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11/2/2010 3:19:43 PM EDT
I am considering buying a PWS upper to build my AR. I have not heard a lot on this company, and was hoping someone could give me some feedback on the quality of these weapons. Much appreciated.
11/2/2010 4:39:56 PM EDT
[#1]
I think that these uppers have not been out very long so it will be hard to tell.  They are made here in Boise and I know that they just started offering lowers as well as complete rifles.  They also do piston uppers.  I have seen a few at the local fun shop and just by looking/touching, they seem good to go, but I have no rounds down range with these to make an official conclusion.  If the quality of these uppers are on par with their comps., then these should have no problem.
11/2/2010 7:51:40 PM EDT
[#2]
They are good to go.  I own several and love them all.  I am also planning on purchasing the 308 when I get the funds.  Definately my favorite AR's to shoot.
11/2/2010 9:26:41 PM EDT
[#3]
I enjoy shooting my piston conversion and it's reliable now that I got the gas block fixed.  It shot loose and cracked so I sent it back to PWS.  They replaced the gas block fairly quickly and I've since put several hundred rounds through it (I don't get to shoot very often).  I can shoot Silver Bear or brass (M193,M855) without issue, but the Tula gets a few FTEs (happens in other ARs as well - cheap crap).

I can't really speak to their overall design quality since the retrofit is only as good as the original will allow - I have it on a CMMG middy as more of a hobby/test gun than a primary AR.  However, I have been impressed with the operation of the carbine thus far and Stacey took care of it when needed.

I'd like to get a Mk116 when funds permit since it is the most intriguing piston design out there and I trust in their CS/quality.  I use one of their FSC556 comps on a 20" LaRue stealth and am happy with that.
11/2/2010 11:38:10 PM EDT
[#4]
I  bought one of their 10.5" guns last spring. I put about 800rds of wolf through it without cleaning it which made me a fan...

Still planning on LWRCi for my next one though although I will say I'm very happy with PWS
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