NJSlick 0 Posted July 22, 2013 Just picked up my PSA blemished lower from TJ Sporting Arms on Saturday. Couldn't find a blemish, so I'm happy about that. Have a Stag Arms LPK and a Heavy Duty Buffer Tube Kit as well. This is my first AR build, figure I'll make a plinking AR first. I plan on using the Magpul ACS-L stock(pinned of course). Still haven't decided on what upper to use but its a work in progress... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted July 22, 2013 Good Luck. If you need something we're here, just ask. PSA was having a sale on uppers this past weekend. Keep an eye out, sometimes they carry over a few days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyjones 88 Posted July 22, 2013 I got a blem from psa as well and about the only thing I found wrong was a scratch inside the magwell. I'll take that all day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSlick 0 Posted July 22, 2013 Good Luck. If you need something we're here, just ask. PSA was having a sale on uppers this past weekend. Keep an eye out, sometimes they carry over a few days. Thanks! I've been keeping an eye out. I've heard PSA makes quality products so I'm hoping the build goes smoothly! I got a blem from psa as well and about the only thing I found wrong was a scratch inside the magwell. I'll take that all day. Absolutely. And for the price you can't beat it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted July 22, 2013 Trust us, the build will go smoothly. Questions? Ask before you buy, many friends here with a ton of experience to help you. I know you will like a PSA build. Been there, done that, and all has worked perfectly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUTGERS95 890 Posted July 23, 2013 me too, got my blem lower with nothing wrong.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSlick 0 Posted July 23, 2013 me too, got my blem lower with nothing wrong.... Pretty awesome discount for a "blemished" item. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DbleTrouble 8 Posted July 23, 2013 Nice score. PSA sells good stuff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lalo 13 Posted July 23, 2013 Good deal. Post picks of your progress! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuclearheli 40 Posted July 23, 2013 Oh come on I see the blemish, they put magic marker over the serial number Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSlick 0 Posted July 23, 2013 Nice score. PSA sells good stuff So I've heard! I've been checking their site daily... Good deal. Post picks of your progress! Absolutely! I will continue to update this thread as it continues! Oh come on I see the blemish, they put magic marker over the serial number Winner! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monmouth 19 Posted July 24, 2013 Oh come on I see the blemish, they put magic marker over the serial number lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuclearheli 40 Posted July 24, 2013 So I've heard! I've been checking their site daily... Absolutely! I will continue to update this thread as it continues! Winner! lol On a more serious note when I did my AR build I sent my trigger kit out to Bill Springfield at www.triggerwork.net. He slicked up the trigger kit and reduced the pull. My trigger pull is amazing and smooth. I also highly recommend you purchase the anti rotation pins for the AR trigger. I didn't at first and of course I had a pin walk on me. In my case it only caused the gun to jam. I have heard it may cause the gun to go into full auto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSlick 0 Posted September 20, 2013 Well here's an update, got the stock and just ordered the PSA PTAC 16" Upper Receiver. Figure since I have a PSA lower, might as well go with a PSA Upper. I will be removing the flash hider for a NJ legal, muzzle brake. Heres a pic from their website... Heres the link to the upper.. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/complete-uppers/ptac-16-m4-1-7-5-56-nato-yhm-rifle-length-diamond-upper-with-bcg-and-charging-handle.html#arpartsfinder.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted September 20, 2013 Nothing bad about that. YHM free floated forearm, M4 barrel. Pick out a brake, pin it and your GTG. Enjoy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwamp2006 1 Posted September 20, 2013 very nice choices, look forward to seeing it complete! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSlick 0 Posted September 21, 2013 Nothing bad about that. YHM free floated forearm, M4 barrel. Pick out a brake, pin it and your GTG. Enjoy. Yeah I love the look of this upper and I'm sure it will secure my accessories nicely. I'm going with the Yankee Hill Phantom Toothed brake. More pics to come! very nice choices, look forward to seeing it complete! Thanks! Me too, I'm getting ancy waiting to have it put together! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polpol 1 Posted October 3, 2013 T Bill, i have a NIB Yankee Hill Phantom Toothed brake fpr sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MandM 2 Posted October 4, 2013 Two words... Geissele. Trigger. (I have an SSA now. Love it. Next build will most likely get a SD-E.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSlick 0 Posted October 5, 2013 T Bill, i have a NIB Yankee Hill Phantom Toothed brake fpr sale. I sent you a PM, interested in buying it. Two words... Geissele. Trigger. (I have an SSA now. Love it. Next build will most likely get a SD-E.) Hmm, I'll have to check that out. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUTGERS95 890 Posted October 5, 2013 prefer the new chrome KAC trigger. This is the best trigger I've ever used but Geiselle is also outstanding. For a cheaper 2 stage option, go with the armalite tactical 2 stage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSlick 0 Posted October 9, 2013 Received my upper from PSA! Took 17 days from the time I ordered to when it arrived at my door. Here is what my rifle will pretty much look like w/o optics... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azmaveth 1 Posted October 9, 2013 On a more serious note when I did my AR build I sent my trigger kit out to Bill Springfield at www.triggerwork.net. He slicked up the trigger kit and reduced the pull. My trigger pull is amazing and smooth. I also highly recommend you purchase the anti rotation pins for the AR trigger. I didn't at first and of course I had a pin walk on me. In my case it only caused the gun to jam. I have heard it may cause the gun to go into full auto. I've heard mixed review on Bill Springfield. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_4/575594_My_Experience_with_Bill_Springfield_DBA_Triggerwork_net.html http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=69659 http://www.hkpro.com/forum/hk-long-gun-talk/188642-bill-springfield-work-any-one-have-problems-too.html You don't need anti-rotation pins if you installed the FCG correctly and there's nothing wrong with the FCG. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/486584_KNS_Precision_anti_walk_pins.html Full auto from pins walking? How would that happen? Are you sure you didn't read that pins walk more from full auto firing? Do you have any support for this? Just curious, not being confrontational here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuclearheli 40 Posted October 9, 2013 Full auto was a poor choice of words. What I read was "bursts". There are plenty of forum topics on this. Here is one for example http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-666138.html I can't really disagree with the Bill Springfield reviews, frankly my experience with him from a business standpoint was also lousy. I waited a long time to get a trigger kit from him but eventually he did call me and tell me he had one to ship to me. He is somewhat arrogant and full of himself. I already had a trigger in my AR so it was not any big deal waiting. The only thing I can say about the experience is the trigger is outstanding, smooth crisp and light. I never sent any guns to him for work nor would I. But I can say his AR triggers are nice. I will put in a plug for Bruce Gray of GrayGuns in Oregon. I sent my Sig 226 Extreme to him for a full competition overhaul. All I can say is holy crap, what a beautiful job they did and the gun is outstanding. "You don't need anti-rotation pins if you installed the FCG correctly and there's nothing wrong with the FCG." Completely untrue and there are a ton of written experiences that contradict that statement. I have two AR's both of them now have Anti Rotation kits installed. Prior to that one AR NEVER experienced a pin issue, the other ALWAYS had problems no matter how many time I took it apart and replaced pins, and I am pretty sure I have assembled them both correctly. What can I say, that was my experience. My pins never walk for just a couple of bucks. I don't see the big deal anyway, most of us spend a fortune putting custom parts on our AR's, and for just around $25 you can add the pin kit. Another very helpful thing about the pin kit is the guide that screws into the pin to help you insert the pin. It goes in smooth and easy. I see a dozen AR's a month and each time I can point out what I like and don't like, what is necessary and what is not necessary. But to each his own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azmaveth 1 Posted October 9, 2013 Full auto was a poor choice of words. What I read was "bursts". There are plenty of forum topics on this. Here is one for example http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-666138.html I can't really disagree with the Bill Springfield reviews, frankly my experience with him from a business standpoint was also lousy. I waited a long time to get a trigger kit from him but eventually he did call me and tell me he had one to ship to me. He is somewhat arrogant and full of himself. I already had a trigger in my AR so it was not any big deal waiting. The only thing I can say about the experience is the trigger is outstanding, smooth crisp and light. I never sent any guns to him for work nor would I. But I can say his AR triggers are nice. I will put in a plug for Bruce Gray of GrayGuns in Oregon. I sent my Sig 226 Extreme to him for a full competition overhaul. All I can say is holy crap, what a beautiful job they did and the gun is outstanding. "You don't need anti-rotation pins if you installed the FCG correctly and there's nothing wrong with the FCG." Completely untrue and there are a ton of written experiences that contradict that statement. I have two AR's both of them now have Anti Rotation kits installed. Prior to that one AR NEVER experienced a pin issue, the other ALWAYS had problems no matter how many time I took it apart and replaced pins, and I am pretty sure I have assembled them both correctly. What can I say, that was my experience. My pins never walk for just a couple of bucks. I don't see the big deal anyway, most of us spend a fortune putting custom parts on our AR's, and for just around $25 you can add the pin kit. Another very helpful thing about the pin kit is the guide that screws into the pin to help you insert the pin. It goes in smooth and easy. I see a dozen AR's a month and each time I can point out what I like and don't like, what is necessary and what is not necessary. But to each his own. You're right, $25 is cheap insurance, and we do spend stupid amounts of money on these things anyways. Maybe it was an out of spec lower? Or worn pin holes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSlick 0 Posted October 22, 2013 Finally done! Huge thanks to RUTGERS95! Specs: Palmetto State Armory Blemished Lower Palmetto State Armory PTAC 16" Upper Stag Arms Lower Parts Kit Magpul BAD Lever Magpul Enhanced Trigger Guard Magpul AFG Mako Pistol Grip Magpul MOE StockYankee Hill Machine Phantom Toothed Brake Mil Spec Heavy Duty Buffer Kit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwamp2006 1 Posted October 22, 2013 came out nice, but what are you doing for sights/optics? What is the PSA PTAC line exactly? is it just their "value" line or what? are the barrels chrome lined? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lalo 13 Posted October 22, 2013 Looks good! When are you shooting it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSlick 0 Posted November 5, 2013 Finally got optics mounted. Eotech 512 with Primary Arms Magnifier 3x came out nice, but what are you doing for sights/optics? What is the PSA PTAC line exactly? is it just their "value" line or what? are the barrels chrome lined? Don't know exactly what the PTAC stands for. But the barrels are chrome lined. Looks good! When are you shooting it? She has about 30 test rounds through her, but will be going to OBRPC this weekend to put some serious amounts of lead down range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carl_g 568 Posted November 6, 2013 Nice set up! How do you like that magpul afg? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites