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hagrock2 Joined Jun 2021 Posts 11 EE 0% (0) AR, USA	Posted: 1/4/2023 3:44:15 PM EDT I'm sure the question has been asked before but having trouble finding with search. I'm ok with some scratches and such, but, one place I found stated that there were a lot more issues possible. anyone have experience with buying the blemished units? Thanks. https://palmettostatearmory.com/blem-psak-47-gf5-forged-classic-rifle-redwood-with-10-mags-rifle-bag.html

2battranger Joined Apr 2021 Posts 181 EE 100% (11) TN, USA	Posted: 1/4/2023 3:51:46 PM EDT [#1] I’ve bought several blemished uppers and lowers. Haven’t found anything that I’d consider a blemish. My one ak103 was a blemish builders kit. Again. I found nothing.

MCFC Member Joined Feb 2020 Posts 447 EE 100% (7) VA, USA	Posted: 1/4/2023 4:34:12 PM EDT [Last Edit: MCFC] [#2] I’ve bought from the Geissele count blemula sale before. Usually right around Halloween. Parts are still fully functional. Honestly couldn’t see anything wrong with them. Just saw PSA: can’t image you’d run into any problems with these guys either.

pocketgecko Member Joined Nov 2006 Posts 569 EE 100% (63) TX, USA	Posted: 1/4/2023 5:00:50 PM EDT [#3] I picked up a blem GF3 AK for Christmas. The only thing I can find is a slightly flat spot on the front sight base. Took almost an hour to find it and nothing I would have even really considered a blem. For my money their blems are the best deal going.

BDA Member Joined Feb 2005 Posts 4051 EE 100% (105) MI, USA	Posted: 1/4/2023 5:27:24 PM EDT [#4] Bought a PSA "rock" pistol blem.... never have found what made it a blem.

Ammunition Member Joined Feb 2007 Posts 5655 EE 100% (16) USA	Posted: 1/4/2023 5:36:30 PM EDT [#5] Sometimes is finish wear or a small defect in finish, I.e.. chip from being dropped, thin anodizing. Sometimes it’s just a way to sell things at low sale prices so people don’t bitch that it’s priced $100 more when not on sale.

Bravo32 Joined Jun 2021 Posts 2869 EE 0% (0) MN, USA	Posted: 1/5/2023 7:52:31 AM EDT [#6] Blem means that there is some cosmetic imperfection. The part of firearm is fully functional. I have yet to buy a blem anything that I was actually able to identify the blem.

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Posted: 1/5/2023 11:59:11 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By hagrock2:
I'm sure the question has been asked before but having trouble finding with search.
I'm ok with some scratches and such, but, one place I found stated that there were a lot more issues possible.
anyone have experience with buying the blemished units?
Thanks.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/blem-psak-47-gf5-forged-classic-rifle-redwood-with-10-mags-rifle-bag.html

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It is only a cosmetic blemish. Nothing to do with function. Most of the time you won't even be able to see a blemish on it!

Thanks,

Josiah

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AR_Dale Lets Go Brandon Joined Nov 2014 Posts 9978 EE 100% (9) OH, USA	Posted: 1/5/2023 12:21:49 PM EDT [#8] Quote History Originally Posted By 2battranger: I’ve bought several blemished uppers and lowers. Haven’t found anything that I’d consider a blemish. My one ak103 was a blemish builders kit. Again. I found nothing. View Quote Same. After a couple uses it will have handling marks anyway.

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Posted: 1/5/2023 12:40:15 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory:

It is only a cosmetic blemish. Nothing to do with function. Most of the time you won't even be able to see a blemish on it!

Thanks,

Josiah

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Exactly... I have gone over my Rock 5.7 (with 10 mags) looking for the so called blem, under magnification, and have not been able to identify it. Its in better condition out of the box than the Ruger 5.7