PTAC rifle kit at Palmetto-- $379 w/ free shipping

[DT INC.]

Now we just need a range report

[mikegideon]

Now we just need a range report

 

May need to shoot these first. They're way over a year old...

 

 

[DT INC.]

Holy crap. I'm way jealous! What are the specs on those .

[Paisan]

I've never gone PTAC, but I have recently put together 2 all-PSA carbines - 1 middy A2 profile with a CL Wilson (?) bbl, the other a PSA Premium pencil bbl middy. Both have blem MOE lowers and PSA Premium BCG (I had grave reservations). Both carbines have been a malf-free, accurate, JOY to shoot. I have about 1500 rds through the A2 and maybe half that from the pencil Bbl. PSA has made a believer out of this former AR elitist!

 

Neither weapon has any issues with cheap steel case Wolf. I could not find the blem(s) on the lower. A2 accuracy is 3.25 at 100 with a 3 MOA red dot and my 54 year old eyes using M193. Total price for the A2 PSA was $467.00 delivered with free shipping of all parts. Premium pencil Bbl was $529.00 total price. Oh - and slow shipping from PSA seems a distant memory, my stuff has been shipping within 3 days. What's not to like?

[mikegideon]

Holy crap. I'm way jealous! What are the specs on those .

 

Those are both from the TGO group receiver buy. Whole different kinda budget. Both in 6.5 Grendel.

[felinesNfreedom]

How well does the AR in 9mm platform run? I like the idea of building one for the wife.

[hipower]

I have a Colt AR 9mm Sporter, circa mid '80s production that runs like a top. Great rifle. Kudos to b-I-l for letting me get it from him.

Also just acquired a 9mm pistol build from Smith. I haven't shot it yet, but from all reports I expect it to be awesome.

[Murgatroy]

My main AR is all PSA with the premium upper. It is a good rifle, accurate, feeds anything. I have built three PSA lowers with three PSA premium uppers, FN barrels, the works. I honestly can't imagine paying more for another brand as well as they have worked. I have a PTAC upper sitting on an Anderson lower, and it is the one I complained about not shooting steel case, though it eats brass fine. If I could be bothered, I might shoot it more and break it in, but it was just to have, cause it was cheap. 

 

This is my 'go-to' AR. PSA lower, PSA Premium upper, midlength, 14.7" pinned and welded. BCM Ambi CH, Del-Ton ambi safety, all Magpul furniture...

 

 

I wouldn't hesitate to build it all over again. You couldn't buy it off the shelf for 150% of what I have in it.

[Oh Shoot]

....I have a PTAC upper sitting on an Anderson lower, and it is the one I complained about not shooting steel case, though it eats brass fine. If I could be bothered, I might shoot it more and break it in, but it was just to have, cause it was cheap. 

 

Depending on exact symptoms, almost certainly fixable I bet. 2 common efforts right off the bat: assuming you haven't tried them, buff chamber well with some Scotch Brite and try beefed up extractor.

 

- OS

[seez52]

They are definitely speedier than the last time I ordered. Got my 16" SS kit today. Hard to beat at $399 and free shipping

[DT INC.]

I just ordered another rifle kit due to the great prices . Does anybody know what barrel steel is used on the socom profile melenite upper?

[DT INC.]

Psa's speeding shipping continues. I placed and order for their premium mid length rifle kit at 12:30 today and at 2:00 I got a shipping confirmation and tracking number. Says it will be here by the end of the day Wednesday . I'm loving the free shipping also. I'm excited to try out their premium line.

[mikegideon]

Finally got to shoot this rifle. Runs like a top!

[seez52]

they had a clearance on ptac w/o forward assist for $300 complete kit sans lower. how low can they go?

[DT INC.]

That is super cheap!

[Oh Shoot]

they had a clearance on ptac w/o forward assist for $300 complete kit sans lower. how low can they go?

 

Long way. Scrap steel is .03/lb, stainless a quarter. ;)

 

- OS

[gregintenn]

Gonna build this one as a straight up milspec. Already ordered the carry handle ($54 Blem from PSA). I will probably marry it with this...

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q4YoT-Iq3c

 

I have one

http://www.opticsplanet.com/vism-discreet-carbine-case.html

I'm gonna give one of these a try. Looks like a computer case to me. I guess that says "steal me" about as much as a gun case, but it doesn't scream "man with a gun".

[musicman]

Gitchoo a padded electric guitar bag. People just think I keep a Les Paul in my trunk at all times... ya know... in case the zombie apocalypse happens and we need theme music. ;-)

[mikegideon]

Gitchoo a padded electric guitar bag. People just think I keep a Les Paul in my trunk at all times... ya know... in case the zombie apocalypse happens and we need theme music. ;-)

 

Good idea. And, you can't snap the neck off a gun when you're getting it out of the trunk.