PSA vs P-tac LPK-opinions?

[sofbak]

Well, I'm taking the plunge into a pair of 80% builds with TM lowers, and I'm looking for some insights into LPK's. These are going to be basically budget builds for varminting and range work-father and son projects. We're not going to egress a submarine at -50', swim two miles to shore, crawl through 300yds of beach sand.....and so on. Just looking for decent function, quality, and reliability.

Knocking around on PSA's website, I came across these two kits:

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product_compare/index/

The PSA kit has lots of reviews, but the P-Tac only one. Any thoughts on advantages/issues to either one (other than price)?

TIA

[davidb]

the link isnt working for me, but i have used ptac and psa lpk's and dont see a difference between the two

id choose the one with whatever grip works best for you

[Oliver_Charles]

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[klewan]

If you're going to need bullet buttons, see if the PSA classic kit with BB is available. It's $43, includes the better rated LPK. It's been out of stock for a while, but I think you can set up an email notice to you when it comes in stock. BB's are $20 a pop, so this is a deal if you need one....

[bombadillo]

Are they not the same thing? As far as I understand, they should be essentially the same kit.

[sofbak]

the link isnt working for me, but i have used ptac and psa lpk's and dont see a difference between the two

id choose the one with whatever grip works best for you

Sorry, the link worked the first time, but not again:

here are the two lpk's:

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/lower-parts/palmetto-state-armory-classic-lower-build-kit.html

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/review/product/list/id/14089/category/315/

[davidb]

id go with the ptac

that kit is a great price for what it comes with, i havent tried that stock but their ergo type grip is nice feeling

[davidb]

take a look at psa's homepage end of the year clearance stuff

they have the psa enhanced build kit for 80 or the ptac with what looks like fde magpul furniture for 100

[dtrump]

Go psa classic better yet get a lower buikd kit comes with buttstock mounting stuff buffer n lpk they are really awesome deals

[sofbak]

take a look at psa's homepage end of the year clearance stuff

they have the psa enhanced build kit for 80 or the ptac with what looks like fde magpul furniture for 100

Is this the ptac kit?

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar15-days-of-christmas/ar-15-uppers-rifle-build-kits/p-tac-ar-15-moe-lower-build-kit.html

What is MOE????

[davidb]

yeah thats the one

moe just means magpul grip and stock, i think it stands for magpul original eqiiptment or something

[Niviticus]

My experience with the PTAC LPKs has been okay. As long as you know what your getting into. The parts kit needed some persuasion to work in my lower. The bolt catch and safety selector had some flash on it that needed to be removed. The trigger is the worst I've ever felt but I always replace my trigger so it's not an issue for me. But if you have the patience and don't mind putting in some work then you'll be fine. If you get the PTAC at a great price then I'd say go for it. But if you can find the PSA one for a few bucks more then definitely get that one it will save you a headache in the long run.

[19K]

PSA classic is better than the PTAC

[klewan]

Is this the ptac kit?

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar15-days-of-christmas/ar-15-uppers-rifle-build-kits/p-tac-ar-15-moe-lower-build-kit.html

What is MOE????

MOE is Magpul Original Equipment. Unless you're gonna be a Mall Ninja, you don't need it. And from your original post, you have no aspirations to become a MN.

[guitar-nut]

MOE is Magpul Original Equipment. Unless you're gonna be a Mall Ninja, you don't need it. And from your original post, you have no aspirations to become a MN.

Need it? Probably not. But I don't see what's so "mall ninja" about an MOE stock and pistol grip. I despise the standard M4 stock and the A2 pistol grip. For me, the Magpul alternatives are infinitely more comfortable, more "solid" feeling, and worth every penny.