Is this mid-length 16" upper a good deal?

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05-22-2013, 12:23
Superorb

Is this mid-length 16" upper a good deal?

I'm new to the world of ARs, but this deal looked really good. It's a complete mid-length 16" upper and complete LPK from PSA for $650 + $16 s&h. Even has an MOE stock.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...ctr-rifle-kit/

PSA also sells their lowers for $120 or $100 for a cosmetic blem model.
05-22-2013, 12:25
kwando

a sub $800 AR... sure why not? my buddy built one cheaper, he bought one of the delton kits from midway for $499, added a lower for $100. :)
05-22-2013, 13:50
mutt

Not bad. I've used their lowers and LPKs before. Seemed to be good stuff.
05-22-2013, 14:12
Superorb

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Originally Posted by kwando

a sub $800 AR... sure why not? my buddy built one cheaper, he bought one of the delton kits from midway for $499, added a lower for $100. :)

Those Delton kits any good? They're really cheap, but out of stock.
05-22-2013, 14:25
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by Superorb

Those Delton kits any good? They're really cheap, but out of stock.

yes, It's not that they are "really cheap" it's because everyone else is REALLY EXPENSIVE.
05-22-2013, 15:51
Superorb

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Originally Posted by jim

yes, It's not that they are "really cheap" it's because everyone else is REALLY EXPENSIVE.

I'll do some research on them. Do you know if they're in stock often or not due to current climate?
05-22-2013, 16:14
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by Superorb

I'll do some research on them. Do you know if they're in stock often or not due to current climate?

Look on their website, that's what i do.
05-22-2013, 17:15
Superorb

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Originally Posted by jim

Look on their website, that's what i do.

It let me add my email to be notified once it ships. Now I just have to figure out if I want 1 in 7" or 1 in 9" twist. There's only two or three 1 in 7" and the other ten are 1 in 9". Does it really make a difference?
05-22-2013, 18:28
hghclsswhitetrsh

Buy the one Colorado hack has up for sale. Much better, similar price and instant gratification. Colorado hack is a good dude.
05-22-2013, 18:32
Superorb

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Originally Posted by hghclsswhitetrsh

Buy the one Colorado hack has up for sale. Much better, similar price and instant gratification. Colorado hack is a good dude.

I haven't been here for 30 days so I can't even see the For Sale section :(
05-22-2013, 18:33
hghclsswhitetrsh

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Originally Posted by Superorb

I haven't been here for 30 days so I can't even see the For Sale section :(

Sorry newb.
05-22-2013, 18:43
Superorb

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Originally Posted by hghclsswhitetrsh

Sorry newb.

Can you gimmie some info on what he's selling? I have another 3-4 weeks before I can view them.
05-22-2013, 19:31
car-15

psa is good to go, they also have a m4 build kit for $599.00 add one of their blemished lowers ( I have several of them and they all came with no noticeable "blemishes" ) and you have an ar for around $750.00 after shipping and transfer, and 15 minutes of work putting it together. my only warning is they take a while to ship sometimes up to 2 weeks, if you do order a lower from them make sure you get your ffl copy to them with your order # written on it asap, they will not move forward on your order at all until they get it in hand. below are pics of some of my psa builds.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps4037293d.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...psc0f70b20.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps68777d70.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps7501fc18.jpg

and a psa upper on a mag fde lower with another psa lower and build kit I just got this week for my next one.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps3fd604d4.jpg
05-22-2013, 19:41
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by hghclsswhitetrsh

Buy the one Colorado hack has up for sale. Much better, similar price and instant gratification. Colorado hack is a good dude.

If it had the BCG and CH it would have been a good deal. For his asking price then add the BCG in you're over $800 CMV.
05-22-2013, 22:02
Superorb

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Originally Posted by car-15

psa is good to go, they also have a m4 build kit for $599.00 add one of their blemished lowers ( I have several of them and they all came with no noticeable "blemishes" ) and you have an ar for around $750.00 after shipping and transfer, and 15 minutes of work putting it together. my only warning is they take a while to ship sometimes up to 2 weeks, if you do order a lower from them make sure you get your ffl copy to them with your order # written on it asap, they will not move forward on your order at all until they get it in hand. below are pics of some of my psa builds.

and a psa upper on a mag fde lower with another psa lower and build kit I just got this week for my next one.

Do you just build a bunch of these and sell them or do people order them and you build to their spec?

I have no problem going with a blem lower either. The reviews look great on them that I've read. I'm just confused by all the different upper and LPK options my head is spinning. I know I want a mid-length upper with m4 feed ramps, chrome lined barrel, magnetic inspected barrel, but then I'm lost. Twist rate, chromed vs non-chromed bolt, mil-spec vs non-mil buffer tube, etc. I'm on a budget too.
05-22-2013, 22:12
car-15

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Originally Posted by Superorb

Do you just build a bunch of these and sell them or do people order them and you build to their spec?

I have no problem going with a blem lower either. The reviews look great on them that I've read. I'm just confused by all the different upper and LPK options my head is spinning. I know I want a mid-length upper with m4 feed ramps, chrome lined barrel, magnetic inspected barrel, but then I'm lost. Twist rate, chromed vs non-chromed bolt, mil-spec vs non-mil buffer tube, etc. I'm on a budget too.

I just build them as a hobby, some I keep some I sell, depends if I become attached or not. I only do carbine or rifle length, mid-lengths are to finicky for my liking, 1 in 7 is my preferred twist in a 16" barrel, chrome lined bolt is pretty much the standard on any of mine, anything chrome lined will last longer and be less susceptible to corrosion, buffer tubes don't matter to me either one is fine, just make sure you get stock in the same configuration as the tube.
05-22-2013, 22:20
KS63

What's your budget? Ultimately that will be the deciding factor. Figure that out them double that figure. The more you know about this platform the more you're going to want to spend. That's what happened in my case at least.
05-22-2013, 22:27
Superorb

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Originally Posted by car-15

I just build them as a hobby, some I keep some I sell, depends if I become attached or not. I only do carbine or rifle length, mid-lengths are to finicky for my liking, 1 in 7 is my preferred twist in a 16" barrel, chrome lined bolt is pretty much the standard on any of mine, anything chrome lined will last longer and be less susceptible to corrosion, buffer tubes don't matter to me either one is fine, just make sure you get stock in the same configuration as the tube.

I thought mid-lengths were smoother with less recoil and rifle-length was even better.

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Originally Posted by KS63

What's your budget? Ultimately that will be the deciding factor. Figure that out them double that figure. The more you know about this platform the more you're going to want to spend. That's what happened in my case at least.

The lower the better for the features I'm looking for. I'd like one for under $600 but I don't see that happening at this time. Oh, forgot to add dust cover and forward assist to my list.
05-22-2013, 22:46
KS63

That PSA kit that car-15 mentioned is a pretty good deal. You have a better chance of meeting your budget if you buy low round count used parts.