I recently ordered a PSA KS-47 blem lower and rifle kit from Palmetto State. I have been looking for a do-all utility rifle in 7.62x39. I wanted something that would be fairly accurate and easy to mount a scope on which led me to the AR platform, but I wanted a caliber large enough to be used for deer and or hogs. I am an AK guy so I have plenty of AK mags lying around. When I saw the kits and lowers on sale in my email, I dove right in. A few days later I was putting the gun together. I have to give kudos to PSA for fast shipping.
So far I am impressed with the quality. Everything went together just fine and my 20 round AK mags lock right in. I am certainly no AR expert, but all the parts seemed to be assembled correctly and nothing was loose or damaged. The "blemish" on the lower receiver consisted of a few scratches on the bottom of the trigger guard that I am sure I would have put on it anyway sooner or later. The magazine release is large and hangs below the oversized trigger guard, so you can push it with your thumb or with the new magazine you are about to load just like with the good ol AK. The upper I bought has an 18 inch barrel with a full length rail, so there's plenty of sight radius for the BUIS I put on her. With the stock extended where I am comfortable shooting, the overall length is about the same as my SKS. I haven't put it on a scale, but the unloaded gun should come in between 6 and 7 pounds.
I got the opportunity to shoot maybe 15 rounds through it this afternoon just getting the irons on paper at 25 yards and so far it eats Wolf ammo without an issue. A steel 20 round AK mag locked in tight with no wobble. Hopefully I can shoot some more this weekend and will post updates on how it does at longer distances. I am excited to see how it breaks in.
So far I am impressed with the quality. Everything went together just fine and my 20 round AK mags lock right in. I am certainly no AR expert, but all the parts seemed to be assembled correctly and nothing was loose or damaged. The "blemish" on the lower receiver consisted of a few scratches on the bottom of the trigger guard that I am sure I would have put on it anyway sooner or later. The magazine release is large and hangs below the oversized trigger guard, so you can push it with your thumb or with the new magazine you are about to load just like with the good ol AK. The upper I bought has an 18 inch barrel with a full length rail, so there's plenty of sight radius for the BUIS I put on her. With the stock extended where I am comfortable shooting, the overall length is about the same as my SKS. I haven't put it on a scale, but the unloaded gun should come in between 6 and 7 pounds.
I got the opportunity to shoot maybe 15 rounds through it this afternoon just getting the irons on paper at 25 yards and so far it eats Wolf ammo without an issue. A steel 20 round AK mag locked in tight with no wobble. Hopefully I can shoot some more this weekend and will post updates on how it does at longer distances. I am excited to see how it breaks in.
Last edited: