Anyone have any thoughts on this?

 

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/rifle-kits/psa-16-m4-1-7-freedom-rifle-kit.html

 

It looks like it's a new product and there aren't any reviews yet. Anything stand out as a plus or minus with this?

the shipping of $17 bothers me.

Doesn't appear to be chrome lined, not a big deal.  Looks like it would build a nice truck gun.  Then again with MB, pinning it, shaving the lug, and pinning the stock, your at or above a M&P low end out the door.  To each his own.

for reference, back in January I bought...

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ptac-16-m4-1-7-upper-with-bolt-carrier-group-and-charging-handle.html

$289.99 (now $349.99)

 

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/palmetto-state-armory-classic-lower-build-kit.html

$79.99 (now $109.99)

 

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/wilson-combat-tactical-muzzle-brake-5-56-nato-tr-mb.html

$34.95 (out of stock)

 

shipping was $7

total was $411.93

Doesn't appear to be chrome lined, not a big deal.  Looks like it would build a nice truck gun.  Then again with MB, pinning it, shaving the lug, and pinning the stock, your at or above a M&P low end out the door.  To each his own.

 

The best price I've seen for an M&P15 is about $700 out the door. Know where I can get one cheaper? I think I can keep this build under that, plus I get the experience and enjoyment of building it myself. Not trying to argue, but that's my thinking.

 

for reference, back in January I bought...

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ptac-16-m4-1-7-upper-with-bolt-carrier-group-and-charging-handle.html

$289.99 (now $349.99)

 

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/palmetto-state-armory-classic-lower-build-kit.html

$79.99 (now $109.99)

 

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/wilson-combat-tactical-muzzle-brake-5-56-nato-tr-mb.html

$34.95 (out of stock)

 

shipping was $7

total was $411.93

 

Prices are higher now, which is frustrating... but based on today's prices the kit saves me about $40 over what you bought. I've read that the Freedom kit is supposed to be slightly higher quality than PTAC too, but I have no idea if that's true or not. I might wait and see what else pops up... just can't make up my mind.

 

I'm hoping there will be some good Memorial Day sales.

Keep in mind you'll still need to buy and install a brake; PSA kits ship with flash hiders installed. So that's an added expense.

Tanner's in Jamison, PA sells NJ compliant M&P complete I thought reported on this board for 575 plus PA NICS and tax.

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/65330-sw-mp15-sport-sale-nj-compliant-575/?hl=tanners

Give them a call, could be worth a road trip.