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Posted: 7/30/2013 2:20:39 PM EDT
So I see this on the site now and I have never heard of them. Does anyone have any experience? The pricing is great.
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Interested as well. I wonder if it's what they use as their "classic LPK" just without the PSA logo on the bag? Curious since it's a great price.
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Interested as well. I wonder if it's what they use as their "classic LPK" just without the PSA logo on the bag? Curious since it's a great price. View Quote This is exactly what I was thinking too, I couldn't find anything on google about P-Tak, for $40.00 I'd say it was worth a try. Speciall since I need one of those Blackhawk stock sets, so bacially $72.00 for a cheap LBK |
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i wondered about this as well? how would it be different? maybe the trigger? hmmm....
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Just ordered one for a pistol build or for spare parts so we will see
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Practical Tactical AR Parts (P-TAC) is a brand new startup company focusing on the bare essentials of the AR parts world. Their motto “Everything you need and nothing else” sums up there product and company model. P-TAC produces a mid-level quality product so that the rock bottom prices can be passed on to the consumer. Recently, Palmetto State Armory proudly excepted the role as an exclusive dealer of P-TAC parts to include multiple product lines including lower parts and build kits, uppers, bolt carrier groups, and charging handles just to name a few. The quality of these products is still guaranteed, it’s just the frills that have been removed!
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Practical Tactical AR Parts (P-TAC) is a brand new startup company focusing on the bare essentials of the AR parts world. Their motto “Everything you need and nothing else” sums up there product and company model. P-TAC produces a mid-level quality product so that the rock bottom prices can be passed on to the consumer. Recently, Palmetto State Armory proudly excepted the role as an exclusive dealer of P-TAC parts to include multiple product lines including lower parts and build kits, uppers, bolt carrier groups, and charging handles just to name a few. The quality of these products is still guaranteed, it’s just the frills that have been removed! View Quote Are these "small parts" in their LPKs and LBKs USA made, or are they produced offshore? |
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What is considered "frills" ?
What exactly makes their product mid-level ? |
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Thank God the "frills" have been removed! The last thing I need is more "frills" laying around the house and cluttering up my work bench. Lol!!
Clearly someone should've talked to someone else with more knowledge of the product before commenting. We may not know what "frills" are and which "frills" are not used in P-Tac (another well thought out marketing marvel) products but at least we know we don't have to worry about dealing with any excess of "frills" with this product. LMAO! Sorry, couldn't help myself. |
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In for the country of origin info.... So far everything I've gotten from PSA has been great. And they keep tempting me with throwing more stuff on sale. Dammit. And, they have some of the best shipping rates (outside of "free") that I've seen.
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I was searching for this all day yesterday. Finally just took the plunge and purchased 3 kits and 3 stock kits. I will probably replace the triggers on all 3 but not a bad price for a complete lower kit.
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Sounds like you're building a mid-level quality, no frills type of rifle.
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once built you can post pictures in the low tier rifle builds
I dont get that thread i seen every brand in there in there except vulcan blackthorne |
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Practical Tactical AR Parts (P-TAC) is a brand new startup company focusing on the bare essentials of the AR parts world. Their motto “Everything you need and nothing else” sums up there product and company model. P-TAC produces a mid-level quality product so that the rock bottom prices can be passed on to the consumer. Recently, Palmetto State Armory proudly excepted the role as an exclusive dealer of P-TAC parts to include multiple product lines including lower parts and build kits, uppers, bolt carrier groups, and charging handles just to name a few. The quality of these products is still guaranteed, it’s just the frills that have been removed!
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Okay, "frilly rifle" jokes and comments aside, it's been a few days since PSA posted on this (and we really do appreciate the explanation). But really, a bit more info is in order (at least that's the buzz from PSA Customers, both here and across the AR15.com board).
For the record, I've got two LPKs from PSA (recent) I'd like to know if they were PSA made or from this new supplier. I also have two PSA lowers built, complete with stock kits. So you could say I'm a bit of a fan. The Country of origin question is a valid one which is the minimum that NEEDS to be answered, as some folks simply choose to buy Made In USA parts whenever possible, and that is their right. Disclosure of this fact is a requirement, not an option, if you wish to sell to those individuals. If it's not stated, the negative will be presumed and those parts overlooked. As to the "mid quality", we either conjecture on our own, or we get specifics (frankly, a lot of companies are simply not going to get specific on their manufacturing processes, and I can't say as I blame them- top tier manufacturers of high quality generally will, as they generally show why their products are superior and therefore command higher prices). I'd guess MIM parts at a minimum, but then again, even a number of parts in a high end LPK may be MIM for all I know (I don't). I do know when I spend $200 on a Geissele trigger, I hear about the manufacturing process (no MIM there). And I also know that MIM parts have come a long way, and are not necessarily sub quality or prone to breakage- though obviously parts machined from bar stock are superior, they are simply not needed in every case. So, some detail on the different level of parts kits PSA is offering would certainly be nice. It would help those who buy from you to be informed consumers, and make intelligent purchase decisions for their needs, as opposed to simply guessing and buying ONLY based on price. Any info provided WILL be much appreciated! |
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Okay, "frilly rifle" jokes and comments aside, it's been a few days since PSA posted on this (and we really do appreciate the explanation). But really, a bit more info is in order (at least that's the buzz from PSA Customers, both here and across the AR15.com board). For the record, I've got two LPKs from PSA (recent) I'd like to know if they were PSA made or from this new supplier. I also have two PSA lowers built, complete with stock kits. So you could say I'm a bit of a fan. The Country of origin question is a valid one which is the minimum that NEEDS to be answered, as some folks simply choose to buy Made In USA parts whenever possible, and that is their right. Disclosure of this fact is a requirement, not an option, if you wish to sell to those individuals. If it's not stated, the negative will be presumed and those parts overlooked. As to the "mid quality", we either conjecture on our own, or we get specifics (frankly, a lot of companies are simply not going to get specific on their manufacturing processes, and I can't say as I blame them- top tier manufacturers of high quality generally will, as they generally show why their products are superior and therefore command higher prices). I'd guess MIM parts at a minimum, but then again, even a number of parts in a high end LPK may be MIM for all I know (I don't). I do know when I spend $200 on a Geissele trigger, I hear about the manufacturing process (no MIM there). And I also know that MIM parts have come a long way, and are not necessarily sub quality or prone to breakage- though obviously parts machined from bar stock are superior, they are simply not needed in every case. So, some detail on the different level of parts kits PSA is offering would certainly be nice. It would help those who buy from you to be informed consumers, and make intelligent purchase decisions for their needs, as opposed to simply guessing and buying ONLY based on price. Any info provided WILL be much appreciated! View Quote Would like to know as well! |
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I'm not really sure what could be "frills" when it comes to a LPK. I go to a shop and buy whatever specific part I need, like a bolt catch, at the lowest price, or the roll pins, etc. I'm not sure what a Tier 1 takedown pin is. All I know is, if PSA sells it for a good price, most of those components don't really have a failure rate to worry about.
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While you may be correct, none the less PSA is the one who has stated these parts are "no frills and mid-level quality".
For $20 more you can buy "top shelf" parts. While these LPK"s may in fact be fine, PSA has laid an egg in regards to advertising. I for one don't want to buy second rate parts for my rifles and save a whopping 20 bucks. |
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Practical Tactical AR Parts (P-TAC) is a brand new startup company focusing on the bare essentials of the AR parts world. Their motto “Everything you need and nothing else” sums up there product and company model. P-TAC produces a mid-level quality product so that the rock bottom prices can be passed on to the consumer. Recently, Palmetto State Armory proudly excepted the role as an exclusive dealer of P-TAC parts to include multiple product lines including lower parts and build kits, uppers, bolt carrier groups, and charging handles just to name a few. The quality of these products is still guaranteed, it’s just the frills that have been removed! View Quote *accepted |
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For the record, I've got two LPKs from PSA (recent) I'd like to know if they were PSA made or from this new supplier. I also have two PSA lowers built, complete with stock kits. So you could say I'm a bit of a fan. View Quote Best of present knowledge... PSA does not manufacture these components... they procure (possibly repackage) and sell.... Correct PSA? |
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Best of present knowledge... PSA does not manufacture these components... they procure (possibly repackage) and sell.... Correct PSA? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
For the record, I've got two LPKs from PSA (recent) I'd like to know if they were PSA made or from this new supplier. I also have two PSA lowers built, complete with stock kits. So you could say I'm a bit of a fan. Best of present knowledge... PSA does not manufacture these components... they procure (possibly repackage) and sell.... Correct PSA? Yes. We are a distributor of P-Tac products, but we do not manufacture them. |
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Yes. We are a distributor of P-Tac products, but we do not manufacture them. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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For the record, I've got two LPKs from PSA (recent) I'd like to know if they were PSA made or from this new supplier. I also have two PSA lowers built, complete with stock kits. So you could say I'm a bit of a fan. Best of present knowledge... PSA does not manufacture these components... they procure (possibly repackage) and sell.... Correct PSA? Yes. We are a distributor of P-Tac products, but we do not manufacture them. Beyond all the other comments I would just like to know how these compare to your standard PSA LPK? What would be the differences between the two other than price? I have great faith in your products and have bought many from you; I'm just curious if I should buy the standard PSA LPK? Any additional information would be great. |
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Read PSA's quote again, they repackage ptac stuff as there own. They do not manufacture. I'm glad I have an extra lpk from a few years ago for my SOs build.
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Read PSA's quote again, they repackage ptac stuff as there own. They do not manufacture. I'm glad I have an extra lpk from a few years ago for my SOs build. View Quote Repackage p-tac stuff? Does "p-tac" manufacture anything? PSA doesn't manufacture their own LPK either, they have stated in the past that they buy the individual components for an LPK, and bag the parts together as a kit in house. Most AR owners will never know the name of the companies that manufactured the many different parts of their rifles. Only the names that they were sold from. Whether or not the p-tac kit is bagged in house or not remains unclear. But I have my doubts that p-tac is an outside company, but rather a gimmicky name to sell a PSA kit at a lower price. Afterall, its hard to offer a LPK as "blemished". |
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i just ordered a ptac LPK, need to make me a cheap beater / truck gun build. Will see how they are when they come in.
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Anybody used one of these lpks yet? Thinking of diving in for a couple..
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Are these "small parts" in their LPKs and LBKs USA made, or are they produced offshore? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Practical Tactical AR Parts (P-TAC) is a brand new startup company focusing on the bare essentials of the AR parts world. Their motto “Everything you need and nothing else” sums up there product and company model. P-TAC produces a mid-level quality product so that the rock bottom prices can be passed on to the consumer. Recently, Palmetto State Armory proudly excepted the role as an exclusive dealer of P-TAC parts to include multiple product lines including lower parts and build kits, uppers, bolt carrier groups, and charging handles just to name a few. The quality of these products is still guaranteed, it’s just the frills that have been removed! Are these "small parts" in their LPKs and LBKs USA made, or are they produced offshore? Good Lord PSA, are the parts made in the USA or not? It's a pretty simple question....How about answering it? I believe you'll find that one question that you have blatantly ignored and not answered is actually VERY important to a lot of your customers....myself included! How about it??? |
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Good Lord PSA, are the parts made in the USA or not? It's a pretty simple question....How about answering it? I believe you'll find that one question that you have blatantly ignored and not answered is actually VERY important to a lot of your customers....myself included! How about it??? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Practical Tactical AR Parts (P-TAC) is a brand new startup company focusing on the bare essentials of the AR parts world. Their motto “Everything you need and nothing else” sums up there product and company model. P-TAC produces a mid-level quality product so that the rock bottom prices can be passed on to the consumer. Recently, Palmetto State Armory proudly excepted the role as an exclusive dealer of P-TAC parts to include multiple product lines including lower parts and build kits, uppers, bolt carrier groups, and charging handles just to name a few. The quality of these products is still guaranteed, it’s just the frills that have been removed! Are these "small parts" in their LPKs and LBKs USA made, or are they produced offshore? Good Lord PSA, are the parts made in the USA or not? It's a pretty simple question....How about answering it? I believe you'll find that one question that you have blatantly ignored and not answered is actually VERY important to a lot of your customers....myself included! How about it??? These parts are made right here in the United States. |
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