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Zombie Apocalypse KISS Carbine rig (California Compliant)
Well, I jumped on the PSA special, a PSA (not PTAC) upper with T marks, 1/7 twist 16" Melonite carbine barreled upper for $199 delivered, and the PSA premium M16 BCG (Carpenter 158 steel), MPI, and shot peened for $89 delivered. Added it to an Anderson lower with Colt LPK I already had, and did a Cheapo build. I like the compact Colt Fiberite CAR15 stock (instead of the big M4 or Magpul affairs), so I bought an MA clone on a mil-spec tube for $60 (including buffer and spring) which is virtually identical to the Colt N1 marked stock, including ribs on the channel, and their early Colt style $15 CAR15 smaller handguards. add to that an AIM flip up, locking BUIS and my Tasco 30mm (lens with 38mm tube) shotgun scope on $11.00 Picatinny 1/2" risers from Ebay for a perfect co-witness. Being in Californication, I am running a Hammerhead (which I had), a muzzle brake, and the stock is pinned so I am featureless with high caps. I was tickled to get the T marked PSA upper and melonite barrel. Good enough for Zombie slaying and home defense.
And to the "brand snobs" and PSA haters, I really don' care what you think. If you want to spend more money on your builds, more power to you. I choose just to have a serviceable, non-taticool KISS carbine. I bought it for me, since at the moment I was AR-less (and my AK and PTR91 were getting lonely). I have done four PSA and PTAC upper builds before, and every one got 1 MOA with MK262 MOD1.
Well, here is my decidedly non-tacticool KISS Carbine and its rig. I am ready for those Zombies! The Glock 19 was my duty weapon from 1994 to 2000 when I retired from Law Enforcement. Before certain non-free state morons get their panties in a bunch about the mags... Some of the mags go back to the Army 1974-1979 and USAF 1979-1981 and the rest to my LEO career. All were for my 1990 registered RAW (SP1 Carbine), that I sold when I disability retired in 2000.
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I owe an explanation about my "brand snobs and PSA haters."The Calguns forum (where I originally posted this) is FULL of brand snobs and PSA haters. I have to laugh, though, I have done 4 PSA builds through the last couple years, and everyone was 100% reliable and would do 1 MOA with MK262 MOD1 77 grainers. Yet, I am always ready about people having issues with their high dollar builds! Those are the same people who say PSA is junk, and only Daniel Defense is worthy! My sub-$450 build will kill zombies just as dead as their $2500 builds.
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The Zombies will probably be scared off by the Califobomination grip alone. Nice build, ignore the haters & keep up the good fight on the Left Coast.
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Originally Posted by
imarangemaster
I owe an explanation about my "brand snobs and PSA haters."The Calguns forum (where I originally posted this) is FULL of brand snobs and PSA haters.
I understand, even though I have no idea what a PSA rifle is like. I have extensively shot AR15's from $500 Norinco's to $2000 CF Issue Diemacos, and my own rifle is a Bushmaster, and when used properly with care and attention to the basics, all have functioned very well, if not perfect in a sense of the word. I believe there is a lot of brand marketing in the AR15 market, and in essence everyone is trying to "build a better mousetrap" to stand out in the crowd. So long as the parts are built within spec, and durable, to me they are all just a series of different roll marks down the magazine housing.
Simple rifles are always best, and accessories never a substitute for skill.
There are a lot of rifle designs I would never wager my life on, but on the AR15, I have, and it's brought me home safe.
This rifle you've built, despite the regional legal restrictions looks like a reliable, streamlined, and useful firearm.
My only personal improvement would be the addition of a left side/ambi safety lever to allow fast use of the FCS with the "artillery hold" mandated by the California grip, without having to disengage the trigger hand from the grip, unless of course you are left handed, in which case you are set as is. But judging from the orientation of your pistol holster I gather you are indeed a right handed shooter.
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1 PL West Nova Scotia Regiment 2000-2003
1 BN Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 2003-2013
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Originally Posted by
Sentryduty
I understand, even though I have no idea what a PSA rifle is like. I have extensively shot AR15's from $500 Norinco's to $2000 CF Issue Diemacos, and my own rifle is a Bushmaster, and when used properly with care and attention to the basics, all have functioned very well, if not perfect in a sense of the word. I believe there is a lot of brand marketing in the AR15 market, and in essence everyone is trying to "build a better mousetrap" to stand out in the crowd. So long as the parts are built within spec, and durable, to me they are all just a series of different roll marks down the magazine housing.
Simple rifles are always best, and accessories never a substitute for skill.
There are a lot of rifle designs I would never wager my life on, but on the AR15, I have, and it's brought me home safe.
This rifle you've built, despite the regional legal restrictions looks like a reliable, streamlined, and useful firearm.
My only personal improvement would be the addition of a left side/ambi safety lever to allow fast use of the FCS with the "artillery hold" mandated by the California grip, without having to disengage the trigger hand from the grip, unless of course you are left handed, in which case you are set as is. But judging from the orientation of your pistol holster I gather you are indeed a right handed shooter.
I have an ambi safety on order. The Colt LPK I had in my stuff. As for different companies, PSA uses Aluminum forgings from Cerro Forging and Brass Aluminum Forging. Their barrels are made by FN and Wilson, and their bolt's in the BCG are Carpenter 158 steel, and the gas key is a forging, rather than a casting. I have been shooting the AR15 platform since `1974, and building it (probably several hundred through the years) since 1989, when I was an FFL and built and sold them. There is nothing wrong with PSA (or even PTAC's) stuff. I went with the Melonite, instead of chrome lined this time, as I have read quite a bit about Melonite superior to chrome, as it is an integral modification of the surface of the metal, not just added on like chrome.
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would a mini14/30 or M1 carbine be "feature less" ?
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Yes, they would. My M1 Carbine does not need a mag button, ans can use high capacity magazines for now, at least. They are trying to ban the magazines now.
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Originally Posted by
imarangemaster
They are trying to ban the magazines now.
Sounds like a repeat of the Brady bill?
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Well, as much as I like the vintage Tasco, I bit the bullet and bought another Bushnell TRS-32. Got it still sealed, NIB for $110 - including shipping on Ebay. Also ordered a BCM 3.8 oz. H Buffer. The Tasco will go back on the side rail mount on my Saiga.
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Originally Posted by
imarangemaster
Also ordered a BCM 3.8 oz. H Buffer.
I agree with you there. I finally installed an "H" buffer in my 14" and it just makes it so much smoother. Not so abrupt...
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