Palmetto State Armory has blemished complete lowers for 119.99
https://palmettostatearmory.com/blem-psa-ar15-complete-classic-stealth-lower-black.html
https://palmettostatearmory.com/blem-psa-ar15-complete-classic-stealth-lower-black.html
They have to ship to a FFL. No problem placing and completing my order.
Palmetto State Armory has blemished complete lowers for 119.99
https://palmettostatearmory.com/blem-psa-ar15-complete-classic-stealth-lower-black.html
^Thats^ good to know and I imagine I’m getting around a few of those lower parts with use of the CMC 2-1/2lb single stage drop-in trigger assembly ….
Q - What parts are staked in any lower or, are you referring to a friend’s PSA upper or complete rifle? (I am slapping DelTon lightweight 16” uppers w 15” MLOK handguards on these PSA lowers …)
Hoping for a pair of really bantam weight all around beaters but, as is always the case, that’ll depend upon resisting the urge / reflex to attach crap aboard …
… A better value option is Larue MBT.
I did not check LaRue’s website as Ive TRIED to give LaRue my $ numerous times now; and each time, they allow me to put products in my cart and literally COMPLETE THE SALE, only to send me an email later that day or (more often) the next telling me the item is (was all along) actually OOS and my $ has been placed in “back order” status. First time I thought “shame on thee” but, twice after that I realized “shame on ME.” Last time was last winter and I haven’t gone back since
Shame as they do make a game changer of an assembly (and for half the price of “G” assemblies …)
That's a great deal for a complete lower from PSA. With that said, PSA is very careful with wording in part descriptions. The LPK, which is most likely the classic parts kit, is not mil spec and has rust issues. Keep them lubricated and do inspections often.
I'd also disassemble and make sure everything is assembled properly. They are notorious for bad QC. I just helped a friend with his when I could loosen the castle nut by hand. No staking either but from what I understand that is hit or miss too.
I've guided people in ordering many PSA stripped lowers without a single issue to their local FFL, 6 lowers within just the last 3 months. They've all been surprisingly nice, especially the "stealth" ones I've come across (serialized, no logo).
I personally have ordered two complete HBAR uppers from them without issue.
I'm aware some folks have had issues but I don't know that it's happening with much consistency.