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Posted: 12/22/2018 1:04:53 PM EDT

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We only plan on offering complete lowers and uppers.

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I desperately need a stripped upper though!!! My gen 1 upper was damaged during disassembly :,( I had to get a replacement one custom made, it's fine but circle 10 mags over insert.

Posted: 12/22/2018 3:04:43 PM EDT

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We only plan on offering complete lowers and uppers.

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@palmettostatearmory any eta on stripped lower and uppers so i can build one of my own ks47's?

We only plan on offering complete lowers and uppers.

Thanks,

Josiah

At some point you really should offer parts. There are parts on these we can't get anyplace else. I understand (but don't like) only selling the complete units at first but people are going to need repair parts, parts to fix things they broke which wouldn't be warranty, or parts to finish up builds. I want to pickup a bolt/firing pin for mine to store in the grip at some point.

Posted: 12/22/2018 3:27:57 PM EDT

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At some point you really should offer parts. There are parts on these we can't get anyplace else. I understand (but don't like) only selling the complete units at first but people are going to need repair parts, parts to fix things they broke which wouldn't be warranty, or parts to finish up builds. I want to pickup a bolt/firing pin for mine to store in the grip at some point.

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@palmettostatearmory any eta on stripped lower and uppers so i can build one of my own ks47's?

We only plan on offering complete lowers and uppers.

Thanks,

Josiah

At some point you really should offer parts. There are parts on these we can't get anyplace else. I understand (but don't like) only selling the complete units at first but people are going to need repair parts, parts to fix things they broke which wouldn't be warranty, or parts to finish up builds. I want to pickup a bolt/firing pin for mine to store in the grip at some point.

I am sure they will eventually. I notice he didn't mention gun kits which is what I am looking for since I bought the stripped lower.

Posted: 12/24/2018 1:39:22 PM EDT

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So can I now have the gun from Cat Shit One?

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"Get out of my head!!!"

Posted: 12/25/2018 12:55:47 AM EDT

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We only plan on offering complete lowers and uppers.

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dang. is this what we can expect with other future offerings as well, and a leaning away from the build your own? or just for the ks47 that you know of at this time?

Posted: 12/25/2018 1:35:37 AM EDT

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I am sure they will eventually. I notice he didn't mention gun kits which is what I am looking for since I bought the stripped lower.

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@palmettostatearmory any eta on stripped lower and uppers so i can build one of my own ks47's?

We only plan on offering complete lowers and uppers.

Thanks,

Josiah

At some point you really should offer parts. There are parts on these we can't get anyplace else. I understand (but don't like) only selling the complete units at first but people are going to need repair parts, parts to fix things they broke which wouldn't be warranty, or parts to finish up builds. I want to pickup a bolt/firing pin for mine to store in the grip at some point.

I am sure they will eventually. I notice he didn't mention gun kits which is what I am looking for since I bought the stripped lower.

I hope they do, but only offering complete lowers and uppers doesn't leave any room for spares.

Posted: 12/25/2018 1:03:36 PM EDT

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Yes,the video also said the buffer tube is ar10 ,heavy buffer and spring.

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I'm not sure this is necessary...on the several AR47 builds I have done, using a mid-length gas system completely mitigated buffer/recoil/cycling issues, requiring only an H or H2 buffer depending on the individual barrel.

I really hope that PSA offers the mid-length barrel options that they had before, otherwise I'll have to use another.

On my next build I plan to try out a JP buffer, just for my curiosity.

Posted: 12/25/2018 7:28:17 PM EDT

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UPDATE

Shot my new G2 KS47 pistol this morning.
Would not cycle. Not happy! But was very accurate. The bolt would not go back enough to pick up the next round. But the mag locks up extremely tight. I imagine after i get it fixed it will shoot very well.

Posted: 12/26/2018 9:40:33 AM EDT

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Shot my new G2 KS47 pistol this morning.
Would not cycle. Not happy! But was very accurate. The bolt would not go back enough to pick up the next round. But the mag locks up extremely tight. I imagine after i get it fixed it will shoot very well.

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Sounds like an undersized gas port

Posted: 12/26/2018 10:15:16 AM EDT

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UPDATE

Shot my new G2 KS47 pistol this morning.
Would not cycle. Not happy! But was very accurate. The bolt would not go back enough to pick up the next round. But the mag locks up extremely tight. I imagine after i get it fixed it will shoot very well.

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I apologize for the issue. If you have not already contacted C/S, please PM me your order number, and I will get you taken care of.

Thank you,

Josiah

Posted: 12/26/2018 11:23:47 AM EDT

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Sounds like an undersized gas port

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That's exactly what I think is wrong. Im using Yugo military ammo. If anything it should be over gassed not under.

I will get a hold of customer service shortly. Thank you!

Posted: 12/26/2018 2:49:19 PM EDT

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That's exactly what I think is wrong. Im using Yugo military ammo. If anything it should be over gassed not under.

I will get a hold of customer service shortly. Thank you!

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Sounds like an undersized gas port

That's exactly what I think is wrong. Im using Yugo military ammo. If anything it should be over gassed not under.

I will get a hold of customer service shortly. Thank you!

Or a gas block that's not quite in the right location. I've had that w/ both on different guns.

Posted: 12/26/2018 3:07:52 PM EDT

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I considered that, but its strait, and with the extra gas from that round it should still be enough to cycle. It has to be a port issue. Returning the gun. Looking forward to getting it back!

Posted: 12/26/2018 9:17:40 PM EDT

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12/26 UPDATE

Got off early today came home swapped out the buffer spring on my .223 into the ks47 and just like that it works. Its a little over gassed but works. Heres where im looking for some advice. Should i send it back to PSA for them to drill out the gas port? They said that they upgraded the spring for better reliability. Seems like thats the way i should go if designed. But its working now with a lighter spring?

Posted: 12/27/2018 12:55:45 AM EDT

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Honestly, if it doesn’t void the warranty, I would get a chrome silicon spring from Damage Industries and run the snot out of it.

The chrome silicon spring will last many times longer than a standard carbine spring, especially with that cartridge.

In my experience with ARs chambered in 7.62x39, I have found that carbine length rifles are usually way over gassed, so if I could run it without using a heavier buffer spring, I would count myself lucky.

Posted: 12/28/2018 3:50:57 PM EDT

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Got off early today came home swapped out the buffer spring on my .223 into the ks47 and just like that it works. Its a little over gassed but works. Heres where im looking for some advice. Should i send it back to PSA for them to drill out the gas port? They said that they upgraded the spring for better reliability. Seems like thats the way i should go if designed. But its working now with a lighter spring?

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Try the regular 223 spring with a heavier buffer. That 308 spring is too much for any round when using a carbine length gas system with a 10.5 in barrel. I'm sure it's fine with a 16 in barrel because of the increased dwell time. I wouldn't have them drill out the gas block. Regular spring with a heavier buffer, or a standard 3.0 oz carbine buffer with a sprinco blue spring. I would suggest a 3.0 oz buffer with the heaviest spring you can get away with from sprinco. I think their red spring will be too much. It sucks that psa didn't do the homework, anybody who has fired an ar pistol could tell you that a 308 spring is gonna cause short stroking.

Posted: 12/28/2018 11:51:55 PM EDT

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Get one machined. To hell with waiting for PSA. That's what I did and I am more than happy.

Posted: 12/29/2018 4:55:51 AM EDT

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I was wondering what is the empty hole for, on the receiver, above the magazine release lever. It goes all the way through to the other side..

I look at photos and it looked like there was a roll pin going through.. mine has nothing.

Example image of it having a roll pin..

vs mine

Posted: 12/29/2018 8:50:27 PM EDT

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Its the rear magazine stop. Its where the pin that stops the mag from over inserting at the rear is.

Posted: 12/30/2018 5:49:57 PM EDT

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Its the rear magazine stop. Its where the pin that stops the mag from over inserting at the rear is.

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Guess going to contact PSA for the pin on Monday

Posted: 12/30/2018 8:56:43 PM EDT

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How does the mag lock up on yours, loose im guessing? You shoot it yet?

Posted: 1/2/2019 5:10:06 AM EDT

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How does the mag lock up on yours, loose im guessing? You shoot it yet?

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Locks up tight for all my mags but I notice the notch never made it to the roll pin location.

Posted: 1/2/2019 7:35:17 AM EDT

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Comparison to the PSA AK.

Posted: 1/10/2019 7:04:56 PM EDT

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going to be in stock again anytime soon?

Posted: 1/11/2019 2:54:21 PM EDT

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We will have more in stock within the next two weeks.

Thank you,

Josiah

Posted: 1/11/2019 3:21:37 PM EDT

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We will have more in stock within the next two weeks.

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Josiah

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going to be in stock again anytime soon?

We will have more in stock within the next two weeks.

Thank you,

Josiah

Will that include uppers and or build kits?

Posted: 1/11/2019 5:41:48 PM EDT

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I apologize for the issue. If you have not already contacted C/S, please PM me your order number, and I will get you taken care of.

Thank you,

Josiah

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Let me try this again... I... NEED... A... STRIPPED... KS-47... UPPER. My gen1 ks47 is out of action, it has been for a year. Pretty please. Your website does not respond to customer service emails. PM or email me please. I don't mind paying, but I just need that upper badly.

Posted: 1/21/2019 6:45:44 PM EDT

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Get a mega sbu upper, send it to Paladin Machine Service in Kershaw SC and he can machine it to work with your ks47 lower.

Posted: 1/28/2019 7:59:45 PM EDT

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Is PSA still bringing out new ks47 stripped lowers? I would love to get one. Thanks.

Posted: 1/28/2019 10:58:33 PM EDT

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Finally got to shoot it.. It is a tack driver. First few rounds I had feeding issues but I didn't lube it. Once lubbed, it ran perfectly.

Posted: 1/28/2019 11:18:48 PM EDT

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Is PSA still bringing out new ks47 stripped lowers? I would love to get one. Thanks.

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I'd like to buy a stripped upper/lower/bcg to build a pistol to go along with my gen 1 rifle.

Posted: 1/30/2019 11:46:57 AM EDT

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Finally got to shoot it.. It is a tack driver. First few rounds I had feeding issues but I didn't lube it. Once lubbed, it ran perfectly.

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Yer gonna want to get Wolff xp, sprinco "blue" or sprinco "hot white" recoil spring for maximum reliably. Sounds like you're undergassed. These pistols still ship with a 308 spring right?

Posted: 1/30/2019 4:09:21 PM EDT

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Let me try this again... I... NEED... A... STRIPPED... KS-47... UPPER. My gen1 ks47 is out of action, it has been for a year. Pretty please. Your website does not respond to customer service emails. PM or email me please. I don't mind paying, but I just need that upper badly.

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I will take care of you on arfcom. Please PM me your order number, and we will get your KS47 Gen 1 upper in for evaluation and repair.

Thank you,

Josiah

Posted: 1/30/2019 4:09:55 PM EDT

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Is PSA still bringing out new ks47 stripped lowers? I would love to get one. Thanks.

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We are only going to be doing complete uppers and lowers for the KS47.

Thank you,

Josiah

Posted: 1/30/2019 4:11:20 PM EDT

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I will take care of you on arfcom. Please PM me your order number, and we will get your KS47 Gen 1 upper in for evaluation and repair.

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Josiah

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Any word on an upgrade plan for other gen 1 uppers to fix mag drag?

Posted: 1/30/2019 4:39:51 PM EDT

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When will the complete lowers be available?

Posted: 1/30/2019 5:07:37 PM EDT

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Or uppers? I feel like I have been waiting forever as well. May of 2017 is when I ordered my lower. A couple of the kits went on sale at various times but either sold out immediately or were a configuration I didn’t want.

Posted: 1/31/2019 12:31:31 AM EDT

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We are only going to be doing complete uppers and lowers for the KS47.

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Josiah

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When?

Posted: 1/31/2019 1:17:07 AM EDT

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We are only going to be doing complete uppers and lowers for the KS47.

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Josiah

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Is PSA still bringing out new ks47 stripped lowers? I would love to get one. Thanks.

We are only going to be doing complete uppers and lowers for the KS47.

Thank you,

Josiah

Then I guess you can’t help me.

Posted: 1/31/2019 10:43:22 AM EDT

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Any word on an upgrade plan for other gen 1 uppers to fix mag drag?

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We have a lot of customers who are not having an issue with their Gen 1's, which is why there is no "upgrade plan." Since you are having an issue with yours, please PM me your order number, and I will get yours brought in for evaluation and repair.

Thank you,

Josiah

Posted: 1/31/2019 2:37:01 PM EDT

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I will take care of you on arfcom. Please PM me your order number, and we will get your KS47 Gen 1 upper in for evaluation and repair.

Thank you,

Josiah

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Well I bought it secondhand so I guess you can't help me. Guess I'll just have to buy a complete one ?? there is no repairing this upper, the index pin dug itself into the aluminum. The threads are trashed too from my trying to remove the barrel nut.

Posted: 2/1/2019 11:33:58 AM EDT

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Well I bought it secondhand so I guess you can't help me. Guess I'll just have to buy a complete one ?? there is no repairing this upper, the index pin dug itself into the aluminum. The threads are trashed too from my trying to remove the barrel nut.

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IM me your name, phone number, and address. We will still warranty it!

Thanks,

Josiah

Posted: 2/1/2019 3:46:15 PM EDT

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IM me your name, phone number, and address. We will still warranty it!

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Josiah

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Fucking A.

This is why I'm always broke. You can't beat customer service from Joshiah.

Posted: 2/1/2019 6:11:57 PM EDT

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Fucking A.

This is why I'm always broke. You can't beat customer service from Joshiah.

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IM me your name, phone number, and address. We will still warranty it!

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Josiah

Fucking A.

This is why I'm always broke. You can't beat customer service from Joshiah.

Pretty impressive especially after the smart ass smiley

Posted: 2/2/2019 12:21:45 PM EDT

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IM me your name, phone number, and address. We will still warranty it!

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Josiah

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Well I bought it secondhand so I guess you can't help me. Guess I'll just have to buy a complete one there is no repairing this upper, the index pin dug itself into the aluminum. The threads are trashed too from my trying to remove the barrel nut.

IM me your name, phone number, and address. We will still warranty it!

Thanks,

Josiah

^^^ This right here. Much better service than I've gotten from a couple of "Tier One" manufacturers over the years.

Posted: 2/3/2019 1:12:06 PM EDT

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Josiah

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Thank you, I'll do that. And sorry for the smart ass smiley, I've not had much luck with this rifle and when I emailed PSA about my problem a year ago I received no response.

Posted: 2/7/2019 11:27:23 PM EDT

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Uppers and lowers available. At least they were earlier today.

Posted: 2/7/2019 11:27:54 PM EDT

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Uppers and lowers available on their web site.

Posted: 2/10/2019 6:29:31 PM EDT

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Somewhat on topic.

I was going to order a complete lower with pistol brace, but they were not available. I ordered the complete lower with magpul stock.

Do you guys at PSA put this going out of your book as "other", "lower receiver" or "rifle lower", or ?

I seem to see mixed results if I can pull the stock and add a brace and build it into a pistol first, before it ever has a 16" upper in place.

No, I don't intend to write a letter;)

My only concern is that it comes with a stock. If I can't build it into a pistol, I am fine with doing a carbine.

Posted: 2/10/2019 8:34:05 PM EDT

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Somewhat on topic.

I was going to order a complete lower with pistol brace, but they were not available. I ordered the complete lower with magpul stock.

Do you guys at PSA put this going out of your book as "other", "lower receiver" or "rifle lower", or ?

I seem to see mixed results if I can pull the stock and add a brace and build it into a pistol first, before it ever has a 16" upper in place.

No, I don't intend to write a letter;)

My only concern is that it comes with a stock. If I can't build it into a pistol, I am fine with doing a carbine.

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That's a big no no. Anything that's coming from the factory with a stock is a rifle and will always be a rifle (or sbr). Now if a lower comes as a pistol lower the rules don't apply the same way. You can still turn it into a sbr but it will never be a rifle. You can make it into a pistol with a stock and 16" barrel though and switch it back to a short barreled pistol with brace as many times as you want. Laws are stupid.

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