I actually picked up the classic upper in Feb of 20. I believe mine to be canted as well as I have to. Throw my windage almost completely to the left to zero it. Drives me nuts. So I’d like to know how.
Ive been a part of 7 PSA put-togethers, and none had canted sight blocks. Or any other problems for that matter, they've all been serviceable and shot perfectly well straight out of the box.
Im curious to know how you done it as well, I just purchased the psa M4 upper and its fsp was slightly canted as well, I was able to straighten it up myself but curious as to the way you went with as well.
I have 20 years of time training and combat use of the M16A1 and the M16A2 both are fine rifle’s and did there job keeping me alive. I served in the US Army Infantry. I missed it so bad I built one just like it but w/out burst. This one zeroed with six round, and was great at 500 meter’s.
@traplordghost Thanks; I have wondered about loads optimized for the shorter barrels--it is simply common sense. I had never seen this specifically stated, though.
I love my 20" AR's, most have the carry handle, because like you said out to 6 to 700yds I can hit targets. Shooting that far is impractical but it shows it can do it. My main use is 300yds and in, which is pretty easy with a stock 20" AR. Plus it is so soft shooting you can stay on target easier. I think that's why retro is coming back because people are finding that iron sights can get it done.
Can you find one anywhere I've been looking for awhile and I find flat top adjustable stock and 16" BBL for sale in the gun shops and I don't want them
@@jeffreyhershey5754 Atlantic Firearms has the Windham Weaponry 20" model in stock for $829 with the removeable hand guard. I own one of these and they are all mil spec with chrome lined barrel. These are probably one of the best AR's you can get if you just want a stock iron sighted 20" rifle.
@@msantifort right on cool thanks for the info I've never heard of them but all these different companies are are selling lowers and uppers and 80s and this type of rifle or that type and I just want one as close as I can get to what I had to qualify on which is the Left over Vietnam era rifles the M16a1
I have been shooting since I was 4 years old (back in early 50's). When I got drafted and was in basic the M-16's we were issued did not have the forward assist or chromed bore. I was elated to fire such an accurate rifle. All shots center mass on target at 100meters. I still love the classic platform, just wish I could afford one...sigh...Re: the 3 prong flash suppressor...we used that suppressor to open GI issue beer cans, before they had pull tabs. Which was great as long as Top didn't catch you doing it...heheh
Never had an issue with an A2 while in the Army. I was not a fan of the M4 but that may be due to the fact I'm 6'2" and love the feel of the weapon as it just felt natural. I was always issued a colt for some reason and it was reliable.
I joined the USMC in 1978, we started with the A1. I was concerned that it would jam, when I needed it most. In 1986, we were issued the A2. Long story, short; I was very happy that it was my issued weapon until I retired in 2011.
Do you think there's any chance you could be recalled to active duty given the current situation across the Atlantic? Anyway, I hope you are well and I hope you have a good day. Thank you for your service Richard.
@@FinalLugiaGuardian. At the age of fifty something, it would be a dire situation for the government to recall us veterans. Although more than one will be excited to do it, but they better start passing out the steroids and pain killers!
I've had my 20" A2 DCM rifle for 20 years now. Shot Many many competitions with it. Absolutely love it. Having an A4 clone like that one with an ACOG would really bring back some DM memories.
Never heard of your channel brother, but your concise dialogue, editing style, transparency and overall knowledge of the nuance that comes with ballistics and firearms manufacturing is very professional. Your video format/style and camera work is crisp and clean as well. Very nice.
I built an A2 clone (with a removable carry handle because I just happen to have on laying around). I built it kind of on a whim. I carried an A2 in the Army so it was kind of nostalgic. After shooting it, man I fell in love. I don't think I "loved" this weapon before, even in the military. But after owning a bunch of other weapons, I've come to appreciate the A2. Since then I replaced the butt stock with an A1 butt stock. It made a huge difference (I'm 5'6'' so length of pull fits much better now). I recently did a competition (organized but just a group of friends). Someone made a comment when I stepped up to the line, "Hey the 70's called, they want their rifle back". He was pretty quiet after I shot. Irons at 75 yards I missed 1 of probably 50+ shots because I was rushing. Slow is smooth; smooth is fast.
I put a few of these kits together around COVID time a few years ago. I thought I'd be locked down and needed something to do, so I purchased 10.5", 18" and 20" premium kits. All of them are great and I completely echo the sentiment in this video. The most money is spent on the 18" build, with a nice trigger and decent scope (going for an SPR type of setup), but the plain jane 20" never disappoints!
My first build was an 80% lower with a Del-Ton 20" upper with the heavy barrel and A2 stock. I chose flip up rear sight and put a decent scope on it. Very accurate, one of my favorites.
I have the same FN upper, but mine is on a PSA A2 lower, it’s been a great rifle so far, my FSB was straight luckily. I prefer the 20” rifle over any other. It’s the was it was designed, it’s the way it was meant to be. I love it! And I totally agree with all your reasons, I feel the same. It’s a great rifle.
I have an "A2 classic," it's a good shooter. Bought it years ago for the retro vibe before Brownells released their retro line. It's reliable, sufficiently accurate and perfectly serviceable. Not exactly my first pick for home defense or anything like that, but I suppose you could if you duct tape a flashlight to it. My "practical" rifles are still simple though, simple optic + light. No need for anything else. Don't need a dbal to call in airstrikes. :D
@Trap Lord Ghost are you all that dense? The man is saying NO need for lasers, IR, Grenade Launchers or NODS nor anything else, if only using it as a HD weapon. Damn!
I've had one of these for 6 years. Thousands of rounds through it. Lightweight and accurate, on problems whatsoever. Back when I assembled mine I had to buy the A2 stock and Colt Handle separately from Windham. The only upgrade I made was the trigger. Nice to see they are offering a complete rifle now.
Simple is better. Have some sights you like, optical or iron, doesn’t matter. Have a light, but only if this is your home defense gun. Maybe a grip for comfort. However, I don’t think there is a such thing as “too much” until it interferes with the use of the rifle or you’re not using it. Lighten your rifle as much as possible, and make sure you can still use it.
Wait what You're alive!?! For the longest time I couldn't find your channel to save my life, I thought youtube axed it or you deleted it to live a life out at sea or something. So happy you're back!
I've had the rock river ar-15a4 for 3 years now. I absolutely love it. I'm even using just a basic old school m16a2 green sling. I don't need all that fancy stuff. I even have a bayonet on my kit.
Got a PSA build kit with a 16 inch SOCOM profile barrel. It holds less than 1 MOA with my handloads and doesn't malfunction. PSA is a good to go company.
If you’ve never shot a 20” fixed stock AR, I’d encourage you to try it. Any 5.56 AR has light recoil but these have no recoil. My buddy has one from Fulton Armory and it made me a believer.
Definitely I’ve got a A2 build and always like shooting it and plenty accurate with iron sights my carry handle is fixed but it’s a old colt upper I found.
I have the rifle featured in the video. Owned it for about 3 years and NEVER had an issue with it. Awesome rifle and I find I grab it more often than the 16" rifles I own.
Our Air Force T.I. demonstrated the full auto function, but we were strictly banned from trying it ourselves. Of course, we were only given 9 rounds at a time, so that would have been pointless anyway! @wyomarine
Love the 20" rifles they are great for CMP matches and varmint hunting. I've had a Colt Sporter Target Model since 1990. It shoots 3/4" 10 shot groups @ 100 yards.
I have the same upper but I got mine w/o the ch and BCG, so I threw in a BCM mod 4 ch and a HM defense BCG. Fricken love that rifle. For sights I have the PA 1-6 Aurora. With 62 grain I get around 1.5-2" groups and I have no issues hitting a silhouette at 400 yards so that makes me happy.
@Fascista Mexikaner Ah yes, the weight. I had to change my rifle set up twice due to the weight. First I had the carry handle irons, the A2 stock had a cleaning rod and lube in it, the grip had extra batteries, detents, springs, and a bolt rebuilt kit. It was pretty manageable and yes it was easy and fast to bring the rifle up/down, transition target to target. Then I added a quad rail, vertical grip, flashlight, 2 point sling, and the lpvo. This increased the weight quite a bit. I never paid attention to how heavy it was until I carried it for a half mile to my spot to hunt coyotes. Compared to another AR I have, it's significantly heavier. I took the cleaning rods out, removed the light I had, the vertical grip and the rail covers the quad rail came with. Put on slim rail covers. This cut about a half pound off or so. I'm considering going back to the plastic handguard and the carry handle irons so I can keep my kit in the stock and put the lpvo on another rifle I have. If I'm keeping the wml and the kit with the lpvo, then I'm putting a Magpul handguard on it. The quad rail is nice but it adds too much weight for what it is.
@Fascista Mexikaner Yeah, it really depends on if the set up you have will do what you want it to do but also not be a pain in the ass to carry or use for any length of time. There's give and take with every thing, but I'm happy with it's final configuration. It's at 9.78lbs now with my cleaning kit in the stock, the lpvo, a sling, quad rail, and a different wml. Sure it's still heavy but at least it's a durable set up, great heat mitigation, robust, multiple range capabilities, but also has a kit to self sustain no matter if I have my gear on or not should something happen in the field. I pretty much intended it to be my go to rifle if the world went to shit and society had no more structure. I'm sure I'll still change things as I see fit until I find that absolutely perfect combination for the traits I mentioned earlier, but saving weight and being more manageable.
Very cool. I have built a number of retro rifles in the past few years. The first one is a Colt 601 clone. No forward assist. No brass deflector. No fences on the lower receiver. Duckbill flash hider. “Slick side” baby! There is a 20” 1:7 twist barrel at the gunsmith right now getting a FSB drilled and pinned. It’s a “white” so it will get parkerized. After I get it back, it gets mounted on an A1 upper. All the furniture is original. Built an A2 and M4 recently. Both on PSA Government Property marked lowers. In 2022 I have plans for an XM16E1 build. I have a few parts for it already.
Qualified expert with the same platform at USAF basic training (1977), silhouette target had a 5” group dead center mass. Range master asked where I learned to shoot. I replied, “coon hunting at night with a cheap Remington nylon 66 at night, flashlight taped to the fore end”.
Lol I just taped a cheap led flashlight to my mlok upper on my 12.5 ar pistol in .300blk I am new to ars I owned one before but I am a noob still but I can't afford to spend a lot of money on upgrading it ATM so I needed a light regardless so I taped it where I can comfortably hit the button on and off without changing my grip and honestly it works absolutely perfect can't complain other than it looks like shit but I'll put an olight or something else on it soon enough I guess
@@bandccoresohiothat’s how it happens haha. I’ve done similar thing. Nothing some electrical tape can fix until you can upgrade. Plus most military stuff is held together with tape and prayers lol
Wanted to update. I tried a scope on mine and shot several groups right at or under 1 MOA. If you’re shootings 1.75” groups at 100 yards with irons, you’re doing pretty good. I’ve been practicing with mine for a while and using hand loads and some days that’s the best I can manage.
My 2 18inch Premium uppers from PSA shoot absolutely lights out with good ammo. Your rifle is exceptionally accurate for the shooting conditions and no free floated barrel. FN barrels are just exceptional.
The KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) still applies. Learned to shoot with a M16A1 in the USMC almost 45 years ago. Outshot local Sheriff SWAT deputies with my 20" A2 rifle, and they had an ACOGs on their M4s, a few years ago at a training class. Targets were 100 yards out, had 60 seconds for 10 rounds.
For a guy like me that cut my teeth on an M-16A2 (USMC 1996-2000), this is right up my alley. I have an A2 clone built with a Del-Ton upper that I love, but if PSA brings one out I’ll definitely buy it.
I totally agree with every point you make. I bought an FN AR-15 rifle about a year after it came out. It had held zero from the first time I shot it. I've never had any problems with any ammo I've run through it. As you said, it's bomb proof. If God forbid I ever need to reach for a rifle, it's the one I'll pick up. I worked for me during a tour in Afghanistan and my first tour in Iraq, so yes, I believe in the gun.
I love my 16” psa premium upper, paired with a sprinco blue spring and h2 buffer it’s my nicest shooting rifle. Psa still gets a bad rap but they’ve definitely upped their quality over the years, the worst I’ve gotten from psa is a loose gas block. My buddy did get an upper with an over clocked barrel and it caused feeding issues,he sent it back and got it back it around two weeks.
Expensive rifles are nice and all, but to me reliability and acceptable accuracy are more important. Rounds, reps, and training as well. Great review, love the classic M16 look.
You are spot on my friend. My M16A4 build is the same as yours. No m5 handguard, vertical grip or ACOG. I do however have the Ontario Knife Company USMC issue bayonet, issue sling and tan follower issue magazines. It's a nice shooting choice. Thanks.
Mine just arrived. All this canted front sight block talk had me worried.....but I'm very happy to say it was straight as an arrow. Also the FN barrel isn't that flat yellowish laser type marking like I've seen in alot of pics. It's etched/rolled into the metal of the barrel now which I definitely like. First PSA rifle and I'm pleased.
I bought one of these recently. Had a good feeling about it and you've confirmed what I suspected all along. I did some mods like changing the handguards for a set of rails I got from a storage locker sale (Midwest Industries) and swapped the bolt out for a Toolcraft. Then I changed the pistol grip to a Fab Defense simply because that is what I normally use. The CHF barrel should hold up well; PSA sells the Toolcraft line and it works. Great vid. Wish I'd seen it sooner.
I ended up doing the carry handle with an ACOG on top. Have a long neck so it works out pretty nice for me to have built in irons as backups. It is a very nice shooter and I actually found it to very surprisingly accurate. Was able to sling lead and hit 15 inch plates at 300yds was fine with me. Very accurate and great rifle
@@DB-sd3cw You realize the ACOG base is removeable specifically for mounting it on a carry handle right? The only way its ridiculous is if you were to leave the base on then mount it on a rail that is mounted on the carry handle. That would make the height over bore absurdly high. Mounting directly to the carry handle with the thumbscrew isnt that bad.
I have a Colt Match Heavy Barrel from the mid 90's! Changed the trip to a Houge one! Taught on an A2 in the Corps! Flipping Accurate! Don't feel comfortable shooting another set up! I've shot many variations from friends but Go Back to the Basics as I was taught
Good review. I came to tbe same conclusions about simplicity a while ago. Then again, we were still using the M16A1 and 1911 back when I served in the USMC. I actualy have A1 and A2 builds with fixed carry handle sights in my gun safe. Also agree with paying for the premium kit and getting a higher quality barrel. Can't really go wrong with a 20" build.
I got a 20" Del Ton upper kit exactly like the PSA you reviewed. I put a Leupold 4X tactical scope on it that is fog, water, and shock resistant. I put the scope mount on a 1" picatinny riser, in order to raise it up above the front iron site. My eye sight is not good enough to hit much of anything past 100-Yards with iron sights, which is why I put a Scope on my 20" rifle. I have the scope sighted in at 100-Yards. I can take that same 100-Yard setting out to 400-Yards straight and flat with my 20", and put all rounds inside the 3" target circle. I put a basic compensator on my rifle too, but I did not notice hardly any difference with it, and I think that is a waist of time with a somewhat heavy 20" rifle that does not have a whole lot of kick to begin with.
The front sight being off is a deal breaker for me. It would drive me nuts based on my personality issues. I would be interested in hearing how you fixed it.
100% agree. PSA needs to fix this. If thats within "spec", im sorry you grunts suffered, but im an Amerucan citizen and you damn well know i expect to be able to get a better rifle..
From a different source the barrel but here's how I fixed mine I loosen the Delta ring and all that crap turn the barrel to take up the slack on the locating pin fortunately I had slack in the correct direction and I bought it out that direction that I tightened up the nut again and it put it right in the middle like it's supposed to be
I bought a 'premium' 20" upper from PSA. It would not keep rounds on a paper plate at 50 yards using match ammo. I replaced it with a BCM ,and the same lower, ammo, optic etc shot sub MOA at 100 yards. You get what you pay for.
@@MeMe-ef5fw I would venture the percentages of BCMs being lemons is significantly lower than PSA. Make it right? This is a manufacturing process with finite numbers and tolerances, not a burger order to send back. It wasnt made right to begin with and should have never passed QC. As head armorer for my agency I saw a lot of rifles. One thing was quite evident- certain manufactures of rifles were reliable, and 'budget' rifles were not. 'Bashing' as you put it, is just telling the truth. Pay your money, take your chances. Quality costs, and sometimes costs very little more.
@@MeMe-ef5fw Im not a rifle snob. In my multi-decade experience with cheap and 'just as good as' guns I have found they do not perform like quality ones do. Ive owned Bushmasters, DPMS, Rock River and have worked on scores of Double Star, PSA, Diamondback etc. Teaching rifle classes exposes me to even more. Loose stocks, shit extractors, castle nuts coming loose, A frames pinned on off center, gas blocks blowing out or off center, loose barrel extensions. Pick something. Ive probably done that repair. One gun had JB weld on it from the factory to hold the handguards in place. Strange thing- my BCMs, LaRue, Noveske, Black Rain, Colt, AAC, LMTs dont have problems. They just run. Run well and are accurate. Quality costs. There is no magical equation to alter that.
I entered the USMC in 1984 and we were issued banged up M16A1's. The accuracy on things were subpar. In 1986 I was issued the M16A2 and my rifle score jumped significantly! I now own (2) Colt Hbar's (M16A2 civilian versions basically). These rifles are timeless classics and I wont part with them. I will add this PSA A4 to my collection!
You cannot go wrong with Palmetto State Armory. I have built numerous AR rifles for friends and family. They are great shooters!! I built this exact rifle using PSA parts, however mine has a Colt USGI chrome barrel. Very happy with my basic AR/M-16 style rifle.
Just finished my Aero Precision 20" M16A4 (classic handguards, not MWS KAC M5 RAS) - just like they used to issue us REMFs in the 90s. It's a real time machine :-)
The Jerry Miculek muzzle brake was a definite Improvement at a cost of $50. The nickel boron trigger group $80 also worth it especially after polishing the surfaces to a mirror finish on a buffing wheel and cutting one side of the hammer spring off makes for a very crisp not as heavy trigger pull. I tried a lighter hammer spring at the cost of light primer strikes on certain ammo period and my 22LR conversion really did not like the light hammer
I have the same rifle and really like it as well. What you said about the pistol grip is true, but I did slap on a Magpul mostly out of habit or feel. I'm left handed so I put on an ambi-safety lever and upgraded to a Radian ambi charging handle. The AR I shot during Army basic and all the time I served was actually the A1 (yah, I'm old) but I always shot Expert with it and had no problem hitting a silhouette at 300 with those open sites. So even though I have other PSA ARs set up in different configurations, when I'm shooting this rifle I just feel like I'm home. I'm sure it's the last one I'll ever part with. If you don't have one guys, it's a must.
on irons not being fast... paint the front post a bright color. Dayglow green is my choice. With a light at 11 o'clock and bleeding onto the post.... I'm faster on hogs than a red dot. Thats just me tho.
Nice rifle. It's simple and not overdone. Honestly changing a grip out can be a cheap and good upgrade. The only other thing options are a sling, light, and maybe an optic if you even want to run one. Truly, keeping thing simple and keeping them streamlined and lightweight is where it's at.
I've got this. I replaced the handguard with a quadrail and replaced the trigger with a Fostech Echo trigger and added the carry handle rear sight. Finished it off with a light, sling, and vertical grip.
@@CharlesMartelsHammer I love it. In my opinion a Binary Trigger is superior to 3 round burst, it has a similar rate of fire when needed while being more controlable.
I have a plethora of rifles and carbines, but one of my favorites is my XM177 Colt Vietnam Reproduction. It is so light, handy, accurate, and reliable. It weighs like 3 pounds, so a lot of times, I prefer carrying that in the woods just for its lightweight and maneuverability. The sling I use is just an old GI GP green strap that has no metal on it, just a little paracord and electrical tape. It's a suburb little carbine, and I typically carry it with the classic 20 round mags with some extras in a bandolier from m855 ammo boxes.
I picked one up on a sweet Black Friday deal a few years ago. I have swapped out the upper receiver with a Rock River A2 fixed carry handle so it’s a legit A2 now. Love the classic look and it shoots great.
I have 2 PSA mid lengths coming My way. Should be here early this week. Can’t wait to try them out. As such, I’ve been getting many of these reviews popping up. I’m old school for sure and absolutely love simplicity not only in firearms, but most everything, including RUclips channels. I’ve watched a lot over the last week and Yours is the only one I subscribed to. Simplicity, Honesty and no Rambo Hollywood theatrics for 5 or 10 minute intro before finally getting to the topic. Thank You!👍👍🇺🇸
I have this rifle, I bought the Premium with the CHF barrel. Luckily my FSB isn't canted. My son bought a M4 upper premium and his was canted. We were still able to zero though.
Great stuff. I swear it sounds like you were writing from what I've said for years. I agree with 100% of what you're saying - the only exception is that I prefer a collapsible/adjustable stock. Very objective report and I appreciate it.
For a light mount battle steel and Botach sells them, a small piece of rail that mounts on the bayonet lug it's secured with an Allen screw it's just a short piece of rail a couple inches long.
I've got 2 sets vintage triangular hand guards, the deltas, but have yet to chase down two 20" pencil barrels, when I do, I'll order two upper and lower receiver sets with the carry handle forged into the upper receiver, one piece. There are some armory stored war weary A2 duty stocks out there as well, so that'd be one that needs to be hung on the wall, not hidden in a safe. The Nam era issued rifle is a beauty with a 20 round mag. It's like...it was meant to be.
I had EXACTLY the same issue with the FSB and zeroing the rifle. I sent the upper back to PSA and they claimed they adjusted it, but the only way I can get the rifle to zero is if the windage adjustment on the rear sight is all the way over. It zeros but it’s not optimal.
I have M4 and M16A2 clone builds on PSA lowers (marked as such). I just got an M16A4 lower this week for my next clone build. PSA had a holiday special, $49.99 for the M16A4 stripped lower. They ship fast! Next will be an M4A1.
I need a classic 20". I have a couple 16" with Aero Carry Handles. Im finding that I keep grabbing one each range trip or training class. Love the old irons.
I’ve read forums and other reviews and some people do get straight ones. The honest truth is that even other big companies like BCM, Colt, Daniel Defense, and the like, will sometimes put out FSB’s that are canted. As long as they are “milspec”, it passes.
New subscriber here. Didn't think anyone could make an engaging review of an AR platform rifle. Even though it is not in my wheelhouse, you are making me want another one.
I recently bought a PSA AR-9 with a 16" barrel and absolutely love it. Takes the same mags as my Glock. Eventually I want to get a 5.56 but for now it will have to do. I wanted a PCC for ammo reasons.
You totally called it there at the end. When I first put my rifle together I was so jazzed never held an AR-15 in my life. I absolutely think it's the greatest. I bought a scope for and I bought a better scope. Then I bought canted ironsights. Then I bought a laser period and nickel boron trigger group. A different grip and a bipod and hey Jerry Miculek muzzle brake. I like the muzzle brake it makes a difference worth the money. Blazer I couldn't see the stupid thing on a bright day. So basically I have taken all of that other stuff off. But I do have an awful lot of extra parts for my next build
I hope this trend of muzzle breaks and comps on 10.5-16 inch barrels come to an end soon. As saint Clint Smith says "yes, you need that muzzle break to quell the stunning recoil of 5.56". At the range, or worse in a training class, between folks with muzzle breaks on AR pistols is extremely annoying.
Nice observations. I shoot my match conditioned iron sight AR-15 A2 in 1000-yard US Service Rifle Division Competition. So far, average score is 94% which is 5% less than my iron sight Match Rifle Division average score shooting a 6.5/284. What this means is although I can hold under a half MOA at 100 yards with my AR or Match Rifle, at 1000-yards the AR translates to about 2 MOA performance due to a low MOA wind constant of 10, while the 6.5/284 gets me an MOA wind constant of about 22, making it easy to stay inside 1 MOA at 1000-yards even in a non-prevailing wind condition. BTW the stock AR grip supports a firm handshake grip which permits the trigger finger to properly fall upon the trigger to get SMOOTH trigger control. Also, you will notice the need for a float tube when slinging up tight from a sling attached to FSB. Creds: US Distinguished Rifleman, NRA Long-Range High Master, CMP-USAMU cert. Military Rifle Instructor assisting USAMU deliver SDM, TTT, and SAFS training.
I'm a bigger guy with big hands regular grip on the skinny grip the triggers right in the middle of the second pad on my finger. The way I get around it is curb my finger up along the side of the receiver and bring down the tip of my finger into the trigger guard so I'm on the trigger properly or at least it's close to properly as I can
The accuracy you showed is typical of a good AR15. The 20 inch rifle is hard to beat for reliability and lethality. I’ve had many standard length A2 rifles going back to the 1980s and I prefer them over the smaller M4 carbines and sub 16” barrel pistols. Although I may be a little bias to the old technology. My first AR was a Colt SP1 in the 1970s.
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I actually picked up the classic upper in Feb of 20. I believe mine to be canted as well as I have to. Throw my windage almost completely to the left to zero it. Drives me nuts. So I’d like to know how.
@@CountryMash YES! I want to know how to correct a canted sight.
Ive been a part of 7 PSA put-togethers, and none had canted sight blocks.
Or any other problems for that matter, they've all been serviceable and shot perfectly well straight out of the box.
Im curious to know how you done it as well, I just purchased the psa M4 upper and its fsp was slightly canted as well, I was able to straighten it up myself but curious as to the way you went with as well.
I have 20 years of time training and combat use of the M16A1 and the M16A2 both are fine rifle’s and did there job keeping me alive. I served in the US Army Infantry. I missed it so bad I built one just like it but w/out burst. This one zeroed with six round, and was great at 500 meter’s.
The 5.56x45 was designed for a 20" barrel, after all. Shorter barrels only handicap it.
@traplordghost Thanks; I have wondered about loads optimized for the shorter barrels--it is simply common sense. I had never seen this specifically stated, though.
Specifically the 55 grain was
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For 55grain yes. Otherwise 77g Mk262 proved the MK12 18in is the sweet spot
@@jackbower8671 Good point. I believe the M855A1 was also developed with 14.5 and shorter barrels in mind.
I love my 20" AR's, most have the carry handle, because like you said out to 6 to 700yds I can hit targets. Shooting that far is impractical but it shows it can do it. My main use is 300yds and in, which is pretty easy with a stock 20" AR. Plus it is so soft shooting you can stay on target easier. I think that's why retro is coming back because people are finding that iron sights can get it done.
Can you find one anywhere I've been looking for awhile and I find flat top adjustable stock and 16" BBL for sale in the gun shops and I don't want them
@@jeffreyhershey5754 Atlantic Firearms has the Windham Weaponry 20" model in stock for $829 with the removeable hand guard. I own one of these and they are all mil spec with chrome lined barrel. These are probably one of the best AR's you can get if you just want a stock iron sighted 20" rifle.
@@msantifort right on cool thanks for the info I've never heard of them but all these different companies are are selling lowers and uppers and 80s and this type of rifle or that type and I just want one as close as I can get to what I had to qualify on which is the Left over Vietnam era rifles the M16a1
Yep love my A2ish clone, Bushmaster National Match in an A2 configuration. So soft and easy to stay on target.
@traplordghost The reason guntubers are posting them is because of their growing popularity. And people run irons on them, till they can afford glass
I have been shooting since I was 4 years old (back in early 50's). When I got drafted and was in basic the M-16's we were issued did not have the forward assist or chromed bore. I was elated to fire such an accurate rifle. All shots center mass on target at 100meters. I still love the classic platform, just wish I could afford one...sigh...Re: the 3 prong flash suppressor...we used that suppressor to open GI issue beer cans, before they had pull tabs. Which was great as long as Top didn't catch you doing it...heheh
You guys are badass
Never had an issue with an A2 while in the Army. I was not a fan of the M4 but that may be due to the fact I'm 6'2" and love the feel of the weapon as it just felt natural. I was always issued a colt for some reason and it was reliable.
I joined the USMC in 1978, we started with the A1. I was concerned that it would jam, when I needed it most. In 1986, we were issued the A2. Long story, short; I was very happy that it was my issued weapon until I retired in 2011.
Do you think there's any chance you could be recalled to active duty given the current situation across the Atlantic?
Anyway, I hope you are well and I hope you have a good day.
Thank you for your service Richard.
@@FinalLugiaGuardian Don't think so, but expect false flag events / scare event. Things are not as they seem.
@@elphi4321 Afterall, war is a racket, isn't it?
@@FinalLugiaGuardian. At the age of fifty something, it would be a dire situation for the government to recall us veterans. Although more than one will be excited to do it, but they better start passing out the steroids and pain killers!
@@tatumergo3931 It would probably be mostly pilots and logistics guys that got recalled if older veterans got recalled at all.
I've had my 20" A2 DCM rifle for 20 years now. Shot Many many competitions with it. Absolutely love it.
Having an A4 clone like that one with an ACOG would really bring back some DM memories.
Never heard of your channel brother, but your concise dialogue, editing style, transparency and overall knowledge of the nuance that comes with ballistics and firearms manufacturing is very professional. Your video format/style and camera work is crisp and clean as well. Very nice.
I built an A2 clone (with a removable carry handle because I just happen to have on laying around). I built it kind of on a whim. I carried an A2 in the Army so it was kind of nostalgic. After shooting it, man I fell in love. I don't think I "loved" this weapon before, even in the military. But after owning a bunch of other weapons, I've come to appreciate the A2. Since then I replaced the butt stock with an A1 butt stock. It made a huge difference (I'm 5'6'' so length of pull fits much better now). I recently did a competition (organized but just a group of friends). Someone made a comment when I stepped up to the line, "Hey the 70's called, they want their rifle back". He was pretty quiet after I shot. Irons at 75 yards I missed 1 of probably 50+ shots because I was rushing.
Slow is smooth; smooth is fast.
That's all the wanna bees G.I.JOE'S TALKING THEIR SHIT. Good for you
It's more of an A4 clone if it has a flat top upper. Early A4 if it has A2 handguards.
Not really an A2 clone, more of a A4 clone.
It's refreshing to hear someone be honest instead of fanboying over what looks tacticool. thanks brother.
I'm a huge fan of the psa freedom rifle builds. Built a 16" and love it. Accurate out of the box and reliable.
I put a few of these kits together around COVID time a few years ago. I thought I'd be locked down and needed something to do, so I purchased 10.5", 18" and 20" premium kits. All of them are great and I completely echo the sentiment in this video. The most money is spent on the 18" build, with a nice trigger and decent scope (going for an SPR type of setup), but the plain jane 20" never disappoints!
My first build was an 80% lower with a Del-Ton 20" upper with the heavy barrel and A2 stock. I chose flip up rear sight and put a decent scope on it. Very accurate, one of my favorites.
I have the same FN upper, but mine is on a PSA A2 lower, it’s been a great rifle so far, my FSB was straight luckily. I prefer the 20” rifle over any other. It’s the was it was designed, it’s the way it was meant to be. I love it! And I totally agree with all your reasons, I feel the same. It’s a great rifle.
I have an "A2 classic," it's a good shooter. Bought it years ago for the retro vibe before Brownells released their retro line. It's reliable, sufficiently accurate and perfectly serviceable. Not exactly my first pick for home defense or anything like that, but I suppose you could if you duct tape a flashlight to it. My "practical" rifles are still simple though, simple optic + light. No need for anything else. Don't need a dbal to call in airstrikes. :D
@Trap Lord Ghost his point is still fair, you’re never going to need one, until you actually need one but in that scenario you don’t stand a chance
@Trap Lord Ghost are you all that dense? The man is saying NO need for lasers, IR, Grenade Launchers or NODS nor anything else, if only using it as a HD weapon. Damn!
I've had one of these for 6 years. Thousands of rounds through it. Lightweight and accurate, on problems whatsoever. Back when I assembled mine I had to buy the A2 stock and Colt Handle separately from Windham. The only upgrade I made was the trigger. Nice to see they are offering a complete rifle now.
Simple is better. Have some sights you like, optical or iron, doesn’t matter. Have a light, but only if this is your home defense gun. Maybe a grip for comfort.
However, I don’t think there is a such thing as “too much” until it interferes with the use of the rifle or you’re not using it. Lighten your rifle as much as possible, and make sure you can still use it.
Wait what You're alive!?! For the longest time I couldn't find your channel to save my life, I thought youtube axed it or you deleted it to live a life out at sea or something. So happy you're back!
I've had the rock river ar-15a4 for 3 years now. I absolutely love it. I'm even using just a basic old school m16a2 green sling. I don't need all that fancy stuff. I even have a bayonet on my kit.
Really glad there others who are appreciating and welcoming that simple and reliable can get the job done.
HONESTY is why I always come back!!! Thanks bro! Don't ever change!
So glad to see a vid from you again brother! Hope all is well & keep 'em coming!
Got a PSA build kit with a 16 inch SOCOM profile barrel. It holds less than 1 MOA with my handloads and doesn't malfunction. PSA is a good to go company.
If you’ve never shot a 20” fixed stock AR, I’d encourage you to try it. Any 5.56 AR has light recoil but these have no recoil. My buddy has one from Fulton Armory and it made me a believer.
Definitely I’ve got a A2 build and always like shooting it and plenty accurate with iron sights my carry handle is fixed but it’s a old colt upper I found.
I have 3, don't tell my wife.🪖😉
I have the rifle featured in the video. Owned it for about 3 years and NEVER had an issue with it. Awesome rifle and I find I grab it more often than the 16" rifles I own.
In basic training drill instructor had a private put a m16 a2 on his nuts and pull the trigger on the range to show us there was basically no recoil
Our Air Force T.I. demonstrated the full auto function, but we were strictly banned from trying it ourselves. Of course, we were only given 9 rounds at a time, so that would have been pointless anyway!
@wyomarine
1st. And love 20” rifles….
94th
20” 5.56 gun more like
Love the 20" rifles they are great for CMP matches and varmint hunting. I've had a Colt Sporter Target Model since 1990. It shoots 3/4" 10 shot groups @ 100 yards.
I have the same upper but I got mine w/o the ch and BCG, so I threw in a BCM mod 4 ch and a HM defense BCG. Fricken love that rifle. For sights I have the PA 1-6 Aurora. With 62 grain I get around 1.5-2" groups and I have no issues hitting a silhouette at 400 yards so that makes me happy.
@Fascista Mexikaner
Ah yes, the weight. I had to change my rifle set up twice due to the weight. First I had the carry handle irons, the A2 stock had a cleaning rod and lube in it, the grip had extra batteries, detents, springs, and a bolt rebuilt kit. It was pretty manageable and yes it was easy and fast to bring the rifle up/down, transition target to target. Then I added a quad rail, vertical grip, flashlight, 2 point sling, and the lpvo. This increased the weight quite a bit. I never paid attention to how heavy it was until I carried it for a half mile to my spot to hunt coyotes. Compared to another AR I have, it's significantly heavier. I took the cleaning rods out, removed the light I had, the vertical grip and the rail covers the quad rail came with. Put on slim rail covers. This cut about a half pound off or so. I'm considering going back to the plastic handguard and the carry handle irons so I can keep my kit in the stock and put the lpvo on another rifle I have. If I'm keeping the wml and the kit with the lpvo, then I'm putting a Magpul handguard on it. The quad rail is nice but it adds too much weight for what it is.
@Fascista Mexikaner
Yeah, it really depends on if the set up you have will do what you want it to do but also not be a pain in the ass to carry or use for any length of time. There's give and take with every thing, but I'm happy with it's final configuration. It's at 9.78lbs now with my cleaning kit in the stock, the lpvo, a sling, quad rail, and a different wml. Sure it's still heavy but at least it's a durable set up, great heat mitigation, robust, multiple range capabilities, but also has a kit to self sustain no matter if I have my gear on or not should something happen in the field. I pretty much intended it to be my go to rifle if the world went to shit and society had no more structure. I'm sure I'll still change things as I see fit until I find that absolutely perfect combination for the traits I mentioned earlier, but saving weight and being more manageable.
Very cool. I have built a number of retro rifles in the past few years. The first one is a Colt 601 clone. No forward assist. No brass deflector. No fences on the lower receiver. Duckbill flash hider. “Slick side” baby!
There is a 20” 1:7 twist barrel at the gunsmith right now getting a FSB drilled and pinned. It’s a “white” so it will get parkerized. After I get it back, it gets mounted on an A1 upper. All the furniture is original.
Built an A2 and M4 recently. Both on PSA Government Property marked lowers.
In 2022 I have plans for an XM16E1 build. I have a few parts for it already.
Qualified expert with the same platform at USAF basic training (1977), silhouette target had a 5” group dead center mass. Range master asked where I learned to shoot. I replied, “coon hunting at night with a cheap Remington nylon 66 at night, flashlight taped to the fore end”.
Do you guys ever get tired of passing these BS country fried stories off as truth?
M16 m16a1 in 1977 not a2
Lol I just taped a cheap led flashlight to my mlok upper on my 12.5 ar pistol in .300blk I am new to ars I owned one before but I am a noob still but I can't afford to spend a lot of money on upgrading it ATM so I needed a light regardless so I taped it where I can comfortably hit the button on and off without changing my grip and honestly it works absolutely perfect can't complain other than it looks like shit but I'll put an olight or something else on it soon enough I guess
@@bandccoresohiowhat light did you end up getting for it
@@bandccoresohiothat’s how it happens haha. I’ve done similar thing. Nothing some electrical tape can fix until you can upgrade. Plus most military stuff is held together with tape and prayers lol
Wanted to update. I tried a scope on mine and shot several groups right at or under 1 MOA. If you’re shootings 1.75” groups at 100 yards with irons, you’re doing pretty good. I’ve been practicing with mine for a while and using hand loads and some days that’s the best I can manage.
My 2 18inch Premium uppers from PSA shoot absolutely lights out with good ammo. Your rifle is exceptionally accurate for the shooting conditions and no free floated barrel. FN barrels are just exceptional.
Built one from psa two yrs ago and it’s my sons go to rifle. It’s simple , tough and accurate enough to compete in DCM matches with ease.
The KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) still applies. Learned to shoot with a M16A1 in the USMC almost 45 years ago. Outshot local Sheriff SWAT deputies with my 20" A2 rifle, and they had an ACOGs on their M4s, a few years ago at a training class. Targets were 100 yards out, had 60 seconds for 10 rounds.
For a guy like me that cut my teeth on an M-16A2 (USMC 1996-2000), this is right up my alley. I have an A2 clone built with a Del-Ton upper that I love, but if PSA brings one out I’ll definitely buy it.
I totally agree with every point you make. I bought an FN AR-15 rifle about a year after it came out. It had held zero from the first time I shot it. I've never had any problems with any ammo I've run through it. As you said, it's bomb proof. If God forbid I ever need to reach for a rifle, it's the one I'll pick up. I worked for me during a tour in Afghanistan and my first tour in Iraq, so yes, I believe in the gun.
I love my 16” psa premium upper, paired with a sprinco blue spring and h2 buffer it’s my nicest shooting rifle. Psa still gets a bad rap but they’ve definitely upped their quality over the years, the worst I’ve gotten from psa is a loose gas block. My buddy did get an upper with an over clocked barrel and it caused feeding issues,he sent it back and got it back it around two weeks.
For free float, all I want is a flashlight, red dot, grip stop and rail covers for when the rail gets hot
I love the classic A2, it's rugged and accurate. I have one and love it in the classic configuration.
Good, clear review. You cover a lot of general M16 design considerations and the frippery people add to their firearms.
bought this kit with an aero carry handle and 17D&M lower. though I did swap to an FN BCG. so far so good. no issues.
Mash brings the true value approach to these
Absolutely yes show how you straightened the front sight !! Thanks.
Expensive rifles are nice and all, but to me reliability and acceptable accuracy are more important. Rounds, reps, and training as well.
Great review, love the classic M16 look.
You are spot on my friend. My M16A4 build is the same as yours. No m5 handguard, vertical grip or ACOG. I do however have the Ontario Knife Company USMC issue bayonet, issue sling and tan follower issue magazines. It's a nice shooting choice. Thanks.
Very interesting accuracy. My Colt AR15-A2 has the opposite results. 1” MOA with AE 62gr, 2.5” MOA with AE 55gr. Thanks for the honest review!
Mine just arrived. All this canted front sight block talk had me worried.....but I'm very happy to say it was straight as an arrow. Also the FN barrel isn't that flat yellowish laser type marking like I've seen in alot of pics. It's etched/rolled into the metal of the barrel now which I definitely like. First PSA rifle and I'm pleased.
I bought one of these recently. Had a good feeling about it and you've confirmed what I suspected all along. I did some mods like changing the handguards for a set of rails I got from a storage locker sale (Midwest Industries) and swapped the bolt out for a Toolcraft. Then I changed the pistol grip to a Fab Defense simply because that is what I normally use. The CHF barrel should hold up well; PSA sells the Toolcraft line and it works. Great vid. Wish I'd seen it sooner.
I ended up doing the carry handle with an ACOG on top. Have a long neck so it works out pretty nice for me to have built in irons as backups. It is a very nice shooter and I actually found it to very surprisingly accurate. Was able to sling lead and hit 15 inch plates at 300yds was fine with me. Very accurate and great rifle
Wow that thing must look ridiculous
@@DB-sd3cw You realize the ACOG base is removeable specifically for mounting it on a carry handle right? The only way its ridiculous is if you were to leave the base on then mount it on a rail that is mounted on the carry handle. That would make the height over bore absurdly high. Mounting directly to the carry handle with the thumbscrew isnt that bad.
I have a Colt Match Heavy Barrel from the mid 90's! Changed the trip to a Houge one! Taught on an A2 in the Corps! Flipping Accurate! Don't feel comfortable shooting another set up! I've shot many variations from friends but Go Back to the Basics as I was taught
Good review. I came to tbe same conclusions about simplicity a while ago. Then again, we were still using the M16A1 and 1911 back when I served in the USMC. I actualy have A1 and A2 builds with fixed carry handle sights in my gun safe. Also agree with paying for the premium kit and getting a higher quality barrel. Can't really go wrong with a 20" build.
I got a 20" Del Ton upper kit exactly like the PSA you reviewed. I put a Leupold 4X tactical scope on it that is fog, water, and shock resistant. I put the scope mount on a 1" picatinny riser, in order to raise it up above the front iron site. My eye sight is not good enough to hit much of anything past 100-Yards with iron sights, which is why I put a Scope on my 20" rifle.
I have the scope sighted in at 100-Yards. I can take that same 100-Yard setting out to 400-Yards straight and flat with my 20", and put all rounds inside the 3" target circle. I put a basic compensator on my rifle too, but I did not notice hardly any difference with it, and I think that is a waist of time with a somewhat heavy 20" rifle that does not have a whole lot of kick to begin with.
I have this same kit..put it on a PSA M16A2 lower, everyone who shots it loves it
The front sight being off is a deal breaker for me. It would drive me nuts based on my personality issues. I would be interested in hearing how you fixed it.
He said it was still in spec but he had to dial his windage all the way to acquire zero so no fix needed.
I could never not fix a rifle if it needed more than 5-6 clicks off center to zero. A cant would bug me. But I’m ocd about that stuff. Wish I wasn’t.
100% agree. PSA needs to fix this. If thats within "spec", im sorry you grunts suffered, but im an Amerucan citizen and you damn well know i expect to be able to get a better rifle..
Hundreds of thousands of people have died at the hands of canted front sight AKs. As long as it’s able to be zero’d it’s perfectly serviceable.
From a different source the barrel but here's how I fixed mine I loosen the Delta ring and all that crap turn the barrel to take up the slack on the locating pin fortunately I had slack in the correct direction and I bought it out that direction that I tightened up the nut again and it put it right in the middle like it's supposed to be
I bought a 'premium' 20" upper from PSA. It would not keep rounds on a paper plate at 50 yards using match ammo. I replaced it with a BCM ,and the same lower, ammo, optic etc shot sub MOA at 100 yards.
You get what you pay for.
Bcms have lemons too. Did you give psa a chance to make it right? Or did you just come straight to the internet to bash?
@@MeMe-ef5fw I would venture the percentages of BCMs being lemons is significantly lower than PSA.
Make it right? This is a manufacturing process with finite numbers and tolerances, not a burger order to send back. It wasnt made right to begin with and should have never passed QC. As head armorer for my agency I saw a lot of rifles. One thing was quite evident- certain manufactures of rifles were reliable, and 'budget' rifles were not.
'Bashing' as you put it, is just telling the truth. Pay your money, take your chances. Quality costs, and sometimes costs very little more.
@rimfirejunkie7427 again your same analogy could be used to bcm and their lemons. I smell rifle snob
@@rimfirejunkie7427 you're one In a million. How refreshing
@@MeMe-ef5fw Im not a rifle snob. In my multi-decade experience with cheap and 'just as good as' guns I have found they do not perform like quality ones do.
Ive owned Bushmasters, DPMS, Rock River and have worked on scores of Double Star, PSA, Diamondback etc.
Teaching rifle classes exposes me to even more. Loose stocks, shit extractors, castle nuts coming loose, A frames pinned on off center, gas blocks blowing out or off center, loose barrel extensions. Pick something. Ive probably done that repair. One gun had JB weld on it from the factory to hold the handguards in place.
Strange thing- my BCMs, LaRue, Noveske, Black Rain, Colt, AAC, LMTs dont have problems. They just run. Run well and are accurate. Quality costs. There is no magical equation to alter that.
I like his philosophy of saving $$ on the fancy shit and
Making better decisions
I was sad the day we changed out our m16 for the m4. Loved the 20" barrel.
Let us know how you straightened the FSB.
Yes!!
I really like the M16 style ARs. I like to throw a weapon light, LPVO and a nice sling with the BFG A1/A2 Buttstock adapter and it’s ready to go.
I entered the USMC in 1984 and we were issued banged up M16A1's. The accuracy on things were subpar. In 1986 I was issued the M16A2 and my rifle score jumped significantly! I now own (2) Colt Hbar's (M16A2 civilian versions basically). These rifles are timeless classics and I wont part with them. I will add this PSA A4 to my collection!
You cannot go wrong with Palmetto State Armory. I have built numerous AR rifles for friends and family. They are great shooters!! I built this exact rifle using PSA parts, however mine has a Colt USGI chrome barrel. Very happy with my basic AR/M-16 style rifle.
Did you put a barrel in it with m16 feed ramps? Or did it have m4 feed ramps?
Just finished my Aero Precision 20" M16A4 (classic handguards, not MWS KAC M5 RAS) - just like they used to issue us REMFs in the 90s. It's a real time machine :-)
The Jerry Miculek muzzle brake was a definite Improvement at a cost of $50. The nickel boron trigger group $80 also worth it especially after polishing the surfaces to a mirror finish on a buffing wheel and cutting one side of the hammer spring off makes for a very crisp not as heavy trigger pull. I tried a lighter hammer spring at the cost of light primer strikes on certain ammo period and my 22LR conversion really did not like the light hammer
Ain't nobody doing all that lmao
At that price for the trigger just buy a damn larue two stage.
I have the same rifle and really like it as well. What you said about the pistol grip is true, but I did slap on a Magpul mostly out of habit or feel. I'm left handed so I put on an ambi-safety lever and upgraded to a Radian ambi charging handle. The AR I shot during Army basic and all the time I served was actually the A1 (yah, I'm old) but I always shot Expert with it and had no problem hitting a silhouette at 300 with those open sites. So even though I have other PSA ARs set up in different configurations, when I'm shooting this rifle I just feel like I'm home. I'm sure it's the last one I'll ever part with. If you don't have one guys, it's a must.
Dude you just gained a subscriber from this video with me. I really enjoyed the level headed logic that a lot of people don’t think about.
on irons not being fast...
paint the front post a bright color. Dayglow green is my choice.
With a light at 11 o'clock and bleeding onto the post.... I'm faster on hogs than a red dot.
Thats just me tho.
Nice rifle. It's simple and not overdone. Honestly changing a grip out can be a cheap and good upgrade. The only other thing options are a sling, light, and maybe an optic if you even want to run one. Truly, keeping thing simple and keeping them streamlined and lightweight is where it's at.
I've got this. I replaced the handguard with a quadrail and replaced the trigger with a Fostech Echo trigger and added the carry handle rear sight. Finished it off with a light, sling, and vertical grip.
How do you like the binary?
@@CharlesMartelsHammer I love it. In my opinion a Binary Trigger is superior to 3 round burst, it has a similar rate of fire when needed while being more controlable.
I have a plethora of rifles and carbines, but one of my favorites is my XM177 Colt Vietnam Reproduction. It is so light, handy, accurate, and reliable. It weighs like 3 pounds, so a lot of times, I prefer carrying that in the woods just for its lightweight and maneuverability. The sling I use is just an old GI GP green strap that has no metal on it, just a little paracord and electrical tape. It's a suburb little carbine, and I typically carry it with the classic 20 round mags with some extras in a bandolier from m855 ammo boxes.
Great review very informative and honest.
I picked one up on a sweet Black Friday deal a few years ago. I have swapped out the upper receiver with a Rock River A2 fixed carry handle so it’s a legit A2 now. Love the classic look and it shoots great.
The rock river a2 upper is great. My favorite gun to shoot. Definitely worth the month long wait.
@@Chewee394 I didn’t know you can still order them.
So glad your back!
I have 2 PSA mid lengths coming My way. Should be here early this week. Can’t wait to try them out. As such, I’ve been getting many of these reviews popping up. I’m old school for sure and absolutely love simplicity not only in firearms, but most everything, including RUclips channels. I’ve watched a lot over the last week and Yours is the only one I subscribed to. Simplicity, Honesty and no Rambo Hollywood theatrics for 5 or 10 minute intro before finally getting to the topic. Thank You!👍👍🇺🇸
good ol A2, every time I pick one up it's like coming home!
I have a Cot A4, liking it more and more every time I shoot it.
I have this rifle, I bought the Premium with the CHF barrel. Luckily my FSB isn't canted. My son bought a M4 upper premium and his was canted. We were still able to zero though.
YES! Please make a video how you fixed the front sight cant!
Great stuff. I swear it sounds like you were writing from what I've said for years. I agree with 100% of what you're saying - the only exception is that I prefer a collapsible/adjustable stock. Very objective report and I appreciate it.
For a light mount battle steel and Botach sells them, a small piece of rail that mounts on the bayonet lug it's secured with an Allen screw it's just a short piece of rail a couple inches long.
They also have a short piece of rail that clamps onto your front sight and it also has a ring for your sling to mount on.
Best dang video I’ve seen in a long time
Love mine it's a backup to my main a4 no issues
I've got 2 sets vintage triangular hand guards, the deltas, but have yet to chase down two 20" pencil barrels, when I do, I'll order two upper and lower receiver sets with the carry handle forged into the upper receiver, one piece.
There are some armory stored war weary A2 duty stocks out there as well, so that'd be one that needs to be hung on the wall, not hidden in a safe.
The Nam era issued rifle is a beauty with a 20 round mag. It's like...it was meant to be.
I had EXACTLY the same issue with the FSB and zeroing the rifle. I sent the upper back to PSA and they claimed they adjusted it, but the only way I can get the rifle to zero is if the windage adjustment on the rear sight is all the way over. It zeros but it’s not optimal.
I have M4 and M16A2 clone builds on PSA lowers (marked as such). I just got an M16A4 lower this week for my next clone build. PSA had a holiday special, $49.99 for the M16A4 stripped lower. They ship fast!
Next will be an M4A1.
I need a classic 20". I have a couple 16" with Aero Carry Handles. Im finding that I keep grabbing one each range trip or training class. Love the old irons.
Yep. Gotta know on that FSB. Getting ready to order one of these and wondering if they are ALL crooked...?
I’ve read forums and other reviews and some people do get straight ones. The honest truth is that even other big companies like BCM, Colt, Daniel Defense, and the like, will sometimes put out FSB’s that are canted. As long as they are “milspec”, it passes.
@@CountryMash thank you Sir for the update.
I have the PSA 16" carbine with black Magpul furniture. It's a great, affordable and reliable rifle.
I literally bought this the other day and I can’t wait to get it from my FFL!
New subscriber here. Didn't think anyone could make an engaging review of an AR platform rifle. Even though it is not in my wheelhouse, you are making me want another one.
I recently bought a PSA AR-9 with a 16" barrel and absolutely love it. Takes the same mags as my Glock.
Eventually I want to get a 5.56 but for now it will have to do. I wanted a PCC for ammo reasons.
You totally called it there at the end. When I first put my rifle together I was so jazzed never held an AR-15 in my life. I absolutely think it's the greatest. I bought a scope for and I bought a better scope. Then I bought canted ironsights. Then I bought a laser period and nickel boron trigger group. A different grip and a bipod and hey Jerry Miculek muzzle brake. I like the muzzle brake it makes a difference worth the money. Blazer I couldn't see the stupid thing on a bright day. So basically I have taken all of that other stuff off. But I do have an awful lot of extra parts for my next build
Loving the video and the quality
Glad you're making videos again!
I've been using my 20 inch as a DMR with a LPVO, an offset red dot with a CTR stock
Great video, guilty as charged. Back to the basics!!
I have had this exact rifle for going on 3 years. It has even fed rusty Tula ammo. Awesome rifles and worth every penny.
I hope this trend of muzzle breaks and comps on 10.5-16 inch barrels come to an end soon. As saint Clint Smith says "yes, you need that muzzle break to quell the stunning recoil of 5.56". At the range, or worse in a training class, between folks with muzzle breaks on AR pistols is extremely annoying.
i run a flash can on my pistol AR's ...the blast is nice
@wyomarine you used the sling and it wasn't that big of a deal
@wyomarine I shoot 50 beowolf.... and the can cannon so..... recoil is pretty much nothing compared to that
@wyomarine i enjoy big bore stuff its nice but i like brakes now .... it helps with shooting often
Nice observations. I shoot my match conditioned iron sight AR-15 A2 in 1000-yard US Service Rifle Division Competition. So far, average score is 94% which is 5% less than my iron sight Match Rifle Division average score shooting a 6.5/284. What this means is although I can hold under a half MOA at 100 yards with my AR or Match Rifle, at 1000-yards the AR translates to about 2 MOA performance due to a low MOA wind constant of 10, while the 6.5/284 gets me an MOA wind constant of about 22, making it easy to stay inside 1 MOA at 1000-yards even in a non-prevailing wind condition. BTW the stock AR grip supports a firm handshake grip which permits the trigger finger to properly fall upon the trigger to get SMOOTH trigger control. Also, you will notice the need for a float tube when slinging up tight from a sling attached to FSB. Creds: US Distinguished Rifleman, NRA Long-Range High Master, CMP-USAMU cert. Military Rifle Instructor assisting USAMU deliver SDM, TTT, and SAFS training.
I'm a bigger guy with big hands regular grip on the skinny grip the triggers right in the middle of the second pad on my finger. The way I get around it is curb my finger up along the side of the receiver and bring down the tip of my finger into the trigger guard so I'm on the trigger properly or at least it's close to properly as I can
The accuracy you showed is typical of a good AR15. The 20 inch rifle is hard to beat for reliability and lethality. I’ve had many standard length A2 rifles going back to the 1980s and I prefer them over the smaller M4 carbines and sub 16” barrel pistols. Although I may be a little bias to the old technology. My first AR was a Colt SP1 in the 1970s.
100% agree…love my SP1’s. USMC 1975-82
I have a few PSA complete Lowers and never had any problems with them.