Premium Palmetto State Armory (PSA) CHF AR 15 Rifle Kits

For years I’ve heard of these Palmetto State Armory AR 15 Rifle Kits. How for a few hundred bucks you can buy and build one of the best ar rifles out there. After looking at them for weeks, I finally order one. I figured why not build a new AR, RIGHT… Of course shooting it at the range showing off didn’t help. Allowing my buddies get there shots in. 

I knew it was only a matter of time before the all the questions started rolling in.

SO… (Ed, Frank, Kevin, Eric, Jason and everyone else) below I gather up all my research and all your questions/ answers. Also tossed in a few videos. 

1. PSA 20″ CHF Rifle Length 5.56 AR 15 Rifle Kit

Specs:

Barrel: A proprietary blend of Hammer forged chrome molly vanadium made by FN that is referred to as “Machine Gun Steel” by virtue of its required use in FN’s M249 and M240 weapons. The hammer forging process work hardens the steel, making it more durable. In addition, the chrome process for the bore allows for a lining almost twice as thick as a standard M16 for enhanced durability. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, with a 1:7 twist rate, M4 barrel extension, and a rifle length gas system. The A2 profile barrel is Mil-spec phosphate coated, High Pressure tested and Magnetic Particle inspected. Barrel is finished off with an F-marked front sight post with sling swivel, standard handguards, and an A2 flash hider.

Upper: Forged 7075-T6 A3 AR upper is hard coat anodized black for durability. Featuring T-marks, these upper upper receivers are made for us right here in the USA.

BCG: Bolt is made of Mil-s\Spec shot-peened Carpenter 158 steel. Gas key is secured with grade 8 fasteners and staked per mil-spec.

Build Kit: PSA A2 Classic Lower Build Kit

• Barrel Length: 20″
• Gas System: Rifle Length
• Barrel Profile: A2
• Barrel Steel: “Machine Gun Steel” barrel
• Barrel Finish: Phosphate
• Chrome Lining: Extra – thick chrome lined including chamber
• Muzzle Thread: 1/2-28
• Chamber: 5.56 NATO
• Twist Rate: 1 in 7″
• Barrel Extension: M4
• Diameter at Gas Block: .750″
• Gas Block Type: F-marked Front Sight Base
• Muzzle Device: A2 Style
• Receiver Material: Forged 7075 T6
• Receiver Type: M4
• Handguard Type: PSA Classic Handguards
• Bolt Carrier Group Included: Yes
• Bolt Steel: 158 Carpenter
• Bolt Carrier Profile: Full Auto
• Charging Handle Included: Yes
• Build Kit: PSA A2 Classic Lower Build Kit, Black
• Overall Length: 28″
• Weight as Configured: 3.6 lbs

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2. PSA 18″ Mid Length 5.56 AR15 Rifle Kit

Barrel: A proprietary blend of Hammer forged chrome molly vanadium made by FN that is referred to as “Machine Gun Steel” by virtue of its required use in FN’s M249 and M240 weapons. The hammer forging process work hardens the steel, making it more durable. In addition, the chrome process for the bore allows for a lining almost twice as thick as a standard M16 for enhanced durability. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, with a 1:7 twist, M4 barrel extension, and a mid-length gas system. This heavy profile barrel is Mil-spec phosphate coated, High Pressure tested and Magnetic Particle inspected. Barrel is finished off with an F-marked front sight post with sling swivel, standard handguards and an A2 flash hider.

Upper: Forged 7075-T6 A3 AR upper is hard coat anodized black for durability. Featuring T-marks, these upper upper receivers are made for us right here in the USA.

Lower Build Kit: Includes our M4-style stock, A2 Pistol grip, Palmetto State Armory Classic Lower Parts Kit with a polished single-stage combat trigger, Mil-Spec size buffer tube, castle nut, end plate, carbine spring, and PSA Standard buffer.

Specs:

• Barrel length 18″
• Cold Hammer Forged Barrel
• Machine Gun Steel
• 5.56 Nato Chamber
• 1 in 7″ twist
• Mid-Length Gas System
• High pressure tested
• Magnetic particle inspected
• M4 feedramps
• Forged, flat top upper
• T-marks
• PSA Classic Lower Build Kit

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Question:

What are the barrel diameters and gas port diameter?

.98 chamber to gas black .75 gas block .73 gas block to muzzle.

3. PSA 16″ mid Length AR 15 Rifle Kit

Everything you need to turn your stripped lower into a rifle for one low introductory price. Kit includes a PSA 16″ Hammer-Forged, Chrome-Lined, mid-length upper, BCG, charging handle and our Classic Lower Build Kit.

Lower Build Kit: Includes our M4-style stock, A2 Pistol grip, Palmetto State Armory Classic Lower Parts Kit with single-stage combat trigger, Mil-Spec size buffer tube, castle nut, end plate, carbine spring, and PSA Standard buffer.

Barrel: A proprietary blend of Hammer forged chrome molly vanadium made by FN that is referred to as “Machine Gun Steel” by virtue of its use in FN’s M249 and M240 weapons. The hammer forging process work hardens the steel, making it more durable. In addition, the chrome process for the bore allows for a lining almost twice as thick as a standard M16 for enhanced durability. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, with a 1/7 twist, M4 barrel extension, and a mid-length gas system. The A2 style profile barrel is Mil-spec phosphate coated. Barrel is High Pressure tested, and Magnetic Particle inspected, to ensure quality and dependability, and is finished off with an F-marked front sight post with sling swivel, standard hand guards and an A2 flash hider.

Upper: Forged 7075-T6 A3 AR upper is made to MIL-SPECS and hard coat anodized black for durability. Featuring machined T marks, and a mil-spec finish. These uppers are made for us right here in the USA by a mil-spec manufacturer.

Bolt: Bolt is made of Shot-peened Mil-spec Carpenter 158 steel. Gas key is secured with grade 8 fasteners and staked per mil-spec. Bolt carrier is parkerized outside, chrome lined inside.

Each upper is assembled to order with care, and test fired.

Specs:

• Barrel length 16″
• Hammer Forged Barrel
• Machine Gun Steel
• 5.56 Nato Chamber
• 1 in 7″ twist
• Extra-thick Chrome-lined bore and chamber
• High pressure tested
• Magnetic particle inspected
• A2 profile
• M4 feedramps
• Forged upper
• T-marks
• Full auto bolt carrier
• Carpenter 158 Bolt
• Single stage combat trigger
• 6-position mil-spec diameter buffer tube

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Questions:

What all is missing from this kit?

The only thing missing from this kit is the lower receiver and the rear sight.

Does it only shoot 5.56 ammo?

5.56 and .223 will work for this gun.

Barrel is chrome lined?

Yes, this kit does feature a FN produced chrome lined forged barrel.

What size hand guard will it fit?

Carbine length but if you remove the front sight assembly and replace it with a low profile gas block and free float you can put any length you want.

Does this upper come with bolt and carrier and charging handle? Pic shows it but description doesn’t talk about it.

Yes of course. It’s a build kit. It comes with everything but a stripped receiver and a rear sight.

4. PSA 16″ CARBINE LENGTH CHF M4 5.56

Barrel: A proprietary blend of Hammer forged chrome molly vanadium made by FN that is referred to as “Machine Gun Steel” by virtue of its required use in FN’s M249 and M240 weapons. The hammer forging process work hardens the steel, making it more durable. In addition, the chrome process for the bore allows for a lining almost twice as thick as a standard M16 for enhanced durability. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, with a 1/7 twist, M4 barrel extension, and a carbine-length gas system. The M4 profile barrel is Mil-spec phosphate coated, High Pressure tested and Magnetic Particle inspected. Barrel is finished off with an F-marked front sight post with sling swivel, standard handguards and an A2 flash hider.

Upper: Forged 7075-T6 A3 AR upper is hard coat anodized black for durability. Featuring T-marks, these upper upper receivers are made for us right here in the USA.

Lower Build Kit: Includes our M4-style stock, A2 Pistol grip, Palmetto State Armory Classic Lower Parts Kit with single-stage combat trigger, Mil-Spec size buffer tube, castle nut, end plate, carbine spring, and PSA Standard buffer.

Each upper is assembled to order with US-made parts, and test fired to check gas function.

Specs:

• Barrel length 16″
• Cold Hammer Forged Barrel
• Machine Gun Steel
• 5.56 Nato Chamber
• 1 in 7″ twist
• Carbine Length
• High pressure tested
• Magnetic particle inspected
• M4 feedramps
• Forged, flat top upper
• T-marks
• PSA Classic Lower Build Kit

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5. PSA 16″ MIDLENGTH 5.56 NATO ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT UPPER

Barrel: A proprietary blend of Hammer forged chrome molly vanadium made by FN that is referred to as “Machine Gun Steel” by virtue of its required use in FN’s M249 and M240 weapons. The hammer forging process work hardens the steel, making it more durable. In addition, the chrome process for the bore allows for a lining almost twice as thick as a standard M16 for enhanced durability. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, with a 1/7 twist, M4 barrel extension, and a mid-length gas system. The Ultra lightweight profile barrel is Mil-spec phosphate coated, High Pressure tested and Magnetic Particle inspected. Barrel is finished off with an F-marked front sight post with sling swivel, standard handguards and an A2 flash hider.

Upper: Forged 7075-T6 A3 AR upper is hard coat anodized black for durability. Featuring T-marks, these upper upper receivers are made for us right here in the USA.

Bolt Carrier Group: M16 Full Auto Profile Bolt Carrier Group with Carpenter 158 Steel Bolt. Gas key is secured with grade 8 fasteners and staked per mil-spec. Full-auto profile bolt carrier is parkerized outside, and chrome lined inside.

Each upper is assembled to order with US-made parts, and test fired to check gas function.

Specs:

• 16″ Barrel length
• “Machine Gun Steel” barrel
• Midlength Gas System
• 5.56 Nato Chamber
• 1 in 7″ twist rate
• CHF Ultra lightweight Profile
• M4 Feed ramps
• F-Marked Front sight post
• A2 Flash Hider
• Sling Loop
• Midlength Hand Guards w/ heat sheilds
• Forged upper receiver
• T-Marks
• Bolt Carrier Group
• Charging Handle

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