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Posted: 8/14/2021 4:51:00 PM EDT
   The buffer retainer spring and pin blew out hopefully I can just put in another. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 4:51:42 PM EDT
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I’m confident PSA will make it right
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Posted: 8/14/2021 4:52:12 PM EDT
[#2]
You need to thread your buffer tube in more. Actually. Psa needs to thread that in more, send it back.
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Posted: 8/14/2021 4:52:20 PM EDT
[#3]
Lol, that tube needs another turn or two. Btw how you didn't notice that when you shotgunned that thing open is the question?
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Posted: 8/14/2021 4:54:21 PM EDT
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I’m surprised no one noticed that sooner
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Posted: 8/14/2021 4:55:21 PM EDT
[#5]
Fpni
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Posted: 8/14/2021 4:57:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lol, that tube needs another turn or two. Btw how you didn't notice that when you shotgunned that thing open is the question? Sometimes if it’s barely on the edge it will stay captured for a little while and then pop out. OP, Thats shit QA/QC but you can easily fix it yourself. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:01:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You need to thread your buffer tube in more. Actually. Psa needs to thread that in more, send it back. There it is, quality control seems to be lacking at PSA. I wish they would slow it down just a bit and get back to more consistent quality. I still order from them, but I no longer take it for granted that what I get will be correct. I immediately check whatever I get from them and not just put it aside for later assembly. The last time I did that, I got bit with 2 crappy lowers. PSA made it right, finally, but it took some doing. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:05:21 PM EDT
[#8]
Palmetto strikes again
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:05:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sometimes if it's barely on the edge it will stay captured for a little while and then pop out. OP, Thats shit QA/QC but you can easily fix it yourself. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Lol, that tube needs another turn or two. Btw how you didn't notice that when you shotgunned that thing open is the question? Sometimes if it's barely on the edge it will stay captured for a little while and then pop out. OP, Thats shit QA/QC but you can easily fix it yourself. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:08:27 PM EDT
[#10]
Correct me if I'm wrong but it looks like the only problem is the buffer tube wasn't screwed in far enough
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:08:40 PM EDT
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But have they lost a customer?
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:09:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That is what I was hoping Send it to them so they can see and possibly implement corrective action as far as their assembly/qa policy is concerned. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:09:19 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m confident PSA will make it right I'm confident PSA should have "made it right" in the first place... |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:09:25 PM EDT
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Are you using a standard length buffer or a longer pistol buffer? I can't quite tell from the photo.
If you're using a standard length buffer without a spacer, you can get excess rear travel, which means higher impact against the buffer retainer. It does help if the retainer is fully captured by the buffer tube, too... 
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:10:10 PM EDT
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In fairness to PSA I didn't inspect the gun I just put a sight on and went to shoot it,in fairness to me it's a brand new gun I didn't think I needed to
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:10:13 PM EDT
[#16]
Well when you send more out the door than probably every one else shits going to slip though once inawhile.
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:11:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: But have they lost a customer? |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:12:51 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Are you using a standard length buffer or a longer pistol buffer? I can't quite tell from the photo. If you're using a standard length buffer without a spacer, you can get excess rear travel, which means higher impact against the buffer retainer. It does help if the retainer is fully captured by the buffer tube, too... |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:13:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lol no I like PSA Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: But have they lost a customer? That’s not how you get a personalized lower… |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:15:03 PM EDT
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I thought it would make a cheap truck gun, going to rethink that...
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:15:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m confident PSA will make it right This 100% |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:16:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You need to thread your buffer tube in more. Actually. Psa needs to thread that in more, send it back. This. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:16:37 PM EDT
[#23]
Did you assemble it? Tube is obviously not installed correctly.
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:17:14 PM EDT
[#24]
Unnecessary part that is detrimental to reliability. Just don’t use it. Without it there jamming it up the gun should run fine, just takes a bit more care field stripping.
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:18:03 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You need to thread your buffer tube in more. Actually. Psa needs to thread that in more, send it back. This |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:18:18 PM EDT
[#26]
Unless you moved it the buffer tube was screwed in far enough
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:20:52 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That’s not how you get a personalized lower… Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: But have they lost a customer? That’s not how you get a personalized lower… Sure it is. "Sweet talking brown noser" lowers are available now. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:21:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I honestly don't know,I didn't build this I bought a complete firearm Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Are you using a standard length buffer or a longer pistol buffer? I can't quite tell from the photo. If you're using a standard length buffer without a spacer, you can get excess rear travel, which means higher impact against the buffer retainer. It does help if the retainer is fully captured by the buffer tube, too...  IIRC, a standard length buffer is 3.75", and a pistol length buffer is 4". You can also compare it to any standard carbine/H/H2 buffers you may have on hand. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:24:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Correct me if I'm wrong but it looks like the only problem is the buffer tube wasn't screwed in far enough |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:30:45 PM EDT
[#30]
Maybe not a popular opinion, but PSA’s QC sucks ass.
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:30:58 PM EDT
[#31]
 I expected a catastrophic failure. Have you fixed it yet OP? |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:46:21 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm confident PSA should have "made it right" in the first place... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I’m confident PSA will make it right I'm confident PSA should have "made it right" in the first place... Maybe they should relocate one of the two gorilla’s who tightens their barrel nuts |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:55:03 PM EDT
[#33]
They should have someone call you
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Posted: 8/14/2021 5:59:43 PM EDT
[#34]
PMing Josiah in the Industry Forum will usually get your parts expedited.
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:04:46 PM EDT
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You guys would seriously send it back for that? All that hassle on your end vs. turning in a threaded tube one more turn?
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:07:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I expected a catastrophic failure. Have you fixed it yet OP? It still shouldn't have been shipped. Not everyone has the necessary tools or skill to remove the buffer tube. Especially if it was torqued to the proper 40 ft/lbs and staked. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:07:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: PMing Josiah in the Industry Forum will usually get your parts expedited. I would just rob the buffer retaining pin and spring from a spare parts kit, while waiting for the replacements from PSA to arrive. You DO have spare parts kits, don't you? 
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:08:40 PM EDT
[#38]
Easy fix like most have stated, it happens.
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:10:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You guys would seriously send it back for that? All that hassle on your end vs. turning in a threaded tube one more turn? I wouldn't send it back, but I would expect @PalmettoStateArmory to replace any parts that became unservicable. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:11:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I wouldn't send it back, but I would expect @PalmettoStateArmory to replace any parts that became unservicable. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You guys would seriously send it back for that? All that hassle on your end vs. turning in a threaded tube one more turn? I wouldn't send it back, but I would expect @PalmettoStateArmory to replace any parts that became unservicable. That's reasonable. ETA: I have one AR that's been running on the spring from a ball point pen for 10+ years because I launched the buffer retainer spring and couldn't find it
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:13:23 PM EDT
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Shit happens.
Contact PSA let them know what happened. I would at a minimum request replacement parts. It's an easy DIY repair. I have a couple hundred rounds through my PSA 9mm AR so far. Not a high round count, I know. But none the less, no issues. And from examining the build quality I don't expect any issues in the future. My only complaint....no last round bolt hold open. Which I quickly remedied by swapping out the upper with one from Aero Precision. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:21:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You guys would seriously send it back for that? All that hassle on your end vs. turning in a threaded tube one more turn? I would 'adjust' the spring with a pair of needle nose pliers, screw the buffer tube in a little and continue shooting. This is assuming you found the pin of course. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:22:49 PM EDT
[#43]
"just as good"
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:23:29 PM EDT
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Yet another psa failure.
One would think the masses would know by now not to buy the junk. All those low end folks who say, "just as good" are totally clueless.... |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:26:12 PM EDT
[#45]
Is the castle nut staked?
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:26:14 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You guys would seriously send it back for that? All that hassle on your end vs. turning in a threaded tube one more turn? It means the guy that screws in the tube wasn't paying attention, the guy that stakes the castle nut wasn't paying attention, the QC guy wasn't paying attention, and the guy that presumably looks at the rifle before he test fires them wasn't paying attention. That makes the whole rifle suspect because who knows what else they didn't pay attention to. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:26:52 PM EDT
[#47]
Not a huge deal but they should send the OP a few boxes of 556 and a new spring for his troubles.
Everyone should have the know how to basically break an AR down and replace the components. Along with a good set of required tools to do so. Your life may very well depend on it one day. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:29:09 PM EDT
[#48]
That shit is optional. Just makes taking the rifle apart easier. Keep shooting.
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:30:28 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You guys would seriously send it back for that? All that hassle on your end vs. turning in a threaded tube one more turn? That’s Assuming OP has tools to repair it himself |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 6:34:52 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: In fairness to PSA I didn't inspect the gun I just put a sight on and went to shoot it,in fairness to me it's a brand new gun I didn't think I needed to In fairness, you shouldn’t have to inspect a brand new gun for basic issues. But yeah, some companies outsource QC to the customer & you’ve got to do that. |
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