I was thinking of building an AR when I saw this...http://palmettostatearmory.com/9021.php

 

Anyone have any experince with one? Would it be better to build an AR from scratch vs getting a complete AR? Just want to make sure I get the best performance for the money.

I was thinking of building an AR when I saw this...http://palmettostatearmory.com/9021.php

 

Anyone have any experince with one? Would it be better to build an AR from scratch vs getting a complete AR? Just want to make sure I get the best performance for the money.

 

I built a 20" Gov't Profile M16A4 clone recently with a PSA upper and lower. I pinned muzzle brake (thanks Jet Agent!) from EGW in PA to give it the characteristic A2 birdcage look. Thing shot well this weekend. Didn't get to sight it in properly though. :-/

Palmetto doesn't have the established rep of other companies, but everything I've read and seen says that they have a good reputation and are putting out a great product at a competitive price.

 

If that weapon has all of the features you want, its a great buy. It is carbine (not midlength), has chrome lined barrel, 5.56 NATO chamber, Giselle trigger, and an optic...

 

Keep in mind you wont get the 30rd mag in NJ, and you will have to have a different muzzle device pinned and welded. If you purchase a different compensator/brake from PSA when you order the weapon, they WILL install and pin/weld for you if you put a note in the order details/comments. I've asked. PSA may also pin the stock for you if you tell them what position you want.

 

If you want to change something like the optic, handguard, add a rail, etc. then you are adding additional cost, and the bargain is less...

Working on an AR myself. Got a stripped lower from them this weekend. Going to get a lower parts kit from them soon and do the lower myself.

 

When I am ready for an upper I am going to buy a complete upper from whomever. IF you go that rout, you can shop the upper around and find exactly what you want, not having to stick with PSA for the upper...

 

I have heard a lot of good stuff about the lowers from them, and the stripped lower is on sale for $50 right now, thats why i am chosing them for the lower.