PSA Blem Lowers

[tomme boy]

Anyone ever get one of these? How were they? Was it finish or machine marks? I ordered one but waiting like everyone else on shipping.

[lonestardiver]

I have in the past. Could not find the Blem. But depending on things it may not be noticeable.

[jdgiii]

I've purchased several. I never could find the blemishes.

[10MMGary]

I have two PSA blemished lowers & one blemished 10.5 inch 9mm pistol upper. The uppers blemish is obvious and like a nasty stain about 1/4 inch wide at its widest 2" long on the area opposite the side of ejection port. The lowers look fine to my old eyes and they haven't broken. I will say that I have owned more the a few non blemished PSA lowers from back in the day and no two lowers were the same shade, but all are still working.

[titsonritz]

I'd be more concern about what you don't see, than what you do see.

[alx01]

I honestly would not buy a blemished lower from any manufacturer. School of the American Rifle posted a youtube video on blemished KAC lower which was all over out of spec.
Lower is a controlled item and you can't easily return it without paying FFL fees and such.

I suspect (but don't know for sure) that a lot of "Blem" lowers PSA sell are actually non-blem lowers, but priced to sell. They get a lot of repeat business if person buys a lower and is happy with it.

For about $20-40 you can buy a non-blem lower from PSA/Aero/else which has a higher chance of being 100% in-spec. You still might get a lemon once in a while, but can be said about anything.

[Brasilnuts]

I’ve had about a dozen blem PSA lowers go through my hands and I’ve never been able find the blemish, all the lower parts fit and they functioned normally.

I would buy again.

[26 Inf]

I honestly would not buy a blemished lower from any manufacturer. School of the American Rifle posted a youtube video on blemished KAC lower which was all over out of spec.
Lower is a controlled item and you can't easily return it without paying FFL fees and such.

I suspect (but don't know for sure) that a lot of "Blem" lowers PSA sell are actually non-blem lowers, but priced to sell. They get a lot of repeat business if person buys a lower and is happy with it.

I have that same theory about several other manufacturers as well. It allows those manufacturers to maintain their pricing on 'unblemished' items and at the same time keep stock moving and profits coming in without devaluing their 'unblemished' merchandise.

[Steve-0-]

Buy it then ask a question.... Smart. Chances are you wont find the blem, hell, we'd sell "blems" at my old shop just to dump inventory.

[zebra20zebra20]

I'd be more concern about what you don't see, than what you do see.

Blems means appearence not form, fit, or function!

[Korgs130]

I’ve purchased multiple. blemish lowers from BCM, Sionics, Aero Precision & PSA. A slight difference on the color of the finish one side of one of the Aeros was the only one that was noticeable any of them. I don’t mind my guns getting used so given the option, I buy blemish.

[10MMGary]

Blems means appearence not form, fit, or function!

That has been my experience as well.

[wanderson]

I’ve bought five PSA uppers and three PSA lowers, most were Blems. None had any functional issues or were out of spec.

Cosmetically, the only thing that caught my eye was one lower had a slight purplish tint, wasn’t noticeable til it was mated up with certain uppers.

PSA just calls em ‘blems’ cause they’re on sale so the rube that paid full price for the same thing last week won’t feel bad.

[robbins290]

I have 2 blemished lowers, Could not find the "blemish". Fit and function is perfect on them.

[utahjeepr]

Buy it then ask a question.... Smart. Chances are you wont find the blem, hell, we'd sell "blems" at my old shop just to dump inventory.

A lot of truth to this ^^^. Calling it a blem when dumping extra inventory keeps the guy who paid full price last week from getting pissed.

[Vegas]

Based on blem lowers I’ve seen, it’s always some kind of anodizing flaw. The purple tint seems very common. Makes me wonder how the purple thing happens?

[Arch]

I have owned quite a few of these. I think they use "BLEM" as a way of marketing a sale without showing they could sell all of their products for less money.

That is to say ... I couldn't find any blems on any of their "blem uppers" or "blem lowers". Its a marketing ploy.

[Pappabear]

Are these lowers stripped? How much are they? How much do you save? I asked because a top tier lower is not that pricey? Clearly folks buy these things so maybe I am the one in the dark.

PB

[Pappabear]

Are these lowers stripped? How much are they? How much do you save? I asked because a top tier lower is not that pricey? Clearly folks buy these things so maybe I am the one in the dark.

PB

[Inkslinger]

I just ordered one of their blemished complete lowers. I’ll report back if I notice anything. I figured a PSA lower would be perfect for a Hesse Arms upper that I’ve had since 1996. I think I need at least one garbage gun!

[tomme boy]

It is the anodizing that is the issue. One side it is very smooth and the other is very course.

[ChileRelleno]

I bought one way back in '16, never could find a blemish.
Still have it and never had a problem with it.

[Inkslinger]

Just got mine yesterday. Didn’t notice any blemishes. If there was, they’re hidden by krylon now.