AR build question...

[echoagain]

I just received my PSA 'premium' barreled upper with a Midwest Industries free float handguard/rail installed. The first thing I noticed is that the handguard was not tight to the receiver and could wiggle a couple degree's in either direction (ie it seems to be finger-loose and rotation is only stopped by the gas tube). The handguard is not slipping on the barrel nut, rather the barrel nut itself is moving. Is this normal or did they not get the barrel nut tightened down before installing the gas tube? I assume the latter, but want another opinion before complaining to PSA. Thanks.

 

[MontereyC6]

The barrel nut should not move. If it does, do NOT fire it, but call PSA and try and get a hold of someone down there to send you a return label. Or, if you have tools, tighten it yourself, or take it to your LGS and have them tighten it(assuming they can work on AR's).

 

[wsenefeld]

They need to index the barrel nut one notch further. Make sure you do the proper 3 torque method if doing it yourself. It's very easy to disassemble/reassemble but if you can get PSA to send a return label, I'd go that route.

 

[mvician]

For the warranty, send it back. This isn't the first time I've heard of people getting that upper and it not being tight.


I sent Palmetto State Armory a PM with a link to this thread.

 

[echoagain]

Thanks for everyone's input. I really like this upper and handguard combo, I just want it to be assembled correctly. As long as they make it right, not a big deal.

 

[dunningben]

I've ran across that same issue on brand new Colt uppers, military, and they would gauge just fine but wouldn't hold a group for ****. We had to go back a rebarrel 9 M4's because of this. Quality Control in the past 10 years has defiantly declined for Colt but some how their prices keep going up.

 

[68_F100]

If your bear the west side I have the equipment to fix it for you.

 

[cwillour]

After rereading your post, it looks like somebody forgot to torque the nut properly. If somebody has a MI wrench, it should not be too hard to correct but you might be best to contact PSA either way.

 

[slowwideturns]

contact psa, you dont want to void your warranty

 

[Palmettos]

Thank you for bringing this to my attention. If you would be so kind as to send me a PM with your order number, I can send you a return label for warranty repair.

 

[YETB]

+1 to PSA for actually responding to service inquiries. I (also) just purchased a PSA upper with an MI rail - and had a question about it, and they were very fast to respond to that as well.