Good deal on a 20" upper

[kalashnikov blastov]

Just came across this one PSA's website. Had to pick one up for my next build.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/inde...ped-upper-without-bcg-or-charging-handle.html

 

[jetjockey]

Thanks there, that is a good deal.

 

[Daniel]

I'm lost on this one. I was looking at these earlier to go on a new build I am doing (this is my first complete ar build). These from psa don't come with BCG or charging handle. Unless you know somewhere cheaper all I have been able to find BCG wise is $125 plus shipping. Advice would be helpful here please.

 

[Laxguy59]

I'm lost on this one. I was looking at these earlier to go on a new build I am doing (this is my first complete ar build). These from psa don't come with BCG or charging handle. Unless you know somewhere cheaper all I have been able to find BCG wise is $125 plus shipping. Advice would be helpful here please.

BCG's will pretty much run you that anywhere, PSA's bolts are nice though

 

[Daniel]

BCG's will pretty much run you that anywhere, PSA's bolts are nice though

I've been researching a lot today and have come across sota complete uppers cheaper and a dpms complete rifle kit cheaper. Would either of these be acceptable or comparable to psa?

 

[Laxguy59]

I've been researching a lot today and have come across sota complete uppers cheaper and a dpms complete rifle kit cheaper. Would either of these be acceptable or comparable to psa?

well their bolts are marked as magnetic particle tested and they are the heavier m16bolts, but their receiver finish is not up to par with other uppers, I have one stripped upper and it is textured compared to a smooth upper on my other guns.

Sota guns sometimes come with little marks on them, but overall they work and they work fine, unless your putting 1000's of rounds a year down the tube the SOTA is fine, most people wil never reach the end of their barrel life or shoot to the point they notice accuracy degradation so reliability and appearance are main concerns. So overall Sota is reliable, a little rough around the edges if your persnikity like me, but they will hold their value sinc there is really no cheaper option out there.

PSA is a "better" gun and is made from well known components and materials, also I like the 1:7 barrels they come with, their finish is up to par with all the other great brands, reliability is great, will outlast a SOTA under heavy use.

 

[Daniel]

Thanks for the knowledge. This helps quite. Bit when it comes to deciding which upper to go with.

 

[kalashnikov blastov]

Thanks for stepping in to help out Lax! I had an early night last night. Now, the only thing that concerned me about this upper was that PSA stated that there was an M4 barrel extension. I noticed this after I had already purchased it, so no looking back now, but does that mean that this is simply a 16" barrel with a 4" extension? I hope this isn't the case as I wanted a true 20" barrel. Anyone have any idea?

 

[kalashnikov blastov]

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[kalashnikov blastov]

M4 barrel extension meaning...anyone?