PSA for first AR15
One of my good friend recommended I get a psa for my first ar15, I currently only shoot 22lr, plus my 9mm. I was wondering this groups opinion and if I should get a kit or a fully built one?
Posted Nov 15, 2023, 1:41 AM UTC
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Sometimes you can buy a complete upper and lower from PSA for $300. Their Black Friday deals are coming up
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This is the way.
Pick an upper/lower you like for cheap, shoot the hell out of it, and upgrade/replace parts as desired.
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Your friend is not technically wrong, PSA will do just fine for learning the system and platform for a lower point of entry. The complete lowers run around $200 bucks. If you wanted to, you could opt for a higher quality upper and yield the same results, with a nicer brand so you don’t buy twice, but that’s up to you!
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I was think one of the kits that has everything but the stripped lower so I can get it shipped to my house, which would end up being slightly over $400 after I bought a stripped lower locally, just still need to learn what is important in a stripped lower.
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You usually also need a bcg/charging handle for the uppers but not on every kit they offer. Just be sure to check it says they’re included. PSA is a great starting point. I went the same route.
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I’d get a kit, but a complete upper, stripped lower, and a lower parts kit works as well.
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A PSA Sabre will keep you happy. They are good quality for the price.
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I always suggest building, it's going to give you a better understanding of your firearm and set you up for success if you ever want to swap out parts or have a problem.
I have been leaning that way, I enjoy building things, and it will make maintaining and cleaning it far easier.
What this guy said ^