Is this M4 PSA kit a good deal?

[ASP785]

PSA uppers and lowers are FN seconds. Just FYI

Do you have a source stating that?

 

[Gabriel42]

Do you have a source stating that?

Form what I gathered, they can't explicitly say it but they are sure suggesting a relationship of some sort.

 

[bigfug]

I think he means stating that its seconds, its well known that FN makes the PSA barrels, and suspected to make the BCG and upper as well. This kit couldnt contain a blem or second lower, since it contains no lower. They are known to sell blems or seconds sometimes, but everyone I have seen reviewing one, says they couldnt find it the blem or reason for it to be considered blem.

 

[NikatKimber]

PSA uppers and lowers are FN seconds. Just FYI

If so, FN firsts must be *nice*. Since the PSA seconds I've dealt with were pretty good. That would make them seconds from the seconds. Would that be thirds? or fourths?

 

[GlockCop]

Om my latest AR build I used a PSA barrel. Like the one described above. I was told it was manufactured by FN for PSA. If this barrel is somehow a second Ill take another. Very good barrel so far. I also bought a bolt and carrier from the samr company. I bought it knowing from the start it was a "blem". Its going inside the gun who cares the coloring on one side is a little then? The gas keys were staked correctly and was the M-16 profile. It too works perfectly. To answer your question I would get that kit and not worry. Oh and it took about a week for each order from order date to delivery date.

 

[aestus]

FN makes their barrels, including their premium cold hammer forged barrels with the double layered chrome lining.

PSA used to have a different forge make their lowers, but starting soon (if not not now) FN will also be making their lowers. If your PSA lower is a "low shelf" receiver then it's FN. If it's "high shelf" then it's a different forge.

You can check their industry forum at ar15.com where they talk about this stuff from time to time.

Unless it's labeled as a "second" it's not a second or reject. FN makes barrels and lowers for a couple of other companies, as well. PSA is able to get stuff sourced by FN cheaply because they are just down the road from the FN plant and save lots of money due to virtually no shipping costs.

 

[henschman]

It looks like that kit is sold out now... but they have a couple different complete M4 uppers for a good price as "weekend deals." It seems like they always have at least some upper or rifle kit on a good sale.

I've built 3 rifles with PSA parts, and am very pleased.

 

[AMT7]

Called them after they opened and verified thay kit on sale in stock then ordered it. Thanks for the great objective info.

 

[Surveyor1653]

You'll be happy with it. They sell better stuff than you end up paying for, typically.

 

[HackerF15E]

FN makes their barrels

Not all PSA barrels are made by FN. They'll specifically say in the description if they are.

I have a 2011-era PSA barrel that is a Wilson.