PSA KS47 Official thread (Page 26 of 28)
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Originally Posted By dmsh772: Hi guys! New to this forum and new owner of KS47 Gen2. My extractor broke after about 120 rounds total count. All shot over 3 range trips so absolutely no abuse there. Wolf steel casing ammo which is supposedly more gentle compared to Tula/Red Army. During the last session after about 30 rounds I started getting FTE, checked the extractor and damn, it was broken :( So now I have to deal with PSA but I have already a bad feeling about all this. Contact form on their website is broken, I cannot send message whatever browser I'm using. Chat agents are offline so no chat available. Sending email to customer service and getting an automated message about not monitoring mailbox... Can't call them during their reduced working hours since I'm working too. I knew, this rifle would eventually break any extractor due to AR15 BCG dimensional legacies but honestly I wasn't expecting this so soon. Anyway, any idea where to find another extractor for this BCG? Thanks all! Dimitri I've read of guys putting standard AR-15 (223/556) extractors in and using them with better results than the PSA KS47 factory extractor. I compared my KS47 extractor to a standard AR15 extractor and they looked very similar. Swap it with a standard AR15 extractor and report back. |
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Thanks for advice! If I’m not hearing from PSA I’ll try to use a standard.223 extractor and see if it works. So while cleaning the upper in a daylight I noticed that the feeding ramp has unusual sharp edge, looks like broken metal to me. Do you think this is normal? Please see attached pictures. (Sorry, can’t figure out how to generate viewable images with drive). Thanks all! |
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Originally Posted By dmsh772: Thanks for advice! If I’m not hearing from PSA I’ll try to use a standard.223 extractor and see if it works. So while cleaning the upper in a daylight I noticed that the feeding ramp has unusual sharp edge, looks like broken metal to me. Do you think this is normal? Please see attached pictures. (Sorry, can’t figure out how to generate viewable images with drive). https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtD9dyiWofbegedgoevDF1U_qaiGGw https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtD9dyiWofbegedhM7zIq__-qgSEvg Thanks all! That is not normal, that is a bur left over from when they machined the feed ramp. Just use an abrasive file like a cheap little diamond file or jewlers file to knock the bur off and put a slight chamfer on that edge. No big deal. Should look like this (From psa website) Click To View Spoiler |
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Originally Posted By JerDerv: That is not normal, that is a bur left over from when they machined the feed ramp. Just use an abrasive file like a cheap little diamond file or jewlers file to knock the bur off and put a slight chamfer on that edge. No big deal. Thank you! P.S. Sent PM to Josiah about that broken extractor but no response so far... |
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Originally Posted By dmsh772: Thank you! P.S. Sent PM to Josiah about that broken extractor but no response so far... You should have a PM in your inbox. I got caught up from the weekend this afternoon. Thank you, Josiah |
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Ok, guys, there’s an update. So my FFL and I, we tried to speak with PSA about this broken extractor… just to listen the usual “send the rifle back” music. Well, since I’m living in one of those states, things are complicated to get in and out. At this point I was almost ready to buy an aftermarket extractor, just to avoid sending the 4’ box through the FFL. But once again, Josiah saved the day. Sent him a PM and got a new extractor in my mailbox today! Josiah, your assistance is very appreciated, thank you! Now about this extractor. The new one seems to have more material in critical spots, see attached pictures. Hope this one lasts longer… Image 1 Image 2 |
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Originally Posted By Make_Mine_Moxie: Or when uppers will be back in stock? Originally Posted By Make_Mine_Moxie: Originally Posted By skirch56: @PalmettoStateArmory Any guess on when the "KS47 essential builders kit" will be back in stock? I do not have an exact date, but we will get them out as quick as we can! Thank you, Josiah |
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Originally Posted By westphoenix: I noticed there is a lot less KS-47 uppers on the site now. What happened? Are they being discontinued? New uppers coming out? Not discontinued. More are coming! Thanks, Josiah |
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Originally Posted By themagikbullet: What's the story with the updated bcg's? https://www.ar15.com/forums/industry/KS-47-Toolcraft-Enhanced-Extractor/301-300399/ |
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Originally Posted By Goody454: Is there any chance the extractors will be available separately? I have two KS47 BCGs (Gen 1 & 2) that I’d like to get spares for. We will be offering the extractors here shortly. Thank you, Josiah |
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https://palmettostatearmory.com/ks-47-tc-e-extractor.html $24.99 SKU 51655115510 Brand Palmetto State Armory Model Number 51655115510 UPC 51655115510 The new TC-E (Toolcraft Enhanced Extractor) is our new and improved extractor designed for reliability and performance in our KS-47 Bolt Carrier Group. 
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Anybody have any experience with the new "Enhanced" extractors? I just purchased one as a back-up. Currently on a Windham Weaponry extractor that's held up for about 500 rounds. That said, it's chewed through every other extractor I've put in it. The original extractor claw tore off before 100 rounds and also damaged my feed ramp, the replacement extractor I received was visibly corroded with pitted metal and missing finish and that one broke within probably 60 rounds. I then tried a KAK extractor, which broke at about 120 rounds. The current extractor seems to be holding, however I also put in an adjustable gas block (Wojtek Weaponry) and tuned the gas down as far as I could while still cycling. I thought I finally had my KS47 running right until I took it out and had it FTE, friend of mine shot it and reported to me that he was pretty sure it had loaded a live round when it seized. Fortunately it did not, it just had a casing that was incredibly stuck in the chamber while my bolt was slightly disengaged so it could not be broken down. I ordered the new Toolcraft extractor in anticipation of another extractor failure, I'd continue to pursue customer service, but I've honestly had a pretty bad overall experience with that considering the wait times and the corroded extractor I received last time. Also curious if anybody has had an issue with snap-caps? If you load a snap-cap into my KS-47 it will not leave the chamber without using a cleaning rod, it takes little to no force, but you cannot extract it another way. For what it's worth I have the 10.5" KS-47 pistol Gen 2 and I've been using nothing but Wolf steel for ammo. When the thing works it's great, but it doesn't usually work. |
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Originally Posted By mostlysilent: Anybody have any experience with the new "Enhanced" extractors? I just purchased one as a back-up. Currently on a Windham Weaponry extractor that's held up for about 500 rounds. That said, it's chewed through every other extractor I've put in it. The original extractor claw tore off before 100 rounds and also damaged my feed ramp, the replacement extractor I received was visibly corroded with pitted metal and missing finish and that one broke within probably 60 rounds. I then tried a KAK extractor, which broke at about 120 rounds. The current extractor seems to be holding, however I also put in an adjustable gas block (Wojtek Weaponry) and tuned the gas down as far as I could while still cycling. I thought I finally had my KS47 running right until I took it out and had it FTE, friend of mine shot it and reported to me that he was pretty sure it had loaded a live round when it seized. Fortunately it did not, it just had a casing that was incredibly stuck in the chamber while my bolt was slightly disengaged so it could not be broken down. I ordered the new Toolcraft extractor in anticipation of another extractor failure, I'd continue to pursue customer service, but I've honestly had a pretty bad overall experience with that considering the wait times and the corroded extractor I received last time. Also curious if anybody has had an issue with snap-caps? If you load a snap-cap into my KS-47 it will not leave the chamber without using a cleaning rod, it takes little to no force, but you cannot extract it another way. For what it's worth I have the 10.5" KS-47 pistol Gen 2 and I've been using nothing but Wolf steel for ammo. When the thing works it's great, but it doesn't usually work. I am on here almost every day. If you would like help with anything, feel free to PM me. Thank you, Josiah |
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Just ordered a couple extractors from PSA. It’s nice to see so many KS47 parts in stock on the website. Tried out the Resonator K today and was impressed. Takes the edge off and doesn’t add much weight or length. Attached File |
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Just picked up my KS47 - it's built as a CT compliant other, unfortunately went to install the new handguard tonight and ofcourse it doesn't fit. Going to have to Dremel the anti rotation tabs this weekend to get the MI quad rail to fit. 
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Originally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory: Yes, they will be the new TC ones. Thank you, Josiah My extractor broke in under 400 rounds. I called in mid-Nov 2021 to get a replacement extractor. I was told when the new ones were in stock, PSA would ship it to me. It's mid-March 2022 (4 months later) and I have a strange feeling the CS agent never put in a request for a replacement. Some assistance from PSA would be appreciated. |
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Originally Posted By cire0309: My extractor broke in under 400 rounds. I called in mid-Nov 2021 to get a replacement extractor. I was told when the new ones were in stock, PSA would ship it to me. It's mid-March 2022 (4 months later) and I have a strange feeling the CS agent never put in a request for a replacement. Some assistance from PSA would be appreciated. Please PM me your order number. I will get you taken care of. Thank you, Josiah |
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Just when I thought I finally had my KS-47 running right, the bolt failed. It started failing to cycle ~5-10% of the time, which I thought was a gassing issue as I put an adjustable gas block on mine so it would stop eating extractors. (My Windham Weaponry extractor has held for almost 1,000 rounds) Turns out the bolt had a lug shear off. I guess points to it that it still cycles at all. The bolt was a PSA made KS-47 bolt for my Gen 2 10.5" KS-47. My opinion remains the same on this firearm, it's excellent when it works. Emphasis on when. I'm at about 2,000 rounds through it now and it's been a struggle. I'm assuming PSA will replace it with one of the new Toolcraft bolts for it and hopefully then it will finally be able to be called reliable. |
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Originally Posted By mostlysilent: Just when I thought I finally had my KS-47 running right, the bolt failed. It started failing to cycle ~5-10% of the time, which I thought was a gassing issue as I put an adjustable gas block on mine so it would stop eating extractors. (My Windham Weaponry extractor has held for almost 1,000 rounds) Turns out the bolt had a lug shear off. I guess points to it that it still cycles at all. The bolt was a PSA made KS-47 bolt for my Gen 2 11.5" KS-47. My opinion remains the same on this firearm, it's excellent when it works. Emphasis on when. I'm at about 2,000 rounds through it now and it's been a struggle. I'm assuming PSA will replace it with one of the new Toolcraft bolts for it and hopefully then it will finally be able to be called reliable. Please PM me your order number. I will get you taken care of. Josiah |
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Originally Posted By Rob_Nikada: Just built mine. It won’t feed from US Palm mags, the bolt won’t strip a round off the mag. Is there something wrong with mine, or will it not feed from some mags? As stated above, have you tried other mags. If I'm not mistaken, the US Palm mag is a little 'thick'. I read on a Gilboa M43 (AR pattern rifle that takes AK mags) review, that the US Palm would NOT fit the mag well. I don't see if listed on the PSA website either, so it may be a mag issue and not a PSA issue. They are pretty clear that not all AK mags will fit. AK mags come in a wide variety of dimensions. I know on my WASR-10, some mags are wobbly and others are pretty tight. I just got my PSA KS-47 lower in and my Hungarian 20rd mag locks in. Once I order an upper, I'll try out the mags I have for fit. I got a decent selection of mags as I have been buying for over 25 years. |
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I have a Geissele SSA-E in my KS47 and started getting light primer strikes when I shoot Wolf ammo. No issue with Tula, Silver Bear, or brass cases ammo. Anyone else having this issue? I’m assuming it’s related to the trigger and I’d rather not adjust the springs. Maybe there is a different firing pin I could try instead. Worse case scenario I just won’t shoot Wolf, but it would be nice to know it’ll eat anything. |
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Originally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory: I am looking into this for you. Josiah Originally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory: Originally Posted By CanvasBack: @PalmettoStateArmory Any eta on an a restock of the essential parts build kit for the KS47? I am looking into this for you. Josiah Thanks! |
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Originally Posted By JerDerv: @CanvasBack In stock now. https://palmettostatearmory.com/christmas-sale/lowers/psa-ks47-essential-parts-build-kit.html Originally Posted By JerDerv: Originally Posted By CanvasBack: Thanks! @CanvasBack In stock now. https://palmettostatearmory.com/christmas-sale/lowers/psa-ks47-essential-parts-build-kit.html Thanks! |
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I finally ordered a 10.5" upper for the lower I bought 3 months ago. I kept waiting for the stripped upper to come back in stock. I have a Faxon 16" upper that I want to convert over to the KS47 platform. I figure that the10.5" with a brace can work until I get a 16" ready. Then I will either get another lower or SBR it and switch between them. Its been close to 20 years ago that I saw the Knights AR-47 prototype. I have wanted one since. I almost got a CMMG Mutant but it was always priced just a tad high. |
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Right on! I have an unmodified 16" faxon gunner in my KS47 that has been 100%. Zero issues with around1500 rounds through it. I remember when I was first putting it together I was debating dremeling out the feed ramps. I'm glad I left it alone, just figured I'd mention that. |