PSA KS47 Official thread (Page 23 of 28)
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Originally Posted By Raider14: You've got something seriously wrong. Mine is magazine picky (only likes PMAGs so far) and gets FTFs with others I've tried so far but with PMAGs it's 100%. Mags falling out alone will need some remedying, most folks have issues with everything being a little tight not the other way around Mine doesn't like PMAGs, but runs 100% on commie steel mags |
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Mine uses metal mags and polymer with no issues. Rifle functioned flawlessly for about 500 rounds... and then the extractor broke.  Turned the BCG in at Fernandina and waiting for a replacement. I hope the new extractor is made of tungsten because I am reading a lot about extractor failures. Thanks again to Josiah for helping me with the warranty. 
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Originally Posted By h8klied: I was finally able to take out my KS47 & shoot about 200 rounds. Here's some things that happened: Double feed Failure to feed Failure to extract Magazine fell out of the well multiple times (Pmags & Gen 3 Pmags) Ammo used: Wolf 123 FMJ Geco 124 FMJ Hornady Black 123 SST Anyone else having these problems? Do I need to send it back to PSA? Please PM me your order number. I think getting it back in and resolving your issues is the best thing. Thank you, Josiah |
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Originally Posted By panzersergeant: Mine uses metal mags and polymer with no issues. Rifle functioned flawlessly for about 500 rounds... and then the extractor broke. Turned the BCG in at Fernandina and waiting for a replacement. I hope the new extractor is made of tungsten because I am reading a lot about extractor failures. Thanks again to Josiah for helping me with the warranty. How long have you been waiting for it to be fixed? |
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I had the same problem and I had to pull back the latch to lock the PMAG in place. I also bought KCI Steel and Bulgaria polymer mags with steel lugs and they work fine. Unfortunately, my extractor broke at 500 rds and I sent the bolt back to PSA for replacement so I am waiting for it now. Originally Posted By troy_v: Mine doesn't like PMAGs, but runs 100% on commie steel mags |
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So 16" KS-47s rifles are in stock now. PSA has pulled the Pistol completed lowers for the KS-47 No signs of uppers for people who bought pistol lowers Looks like PSA is going to screw over their customers with their inaction, I want my money back on my lower if uppers aren't released ASAP. PSA needs to make exceptions for refund on FFL items if they don't get upper in the hand of their customers before the new ATF ruling come out. If they sold a pistol lower without the ability of their customers to get them grandfathered in they have a responsibility to make it right by their customers. AR-15 pistol kits never stopped being sold in their shops from august till now, it's very disappointing. |
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Originally Posted By HouseCat12: So 16" KS-47s rifles are in stock now. PSA has pulled the Pistol completed lowers for the KS-47 No signs of uppers for people who bought pistol lowers Looks like PSA is going to screw over their customers with their inaction, I want my money back on my lower if uppers aren't released ASAP. PSA needs to make exceptions for refund on FFL items if they don't get upper in the hand of their customers before the new ATF ruling come out. If they sold a pistol lower without the ability of their customers to get them grandfathered in they have a responsibility to make it right by their customers. AR-15 pistol kits never stopped being sold in their shops from august till now, it's very disappointing. Sadly, I think you may be right. I finally gave up and went with the BRS47 receiver set. Had to wait and paid more, but not as long as PSA and they accurately communicated with me. I am happy now and will move on from the KS47. Now what to do with this now worthless KS47 lower? |
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Originally Posted By nsnate02: Sadly, I think you may be right. I finally gave up and went with the BRS47 receiver set. Had to wait and paid more, but not as long as PSA and they accurately communicated with me. I am happy now and will move on from the KS47. Now what to do with this now worthless KS47 lower? Build your own upper? There's plenty of upper receivers that are capable of being milled to accept ak mags with a dremel in about 30 mins. Buy a standard bolt carrier and send it off to be milled for clearance. Or cry about it have an expensive paper weight. |
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Originally Posted By MFRecon2: Build your own upper? There's plenty of upper receivers that are capable of being milled to accept ak mags with a dremel in about 30 mins. Buy a standard bolt carrier and send it off to be milled for clearance. Or cry about it have an expensive paper weight. Preference. I prefer not to have a bubba'd upper, even though some of the workarounds are fairly nice. |
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Originally Posted By MFRecon2: Build your own upper? There's plenty of upper receivers that are capable of being milled to accept ak mags with a dremel in about 30 mins. Buy a standard bolt carrier and send it off to be milled for clearance. Or cry about it have an expensive paper weight. Originally Posted By MFRecon2: Originally Posted By nsnate02: Sadly, I think you may be right. I finally gave up and went with the BRS47 receiver set. Had to wait and paid more, but not as long as PSA and they accurately communicated with me. I am happy now and will move on from the KS47. Now what to do with this now worthless KS47 lower? Build your own upper? There's plenty of upper receivers that are capable of being milled to accept ak mags with a dremel in about 30 mins. Buy a standard bolt carrier and send it off to be milled for clearance. Or cry about it have an expensive paper weight. I think the main issue is that @PalmettoStateArmory has been telling that uppers are coming for months, but they never really did. |
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Originally Posted By Raider14: Damn no BCGs  Due to demand they are going to complete uppers and builds. If you have a warranty issue, please PM me and I can get you taken care of. Thank you, Josiah |
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Originally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory: Due to demand they are going to complete uppers and builds. If you have a warranty issue, please PM me and I can get you taken care of. Thank you, Josiah No that's exactly what I figured. What extractors do y'all recommend to keep on hand for replacements? Any compatible bolts on the market? |
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Originally Posted By panzersergeant: Mine uses metal mags and polymer with no issues. Rifle functioned flawlessly for about 500 rounds... and then the extractor broke. Turned the BCG in at Fernandina and waiting for a replacement. I hope the new extractor is made of tungsten because I am reading a lot about extractor failures. Thanks again to Josiah for helping me with the warranty. Picked up my BCG from Fernandina today. Took 26 days from the time I dropped it off. The extractor appears to be a different color alloy so hopefully it's made of a stronger material. 
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Originally Posted By manywits: There are both rifle and pistol uppers in stock as of now. Prices are UP! I am on day 20 waiting for my BCG to come back from PSA and I am off for holidays for work and I can't take my rife to the range. I need my BCG back soon.
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Originally Posted By oman774: Can you help me get the status on my BCG and I have tried calling support and not response. Thanks for your help and Merry Christmas Please PM me your order number. Thank you, Josiah |
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My KS47 is pretty much the only thing I shoot now with ammo what it is. I found an 11.5” chrome lined YHM barrel to replace the 8” I had before. Much quieter now suppressed, and a lot cooler too (temp). It’s carbine gas and I’m running a carbine spring and H2 buffer. 
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Originally Posted By Goody454: My KS47 is pretty much the only thing I shoot now with ammo what it is. I found an 11.5” chrome lined YHM barrel to replace the 8” I had before. Much quieter now suppressed, and a lot cooler too (temp). It’s carbine gas and I’m running a carbine spring and H2 buffer. https://i.ibb.co/XjvDSNR/0-AC90657-B200-4280-BC05-19965-C697-F0-B.jpg Where did you find the YHM barrel? |
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Originally Posted By Goody454: I got lucky on GunBroker and found a “new-old-stock” barrel (paid $200). Unfortunately they haven’t made one like this for a few years. Originally Posted By Goody454: Originally Posted By bushmaster069: Where did you find the YHM barrel? I got lucky on GunBroker and found a “new-old-stock” barrel (paid $200). Unfortunately they haven’t made one like this for a few years. I wonder why they went with 1/2x36 thread pitch. |
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Originally Posted By bushmaster069: I wonder why they went with 1/2x36 thread pitch. I’m not sure, but I think that’s the only reason it was available and didn’t go higher than it did. I threw a Griffin Minimalist Taper mount on it, so the bizarre pitch didn’t make any difference to me. |
| Hey guys. Did anyone here who mailed in their BCG for a broken extractor get theirs back yet? Been 3 months since I sent it back (after only 500 rds shot and functioning for 2 weeks). Apparently they're doing QC on the bolts they have in stock from the recent shipment of parts. Great rifle aside from the extractor!I absolutely miss shooting it. |
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Originally Posted By nyetriflefine: Hey guys. Did anyone here who mailed in their BCG for a broken extractor get theirs back yet? Been 3 months since I sent it back (after only 500 rds shot and functioning for 2 weeks). Apparently they're doing QC on the bolts they have in stock from the recent shipment of parts. Great rifle aside from the extractor!I absolutely miss shooting it. Please PM me your order number and I will get you taken care of. Thank you, Josiah |
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Originally Posted By panzersergeant: Picked up my BCG from Fernandina today. Took 26 days from the time I dropped it off. The extractor appears to be a different color alloy so hopefully it's made of a stronger material. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/25872/ks47_bolt_carrier_group__4_-1750138.jpg Nope, mine broke after 150 rounds on the first day on the range. Now just have to wait some more. The KS-47 is like a waiting simulation rather than a firearm |
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Originally Posted By eman: Question 1 Can I swap out the PSA rail with other brand AR-15 rails? Barrel nut standard AR? Originally Posted By eman: Question 1 Can I swap out the PSA rail with other brand AR-15 rails? Barrel nut standard AR? Yep, standard AR15 barrel nut. However, any anti-rotation tabs on the handguard will not interface with the KS-47 upper so they will have to be modified or removed. Question 2 Any chance a 6.5 grendel extractor would be a spare extractor option? Thanks E Sure, if your Grendel's bolt face depth is 0.125". If you have a 0.136" bolt face depth, the extractor won't be ideal and may not even work correctly. |
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Any clarification on better quality bolt assembly group for Gen 2 KS 47 ? I have read of folks using different manufacturer BCG modified for 7.62x39 without a problem. Can anyone with knowledge on that help with 1. Names of company that can make the modification 2. Names of alternative quality enhanced firing pin that will work in KS47 3. Does JP 6.5 grendel enhanced bolt & firing pin work ? Love the accuracy of the KS 10" , but dang unimaginable low quality bolt assembly ... PSA folks need to step up and fix this problem once and for all. Attached File Attached File NOTE. issue is currently being addresed by PSA rep on AR15, so kudos to him for that. |
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Originally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory: Due to demand they are going to complete uppers and builds. If you have a warranty issue, please PM me and I can get you taken care of. Thank you, Josiah So for those of us that already spent money on a complete lower and stripped upper, we're S.O.L.? |
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