I have seen very little about the PSL recall by Century International Arms Inc (even did a search) so I wanted to post about it.
I bought a PSL last fall locally and really like it. Of course let’s not get into the whole “the PSL isn’t a real dragunov” argument. Overall it is a fun rifle to shoot.
Last week I got a certified letter from Century informing me the ATF has determined that PSL rifles “are not suitable for domestic distribution” and must be recalled. The ATF “will be notified of customers who do not respond.” They are going to adjust/fix it and send it back. Ok, no problem I’ll send it back- in fact I already called Century and made arrangements (they are paying for all shipping costs).
When pressed, Century refused to say what the problem was, but apparently it has to do with a welded hole that makes it a “machinegun” although mine only fires semi-auto. I don’t even rapid fire it.
* The main point of my post is this. When I asked the customer service rep at Century if I should send back accessories too (scope, mags, sling) she goes “yup, yup, everything.” I call the gun shop I bought it from, and the owner (who spoke to higher ups in Century) told me DO NOT send anything back except the rifle. Century only needs to replace the receiver. They DO NOT need the scope or anything extra, and if you send it, you may not get it back.
I just wanted to send that out in case anyone is subject to the PSL recall.
I bought a PSL last fall locally and really like it. Of course let’s not get into the whole “the PSL isn’t a real dragunov” argument. Overall it is a fun rifle to shoot.
Last week I got a certified letter from Century informing me the ATF has determined that PSL rifles “are not suitable for domestic distribution” and must be recalled. The ATF “will be notified of customers who do not respond.” They are going to adjust/fix it and send it back. Ok, no problem I’ll send it back- in fact I already called Century and made arrangements (they are paying for all shipping costs).
When pressed, Century refused to say what the problem was, but apparently it has to do with a welded hole that makes it a “machinegun” although mine only fires semi-auto. I don’t even rapid fire it.
* The main point of my post is this. When I asked the customer service rep at Century if I should send back accessories too (scope, mags, sling) she goes “yup, yup, everything.” I call the gun shop I bought it from, and the owner (who spoke to higher ups in Century) told me DO NOT send anything back except the rifle. Century only needs to replace the receiver. They DO NOT need the scope or anything extra, and if you send it, you may not get it back.
I just wanted to send that out in case anyone is subject to the PSL recall.