PSA's "PTAC" designation: what does it stand for

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Posted: 1/17/2015 3:13:11 PM EDT

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ETA: I'm assuming it's their "economy" line of parts.

Posted: 1/17/2015 3:24:20 PM EDT

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Its a catchy phrase they use to sell cheap stuff.

step up to the freedom line or premium.

Posted: 1/17/2015 4:16:54 PM EDT

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i like the premium stuff...ironically my roomate has a PTAC 16" 1/7 upper that has been flawless... Shurg

Posted: 1/17/2015 4:31:17 PM EDT

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I believe it stood for "Practical Tactical".

Posted: 1/17/2015 4:39:27 PM EDT

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I had a pretty good idea that their PTAC selection was their low-end stuff.

Over the holidays they had a pallet of what I assume were PTAC assembled uppers (mid-length hand guard). The finish on the upper receivers looked plastic-y and cheap.

Posted: 1/17/2015 10:06:15 PM EDT

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Confirmed by PSA.

Posted: 1/17/2015 11:45:31 PM EDT

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I bought a ptac upperbi woukd call it good to go. Not chesp or plasticy. Another econ entry level rifle.

Posted: 1/30/2015 4:57:41 PM EDT

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made the mistake of buying a ptac upper over the christmas holiday. Got it a week ago and it couldn't even get the bolt to charge, finish was poor. Returning it.

Posted: 1/30/2015 4:59:35 PM EDT

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I had a pretty good idea that their PTAC selection was their low-end stuff.

Over the holidays they had a pallet of what I assume were PTAC assembled uppers (mid-length hand guard). The finish on the upper receivers looked plastic-y and cheap.

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The finish is the same anodized black as all of the others.

Posted: 1/30/2015 5:16:16 PM EDT

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The finish is the same anodized black as all of the others.

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I had a pretty good idea that their PTAC selection was their low-end stuff.

Over the holidays they had a pallet of what I assume were PTAC assembled uppers (mid-length hand guard). The finish on the upper receivers looked plastic-y and cheap.

The finish is the same anodized black as all of the others.

mine looked like someone with serious dry skin issues rubbed it all over themselves before packaging it up.

Posted: 1/30/2015 8:51:40 PM EDT

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My lowers look just as nice as the PSA brand upper, fit is great. I'm happy I went with the ptac lowers on both the ar15 and ar10 platform. Using PSA uppers though, so no idea what the tac uppers are like.

Posted: 1/30/2015 8:52:17 PM EDT

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mine looked like someone with serious dry skin issues rubbed it all over themselves before packaging it up.

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So wipe it down with CLP or some other oil. Bone dry anodized surfaces are going to be lighter in color and very flat.

Take even the most expensive receiver out there with uber-perfect anodizing and hose the thing down with brake cleaner; the desiccant action of the chemicals-particularly the ethanol and methanol-will leave that shiny black piece looking grey and faded.

Posted: 1/30/2015 8:55:58 PM EDT

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So wipe it down with CLP or some other oil. Bone dry anodized surfaces are going to be lighter in color and very flat.

Take even the most expensive receiver out there with uber-perfect anodizing and hose the thing down with brake cleaner; the desiccant action of the chemicals-particularly the ethanol and methanol-will leave that shiny black piece looking grey and faded.

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mine looked like someone with serious dry skin issues rubbed it all over themselves before packaging it up.

So wipe it down with CLP or some other oil. Bone dry anodized surfaces are going to be lighter in color and very flat.

Take even the most expensive receiver out there with uber-perfect anodizing and hose the thing down with brake cleaner; the desiccant action of the chemicals-particularly the ethanol and methanol-will leave that shiny black piece looking grey and faded.

Got an rma from psa today. It's almost impossible to charge the bolt on the upper. Way too more force needed. Getting a refund and using that $ towards something of a higher quality.