Gen 5 is what they used on YT! Burned all the others down...
And was one of only two rifles to function in pt2 of Garandthumbs freezing rifle test and was the most functional.
Yeah those factory upgrade models are catching my eye as well, really like some of those models with the JL rail for a non-typical AK. I don’t have an imported AK yet but I’m hoping in the next couple weeks I’ll be able to grab an M70 and I think I’ll jump on one of these PSAs by the end of the month. Just watched a YouTube video of their factory tour on the MAC channel and it seems they’re all in on making robust AKs, and Jakylls, despite some occasional QC issues a few years back (though the reddit hivemind holds a hell of a grudge still).
I really enjoyed the MAC video about touring the PSA production facilities myself. It was a good video.
Yeah Reddit is a vengeful and begrudging place. Hard to get them to forgive.
A few years ago, when they had just released their GF3 line, I had an extractor shear off on one of their earlier models. This particular one was a Liberty GB2. This model was the predecessor of the forged models and was made from billet trunnions. I purchased this rifle used on Armslist, so keep in mind that I was not the original owner.
I agree with you 100%. They have REALLY stepped their game up within the past few years. I think they are trying to fill a void in the market, and they’re trying to be one of the best. Especially on their Premium and GF5 lines with FN barrels, the attention to detail is awesome. I couldn’t be happier with the ones I have.I really enjoyed the MAC video about touring the PSA production facilities myself. It was a good video.
But of all the US companies in the AK market, PSA has consistently admitted when it has shortcomings and worked to fix them, instead of denying or claiming other factors were at fault. All of the PSA AKs I've heard discussed by MAC, AKOU and other sources that I trust is that PSA has succeeded in their mission to bring an affordable AK to the US-produced commercial market to ensure that, even if the executive branch bans the importation of AKs, people will always have an option to buy a decent AK at a decent price. Which is a big undertaking tbh. The truth is it takes a lot of money to invest in the tooling for making AKs at a factory level, even moreso than the cost of AR tooling, and PSA invested the right capital to get the right machines to make the same receivers, trunnions, bolts, rivets, etc the right way. PSA ARs, meh I can take or leave, but PSA did everything in their power to do AK production correctly, and at least from what I can tell they've really succeeded in the past year or two. They've really listened to what the buyers want and delivered where it matters, here.
100%. I feel like the common phrase going around the Internet is true. PSA started out making decent inexpensive starter ARs so they could fund the money to be awesome at making great AKs and other in-house firearms. I would be quite happy running anything from the current GF3, GF4 or GF5 lines as long as I've got time to test it and ensure good QC (but I want that with everything I shoot, because to me the proof's in the shooting, not in the name). Your experience mentioned in your previous post is the hallmark of good customer service, and they sound like they've done you right, same as all the folks I know that have PSA AKs. PSA has really been knocking it out of the park lately with their production line, and I have to admit they've come a long way. Between their AKs, the JAKL, the Dagger and the Rock, they've really come into their own for answering demand in those sectors of the market.
In the last few years, I have come to the conclusion that most crap on Reddit is people repeating what they have heard or read without any first hand knowledge. I would go a step further and say that most of them if they even own an AK it sits in the closet or safe and only sees the light of day a few times a year. The same goes for a lot of forums and pages - people like to gossip.I really enjoyed the MAC video about touring the PSA production facilities myself. It was a good video.
But of all the US companies in the AK market, PSA has consistently admitted when it has shortcomings and worked to fix them, instead of denying or claiming other factors were at fault. All of the PSA AKs I've heard discussed by MAC, AKOU and other sources that I trust is that PSA has succeeded in their mission to bring an affordable AK to the US-produced commercial market to ensure that, even if the executive branch bans the importation of AKs, people will always have an option to buy a decent AK at a decent price. Which is a big undertaking tbh. The truth is it takes a lot of money to invest in the tooling for making AKs at a factory level, even moreso than the cost of AR tooling, and PSA invested the right capital to get the right machines to make the same receivers, trunnions, bolts, rivets, etc the right way. PSA ARs, meh I can take or leave, but PSA did everything in their power to do AK production correctly, and at least from what I can tell they've really succeeded in the past year or two. They've really listened to what the buyers want and delivered where it matters, here.
Well that was nice of you.
I hope he enjoys it. You should totally get one so you two can shoot together.
Me too! But I'm convinced it's a scheme of some sort. Mostly that SHE wants an ak. Especially since the Magpul stuff was plum colored.
Great looking gun! And here’s another thing I noticed about your pics and that is a plus for PSA, in my book. Their guns are placed / shipped in egg crate with a charging handle protector. I can’t tell you the number of times I have seen AKs in ultra crappy weak boxes with the charging handle stuck out of the box with damage. I know .. I know .. its the little things that make a difference for me.
I have not even shot the gun and thinking too hard about a folder.
Next time you are here I will put you on the Carolina Hammer by @digitalpaladin10 ........
You won’t regret it. I absolutely love mine.
Nice, put some oil on it before taking it to the range. I have a small writeup on the 103 I just picked up. Basically a gf5 with a pretty gas block and front sight.
