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Posted: 4/4/2016 12:47:50 PM EDT
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The KS47 is a hybrid AR, chambered in 7.62x39, that allows the use of standard AK-47 style magazines. In addition the KS47 upper can be used on a standard AR15 lower for use with AR47 style magazines.
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Palmetto State Armory
200 Business Park Blvd Columbia, SC 29203 Web Sales: 1-803-724-6950 [email protected] |
If you didn’t see they are in stock right now just grabbed one.
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Failed To Load Title Watch at 1:47. They mention merging the JAKL with the KS47... very interesting |
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Originally Posted By Goody454: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAOnkl8DikE Watch at 1:47. They mention merging the JAKL with the KS47... very interesting View Quote It really is a near perfect platform for the round. It can solve all of the weird ergonomic issues that affect a regular AR chambered in x39. The standard sized AR bolt is a little concerning for x39 but hopefully they realize that and there is room in the upper to accommodate something a bit bigger for a x39 version. |
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Has anyone milled out an undercut on that blocky trigger guard yet? How'd it work out for you?
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A buddy of mine is looking for a solution to the trigger guard as well. Says the trigger guard batters his middle finger.
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There are 2 ways that I have modified the KS grip to avoid the trigger guard issue.
1. Use the Rite Pull grip adapter to remove the grip further back. 2. I machined an old A2 grip leaving only the top 2mm and front 1mm of the A2 grip as a shim to reposition a BCM grip lower to match the trigger guard. Both of these mods have corrected the oversized trigger guard discomfort for me. YMMV |
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Originally Posted By manywits: There are 2 ways that I have modified the KS grip to avoid the trigger guard issue. 1. Use the Rite Pull grip adapter to remove the grip further back. 2. I machined an old A2 grip leaving only the top 2mm and front 1mm of the A2 grip as a shim to reposition a BCM grip lower to match the trigger guard. Both of these mods have corrected the oversized trigger guard discomfort for me. YMMV View Quote Nice. I'll look into the grip adapter. I dont know if it's just the size/shape of my knuckle but I'm getting glock knuckle from my KS47. |
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Originally Posted By Goody454: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAOnkl8DikE Watch at 1:47. They mention merging the JAKL with the KS47... very interesting View Quote I made a comment about jakl uppers for the ks47 in the jakl thread... I was told nope |
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Originally Posted By MFRecon2: I made a comment about jakl uppers for the ks47 in the jakl thread... I was told nope View Quote How long ago did you ask? I saw something similar like its not in the immediate future, but maybe/hopefully they changed their mind. Maybe because of the change in ammo availability, pricing and all of that they changed plans? Maybe they realized how good a jalk would work in x39 or the lack of modern firearms in that caliber and saw a market opportunity Maybe all of us asking about it changed their minds....I know I try to mention it every chance I get so they see it. I mean it really wouldn't be that hard for them to do honestly. Unless they wanted to go more the Mutant route and make the bolt bigger, but even that probably would be too hard. So hopefully they do that. |
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Palmetto State Armory
200 Business Park Blvd Columbia, SC 29203 Web Sales: 1-803-724-6950 [email protected] |
Originally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory: That shows you that they are listening to your comments on here. Sometimes they adapt when they realize consumer demand is there! Thank you, Josiah View Quote I would just like to say at least personally, I would probably buy a jakl upper for a KS lower before a 556 and definitely for sure would buy one before 300 blk. Also if they can fit a beefed up bolt in there similar to how the CMMG MK47/Mutant does it you have a home run on your hands. |
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The trigger guard causing glock knuckle wasnt as big an issue to fix as I was worried it would be. I took it to a gunsmith and before agreeing to cut on it he pulled out every grip he had in the shop and we tried them until we found one that repositioned my hand enough to get rid of the rub at the knuckle. I ended up putting the ERGO tactical deluxe grip on it and the big overmold is wide enough to bring my knuckle back out of the way of the guard. It ended up better positioning my trigger finger also so the center of my finger pad sits more naturally on the trigger.
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I would like to have my carrier from my KS47 drilled out in the rear to accept weights. By adding some mass to carrier I am hoping to Increase lock time, and prevent bolt from unlocking as quickly. Has anyone done this to theirs or know of anyone who would be good to have my carrier sent off to? A plus would be a place that also makes custom weights to add.
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Originally Posted By troy_v: Here's my 7.5: https://i.imgur.com/pK8IrVX.jpg Here's my 10.5: https://i.imgur.com/jj91F80.jpg Close-up: https://i.imgur.com/B9ZV3zu.jpg View Quote Hey @troy_v what MI handguard is that? Did you have to remove the anti rotation wings to get it installed? I was considering switching off the stock rail for an mi combat real but wasn't sure it would fit without alteration. |
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Tu Ne Cede Malis.
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Originally Posted By Mav3rick: I would like to have my carrier from my KS47 drilled out in the rear to accept weights. By adding some mass to carrier I am hoping to Increase lock time, and prevent bolt from unlocking as quickly. Has anyone done this to theirs or know of anyone who would be good to have my carrier sent off to? A plus would be a place that also makes custom weights to add. View Quote Cheaper way would be to get whatever carrier you needed milled to work with AK magazines. |
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Words fall from your mouth like shit from ass.
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Josiah, PSA
Has the extractor issue been resolved? Are new/improved extractors being made? Are they a harder material? |
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Lead, follow, or get the flock out of the way
SC, USA
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Originally Posted By westphoenix: Josiah, PSA Has the extractor issue been resolved? Are new/improved extractors being made? Are they a harder material? View Quote Not Josiah, but I spoke with Jamin and he said they are using a stronger material in their extractors now. I put about 500 rounds through my first one before it failed. I am up around 300 rounds on the replacement and no issues so far. |
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My second extractor broke yesterday after 200 rds so i need to call PSA and send it in again. Any after market extractors someone can recommend?
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Palmetto State Armory
200 Business Park Blvd Columbia, SC 29203 Web Sales: 1-803-724-6950 [email protected] |
Originally Posted By panzersergeant: Not Josiah, but I spoke with Jamin and he said they are using a stronger material in their extractors now. I put about 500 rounds through my first one before it failed. I am up around 300 rounds on the replacement and no issues so far. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By panzersergeant: Originally Posted By westphoenix: Josiah, PSA Has the extractor issue been resolved? Are new/improved extractors being made? Are they a harder material? Not Josiah, but I spoke with Jamin and he said they are using a stronger material in their extractors now. I put about 500 rounds through my first one before it failed. I am up around 300 rounds on the replacement and no issues so far. PSA can you confirm? Has the issue been fixed? How? Can those with the old extractor get the new one as back up? |
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Originally Posted By Mav3rick: Why would I do that when my existing carrier is already designed by PSA to work with AK mags. I just need a hole drilled. View Quote I don’t know why you would want to increase reciprocating mass to begin with. There are better ways to accomplish what you are desiring. |
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Words fall from your mouth like shit from ass.
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Has the new extractor worked better for you.
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Originally Posted By panzersergeant: Picked up my BCG from Fernandina today. Took 26 days from the time I dropped it off. The extractor appears to be a different color alloy so hopefully it's made of a stronger material. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/25872/ks47_bolt_carrier_group__4_-1750138.jpg View Quote Has the new extractor worked better for you. |
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Lead, follow, or get the flock out of the way
SC, USA
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NorCal_LEO call sign: Armour
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Nothing exciting to report, but I have to say this is the most insanely tight barrel nut I've ever encountered...
Going to have to try getting it off again when I have some bigger artillery |
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Tu Ne Cede Malis.
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Here's my barrel nut, not sure what to do. I've pulled my vice through my workbench, blow torch, PB blast... I'm 240 and I can pretty much hang off a two foot wrench without budging it
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Tu Ne Cede Malis.
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Lead, follow, or get the flock out of the way
SC, USA
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Originally Posted By themagikbullet: Here's my barrel nut, not sure what to do. I've pulled my vice through my workbench, blow torch, PB blast... I'm 240 and I can pretty much hang off a two foot wrench without budging it https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108746/49F8F9D6-4473-4047-B8B3-2F6540263715_jpe-1938371.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108746/A67FE0A6-688A-4DC7-BE54-7AFAC1BB0F31_jpe-1938372.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108746/676B8A1A-EE74-4D2C-90E6-EBAA9D83ABF9_jpe-1938373.JPG View Quote Four foot cheater bar ought to do it. |
NorCal_LEO call sign: Armour
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Afraid to shoot it too much...don’t wanna break an extractor. Attached File
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Sic Semper Tyrannis
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That is very nice, I love the dissipator look on that rifle.
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I'm sure that this has been asked before, but have there ever been any plans for a 5.56 KS-47 that takes Bulgarian/Polish/AC-Unity pattern mags?
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Palmetto State Armory
200 Business Park Blvd Columbia, SC 29203 Web Sales: 1-803-724-6950 [email protected] |
Originally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory: We do not have any plans for a KS in 5.56. Thank you, Josiah View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory: Originally Posted By CornfieldCong: I'm sure that this has been asked before, but have there ever been any plans for a 5.56 KS-47 that takes Bulgarian/Polish/AC-Unity pattern mags? We do not have any plans for a KS in 5.56. Thank you, Josiah That's all I wanted to know. Gotta admit though, it would be pretty cool. Maybe one day after all the other cool shit you guys have planned is rolled out... |
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Also looking for a quality heavy duty x39 extractor
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It has rockset on it. Locktite x 10. Must apply heat.
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Must apply heat. Has rockset on it. Locktite x 10.
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Originally Posted By Mav3rick: Going off recommendation of someone who has done thorough testing. View Quote It would be a lot easier to change buffer weight as opposed to all the work to get weight into the carrier. It would accomplish the exact same thing. Weight is weight. Unless you’re already running an h3? And if you’re already running an h3 and need more weight I’m thinking you’re so far over gassed your range neighbors gun should be firing from your excess gas pressure. |
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Maxim Firearms 7.62x39 bolt is a 9310 steel bolt, heat treated, hard turned and shot-peened for increased surface strength and durability, and an extractor booster to ensure reliable cycling during rapid semi-auto or full-auto fire.*** $75 ***
Worth the price imho ... no more broken extractor |
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What kind of extractor is on the KS47? I saw reference to breaking, did that ever get fixed? I am curious as I always thought this line got discontinued so I never looked further, but i have always wanted to build one up as a shorty (12.5) 6.5 grendel, probably steel case only gun. Assuming that it has a standard 0.125 bolt face depth, would getting a type I grendel/ 264lbc barrel from Blackhole Weaponry work? Really want to run this with some CSSpec 6.5 mags.
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Hi guys!
New to this forum and new owner of KS47 Gen2. My extractor broke after about 120 rounds total count. All shot over 3 range trips so absolutely no abuse there. Wolf steel casing ammo which is supposedly more gentle compared to Tula/Red Army. During the last session after about 30 rounds I started getting FTE, checked the extractor and damn, it was broken :( So now I have to deal with PSA but I have already a bad feeling about all this. Contact form on their website is broken, I cannot send message whatever browser I'm using. Chat agents are offline so no chat available. Sending email to customer service and getting an automated message about not monitoring mailbox... Can't call them during their reduced working hours since I'm working too. I knew, this rifle would eventually break any extractor due to AR15 BCG dimensional legacies but honestly I wasn't expecting this so soon. Anyway, any idea where to find another extractor for this BCG? Thanks all! Dimitri |
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