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Thread: A closer look at PSA

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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    Just as an FYI, GRANT DOES NOT MAKE HIS LPK's IN HOUSE.


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    Sorry to sidetrack, but are LPKs like lowers in the sense that there are only a few manufacturers that make em all? Also, there are rumors that they are all made in China as well....these two rumors seem to run counter to each other....

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    Quote Originally Posted by djegators View Post
    Sorry to sidetrack, but are LPKs like lowers in the sense that there are only a few manufacturers that make em all? Also, there are rumors that they are all made in China as well....these two rumors seem to run counter to each other....
    At one time (many years ago) that was pretty accurate. That is not longer true. There are many companies that make at least 1-5 components in a LPK.

    Yes, you can buy LPK made in Asia. We do not.


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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    At one time (many years ago) that was pretty accurate. That is not longer true. There are many companies that make at least 1-5 components in a LPK.

    Yes, you can buy LPK made in Asia. We do not.


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    Thanks, that is what I had thought to be the case.

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    I have personal experience with 2 PSA LPK's and am very happy with them.

    They are significantly better quality than DPMS.

    I would use them in future builds.

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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    Just as an FYI, GRANT DOES NOT MAKE HIS LPK's IN HOUSE.


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    Look at all the clarity we're getting from this thread I'll be sending some orders your way real soon

    Quote Originally Posted by Underwhere View Post
    They are significantly better quality than DPMS.
    Well shit I would hope so

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    Quote Originally Posted by wahoo95 View Post
    Fasteners don't look rounded out to me....looks more like two different kinds/types to my eye.
    Exactly, they are two different brands of screws. They are definitely not rounded out. I think the shadows from my poor light make them look like that.

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    One of the PSA screws have a shallow countersink to deburr the broaching of the internal hex and to make inserting an Allen key easier
    Last edited by MistWolf; 08-30-11 at 17:37.
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    @ Lovetashoot:I live rather close to the PSA storefront. I went there about three week ago and inquired about the manufacturing of their LPKs. I was told that they make ALL parts in house.

    I think this was CLEARLY a misunderstanding as PSA doesn't manufacture LPK's,barrels,uppers,etc.... They ASSEMBLE the LPK's from sourced parts.

    When I asked if they wound their own springs I was told..."well no, we don't exactly make the parts here, but they are all made in state."

    They answered your question. Did you see CNC Machines churning out parts? I think it was employees just misspeaking not purposely Lying.
    They were told here on this forum that their Hammer Forged Uppers were not from FN and lo and behold they were.Why, because in their description they used some poorly chosen words IMHO. New company learning the ropes. Just my 2cents.

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    I tried for the life of me to get a good clear picture of my PSA "Premium" BCG, but I clearly cant work my old digital camera.
    But the fasteners defiantly arent rounded, and they list Grade 8 Fasteners on their specs.
    Staking is great as well.
    I think its one of the best deals on a quality BCG, and not because I own one.
    But the proof will only come after years of hard use to see if they really stack up.
    Last edited by saddlerocker; 08-30-11 at 22:33.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Underwhere View Post
    I have personal experience with 2 PSA LPK's and am very happy with them.

    They are significantly better quality than DPMS.

    I would use them in future builds.
    I am by no means trying to be an ass, but would like some clarity. You stated that 2 PSA LPKs you bought were go to go. Then you stated, that they are significantly better than DPMS.

    What are the quality differences in the two?

    I just want to know for general knowledge, and so I can tell the difference between crap parts and good parts.
    I am also in no way shape or form defending anything made DPMS.

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