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Posted: 4/26/2016 6:13:21 PM EDT
Palmetto State Armory is proud to announce our latest 9mm AR lower!
Machined from 7075 T6 forgings and then hard coat anodized, these lowers are purpose built to accept 9mm Colt®-style magazines. Designed to work with PSA's new 9mm Hybrid uppers. The lower is available assembled with a Palmetto State Armory lower build kit with a classic A2 Grip, 6 position Buffer tube and PSA M4-style stock: 
To Order Click Here Available in Magpul trim: 
To Order Click Here And available as Pistol lowers in Standard and Magpul: 
To Order Click Here 
To Order Click Here Click Images above for information on each model, or Click here to see them all |
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Posted: 4/26/2016 6:32:15 PM EDT
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Available in Magpul trim: With the SL stock please? |
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Posted: 4/26/2016 6:40:11 PM EDT
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Will it be available as a stripped lower? If so, the price?
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Posted: 4/26/2016 7:00:00 PM EDT
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Looks good, I like
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Posted: 4/26/2016 7:17:05 PM EDT
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When do we get stripped lowers?
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Posted: 4/26/2016 9:11:31 PM EDT
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When do we get stripped lowers? |
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Posted: 4/27/2016 8:13:16 AM EDT
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Soon.
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Posted: 4/27/2016 3:08:13 PM EDT
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Just ordered pistol lower. Form 1 it in a few weeks, before 41F.
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Posted: 4/27/2016 3:10:20 PM EDT
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When is the 10.5 upper supposed to be available?
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Posted: 4/27/2016 9:57:32 PM EDT
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Had to get one.
Been eyeing a stripped lower from BCP or QC10. 190/275 just for the lower? Or $180 for a pistol lower built up? LPK=50 Buffer/Tube/Spring=30 Grip=No value assigned Means the lower is $100. Can't beat that anywhere. |
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Posted: 4/27/2016 10:56:08 PM EDT
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Looks like a winner PSA.
Do these use a standard bolt catch or the 9mm specific bolt catch? |
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Posted: 4/28/2016 6:20:54 PM EDT
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This has a specific bolt catch to allow the last round bolt hold open.
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Posted: 4/29/2016 1:55:38 AM EDT
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This has a specific bolt catch to allow the last round bolt hold open. I'm torn between the Colt style mag version and the Glock style version. I hear the Glock version is more reliable? Any truth to that? |
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Posted: 4/29/2016 8:21:36 AM EDT
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Ordered pistol magpul lower and a few mags. PSA wins again
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Posted: 4/29/2016 10:57:58 AM EDT
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I'm torn between the Colt style mag version and the Glock style version. I hear the Glock version is more reliable? Any truth to that? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This has a specific bolt catch to allow the last round bolt hold open. I'm torn between the Colt style mag version and the Glock style version. I hear the Glock version is more reliable? Any truth to that? I have never heard the glock style is more reliable. The colt style has been around for a long time. If you have a lot of glock mags then get the glock. |
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Posted: 4/29/2016 6:18:36 PM EDT
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This has a specific bolt catch to allow the last round bolt hold open. looks to be the old style mag catch with the long arm, should have looked into what BPC does |
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Posted: 4/29/2016 6:49:27 PM EDT
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Already ordered a pistol lower, a few mags and a bolt.
Going to piece together a cheap shooter that should be pretty fun. I'm considering not even using a handguard... 
ETA - @PSA - You fine gentlepeople should seriously look into doing a run of nice short uppers with TROS (or house brand) 3-Lug barrels. |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 6:59:14 PM EDT
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How are these for a Lefty?
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Posted: 5/2/2016 11:51:02 AM EDT
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How are these for a Lefty? You will want a shell deflector on your upper. |
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Posted: 5/2/2016 5:57:29 PM EDT
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At least these don't have the goofy trigger guard.
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Posted: 5/3/2016 12:41:29 AM EDT
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You will want a shell deflector on your upper. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How are these for a Lefty? You will want a shell deflector on your upper. PSA doesn't list a shell deflector on their website. |
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Posted: 5/3/2016 12:44:29 AM EDT
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You will want a shell deflector on your upper. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How are these for a Lefty? You will want a shell deflector on your upper. PSA doesn't list a shell deflector on their website. |
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Posted: 5/3/2016 7:10:26 AM EDT
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I believe RRA sells deflectors under there 9mm section
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Posted: 5/4/2016 9:38:18 PM EDT
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PSA doesn't list a shell deflector on their website. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How are these for a Lefty? You will want a shell deflector on your upper. PSA doesn't list a shell deflector on their website. You won't be able to add the gas deflector to the PSA upper since it doesn't have the ability to add an ejection port cover. As a lefty, I recently shot a friend's PSA 9mm AR and I agree you definitely want a gas deflector. PSA, if you're listening it would be great if you offered some 9mm complete uppers with normal A3 upper receivers or even better slick sided upper receivers that can accept an ejection port cover so we can add gas deflectors 
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Posted: 5/4/2016 10:53:00 PM EDT
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Picked my up today from the FFL. Seems to be pretty descent quality.
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Posted: 5/5/2016 10:44:05 AM EDT
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I ordered a PSA stripped lower last night to build up. Now need to find some stripped uppers in stock somewhere that will support LRBHO for the colt pattern.
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Posted: 5/5/2016 11:15:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I ordered a PSA stripped lower last night to build up. Now need to find some stripped uppers in stock somewhere that will support LRBHO for the colt pattern. You just need a conventional AR15 type upper of any kind. The colt pattern LRBHO works just like it does on an AR15. The only difference is on these PSA lowers (and Colt SMGs), they need the pictured "long-finger" bolt catch just because the smaller mag sits further forward than a 5.56 mag would. |
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Posted: 5/5/2016 3:55:44 PM EDT
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You just need a conventional AR15 type upper of any kind. The colt pattern LRBHO works just like it does on an AR15. The only difference is on these PSA lowers (and Colt SMGs), they need the pictured "long-finger" bolt catch just because the smaller mag sits further forward than a 5.56 mag would. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I ordered a PSA stripped lower last night to build up. Now need to find some stripped uppers in stock somewhere that will support LRBHO for the colt pattern. You just need a conventional AR15 type upper of any kind. The colt pattern LRBHO works just like it does on an AR15. The only difference is on these PSA lowers (and Colt SMGs), they need the pictured "long-finger" bolt catch just because the smaller mag sits further forward than a 5.56 mag would. And make sure you use the Metalform magazines. It doesn't matter if you get them from PSA, Brownells, Colt, or Metalform themselves. They just need to have the small metal tab at the rear of the magazine follower to activate the magazine catch and lock the bolt back. If you use modified UZI mags, no last round bolt hold, just a 'click'. The ASC/C-Products magazines might work as well. I just don't use them because of previous bad experiences (feed problems, jams, magazines feed lips dragging against the bottom of the bolt). |
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Posted: 5/5/2016 4:01:31 PM EDT
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Picked my up today from the FFL. Seems to be pretty descent quality. http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u448/ar15eric/PSA01_zpsmg2y8ge4.jpg http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u448/ar15eric/PSA02_zpsyzfqyqpc.jpg http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u448/ar15eric/PSA03_zpssshzkxte.jpg No serial number? I ordered a Magpul lower, and picked it up at the FFL today. My serial number was stamped below the '9X19' stamp on the LH side of the mag well. |
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Posted: 5/5/2016 4:29:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No serial number? I ordered a Magpul lower, and picked it up at the FFL today. My serial number was stamped below the '9X19' stamp on the LH side of the mag well. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Picked my up today from the FFL. Seems to be pretty descent quality. http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u448/ar15eric/PSA01_zpsmg2y8ge4.jpg http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u448/ar15eric/PSA02_zpsyzfqyqpc.jpg http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u448/ar15eric/PSA03_zpssshzkxte.jpg No serial number? I ordered a Magpul lower, and picked it up at the FFL today. My serial number was stamped below the '9X19' stamp on the LH side of the mag well. It looks like he photoshopped out his serial number for privacy reasons in the images. |
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Posted: 5/5/2016 4:30:13 PM EDT
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And make sure you use the Metalform magazines. It doesn't matter if you get them from PSA, Brownells, Colt, or Metalform themselves. They just need to have the small metal tab at the rear of the magazine follower to activate the magazine catch and lock the bolt back. If you use modified UZI mags, no last round bolt hold, just a 'click'. The ASC/C-Products magazines might work as well. I just don't use them because of previous bad experiences (feed problems, jams, magazines feed lips dragging against the bottom of the bolt). Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I ordered a PSA stripped lower last night to build up. Now need to find some stripped uppers in stock somewhere that will support LRBHO for the colt pattern. You just need a conventional AR15 type upper of any kind. The colt pattern LRBHO works just like it does on an AR15. The only difference is on these PSA lowers (and Colt SMGs), they need the pictured "long-finger" bolt catch just because the smaller mag sits further forward than a 5.56 mag would. And make sure you use the Metalform magazines. It doesn't matter if you get them from PSA, Brownells, Colt, or Metalform themselves. They just need to have the small metal tab at the rear of the magazine follower to activate the magazine catch and lock the bolt back. If you use modified UZI mags, no last round bolt hold, just a 'click'. The ASC/C-Products magazines might work as well. I just don't use them because of previous bad experiences (feed problems, jams, magazines feed lips dragging against the bottom of the bolt). Thanks for all the info. |
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Posted: 5/6/2016 12:52:51 AM EDT
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It looks like he photoshopped out his serial number for privacy reasons in the images. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Picked my up today from the FFL. Seems to be pretty descent quality. http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u448/ar15eric/PSA01_zpsmg2y8ge4.jpg http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u448/ar15eric/PSA02_zpsyzfqyqpc.jpg http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u448/ar15eric/PSA03_zpssshzkxte.jpg No serial number? I ordered a Magpul lower, and picked it up at the FFL today. My serial number was stamped below the '9X19' stamp on the LH side of the mag well. It looks like he photoshopped out his serial number for privacy reasons in the images. It's a ghost gun 
J/k, copied a section from above and pasted it on the the SN. |
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Posted: 5/6/2016 11:13:38 AM EDT
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Got mine built last night. No handguard yet as I haven't decided. I will post photos and a little review if I'm able to shoot this evening.
It is going to be nice. I'm really amazed by the quality of the magazines... Also, the BHO works flawlessly and slow feeding by controlling the charging handle is perfect. Even hollow points drive straight toward the chamber without a hitch. |
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Posted: 5/6/2016 7:28:58 PM EDT
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Assembled mine today as well with parts I had been saving for a future project. I bought the Magpul lower, but decided to replace the Moe stock and grip. I also changed out the short PSA 9MM buffer for a Spikes extended buffer from Aim Surplus.
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Posted: 5/6/2016 8:27:58 PM EDT
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Assembled mine today as well with parts I had been saving for a future project. I bought the Magpul lower, but decided to replace the Moe stock and grip. I also changed out the short PSA 9MM buffer for a Spikes extended buffer from Aim Surplus. http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/davestoll/PSA%209MM_zpsiia7tc3p.jpg What upper are you using? |
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Posted: 5/6/2016 10:11:56 PM EDT
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What upper are you using? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Assembled mine today as well with parts I had been saving for a future project. I bought the Magpul lower, but decided to replace the Moe stock and grip. I also changed out the short PSA 9MM buffer for a Spikes extended buffer from Aim Surplus. http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/davestoll/PSA%209MM_zpsiia7tc3p.jpg What upper are you using? The upper receiver is a Colt 9MM flat top. I bought it from Brownells a couple years ago. Seems to match the PSA lower real well. I bought the barrel from JSE Surplus. It's a Wilson Arms with a black nitride finish. Daniel Defense hand guard. |
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Posted: 5/9/2016 7:10:35 AM EDT
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I received my lower and upper from PSA last week. Pistol lower for $179. 7.5" Upper with BCG for $399. I prefer to build my own but this was by far the cheapest way I could find to try a 9mm.
I took it to the range yesterday and it does not operate very well. It never fired more than 1 or 2 rounds without jamming. Some failed to eject. Some failed to feed. I was using 115 grain Speer Lawman TMJ. I tried some 124 grain hollow point from Freedom Munitions. Same problem. I have some Speer Lawman 147 grain TMJ and will try that. I lubed it before shooting but will clean it again. I did weigh the buffer supplied with the lower and it was only 5 3/8 ounces. That seems light for a 9mm buffer compared to what I see listed for the typical 9mm. Very disappointing. I am looking for suggestions to get it to run.  " />
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Posted: 5/9/2016 10:34:32 AM EDT
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I received my lower and upper from PSA last week. Pistol lower for $179. 7.5" Upper with BCG for $399. I prefer to build my own but this was by far the cheapest way I could find to try a 9mm. I took it to the range yesterday and it does not operate very well. It never fired more than 1 or 2 rounds without jamming. Some failed to eject. Some failed to feed. I was using 115 grain Speer Lawman TMJ. I tried some 124 grain hollow point from Freedom Munitions. Same problem. I have some Speer Lawman 147 grain TMJ and will try that. I lubed it before shooting but will clean it again. I did weigh the buffer supplied with the lower and it was only 5 3/8 ounces. That seems light for a 9mm buffer compared to what I see listed for the typical 9mm. Very disappointing. I am looking for suggestions to get it to run. What mags are you using? |
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Posted: 5/9/2016 10:37:56 AM EDT
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I ordered them from PSA. I tried the 20 round with the orange follower. I believe it is ASC. The other was a 32 round from PSA.
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Posted: 5/9/2016 12:49:43 PM EDT
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You might need to tune the ejector arm on your new lower. Pull the bolt back some and look into the ejection port to see where the ejector rides in relationship to the bolt face. There is a very small cutout in the face of the bolt for the ejector to come through and make contact with the extracted casing. The goal is to have the ejector arm positioned so that it is almost up against the bottom of the bolt, and almost touching the center rib. I use a small crescent wrench, closed down to the width of the ejector, to twist the ejector arm at it's base. Put the upper and lower back together to check your work until you get it positioned correctly.
This old thread might explain it better than I do. Ejector Tuning |
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Posted: 5/9/2016 1:12:42 PM EDT
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Your gun may need stiffer ammo or a lighter spring. Back pressure (can, Flaming Pig, etc) may help as well.
I would try some 147's before tinkering with anything. As with most automatics, make sure it has something to prevent it from bleeding energy during cycling. The blade you are using should suffice. 
Also use some grease on the bolt. Anything will do but I like the TW-25 stuff. |
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Posted: 5/9/2016 8:44:03 PM EDT
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Just went through the same issue with a new bolt I bought for my 9mm, lucky for me the old bolt worked perfect. I narrowed the issue down to the extractor on the new bolt.
Was getting FTF because the empty wasn't being ejected and was flipped around in the chamber, also extraction was erratic and not strong. I bought another bolt, this time a RRA and it works perfect. My guess is the extractor is the issue. Quote HistoryQuoted:
I received my lower and upper from PSA last week. Pistol lower for $179. 7.5" Upper with BCG for $399. I prefer to build my own but this was by far the cheapest way I could find to try a 9mm. I took it to the range yesterday and it does not operate very well. It never fired more than 1 or 2 rounds without jamming. Some failed to eject. Some failed to feed. I was using 115 grain Speer Lawman TMJ. I tried some 124 grain hollow point from Freedom Munitions. Same problem. I have some Speer Lawman 147 grain TMJ and will try that. I lubed it before shooting but will clean it again. I did weigh the buffer supplied with the lower and it was only 5 3/8 ounces. That seems light for a 9mm buffer compared to what I see listed for the typical 9mm. Very disappointing. I am looking for suggestions to get it to run. http://<a href=http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag206/Liftman101/PSA%209mm%20-%20Copy_zpsscyy54vp.jpg</a>" /> |
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Posted: 5/10/2016 12:58:28 AM EDT
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Sorry if this was asked and I missed it...
Can I use any 9mm upper I want for a build if using the PSA colt style lower or will only PSA uppers work? Has anybody used their rifles yet if they used something other than PSA upper? And with what results? Thanks |
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Posted: 5/10/2016 2:00:16 AM EDT
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Any upper will work. The bcg is important as I am learning with my new pistol.
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Posted: 5/10/2016 2:05:57 AM EDT
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Thanks everyone for the advice. The reversed shell casing with the jammed cartridge against it is exactly what I experienced the most. I will ask PSA for a new bcg before I mess with it. It is amusing that the first AR I buy complete doesn't run. My builds had no problems.I guess 9mm is tougher to get right.
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Posted: 5/10/2016 11:27:06 AM EDT
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Contact Customer service directly. They will swap out the Bolt for you.
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Posted: 5/12/2016 1:42:23 AM EDT
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Could someone please post a pic of the mag well (bottom)? Is it flared/beveled?
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Posted: 5/12/2016 8:40:16 AM EDT
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Could someone please post a pic of the mag well (bottom)? Is it flared/beveled? Here's the pic. Looks pretty much like a standard AR-15 lower receiver magazine well, except smaller. And, other than the small magazine well, the rest of the PSA lower looks pretty much like a CMMG MK9 lower. 
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Posted: 5/12/2016 12:53:01 PM EDT
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Here's the pic. Looks pretty much like a standard AR-15 lower receiver magazine well, except smaller. And, other than the small magazine well, the rest of the PSA lower looks pretty much like a CMMG MK9 lower. http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/davestoll/PSA%209MM%20Magwell_zpsgvrow51i.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Could someone please post a pic of the mag well (bottom)? Is it flared/beveled? Here's the pic. Looks pretty much like a standard AR-15 lower receiver magazine well, except smaller. And, other than the small magazine well, the rest of the PSA lower looks pretty much like a CMMG MK9 lower. http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/davestoll/PSA%209MM%20Magwell_zpsgvrow51i.jpg Thanks Dave, that's flared pretty good. |
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Posted: 5/15/2016 4:54:13 PM EDT
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Sorry if this was asked and I missed it... Can I use any 9mm upper I want for a build if using the PSA colt style lower or will only PSA uppers work? Has anybody used their rifles yet if they used something other than PSA upper? And with what results? Thanks Built my lower up this weekend and mated a JSE Surplus 9mm complete upper withe ramped bolt. Fired 250 rounds with no issues at all. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 3:26:17 PM EDT
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Does it use a standard bolt catch? And I assume it will work ok with non-Palmetto BCG's and uppers?
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