Good deal on PSA?

Topher127 · September 5, 2013, 02:07 PM

I have a feeling that I know the answer, but let's make it official...

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...m-carbine.html

For a first time ar buyer, good deal? I was going to build my own, but this looks like a steal. Thoughts appreciated!

Southside830 · September 5, 2013, 02:45 PM

All the specials Palmetto have been running lately are excellent deals. I would get the combo with the Aimpoint PRO if it were me though. PSA rifles are of good quality.

Quentin2 · September 5, 2013, 02:48 PM

It is a steal if you want the rail, optic and 16" with carbine length gas. PSA continues to amaze me - how much quality you get for the money. I have one and love it! (I did a lower build then topped it with a 16" PSA LW midlength upper.)

Fishbed77 · September 5, 2013, 02:56 PM

If you want a free-float forearm, then yep - that's a very good deal.

I have Vortex Strikefire optic on one of my ARs, and while it's decent, an Aimpoint PRO (which I also own) smokes it in every category. Still, that Vortex would cost you $160 if you bought it separately, and if you wanted to upgrade, it's an easy sell on ebay.

iraiam · September 6, 2013, 08:52 AM

I would say it's very good deal, I went to look at the deal and found a deal of my own. I pounced because it first said the sale ended 9/6 at noon, now it says 9/9. It's pretty much just what I was making a parts list for to build myself.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...cg-and-ch.html

Bozz10mm · September 8, 2013, 01:38 PM

Out of stock.

Palmetto-Pride · September 9, 2013, 12:02 AM

Sometimes the one with the Aimpoint PRO can be had for $999.99 which ia an absolutely amazing deal. Thats like getting the PRO for $400.00 and a fully built complete milspec M4forgy for $600.00.

Topher127 · September 9, 2013, 09:11 AM

Thanks, everyone. Now just have to wait until they are back in stock!

iraiam · September 11, 2013, 11:09 PM

Just a heads up, If you see something at PSA you like and are willing to pay their prices, which are usually quite good, you had better jump on it because there is a good chance they won't last the weekend, and it may be some time before they are in stock again.

I placed an order for that upper as soon as I saw it, I'm not sure exactly when it went to "temporarily out of stock" but Monday afternoon they were gone.

Justice06RR · September 12, 2013, 12:00 AM

How much was it? Can't see the price now that its out of stock.

I bought a similar rifle with the MI Gen2 SS handguards last year. They are excellent rifles and the handguard is very slim and lightweight. You'll definitely like it.

Fishbed77 · September 12, 2013, 08:30 AM

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How much was it? Can't see the price now that its out of stock.

If you add items to "compare" on PSA's website, you can see what the price was last time they were in stock.

Topher127 · September 12, 2013, 10:02 PM

It was 899 when i was looking at it. Been checking daily for when they get it back in stock.

September 5, 2013, 02:07 PM	#1
Topher127 Member Join Date: October 10, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 33	Good deal on PSA? I have a feeling that I know the answer, but let's make it official... http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...m-carbine.html For a first time ar buyer, good deal? I was going to build my own, but this looks like a steal. Thoughts appreciated!

September 6, 2013, 08:52 AM	#5
iraiam Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2012 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 1,058	I would say it's very good deal, I went to look at the deal and found a deal of my own. I pounced because it first said the sale ended 9/6 at noon, now it says 9/9. It's pretty much just what I was making a parts list for to build myself. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...cg-and-ch.html __________________ NRA Lifetime Member Since 1999 "I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials." George Mason

September 11, 2013, 11:09 PM	#9
iraiam Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2012 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 1,058	Just a heads up, If you see something at PSA you like and are willing to pay their prices, which are usually quite good, you had better jump on it because there is a good chance they won't last the weekend, and it may be some time before they are in stock again. I placed an order for that upper as soon as I saw it, I'm not sure exactly when it went to "temporarily out of stock" but Monday afternoon they were gone. __________________ NRA Lifetime Member Since 1999 "I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials." George Mason

September 5, 2013, 02:45 PM	#2
Southside830 Member Join Date: February 21, 2013 Posts: 43	All the specials Palmetto have been running lately are excellent deals. I would get the combo with the Aimpoint PRO if it were me though. PSA rifles are of good quality.

September 5, 2013, 02:48 PM	#3
Quentin2 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2009 Location: NorthWest USA Posts: 1,996	It is a steal if you want the rail, optic and 16" with carbine length gas. PSA continues to amaze me - how much quality you get for the money. I have one and love it! (I did a lower build then topped it with a 16" PSA LW midlength upper.)

September 5, 2013, 02:56 PM	#4
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	If you want a free-float forearm, then yep - that's a very good deal. I have Vortex Strikefire optic on one of my ARs, and while it's decent, an Aimpoint PRO (which I also own) smokes it in every category. Still, that Vortex would cost you $160 if you bought it separately, and if you wanted to upgrade, it's an easy sell on ebay.

September 8, 2013, 01:38 PM	#6
Bozz10mm Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2013 Location: Central Texas Posts: 287	Out of stock.

September 9, 2013, 12:02 AM	#7
Palmetto-Pride Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,071	Sometimes the one with the Aimpoint PRO can be had for $999.99 which ia an absolutely amazing deal. Thats like getting the PRO for $400.00 and a fully built complete milspec M4forgy for $600.00.

September 9, 2013, 09:11 AM	#8
Topher127 Member Join Date: October 10, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 33	Thanks, everyone. Now just have to wait until they are back in stock!

September 12, 2013, 12:00 AM	#10
Justice06RR Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,360	How much was it? Can't see the price now that its out of stock. I bought a similar rifle with the MI Gen2 SS handguards last year. They are excellent rifles and the handguard is very slim and lightweight. You'll definitely like it.

September 12, 2013, 10:02 PM	#12
Topher127 Member Join Date: October 10, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 33	It was 899 when i was looking at it. Been checking daily for when they get it back in stock.