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Posted: 6/17/2016 10:03:06 AM EDT
[#1]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory:
That rail system does not require clocking the barrel nut, so it can be set to ideal torque, and the attachment method for the rail is pretty simple. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory:
Originally Posted By Romanfalcon:
I had a local shop do it, Diamondback Shooting sports(always excellent)in Tucson. The gunsmith didn't have any comments on weather it was a pain or not but I am assuming he did pull the barrel. I will ask him to confirm next time I see him. That rail system does not require clocking the barrel nut, so it can be set to ideal torque, and the attachment method for the rail is pretty simple. How about the barrel-nut to receiver? Was it torqued down by a NFL linebacker or presoaked in locktite? Just want to make sure the pre assembled upper can be easily taken apart to chop the barrel. Lol I'm scarred by a PSA FF rail I had an extremely hard time removing 
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Posted: 6/17/2016 12:31:18 PM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rlltd42:
How about the barrel-nut to receiver? Was it torqued down by a NFL linebacker or presoaked in locktite? Just want to make sure the pre assembled upper can be easily taken apart to chop the barrel. Lol I'm scarred by a PSA FF rail I had an extremely hard time removing Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rlltd42:
Originally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory:
Originally Posted By Romanfalcon:
I had a local shop do it, Diamondback Shooting sports(always excellent)in Tucson. The gunsmith didn't have any comments on weather it was a pain or not but I am assuming he did pull the barrel. I will ask him to confirm next time I see him. That rail system does not require clocking the barrel nut, so it can be set to ideal torque, and the attachment method for the rail is pretty simple. How about the barrel-nut to receiver? Was it torqued down by a NFL linebacker or presoaked in locktite? Just want to make sure the pre assembled upper can be easily taken apart to chop the barrel. Lol I'm scarred by a PSA FF rail I had an extremely hard time removing We do not ever use loctite on the threads of the receiver - they are lubricated with a special grease/oil. Barrel nuts that require clocking - IE are installed by first torquing to minimum and then tightening till the gas tube aligns with the recesses of the barrel nut, can be difficult to remove. In addition, all sorts of factors are involved that contribute to removal torque that could be way more than the install torque. This particular barrel nut does not require clocking, so it should not require a lot of force to remove. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 6/17/2016 12:33:52 PM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rlltd42:
How about the barrel-nut to receiver? Was it torqued down by a NFL linebacker or presoaked in locktite? Just want to make sure the pre assembled upper can be easily taken apart to chop the barrel. Lol I'm scarred by a PSA FF rail I had an extremely hard time removing Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rlltd42:
Originally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory:
Originally Posted By Romanfalcon:
I had a local shop do it, Diamondback Shooting sports(always excellent)in Tucson. The gunsmith didn't have any comments on weather it was a pain or not but I am assuming he did pull the barrel. I will ask him to confirm next time I see him. That rail system does not require clocking the barrel nut, so it can be set to ideal torque, and the attachment method for the rail is pretty simple. How about the barrel-nut to receiver? Was it torqued down by a NFL linebacker or presoaked in locktite? Just want to make sure the pre assembled upper can be easily taken apart to chop the barrel. Lol I'm scarred by a PSA FF rail I had an extremely hard time removing Interested also since I'll be swapping rails too. I presume this (swapping rails) won't void any warranties? |
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Posted: 6/17/2016 2:35:24 PM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Officer960:
Interested also since I'll be swapping rails too. I presume this (swapping rails) won't void any warranties? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Officer960:
Originally Posted By rlltd42:
Originally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory:
Originally Posted By Romanfalcon:
I had a local shop do it, Diamondback Shooting sports(always excellent)in Tucson. The gunsmith didn't have any comments on weather it was a pain or not but I am assuming he did pull the barrel. I will ask him to confirm next time I see him. That rail system does not require clocking the barrel nut, so it can be set to ideal torque, and the attachment method for the rail is pretty simple. How about the barrel-nut to receiver? Was it torqued down by a NFL linebacker or presoaked in locktite? Just want to make sure the pre assembled upper can be easily taken apart to chop the barrel. Lol I'm scarred by a PSA FF rail I had an extremely hard time removing Interested also since I'll be swapping rails too. I presume this (swapping rails) won't void any warranties? It will void the rail workmanship warranty. When you take something apart, you assume liability if it is not put back together correctly, or gets damaged in reassembly. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/17/2016 6:35:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: gfly]
[#5]
Got mine in and plan on a range trip this weekend.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 6/17/2016 8:27:05 PM EDT
[#6]
I'm sincerely not trying to be a dick, but I think your grip is somehow on there backwards?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/17/2016 9:25:24 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Officer960: I'm sincerely not trying to be a dick, but I think your grip is somehow on there backwards?  I swear somedays...lol |
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Posted: 6/26/2016 9:27:26 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Officer960:
Only issue/s I ran into with the KS-47 were it doesn't like my Tapco range mags (my AK's love em and I don't worry about beating the crap out of them). They will not lock into the gun, so I ran AK P-Mags. As long as the mag was not supported in anyway but very light pressure against a sand bag or the deck they ran flawlessly. If I rested the mag with any real pressure it would double feed like a mo-fo. While shooting from a standing position it runs like a striped ass ape. Looking at the P-Mags it appears the bolt carrier is dragging across the feed lips and they may just need to be worn down and broken in. I forgot to grab some European or Chinese metal mags before heading down to the range, but will try those in the near future. i'm curious to hear if it double feeds with surplus magazines. Also, PSA: Please make a 12.5 inch mlok upper 
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Posted: 6/26/2016 3:29:12 PM EDT
[#10]
I have used surplus,magpul, Bakelite and U.S palm magazines. The only trouble I had was with the lock up of the U.S palm magazines , it was extremely tight and the the bcg would drag on it, not allowing it to chamber a round. Some of my refinished surplus mags(polish) where a bit tight but have worn in. In my experience the rifle ran the best with the Bakelite and magpul mags, I also experiences some bcg drag when pressure was applied to the bottom of the magazines. Other than that the rifles has run great with a wide variety of Ammo. I am in agreement we need some short barrel/pistol set ups.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/26/2016 5:53:42 PM EDT
[#11]
I'll need to test some different mags but out of a couple 10 rounders I had with me she ran fine.
50yrds just messing around with Wolf  |
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Posted: 6/30/2016 4:36:57 PM EDT
[#12]
Still waiting on those stripped upper receivers to be available.
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Posted: 7/8/2016 3:04:56 PM EDT
[#13]
Is the gas block pinned on the free float KS-47 uppers? I'm wanting to take one apart and chop the barrel.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 7/10/2016 12:47:47 AM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rlltd42:
Is the gas block pinned on the free float KS-47 uppers? I'm wanting to take one apart and chop the barrel. Not pinned, and not dimpled for gas block set screws. The set screws are just tightened directly against the surface of the barrel and they didn't even appear to have lock-tight applied. Very simple to disassemble. |
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Posted: 7/10/2016 8:02:04 AM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Officer960:
Not pinned, and not dimpled for gas block set screws. The set screws are just tightened directly against the surface of the barrel and they didn't even appear to have lock-tight applied. Very simple to disassemble. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Officer960:
Originally Posted By rlltd42:
Is the gas block pinned on the free float KS-47 uppers? I'm wanting to take one apart and chop the barrel. Not pinned, and not dimpled for gas block set screws. The set screws are just tightened directly against the surface of the barrel and they didn't even appear to have lock-tight applied. Very simple to disassemble. Thanks! |
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USA
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Posted: 7/10/2016 2:40:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: manywits]
[#16]
Does PSA intend on restocking the KS47 rifle upper kit, pistol upper kit, or possibly introduce alternative upper (m lok) kit options to build with the available stripped lower?
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OH, USA
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Posted: 7/10/2016 6:11:53 PM EDT
[#17]
Mine shoots great, very accurate and reliable, only problem is the pin that goes in front to lock the mag in falls out just by turning the rifle on its side, i put loctite on it
and so far it seems to be holding, thought maybe after pin was installed they should have peened it so this doesnt happen. |
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Posted: 7/11/2016 10:08:54 AM EDT
[Last Edit: PalmettoStateArmory]
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By manywits:
Does PSA intend on restocking the KS47 rifle upper kit, pistol upper kit, or possibly introduce alternative upper (m lok) kit options to build with the available stripped lower? We should be restocking all KS-47 items soon.. |
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USA
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Posted: 7/11/2016 1:05:30 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory:
We should be restocking all KS-47 items soon.. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory:
Originally Posted By manywits:
Does PSA intend on restocking the KS47 rifle upper kit, pistol upper kit, or possibly introduce alternative upper (m lok) kit options to build with the available stripped lower? We should be restocking all KS-47 items soon.. Great, thanks! |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 7/13/2016 4:59:44 AM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WrenchGuy:
Still waiting on those stripped upper receivers to be available. You and me both... to the point that I woke up and realized an AR47 made more sense. That's the gamble of marketing... you can wait/hold out and build up "demand".. and perhaps build up interest/demand... or it can backfire on you and people go other (available) routes which they do not regret (and in my case, thankfully so). Just saying. BTW: my logic for AR47: LRBHO, mil spec upper, mil spec lower (both of which are their cheapest ever now), common "mil spec" carrier, x39 bolt (which the KS47 ALSO requires), etc... the ONLY negative (which I've learned ISN'T) is with AR47 you need specific mags (best option is CPD 28/30's, which are cheaper anyway going for less than $15/ea). The reason why I say the mag issue isn't an issue is that while I have many AK mags, they will NOT provide LBHO in a KS47. CPD AR47 mags WILL (as well as enabling the cheaper milspec lower/upper, CH, carrier, etc). You almost had me PSA... but thanks to your SLOW rollout of the trifecta (which STILL isn't available)... You provided time for me to come to my senses! |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 7/17/2016 7:50:52 PM EDT
[#21]
Question for the PSA Rep - When do you expect KS-47 Pistol Upper kits to be back in stock?
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Posted: 7/18/2016 7:13:56 PM EDT
[#22]
We are working to re-stock the KS47 now. No eta for pistol kits as yet.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 7/19/2016 10:37:02 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaverickAA:
THIS. ... or even better... the trifecta: KS stripped lower/upper and BCG as a 3 part "kit" Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaverickAA:
Originally Posted By m6z:
ETA on stripped uppers & lowers? THIS. ... or even better... the trifecta: KS stripped lower/upper and BCG as a 3 part "kit" Take my money im all in for this. |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 7/20/2016 8:52:36 AM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Officer960:
Nearly 100 degree day today, but after finishing assembly, etc. my brother and I decided to fight the heat. We retreated to the shade and tabletop shooting after zeroing our guns and running drills for four hours. He's new to shooting and just got his first AR and only centerfire weapon, so we did a lot of semi-static reload/manipulation and slow accurate sight alignment presentation drills. It was actually refreshing to go back to basics instead of run and pew-pew-pew'ing all day. I wanted a 7.62 counterpart to my Title 1 5.56 "kinda-light" build. The 5.56 is just over 6 lbs empty mag, the PSA KS-47 is just over 7 lbs empty mag. Recoil on the KS47 is frankly only slightly more than the 5.56 (or at least it felt that way). Both guns have LaRue MBT's in them and I could run accurate strings of fire at about the same pace. http://<a href=http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/officer960/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmewkblym.jpeg</a> Wow, those are some nice looking rifles! |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 10:49:32 PM EDT
[#25]
Blem receivers in stock for $199 w/free shipping.
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KS, USA
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Posted: 7/25/2016 2:19:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: m6z]
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Officer960:
Not pinned, and not dimpled for gas block set screws. The set screws are just tightened directly against the surface of the barrel and they didn't even appear to have lock-tight applied. Very simple to disassemble. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Officer960:
Originally Posted By rlltd42:
Is the gas block pinned on the free float KS-47 uppers? I'm wanting to take one apart and chop the barrel. Not pinned, and not dimpled for gas block set screws. The set screws are just tightened directly against the surface of the barrel and they didn't even appear to have lock-tight applied. Very simple to disassemble. Wow. I would think a reputable company like PSA would dimple the barrel for the gas blocks and loctite the screws. I'll be waiting on the stripped uppers and building my own. |
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Posted: 7/26/2016 9:11:40 AM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m6z:
Wow. I would think a reputable company like PSA would dimple the barrel for the gas blocks and loctite the screws. I'll be waiting on the stripped uppers and building my own. The gas blocks are installed per the manufacturer's instructions, as any responsible, and reputable, company would do. |
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Posted: 7/27/2016 12:50:15 PM EDT
[#28]
Any word on when uppers will be available again to finish my lower I'm sitting on?
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Posted: 7/28/2016 5:42:33 PM EDT
[#29]
Soon as we have more in stock.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/31/2016 10:46:17 AM EDT
[#30]
OK...I have everything for my build...well almost everything ...I do not have the PSA KS47 stripped upper and the KS47 BCG.....the reason for my pleading or whining, which ever you prefer, is that as improbable as it may seem the ATF beat you guys!!!!!!!!!!! I got my FORM 1 approved ......PSA please release them.....PLEASE!!!!!!!!
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MD, USA
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Posted: 8/1/2016 6:20:30 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Odie18:
OK...I have everything for my build...well almost everything ...I do not have the PSA KS47 stripped upper and the KS47 BCG.....the reason for my pleading or whining, which ever you prefer, is that as improbable as it may seem the ATF beat you guys!!!!!!!!!!! I got my FORM 1 approved ......PSA please release them.....PLEASE!!!!!!!! Got your form 1 approved? When did you submit? These haven't been out that long. |
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Posted: 8/4/2016 6:25:48 PM EDT
[#32]
Have my lower and Form 1 submitted.
Waiting to hear that BCGs and uppers are available. 11" SBR FTW! |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 8/4/2016 9:01:11 PM EDT
[#33]
Just finished building my lower. Just need an upper now. Looking at you PSA!
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WA, USA
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Posted: 8/6/2016 8:01:33 PM EDT
[#34]
I would no joke buy a lower today if i got an eta on stripped uppers.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/15/2016 7:19:29 PM EDT
[#35]
How are these handling lacquer and polymer coated steel ammo?
Anyone 6.5 Grendel one yet? |
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Posted: 8/16/2016 7:32:51 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Blackwind]
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rlltd42:
Blem receivers in stock for $199 w/free shipping. Thinking this is my route.
Trying to decide if I want to go rifle or pistol. SBR wouldn't be bad either. Appears the 10.5 Classic is currently the only thing available. |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2016 3:00:34 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By urbanredneck:
How are these handling lacquer and polymer coated steel ammo? Anyone 6.5 Grendel one yet? What would you use for mags? Are AK mags going to feed the strait case 6.5 Grendel? |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/17/2016 3:33:54 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m6z:
What would you use for mags? Are AK mags going to feed the strait case 6.5 Grendel? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m6z:
Originally Posted By urbanredneck:
How are these handling lacquer and polymer coated steel ammo? Anyone 6.5 Grendel one yet? What would you use for mags? Are AK mags going to feed the strait case 6.5 Grendel? I'm not sure, that's why I'm asking. Seems like ak mags would work. |
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Posted: 8/18/2016 7:54:28 PM EDT
[#39]
Please offer a build kit for us builders!
Just the proprietary parts: upper, lower and carrier. I almost bought a whole gun to strip apart but I will seriously only be using those three parts... |
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MD, USA
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Posted: 8/24/2016 10:22:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: HoyaSaxa]
[#40]
PSA,
Are you guys problem solving the reported bolt / mag feed lip contact? I hear it's really causing issues if there is any pressure applied on the mag...such as bench rested. I would think the shortest putt would be to remove a little material off the bolt but I'm no gunsmith. What's the plan, gents? . |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 8/24/2016 10:54:07 PM EDT
[#41]
stripped uppers.
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MD, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2016 4:54:37 AM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HoyaSaxa:
PSA, Are you guys problem solving the reported bolt / mag feed lip contact? I hear it's really causing issues if there is any pressure applied on the mag...such as bench rested. I would think the shortest putt would be to remove a little material off the bolt but I'm no gunsmith. What's the plan, gents? . This is my concern too!! I have seen a few complaints about this and a video showing a KS47 malfunctioning when the shooter gripped the mag. Should've handed these guns out to real end-users and not these yes men on YouTube for T&E, maybe this issue would've came up earlier! |
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Posted: 8/26/2016 3:42:16 PM EDT
[#43]
While I have my sample has not malfunctioned(+-700rds). It has been difficult to chamber the first round, often having to pull on the charging handle a couple of times because the bcg gets stuck half way. This has only happened when pressure is applied to the mag, pushing the ft pivot point up. It is more prevalent on my soft mags, Bakelite and polymer my metal mags don't have this problem, at least on my sample.
Here are a couple of pics where you can see the marks the bcg leaves on the material. 
My rifle 
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Posted: 8/26/2016 4:40:06 PM EDT
[#44]
Thanks for the feedback. We have given the information to the engineers to investigate.
We would be remiss if we did not point out that the magazine is designed neither to be a hand guard nor a rest; and we do not recommend using it for either. |
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Posted: 8/26/2016 7:33:05 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory:
Thanks for the feedback. We have given the information to the engineers to investigate. We would be remiss if we did not point out that the magazine is designed neither to be a hand guard nor a rest; and we do not recommend using it for either. A rifle that malfunctions if the magazine is touching the ground doesn't give me confidence. |
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Posted: 8/29/2016 12:28:41 PM EDT
[#46]
BCGs are available for the first time that I know of. $199
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MD, USA
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Posted: 8/29/2016 10:58:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: HoyaSaxa]
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory:
Thanks for the feedback. We have given the information to the engineers to investigate. We would be remiss if we did not point out that the magazine is designed neither to be a hand guard nor a rest; and we do not recommend using it for either. With all due respect, I recommend adding a warning in the item description so that people don't attempt elite tier1 operator stuff like vigorous bench rest shooting or mag well fondling 
Rob Ski does push-ups on $500 WASR 10s so lots of people would assume inadvertent KS47 contact wouldn't be a problem. AK Operators Union- WASR10 PS- I just don't want to see PSA get a bad rep! |
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Posted: 8/30/2016 12:17:29 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HoyaSaxa:
With all due respect, I recommend adding a warning in the item description so that people don't attempt elite tier1 operator stuff like vigorous bench rest shooting or mag well fondling
Rob Ski does push-ups on $500 WASR 10s so lots of people would assume inadvertent KS47 contact wouldn't be a problem. AK Operators Union- WASR10 PS- I just don't want to see PSA get a bad rep! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HoyaSaxa:
Originally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory:
Thanks for the feedback. We have given the information to the engineers to investigate. We would be remiss if we did not point out that the magazine is designed neither to be a hand guard nor a rest; and we do not recommend using it for either. With all due respect, I recommend adding a warning in the item description so that people don't attempt elite tier1 operator stuff like vigorous bench rest shooting or mag well fondling
Rob Ski does push-ups on $500 WASR 10s so lots of people would assume inadvertent KS47 contact wouldn't be a problem. AK Operators Union- WASR10 PS- I just don't want to see PSA get a bad rep! I don't think it is a problem and as I said I have yet to have a malfunction I was just pointing out what I observed in my particular sample. There are so many types of AK mags that 100% reliability with all of them is probably not going to happen. I have had trouble with certain mags in my SLR, but that doesn't mean the SLR is substandard. I believe that once I run the mags a few more times the material that is in the way will be gone and not drag anymore. This has been an extremely fun rifle for me but I do have one complaint, I am waiting on my stamp and want some stripped uppers and BCGs ! |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/31/2016 8:15:27 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Odie18]
[#49]
My concern is not with a few scratches on the PMAG feed lips, I have been using on my KS47. My concern comes from a few "scratches" that are developing in the inside of the upper. It seems like the BCG is dragging and making contact with the upper. I have had a few failure to fires but I attribute that to "bad" primers. The scratches on the upper I have no idea about and I am pretty certain that this is not a normal wear in.
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MD, USA
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Posted: 8/31/2016 1:53:18 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory:
Thanks for the feedback. We have given the information to the engineers to investigate. We would be remiss if we did not point out that the magazine is designed neither to be a hand guard nor a rest; and we do not recommend using it for either. Honestly a weak answer. I wish I saw this thread and your response before I bought the KS47. Basically you developed a hybrid ar/ak that is less dependable than either platform separately? |
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