got scarce. I told my wife I have repeat HAVE to have an ar now. Even just a starter would be enough for now.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

PSA sells good stuff and will make it right if it isn't. Go for it!

 

[rdnktrkr]

BCA also had one one sale complete for $350, maybe prices are coming back down

 

[Varminterror]

I need an ar pattern rifle.

Do you “need” a mil-spec-ish AR pattern 16” carbine with clamshells and a fixie? I have an A2 Hbar similar which I keep around just for the fact it’s the only A2 upper receiver I have left, but among all of the other AR’s I have, I don’t have use for a mil-spec-ish carbine.

Nothing wrong with the PSA kit, but I’ve seen far too many folks buy mil-spec-ish carbines like that and then find out they really don’t have use for it, and they’d come to me to either resell it or have it rebuilt to something more useful to them.

 

[Blkhrt13]

Do you “need” a mil-spec-ish AR pattern 16” carbine with clamshells and a fixie? I have an A2 Hbar similar which I keep around just for the fact it’s the only A2 upper receiver I have left, but among all of the other AR’s I have, I don’t have use for a mil-spec-ish carbine.

Nothing wrong with the PSA kit, but I’ve seen far too many folks buy mil-spec-ish carbines like that and then find out they really don’t have use for it, and they’d come to me to either resell it or have it rebuilt to something more useful to them.

Ah it’s more about the looks which I prefer and the price which is very good. I realize it’s very basic. But it’s a start. I’ve seen plenty of raygun looking pistols and rifles but they are almost all running for 999 in my area. I had a bushmaster xm15 e2. I wish I could have that one back. But mostly I want a useful rifle in 556 that myself or my wife could handle if we need to defend ourselves.

 

[Blkhrt13]

I should have gone ahead and dropped coin. I was debating mid length vs carbine and procrastinated too long they are out of stock now. Why are the mid length set ups more costly?

 

[kBob]

Sorry I am late getting in…..

I think you are going to be happy with the kit

Built one with a bud for his first AR.

Watch a couple of assembly videos on You tube and pick the one with the least annoying presenter to follow along with.

Tool wise for me the hardest was finding an Allen wrench long enough to tighten the grip screw.

There are certain Chinese Puzzle Box (hmm have not seen one of those in a bit) aspects about AR assembly as to what has to happen first in assembling parts.

There are annoyances like getting that combo of the front pivot pin, spring and retainer getting together for their one time three way dance.

Be patient, calm, and sober. pay attention to what you are doing and not the spouse, kids, dogs, game, or buddy’s BS story while doing this chore. …. and no cats allowed! ( One decided to run gravity test involving the table edge and parts of my Buddy’s AR build with parts that most resembled the tile pattern on the floor)

Pay attention to the direction and positioning of the hammer spring ( about the most commonly reversed part among GIs) so you only wrestle that bear once.

Stay upbeat. Have Fun.

Be safe with it and keep it safe.

-kBob

 

[Blkhrt13]

Sorry I am late getting in…..

I think you are going to be happy with the kit

Built one with a bud for his first AR.

Watch a couple of assembly videos on You tube and pick the one with the least annoying presenter to follow along with.

Tool wise for me the hardest was finding an Allen wrench long enough to tighten the grip screw.

There are certain Chinese Puzzle Box (hmm have not seen one of those in a bit) aspects about AR assembly as to what has to happen first in assembling parts.

There are annoyances like getting that combo of the front pivot pin, spring and retainer getting together for their one time three way dance.

Be patient, calm, and sober. pay attention to what you are doing and not the spouse, kids, dogs, game, or buddy’s BS story while doing this chore. …. and no cats allowed! ( One decided to run gravity test involving the table edge and parts of my Buddy’s AR build with parts that most resembled the tile pattern on the floor)

Pay attention to the direction and positioning of the hammer spring ( about the most commonly reversed part among GIs) so you only wrestle that bear once.

Stay upbeat. Have Fun.

Be safe with it and keep it safe.

-kBob

As a machinist I have done some tricky assembly on finished parts. Your advice is quite logical and very appreciated. Thank you!

 

[bullseye308]

I got one of those right before the plandemic hit when they were $299 and it was my first build. Put it together in 20 minutes with the video on arfcom on an Anderson $45 lower I had. So far after about 3500 rounds it has been flawless and is accurate enough for me. I’ll probably get a couple more when finances allow and have no worries.

 

[Varminterror]

Why are the mid length set ups more costly?

1) 16” carbine length barrels are the “base model” barrel for the AR platform, as common as it gets. So that barrel has the luxury of volume discounting.

2) Mid-length gas on a 16” barrel is considered a performance and operating reliability upgrade, and naturally, upgrades add to the sticker price.

 

[Blkhrt13]

They had a 349 dollar deal on a basic blemish carbine. I pulled the trigger this morning. 401after theft and delivery. I may upgrade this one or build another set up later. I can’t see a failure in having more than one. This gets me back into the platform.

 

[d2wing]

I would buy a Del-Ton instead as in my experoience they have better QC, but that is a good price and most people have good luck with them. You can always replace any parts out of spec.