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Posted: 3/22/2024 12:39:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/443/IMG_4526_jpg-3164943.JPG I wouldn't let the wood HG hold you up on getting a PSA Krink. Its not furniture from a Krink parts kit, but it looks great. If you don't like it when it arrives you could always refinish it, or find some for sale and drop that extra $500 and get real stuff Thanks for posting pics - It Doesn't look too bad - Geometry looks right on - The red Color is entirely from the stain - and looks like Color can be changed by strip and refinish - looks like birch or beech? maple? Something with not much grain. I have some of the correct Garnet shellac chips I use to create an orange top color, it won't be laminated but It be closer to Russian red/orange. Seems like a lot of home brew recipes for the Russian colors to taste. |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 12:48:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: Go ahead and adjust them. I ground off a little bit of wood on my PSA spiker and they fit flush now. @DoorKicker Good to know! Did you just shave a bit of wood off one end or both ends? Any other details about the process? and of course pics??? lol |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 1:02:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DoorKicker]
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ak4784: @DoorKicker Good to know! Did you just shave a bit of wood off one end or both ends? Any other details about the process? and of course pics??? lol The majority of the trimming/shaving I did was on the pistol grip. The rest of the furniture, I attempted to strip off the shiny finish and then actually roughen it up a bit. I rounded all the finished edges off so they didn't look so "Nice and New" I used water to get the wood to swell a bit also. This along with the sanding of any edge removed the uniform and precise edge of the PSA furniture. I also did some grinding on the metal to allow the spike bayonet to fit up into the lower HG properly. And grinding was required to to install a cleaning rod under the spike as well.  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileFinally, I rubbed some grease into the grain of the wood to get a worn look. I just didn't like how nice and shiny the stocks were. I also installed a buttstock trap door for the cleaning kit, as well as adding a rack number. "56" in chinese writing.. At least I think thats what it says. LOL There is a detailed video on YT by a member here that inspired my modifications. I believe it is the same guy that posted a review on the PSA website as well, on the spiker page where it is listed for sale. ETA: looking at my own picture, I need to work on that butt plate a bit to get a proper fit as well. |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 1:52:28 PM EDT
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these stocks cut for a cleaning kit? I thought about adding the trap door to my spiker, but haven't bothered to even look if it was cut for the kit.
I still need to cut the HG retainer for the bayo, but then it will be loose. Which then means I'll need to weld a bead and sand that down....I ain't got time fo dat! |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 2:07:11 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nictra: these stocks cut for a cleaning kit? I thought about adding the trap door to my spiker, but haven't bothered to even look if it was cut for the kit. I still need to cut the HG retainer for the bayo, but then it will be loose. Which then means I'll need to weld a bead and sand that down....I ain't got time fo dat! The bayonet shouldn't be loose when you grind a channel deeper into the HG retainer. At least mine is not. The deeper channel just allows the spike to snap in place more securely and deeper into the HG. And YES, the stock was pre-drilled for the cleaning kit |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 2:22:40 PM EDT
[#6]
Nice, and thank you
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Posted: 3/22/2024 2:52:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: M1Lou]
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmk0210: A Krink isn't even a thing. It's a made up word. So PSA has as much right to use it as anyone else. https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/01/18/krinkov-the-definite-origin/ Also, didn't the Bulgarians make a version of the AKS-74U in 5.56? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmk0210: Originally Posted By AugustineBolishbatfe: I'm not even an AK guy/aficionado/snob, but even I know that you didn't get a Krink. If it's in 5.56, it's not a Krink. https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/01/18/krinkov-the-definite-origin/ Also, didn't the Bulgarians make a version of the AKS-74U in 5.56? сучка it's nickname. I have a picture of my father in law carrying one in Tajikistan during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. My Tula kit build on a NDS receiver is set up for NVG shenanigans and during the last Red Oktober I had no problem with the stages due to the short barrel. I now have a Galil MAR set up in a similar manner because I can grab 5.56 anywhere. 5.45 is not that affordable anymore and If I want to shoot a lot, I am grabbing the MAR. |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 4:26:21 PM EDT
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I don't believe I've ever had an AK I didn't have to tweak something on, it's all part of the AK experience. That's the way they are, that's the way their suppose to be.
Basic AK tool kit includes... Hammer Vice grips Screw driver Duct tape |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 5:01:00 PM EDT
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I still have a ton to learn about the AK platform. I really would like to learn to build one from receiver up.
I think that is part of the reason that I started buying AKs. I had just about done it all with AR15s. Ironically, with ARs I went in reverse. The old Model 1 kits that required just about EVERYTHING to be installed. Stuff like the sights and forward assist. The BCG without an installed gas key. Even barrel extensions, and installing a Delta ring... Now you can buy complete uppers. My first AR builds were UGLY. It took years for me to perfect a build and more importantly, acquire all the proper tools to assemble an AR15 correctly and without marring the finish or outright damaging things. But when I finally did, or got very close, I got bored. Now the AK offers me a challenge and I am learning stuff everyday. I only wish I would have started with AKs back when they were dirt cheap and stuff like bakelite mags could be purchased by the box @ 2-5 bucks each. A chinese AK was 250-350. But back then the bakelite mags and chinese AKs were ridiculed and considered junk...My how time changes things. Now there are people that consider PSA junk... |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 5:12:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ak4784]
[#10]
I like how that wood turned out after you roughed it up and fitted it. Looks like I will have some work to do to my spiker and krink once I get back home(working out of state right now).
How stupid is this…I booked a flight back to KC from WV next week so I can go pick up my Krink. I am going to chill at home for a couple days then fly back to WV  Krink is serious business ETA- I also just ordered 4 of those Bulgi 556 mags to try out. |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 5:53:40 PM EDT
[#11]
Shot the Krink suppressed at The Gathering. Great gun, too much gad to the face suppressed.
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Posted: 3/22/2024 6:33:03 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By d16man: Shot the Krink suppressed at The Gathering. Great gun, too much gad to the face suppressed. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000002706-3166370.jpg so that is a PSA gun they had for people to shoot? Thats cool. I notice the lack of optic rail. I wish they offered one like that for us to buy... |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/22/2024 7:37:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dmk0210]
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M1Lou: it's nickname. I've read of a few nicknames that the Soviets had for it. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/22/2024 7:45:30 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: I still have a ton to learn about the AK platform. I really would like to learn to build one from receiver up. I've never built an AK from parts, but I converted three Saigas from sporters to bare barreled receivers then pressed on the barrel parts, riveted the trigger guards, etc. They were all fun projects and thanks to helpful people on the various forums, I've learned a lot about how the guns work. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/22/2024 7:47:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dmk0210]
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By d16man: Shot the Krink suppressed at The Gathering. Great gun, too much gad to the face suppressed. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000002706-3166370.jpg I have an OSS/HuxWrx to use with mine. That should solve the gas problem. |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 8:45:29 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmk0210: What is that in English? I've read of a few nicknames that the Soviets had for it. Isn't it "little bitch"? |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 9:02:23 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmk0210: That's the way to do it. I built both my FALs from parts, then rebuilt both again. Every one of my ARs have been assembled from individual parts. I've never built an AK from parts, but I converted three Saigas from sporters to bare barreled receivers then pressed on the barrel parts, riveted the trigger guards, etc. They were all fun projects and thanks to helpful people on the various forums, I've learned a lot about how the guns work. This is the way. I just prefer to do it myself whenever possible, then I KNOW it's done right. |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 3:18:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: so that is a PSA gun they had for people to shoot? Thats cool. I notice the lack of optic rail. I wish they offered one like that for us to buy... Yes. That was their sbr set up. Without the can it was LOUD. |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 3:18:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmk0210: What can was on there? I have an OSS/HuxWrx to use with mine. That should solve the gas problem. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmk0210: Originally Posted By d16man: Shot the Krink suppressed at The Gathering. Great gun, too much gad to the face suppressed. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000002706-3166370.jpg I have an OSS/HuxWrx to use with mine. That should solve the gas problem. Think it was an AAC. |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2024 4:36:01 PM EDT
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I got my PSA Krink. Wood is really nice. Obviously the guy who said the wood was crap, doesn't have one. I figured as much.
I am adding an ALG trigger tonight. I have the plum wood version. I will shoot it in the next few days. Serial # is 109x |
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Posted: 3/25/2024 5:01:15 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MGYSGT8541: I got my PSA Krink. Wood is really nice. Obviously the guy who said the wood was crap, doesn't have one. I figured as much. I am adding an ALG trigger tonight. I have the plum wood version. I will shoot it in the next few days. Serial # is 109x If I get a second one it will be the plum version. Not sure what the second caliber will be, but we don't know what comes next so I have some time. Speaking of ALG triggers, I have a PSA AK-102 and it shipped with an ALG trigger. I don't remember why, maybe a deal of the day special but I like it a lot. I will definitely get more ALG triggers in the future. |
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Posted: 3/25/2024 5:49:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dragynn]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By d16man: Shot the Krink suppressed at The Gathering. Great gun, too much gad to the face suppressed. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000002706-3166370.jpg Well at least from this angle it looks like those handguards fit right, and the front part of the groove in upper looks like it's matched to the front part on the lower. ETA: No side rail, i'm digging it! 
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MN, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2024 6:16:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MGYSGT8541]
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dragynn: Well at least from this angle it looks like those handguards fit right, and the front part of the groove in upper looks like it's matched to the front part on the lower. ETA: No side rail, i'm digging it! |
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Posted: 3/25/2024 6:17:21 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dragynn: ETA: No side rail, i'm digging it! Yes, seems like they realize some prefer the No Optics Rail look. Maybe that will be an option soon, and that would give me a definite reason to get my second Krink, or 3rd if I can count my ZPAP 92 |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2024 7:08:01 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: Yes, seems like they realize some prefer the No Optics Rail look. Maybe that will be an option soon, and that would give me a definite reason to get my second Krink, or 3rd if I can count my ZPAP 92 |
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Posted: 3/25/2024 7:21:34 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MGYSGT8541: So are you saying they make a Krinkov model without the side rail? It doesn't show on the website? I don't even think the posting photo of that krinkov is in fact a PSA. It's SBR'd already? Someone BS'g here.. PSA does not list a Krink without a rail that I see The one in that image is a PSA gun, but it's a pre-release one they took to some event to demo to people. |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2024 7:39:17 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By D_Man: They don't currently sell one without the side rail. The one in that image is a PSA gun, but it's a pre-release one they took to some event to demo to people. |
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Posted: 3/25/2024 8:32:04 PM EDT
[#28]
Originally Posted By MGYSGT8541: So are you saying they make a Krinkov model without the side rail? It doesn't show on the website? I don't even think the posting photo of that krinkov is in fact a PSA. It's SBR'd already? Someone BS'g here.. PSA does not list a Krink without a rail that I see Originally Posted By D_Man: They don't currently sell one without the side rail. The one in that image is a PSA gun, but it's a pre-release one they took to some event to demo to people. Originally Posted By MGYSGT8541: Oh ok thanks. I am glad they have the rail but completely understand that some want without it. I wanted to put a red dot for a carry weapon. Yes. It is a PSA. PSA doesn't sell factory SBR's but this was one with the triangle stock, not a brace. Was at the PSA booth at The Gathering. Maybe @palmettostatearmory Josiah or Cameron @cameront23 can give us more info on it. |
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Posted: 3/25/2024 8:35:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: d16man]
[#29]
Better pics of full gun. The first one you should be able to zoom in on. Serial in 1xx and model is Krink. Soviet Arms roll marks.
  
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Posted: 3/25/2024 9:05:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DoorKicker]
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By d16man: Better pics of full gun. The first one you should be able to zoom in on. Serial in 1xx and model is Krink. Soviet Arms roll marks. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000002818-3169441.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000002705-3169443.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000002851-3169445.jpg Holy shit. Is that a 5.56 45rnd PSA magazine I see? Sure looks like the Soviet Arms logo ETA bottom right of first picture. |
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Posted: 3/25/2024 9:12:05 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: Holy shit. Is that a 5.56 45rnd PSA magazine I see? Sure looks like the Soviet Arms logo ETA bottom right of first picture. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2024 9:20:18 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 18B30: You’ve chosen……wisely! Reason I left marlinowners.com. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2024 9:22:01 PM EDT
[#33]
Congrats, man! Diligence paid off. Good for you.
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Posted: 3/25/2024 9:24:53 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: Holy shit. Is that a 5.56 45rnd PSA magazine I see? Sure looks like the Soviet Arms logo ETA bottom right of first picture. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: Originally Posted By d16man: Better pics of full gun. The first one you should be able to zoom in on. Serial in 1xx and model is Krink. Soviet Arms roll marks. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000002818-3169441.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000002705-3169443.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000002851-3169445.jpg Holy shit. Is that a 5.56 45rnd PSA magazine I see? Sure looks like the Soviet Arms logo ETA bottom right of first picture. @doorkicker AK-V/AR-V mag 34 rd. They let me shoot their AK-V (with ALG trigger) with a full mag just so I could bump fire it. 
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Posted: 3/25/2024 9:25:30 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By D_Man: Those are 9mm AK-V mags. Well POOP! |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2024 11:07:50 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bcw107: Isn't it "little bitch"? The AKS74U is little bitch. I love mine. |
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Posted: 3/25/2024 11:29:26 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deerhurst: The AKS74U is little bitch. I love mine. The AKS74U is called Little Bitch by some, Krink by others, as well as Krinkov and a few others I can't remember. Any clone of an AKS74U could be called any of those names as well. PSA has marketed their version as Krink. If your gun is not a FULL AUTO AKS74U, guess what it's a clone |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2024 10:48:23 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: The AKS74U is called Little Bitch by some, Krink by others, as well as Krinkov and a few others I can't remember. Any clone of an AKS74U could be called any of those names as well. PSA has marketed their version as Krink. If your gun is not a FULL AUTO AKS74U, guess what it's a clone |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:58:39 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DoorKicker]
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MGYSGT8541: A Simi auto Krinkov is just a clone? Capt Obvious strikes again. It is indeed obvious to MOST, but some want to claim that a parts kit built to look like a Krink is somehow more entitled to be called a Krink than a PSA built to look like a Krink. I was simply reminding those of the fact that THEY ARE ALL CLONES It is a tiresome argument ETA: but I love my PSA Krink... |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2024 12:28:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MGYSGT8541]
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoorKicker: It is indeed obvious to MOST, but some want to claim that a parts kit built to look like a Krink is somehow more entitled to be called a Krink than a PSA built to look like a Krink. I was simply reminding those of the fact that THEY ARE ALL CLONES It is a tiresome argument ETA: but I love my PSA Krink... |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 12:45:47 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MGYSGT8541: After the way you just explained that, I apologize for saying Capt Obvious. I agree with you 100%. Unfortunately people always try to discredit other people's weapons so to feel better about their own. I like what you said. It is such a tired argument and or troll that some use. Agreed I have a safe, actually 4 safes, chock full of guns that somebody would not approve of I am sure. |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 1:46:11 PM EDT
[#42]
When I saw it I assumed it was one of the first runs they did for testing.
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Posted: 3/27/2024 3:11:09 PM EDT
[#43]
So how long did it take PSA to ship out your krinks? I got my order in 7 days ago and nothing yet. Is that normal? Pretty sure my Spiker was shipped in a few days. Just curious.
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Posted: 3/27/2024 3:24:19 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ak4784: So how long did it take PSA to ship out your krinks? I got my order in 7 days ago and nothing yet. Is that normal? Pretty sure my Spiker was shipped in a few days. Just curious. 7 actual days or business days? Business days don't count in the timeline and with The Gathering being this past weekend I imagine their sales #'s had a big bump. |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 3:32:10 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ak4784: So how long did it take PSA to ship out your krinks? I got my order in 7 days ago and nothing yet. Is that normal? Pretty sure my Spiker was shipped in a few days. Just curious. I received my Krink 7 days after I ordered it. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2024 5:05:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dmk0210]
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ak4784: So how long did it take PSA to ship out your krinks? I got my order in 7 days ago and nothing yet. Is that normal? Pretty sure my Spiker was shipped in a few days. Just curious. If it goes longer than two weeks, then I'd call them. Log into the site and double check your order history, just to make sure the order did go through. |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 5:13:37 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmk0210: PSA can be slow to ship sometimes. Average is about 7 days, but I've had orders in the past take almost two weeks to ship. If it goes longer than two weeks, then I'd call them. Log into the site and double check your order history, just to make sure the order did go through. Order history still shows my order number and is processing. I sure hope it doesn’t take 2 weeks lol. I’m flying back home tomorrow for 1 week then back out to work again. If I miss the window my FFL will be sitting on it for a while for me 
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MN, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2024 6:45:20 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ak4784: Order history still shows my order number and is processing. I sure hope it doesn't take 2 weeks lol. I'm flying back home tomorrow for 1 week then back out to work again. If I miss the window my FFL will be sitting on it for a while for me |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 9:30:57 PM EDT
[#49]
So now on the PSA site it has apparently updated and now says Shipped! However I have not received any kind of email notification for either an order confirmation or shipping notification.
I don’t remember if I got an order confirmation with my spiker but I do remember getting a shipping notification and tracking number. Guess we will see if any emails show up tomorrow. |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 9:32:57 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ak4784: So now on the PSA site it has apparently updated and now says Shipped! However I have not received any kind of email notification for either an order confirmation or shipping notification. I don’t remember if I got an order confirmation with my spiker but I do remember getting a shipping notification and tracking number. Guess we will see if any emails show up tomorrow. I had an order a few days ago. Email came in the next day and shipped email came in today. |
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