On 6/3/15 PSA released the much anticipated AK-47.  The Ak was initially introduced at the "SHOT SHOW 2015" and was stated to be released around a 600.00 Price point.  Within a few days, PSA then released a ton of accessories, a Zhukov edition, and barreled receivers for both standard and Zhukovs. We wont go into all of the accessories, but in this thread we will cover all PSA Models, as well as all Barrelled receivers.  PSA is releasing these as their production comes up online for each model.  We have not seen all models yet.


PSAK-47's

the first release was the PSAK-47 MOE Edition.  

The PSAK-47 MOE Edition's stats from their site are as follows :

Palmetto State Armory is proud to announce the introduction of our PSAK-47.
You have heard of Russian, Chinese, Bulgarian and Egyptian standard AK rifles.  Finally a quality American standard AK built in America, with all new manufactured parts and with a premium standard of fit, finish and workmanship.   The PSAK-47 was designed from the ground up to be a new standard in AK rifles, and was tortured tested to 10,000 rounds in development to ensure a quality product.  
This iconic rifle accepts standard AK47 magazines, and features:
Melonite 4150 steel treated barrel
Stamped steel receiver
7.62x39 Caliber
1 in 9.5" Twist
35.25" length
Std. 800 yard rear sight leaf
Magpul MOE Furniture
Magpul 30 round magazine (1)
Accepts standard AK47 magazines

It was introduced at a $749.99 Price point.

The PSAK-47 MOE Edition looks like this :






PSA AK-47 Zhukov  Edition :

The PSA Zhukov Edition's stats are as follows from their site.  

Finally a quality AK47 built to an American standard of fit, finish and workmanship.  
Melonite treated barrel
Stamped steel receiver
Magpul MOE Grip
Magpul Zhukov Folding Stock
Magpul Zhukov  Extended Hand Guard
*it is assumed to take standard AK magazines*

They were introduced at the $849.99 price point.

The PSAK-47 Zhukov edition looks like this :








Barreled AK-47 Receivers :


PSAK47 AK BARRELED RECEIVER 7.62X39

The PSAK47 AK barreled receiver's in 7.62x39's stats are as follows from their web site:

Stamped 1mm Steel Receiver
Installed and Riveted Breech Block and Rear Trunion
Installed and Pinned Barrel
4150 Steel Barrel, Melonite treated
Pinned Gas port with Bayonet lug
Pinned Front Sight Base
Bushing pin installed
7.62x39 Caliber
1 in 9.5" Twist Rate
Includes Headspaced Bolt, serialized to the receiver.
This is what you need to complete a PSAK-47 Intro Build Kit.

they were released at a $249.99 price point.






PSAK47 AK ZHUKOV BARRELED RECEIVER 7.62X39

The PSAK47 AK Zhukov Barreled Receiver in 7.62x39's stats are follows from their web site :

Stamped 1mm Steel Receiver
Installed and Riveted Breech Block and Rear Trunion
Installed and Pinned Barrel
4150 Steel Barrel, Melonite treated
Pinned Gas port with Bayonet lug
Pinned Front Sight Base
Bushing pin installed
7.62x39 Caliber
1 in 9.5" Twist Rate
Includes Headspaced Bolt, serialized to the receiver.
No Lower handguard cap to allow for Magpul Zhukov handguard installation
This is what you need to complete a PSAK-47 Zhukov Intro Build Kit.  Not compatible for use with other PSAK-47 Build Kits.

they were released at a price point of $249.99

And the PSAK47 AK Zhukov Barreled Receiver in 7.62x39 Look like this :




PSA AK Build Kits.

PSA introduced three initial build kits, and as they release more I'll add them to this thread.

PSAK-47 INTRO BUILD KIT NO FURNITURE

The stats from PSA's site are :
PSAK-47 MOE Intro Build Kit
Palmetto State Armory is proud to announce the American Standard AK Build Kit.  All the parts you need to turn your PSAK-47 barreled receiver to a  PSAK-47 rifle, less the furniture.  Using the PSAK-47 barreled receiver (not included), no welding, drilling or riveting is required to build your AK.  
No Bolt is included in this kit.   The bolt is headspaced on, and included in, the PSAK-47 barreled receiver
Kit includes:
TriggerBarrel Bushing/Slant brake
Trigger/Hammer PinFront Sight
HammerFront Sight Adjusting block
Hammer/Trigger SpringRear Sight Elivating Slide
Receiver Pin Keeper Phosphate Rear sight Elevating slide catch
Safety lever assemblyRear sight Slide catch spring
DisconnectorRear Sight Leaf
Disconnector SpringRear Sight spring
Pistol Grip ScrewGas Tube Assembly
Pistol Grip baseBolt carrier assembly
Firing PinFront Recoil Spring Guide
Firing Pin Retaining PinRear Recoil spring Guide
ExtractorFront Recoil Spring Guide Retainer
Extractor pinRecoil Spring
Extractor SpringReceiver Cover
Some assembly required.

they were released at a $219.99 price point.  

The PSAK-47 Intro Build Kit's look like this :





PSAK-47 MOE Intro Build Kit

PSA's stats from their web site are as follows :

Palmetto State Armory is proud to announce the American Standard AK Build Kit.  All the parts you need to turn your PSAK-47 barreled receiver to a  PSAK-47 MOE Edition Rifle.  Using the PSAK-47 barreled receiver (not included), no welding, drilling or riveting is required to build your AK.  
No Bolt is included in this kit.   The bolt is headspaced on, and included in, the PSAK-47 barreled receiver
Kit includes:
TriggerBarrel Bushing/Slant brake
Trigger/Hammer PinFront Sight
HammerFront Sight Adjusting block
Hammer/Trigger SpringRear Sight Elevating Slide
Receiver Pin Keeper Phosphate Rear sight Elevating slide catch
Safety lever assemblyRear sight Slide catch spring
DisconnectorRear Sight Leaf
Disconnector SpringRear Sight spring
Pistol Grip ScrewGas Tube Assembly
Pistol Grip baseBolt carrier assembly
Firing PinFront Recoil Spring Guide
Firing Pin Retaining PinRear Recoil spring Guide
ExtractorFront Recoil Spring Guide Retainer
Extractor pinRecoil Spring
Extractor SpringReceiver Cover
Magpul Pistol Grip MOE BLK
Magpul Buttstock MOE BLK
Magpul Handguard Set M-LOK
Some assembly required.

The PSAK-47 MOE Edition Build kit was released at a 349.99 Price point.

The PSAK-47 MOE Intro Build Kits look like this:




PSAK-47 ZHUKOV INTRO BUILD KIT

From PSA's site their description is as follows :

PSAK-47 MOE Intro Build Kit
Palmetto State Armory is proud to announce the American Standard AK Build Kit.  All the parts you need to turn your PSAK-47 Zhukov barreled receiver to a  PSAK-47 Zhukov Edition Rifle.  Using the PSAK-47 Zhukov barreled receiver (not included), no welding, drilling or riveting is required to build your AK.  
No Bolt is included in this kit.   The bolt is headspaced on, and included in, the PSAK-47 Zhukuv barreled receiver.
Kit includes:
TriggerBarrel Bushing/Slant brake
Trigger/Hammer PinFront Sight
HammerFront Sight Adjusting block
Hammer/Trigger SpringRear Sight Elevating Slide
Receiver Pin Keeper Phosphate Rear sight Elevating slide catch
Safety lever assemblyRear sight Slide catch spring
DisconnectorRear Sight Leaf
Disconnector SpringRear Sight spring
Pistol Grip ScrewGas Tube Assembly
Pistol Grip baseBolt carrier assembly
Firing PinFront Recoil Spring Guide
Firing Pin Retaining PinRear Recoil spring Guide
ExtractorFront Recoil Spring Guide Retainer
Extractor pinRecoil Spring
Extractor SpringReceiver Cover
Magpul Pistol Grip MOE BLK Magpul Zhukov Extended Handguard Set
Magpul Zhukov Folding Buttstock BLK
 
Some assembly required.  For best results, only use the PSAK-47 Zhukov barreled receiver for this kit.

The PSAK-47 MOE Intro Build Kit was released at a $449.99 price point.

PSAK-47 MOE Intro Build Kit look like this:







*Additional models, build kits, and barreled receivers will be added as they become available.

*Initial post 6/6/15

*Hopefully we can also get this thread stickied for reference Purposes.

This is one of the things addressed in the later barreled receivers.

I've been watching AKOU's updates on the current PSAK torture test. Looks promising so far.

But I have a question. Since I already have four regular AKs (two SAR-1s and two 7.62x39 Saigas), I'm looking at something different. Any plans for AK pistols, or under folders?

So any chance you guys are ever going to make the zhukov model again?

Got money burning a hole in my pocket, but about to jump on a DDI forged if they come in before you guys decide to get more zhukov models.

I would have jumped on the regular polymer gb2 and put the furniture on myself, but your warranty is vague on modifying a firearm and voiding warranty.

Received my receiver and build it a while back, but hadn't had a chance to shoot and break it in until today.  After 63 rounds of Wolf 124gr SP ammo.



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The firing pin ejected itself out the back of the bolt, taking a chunk of the retaining pin with it.  On the bright side it shot really well, and the Pilade red dot worked better than I had expected it to for it's price point.  I also found that the cam lug on the bolt had some peening.  It has moved enough metal on the first angle (that starts the camming) to catch a finger nail.

I have an email into Palmetto about the issue.

edit:
A pic of the peening on the bolt


There is also a mark on the rear trunnion were it looks like the firing pin was slamming into it.

Are build kits still a thought or have they been shelved?

Kits are coming.

any truth to this?
PSA AK-47 kits sub $500 includes everything except FCG????

if so, release dates?!

Available now.

When in stock.....

From the list of parts in the barreled receiver and the build kits and the pictures and videos, it seems like you get everything included in the complete PSAK47v2 except a cleaning rod, magazine, and front sling loop?

Thanks, I ordered a barreled receiver and "build" kit yesterday morning when I received the email.

Just picked up a barreled receiver and build kit yesterday! I had a couple of questions

First, to what specification are your barrels threaded? Second, I would like to run my Griffin Optimus on this gun when it gets out of jail shortly. Do you guarantee concentric threads? Thanks for any help.

So any upgrades to this kit compared to the previous one? (around January of last year when I saw these in stock?) I have a problem and want an ak for burning rounds at he farm

Well shit, should have ordered it last night OOS

Use the "notify me". It's been in and out of stock several times since they were released last week.

Just signed up for both - thanks

IN STOCK and ordered. I did not receive an email notification FYI for anyone else that was set up with a 'notify me'- WOOT WOOT

well that escalated quickly..already showing OOS- hope my order went through! generated an order # and everything.....fingers crossed....

Does anyone know if the barreled receiver kit comes with the slant brake? It is in some of the pictures but not all, and it's not in the description.

Mine came with the slant brake already installed.

Same here.

Also, I ordered the blem and it looks perfect. Very pleased with the fit and finish. The only thing that I didn't like about this deal was not having the option to have the receiver and build kit shipped together to save a little coin on shipping.

Someone post a range report asap, I can't get out right away.

Has anyone purchased & received one of the "blem" builder kits?  I'm wondering what the blemishes are and if it's worth the $20 difference to risk buying a blem set?

see my post directly above yours

I second his opinion. This may be the nicest finish AK I have ever seen. I normally don't search too hard for a blem, but it definitely didn't pop right out at me. I say FO.

I don't think you can go wrong either way. I bought a non-blem earlier (only one in stock at the time). Looks like a fun project either way.

Edit: Blem now OOS

PSA, any chance a short barrel version is coming soon?  

Like a AKS-74U or a M92 PAP?

Sorry, not sure how I missed that.  Thanks

Well I have a blem build kit headed my way along with a MOEKOV and RED WOOD kits.

I ordered the Red Wood kit with my original order and immediately changed my mind and wanted the MOEKOV kit instead.   (my mistake)

I called CS but nobody answered the phone because it was 5-10 min before they close for the day???  So I send an email explaining I want to change my order.

Then I read up on their site and it said orders can be cancelled if they have not been shipped. They can't be changed however.  So I decided to order the MOEKEV kit and call first thing and cancel the Red Wood.

Now I get told that my order is "Pulled" and I can't cancel.
This is NOT what their site says about cancelling an order...
Quote from their site:
"Orders placed with Palmetto State Armory may be cancelled by the customer prior to the item having shipped.
All cancellation requests must be made through the Customer Service Department at 803-724-6950, Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm EST.
You MUST provide the order # when contacting Customer Service via phone or email.
If the item/package has shipped, the order may not be cancelled and the customer must follow all rules applicable to returns.
Please note that the return of the item/package will be made at the customer's expense.
Cancelled orders may not be reversed. All cancellations are final."

CS guy admits that my order is still at their facility but since it is "Pulled" or "Picked"  I can't cancel.  Maybe PSA should play by their own rules...
It sux because I was so excited to get this rifle kit but now I am pissed at their CS or lack there of...

I tried to cancel an AR rifle kit less than 3 hrs after I placed the order. The order was placed before they (CS) even opened for the day. Of course after waiting on hold for 30 mins for CS to cancel the order, they were not able to cancel the order because it had "shipped". Luckily it was free shipping so the CS dude said I could refuse delivery and it would return to them at no cost to me and I would get a full refund. We'll see, it's do for delivery back to them today. Fingers crossed.

It was a lot easier back in the day when they wouldn't ship stuff for weeks! Oh well.

If you really don't want the extra build kit, refuse delivery. Check with CS on how much the return shipping would eat into your refund. May be worth it for you.

I realize that they are shipping things faster now and that is a good thing, but don't publish one thing on your site, and then do differently.
It says you can't cancel if order has "shipped" not if order has been "Prepped for shipment"  which in my case is what CS told me.  
I ordered it last night and over night or early this morning the warehouse crew pulled it off the shelf and prepped it for shipping.  All they have to do is put it back on the shelf???  

It is not a huge deal, it will cost me about $8.50 to return it.  But in the mean time, I will have $160 bucks of my "Mad Money" tied up in this kit that could be used for other projects

I only get so much Mad Money each month

Got my kit put together today along with a co-workers. Both kits were blems,we looked for blems and couldn't find any. I went with the $99.00 black poly kit and he opted for the Blond wood kit w/alg trigger. Mine went together with no problems and fit and function appear to be very acceptable compared to my SAR-1.
His kit on the other hand required a little fitting and was missing screws for the stock tang/buttplate not sure which. The holes for the stock tang were drilled out way to big for any of the screws in the kit. To get his put together and functional we filled the holes with wood dowels and used the supplied screws,he will pick up screws for the buttplate at ACE hardware later. His pistol grip was also over drilled and the head of the grip screw would pass through the grip, a small flat washer fixed this but left the head of the grip screw protruding from the bottom of the grip.
The lower hand guard was to "tall" and the rear band of the gas tube was hitting it not allowing the gas tube to drop in fully and lock into the tang in the receiver. Some time on the belt sander fixed this. Other than that the finished result was just as nice as mine. I would rate the wood kit as a 9/10 YMMV. The fit of the pistol grip block was very tight on both,a couple solid taps with the deadblow and a brass punch got them seated in the receiver

Attached File

Oddly enough, the red wood kit I tried to cancel has arrived.  The blem receiver kit and the parts kit I want have not left PSA.  All three were "Picked" at the same time.

Anxiously awaiting their arrival so I can assemble my first AK

I have to admit that having a female in the build video played a major part in my decision to order the kit.
Nothing against women, but I figured if a sandwich builder can do it....

I think this is a great informational thread- However, there are a lot of questions popping up regarding these gen2 barreled receivers on other sites (akfiles)..Double notched handguards, some barreled receivers came with rivets holding the piston in the bolt carrier. Mine has a roll pin. I hope PSA can hop on here and have some questions answered. Sent emails over the weekend to CS with no response. My kit was NOT a blem version so I am wondering how there can be such differences in peoples barreled receivers?? This is my first AK and I'd like to keep it, but we need some questions answered. I'm weary to install my build kit when it gets here because I feel like I will be sending it back due to these various issues.

Edit: pictures coming, need the wife's help- should have broken it down at my dealer and checked all this. That's on me. Also looking at the gas piston and carrier (roll pin, no rivet) and this is a little bit of play. I've had great dealings with PSA (ar stuff), so I'm sure CS will take care of these issues- if someone can chime in and let me know their opinion on this carrier. Cast? Billet?

I've been reading akfiles a lot the past few days also. I have a blem kit on the way to my FFL and I've been getting a bit concerned over what I might receive. I don't expect it to be perfect. I just hope everything fits and works without any major issues. I already have the red wood build kit, but ordered 2 stock screws because my kit only included 2 and I didn't know if they were for attaching the stock butt plate or to hold the stock on the receiver (and the barreled receiver kit doesn't list any screws included). I really want PSA to succeed, and I'm sure they'll take care of any issues, but this is my first AK and I'd rather not have to immediately send it in for repairs. I'm wondering if I should've just ordered a WASR instead. I'll just have to wait a couple days and see what I get.

I feel ya man. I have a all PSA ar and love it. I'm hoping I can at least get a carrier with a riveted gas piston and get an explanation on the material for the carrier. If the hg notches fit my moe hg no foul. But I'm not ok with a gas piston that has play. I want a PSA AK. That's why I ordered one.

There are several issues over there at akfiles and PSA isn't really chiming in much.

Well, I guess they could tell me to kick rocks. I would hope not. But if they do, I'm building the damn thing out lol

The gas piston is supposed to wobble, its part of the design.

Fair enough - I'm not to familiar with AK's. Are you able to tell if my carrier is cast or billet? Also, why are some riveted, while others roll pinned? I'm just looking for answers

The roll pin is fine, but if it bothers you you can switch it out, I would be upset about the HG notch, sometimes you gotta tap the handguard retainer down so it will fit.

rivet

yea the best AK tool is a hammer and file

Well done!!!

Well my parts kit should be here on Wednesday. I guess I'll put it together and run a 100 or so rounds through it. After, I'll break it down and throw some pictures up of the carrier and bolt. Appreciate the answers dude. I just hope PSA will come on here and answer some questions!

Anybody else get a kit without a front sling attachment?

Mines on the HG retainer- How does your carrier look? cast or milled? this, and the HG retainer notches are my big questions at the moment.

edit: just sent my second email to PSA customer service regarding HG notches and what the carrier is made of. Will update when (if) I hear back.

I only have one notch on my barrel but no sling attachment on the HG retainer or the gas block???  I guess I will be going with a single point sling...
My carrier looks much like the one pictured above.  My trunion SP? does have the star that is supposed to indicate milled.  I also didn't get a cleaning rod???

cleaning rod is considered an "accessory"- I've watched the RobSki video from SHOT and its pretty clear that they say there are no cast parts used. Starting to question if we were lied to...I hope that's not the case. The HG notch they claimed (on AKFILES) was for a proprietary handguard they are working on........Please PSA, clear some of this up! My build kit will be here tomorrow and I have been dying to go shoot it...

Per Rob Ski over on akfiles, and I'm quoting here --

"....if you do have issue with your build kit, email PSA customer service at [email protected] BUT PUT IN SUBJECT LINE : "ATTENTION AK" - this will front load you and i have been told that you will get faster response."

My PSAK-47 should be at my FFL tomorrow. Reading the AKfiles and I am starting to worry. I hope I didn't waste my money. I'll take pics when it comes in. I bought the complete rifle and not the build kit.

Pictures would be greatly appreciated! especially for us guys who bought the barreled receiver thinking it was the same as the complete rifle....Still waiting on PSA to respond to my multiple emails. Just hoping they will take care of us and I can play with my first AK

Edit: been on hold for 30 minutes now....I'll update you guys when I get someone on the phone..

Not very happy. Spent an hour on hold- Unfortunately the lady doing customer service could not answer ANY of my questions regarding the carrier material..Also she did not know what hand guard notches were. She told me to expect an answer tomorrow via email to all my questions......I just want what was described to all of us in all the advertising and interviews they gave....PSA time to chime in........

NP, Your carrier should be forged, hard to tell as I built most of my AKs and they are either Romanian or Yugoslavian.

I would love to get one, but I have 2 RPKs and 7 AKs that I very seldom shoot. Either way you can't beat the price.

Just shoot the piss out of it and enjoy it, remember to clean it once a year

If you really don't like it IM me and I may buy it if the price is right, I will tell the wife i got a smoking deal on it.

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