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Just posted on the other thread.
Quoted: Guys, For the M4A1 cloners, an update and a few questions. We got in the barrels from FN today. We are waiting on the flash hiders. It will be about two weeks until the product is on the website. We will be doing an upper and a Rifle build kit. As we are waiting on the flash hiders, we are just wanted to see what configurations you would like on the upper and rifle kit. Carry handle? Rear sight? etc. Thanks! Josiah View Quote |
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Rear sight, assuming it isnt a Magpul rear sight. Any thoughts on what sight might be offered?
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I'm fine with the same garden variety M4 set up as the Freedom Series. Basic GI set up, don't think I want a carry handle. Not looking for Magpul accessories on it. Given my choice, I'd like a PSA marked BCG, only so there is no questioning where it came from, but that's not a deal breaker. I'm very excited. Thank you PSA.
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I agree with some comments on the other thread. Basic furniture, no sight, premium BCG. I have most of the accessories to put on already (including a bayonet to make the gun graber’s head hurt!)
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I agree with some comments on the other thread. Basic furniture, no sight, premium BCG. I have most of the accessories to put on already (including a bayonet to make the gun graber’s head hurt!) View Quote Basic "milspec" parts. No extras or magpul rail type crap Would hope the barrels are offered in a chrome lined parked finsh to be as close to M4 spec as can be. |
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I couldn't wait. I got a 6921 upper and had Adco pin an extended A2
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Just curious as to whether any decisions have been made? Trying to decide on what direction I should head next based on what happens here
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I couldn't wait any longer since the dsa 14.5 m4 barrels came back in stock. Got one on the way.
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Just curious as to whether any decisions have been made? Trying to decide on what direction I should head next based on what happens here View Quote Thank you, Josiah |
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Will they have a standard A2 flash hider with spacer? Or extend length flash hider?
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We are working on the configurations now. The barrel will be a 14.5" FN chrome-lined barrel. The upper and bcg will not be marked with our logo. We are trying to truly make these uppers and/or kits truly clones. We are working on some furniture now. I will keep you updated as I get more info. Thank you, Josiah View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Just curious as to whether any decisions have been made? Trying to decide on what direction I should head next based on what happens here Thank you, Josiah |
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Quoted: So is PSA going to make hand guards similar to KAC RAS? Or something like MI or Troy? View Quote Have not heard what the final outcome or vote was. Most people seemed to be asking for cheap furniture to keep the cost down and then they would be able to mount whatever rail/handguard they wanted. Some were wanting the KAC Ras. |
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I believe this was still be determined. I know Josiah was gauging interest in the thread in General Discussion. Have not heard what the final outcome or vote was. Most people seemed to be asking for cheap furniture to keep the cost down and then they would be able to mount whatever rail/handguard they wanted. Some were wanting the KAC Ras. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
Quoted: So is PSA going to make hand guards similar to KAC RAS? Or something like MI or Troy? Have not heard what the final outcome or vote was. Most people seemed to be asking for cheap furniture to keep the cost down and then they would be able to mount whatever rail/handguard they wanted. Some were wanting the KAC Ras. |
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Kac ras “similar” would be cool. UTG is only one who makes decent quad rails at good price. Would be nice if PSA could also. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Those trying to do "clones" won't be throwing UTG rails on their guns. I think the best thing for PSA to do is offer the bare bones minimum and let people go out and try to shop for the other accessories because there are just too many variations and blocks to try and clone. Sticker shock is a thing for a lot of people if you add too much on there View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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See DSArms "Service Series Block 1" URGs. PSA could easily pull it off. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Yeah but how many people are actually buying block 1s? Buy leaving the furniture off you allow people to build Block 1s or 2s without having the need to source/buy/stock the necessary parts as the dealer. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Quoted: Yeah but how many people are actually buying block 1s? Buy leaving the furniture off you allow people to build Block 1s or 2s without having the need to source/buy/stock the necessary parts as the dealer. View Quote A stock of RAS M4s priced right at PSA would be damn nice though. |
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One can buy the same URG bare bones also. But I get what you are saying as far as from a manufacturer/dealer aspect. A stock of RAS M4s priced right at PSA would be damn nice though. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
Quoted: Yeah but how many people are actually buying block 1s? Buy leaving the furniture off you allow people to build Block 1s or 2s without having the need to source/buy/stock the necessary parts as the dealer. A stock of RAS M4s priced right at PSA would be damn nice though. |
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Crank out a hundo of these only with M4 profile bbls for starters.... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20191012-100605_Samsung_Internet-1121441.jpg View Quote |
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That should be a standard item, I waited for years for them to come back in stock. Finally gave up. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Crank out a hundo of these only with M4 profile bbls for starters.... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20191012-100605_Samsung_Internet-1121441.jpg |
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I caught what you meant, true M4 profile should always be carbine length gas.
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Didn't see it was a mid gas, carbine was my intent. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Crank out a hundo of these only with M4 profile bbls for starters.... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20191012-100605_Samsung_Internet-1121441.jpg |
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I caught what you meant, true M4 profile should always be carbine length gas. Hopefully PSA comes through on these, sounds like they’re on the right track thankfully. View Quote Quoted:
I knew what you meant. View Quote They'd go faster than condoms at the Olympic games. |
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Hopefully it's just an A2X or an A2 with a spacer this time. I bought a PSA complete 14.5" upper way back in 2011 or 2012 and it had a Yankee Hill Phantom 5C1. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Any update on these uppers?
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What he said ??.. I have at the very least 1 lower ready and willing for one of these uppers! As a side note, any clue at what the price ranges will be for these uppers and or kits?
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Thanks for the update, and I know I speak for more than just my self, we appreciate your efforts in making these uppers as authentic as possible!
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For anyone still following - looks like these got put up today.
https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-chf-14-5-carbine-length-5-56-nato-1-7-m4a1-upper-without-bcg-or-charging-handle-pin-and-welded.html edit: tried to delete avantalink |
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Just ordered one 2 min ago! Should be a solid upper for a clone build I am currently putting together.. Hopefully they keep these going for the long haul, as I see cloners buying these up fast !
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"M4A1 upper".....
Heavy profile bbl? M203 flats? @PalmettoStateArmory |
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Just ordered one. I’ll echo everyone else and say I’m curious on the barrel profile. Although, gov’t or SOCOM would be fine with me. I just hope they left off the typical laser engraved PSA logo on the side of the upper. They mentioned that it wouldn’t be there, I just I hope that remained the case.
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So can we expect some build kits on these or different variations?
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Just ordered one. I’ll echo everyone else and say I’m curious on the barrel profile. Although, gov’t or SOCOM would be fine with me. I just hope they left off the typical laser engraved PSA logo on the side of the upper. They mentioned that it wouldn’t be there, I just I hope that remained the case. View Quote Thanks, Josiah |
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So can we expect some build kits on these or different variations? View Quote Thanks, Josiah |
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Quoted: It is a Heavy Socom with M203 flats! It is not a true clone, but just what we could get done at the moment. Thanks! Josiah Thanks, Josiah |
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