Black Friday AR deals

[gdubya]

Looking for a deal on an AR. Its likely use will be sitting in a safe and being shot at the range about a half dozen times a year. I would like to take a class with it at some point, but thats maybe a year or so out at least. I am looking for entry level value here.

Where should I be looking for either online or in person deals in the metro?

[BBeckwith]

ThunderJohn just posted some pretty decent deals on entry level ARs on the SouthwestArms Facebook page

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Palmetto State Armory

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Palmetto State Armory

Shields for $359.99....damn.

[andrewP]

Looking at that PSA link, am I right in thinking that this plus this is a decent basic complete AR-15 for in the neighborhood of $600, and the only thing missing is mags? It's a 5.56 chamber, chrome-lined barrel made by FN, etc, claims to have a properly staked gas key and seems to have all the other requisite buzzwords that signify quality. I mean, sure, the lower is a "blem," but that probably means it's got some small cosmetic problem, which could easily be argued not to matter at that price point.

[Scratch]

I just so happen to have a PSA blem stripped lower that just came in for someone, sitting in front of me. There's not a scratch on it, but on the mag well on one side, the anodizing is just a little bit mottled. I'm not sure if I would call it a blem but it's the only thing I can see that could possibly qualify it for a blem.

I've had other blems that came through with the same type of small cosmetic problems.

I've never seen a blem that I wouldn't pay for. PSA or other.

[shooter115]

Looks like Palmetto is going to have complete uppers with BCG and CH for $279 on black Friday. Albeit it is their lower grade PTAC line, but damn that's cheap.

[tator2k]

I ordered and will receive one of their complete packages minus lower w/ .22 conversion. $499 Fantastic deal!

[gdubya]

I ordered and will receive one of their complete packages minus lower w/ .22 conversion. $499 Fantastic deal!

Yep, I ended up ordering the same package, and a $50 blem stripped lower. Wish I had ordered 2 of those now.

[gdubya]

Got my kit in the mail today, but still waiting on the lower I ordered a day later. Just put the unopened box in the safe to keep from going crazy with anticipation.

[gdubya]

Got my kit in the mail today, but still waiting on the lower I ordered a day later. Just put the unopened box in the safe to keep from going crazy with anticipation.

It's here! It's here! My stripped lower is here, going to transfer it tonight. Unfortunately my brass hammer and punches won't arrive until Monday.

[Evad]

I want to know what you think. My lowers are still at the FFL, and kit box is still taped.

[gdubya]

Well take it with a grain of salt, because it is my first AR of any kind or anything similar. I saw no dings,machining marks, uneven or out of round hole, or anything that would tell me it is a blem. I thought maybe there was a discolored spot on the finish at first, but after I rubbed it with a dry soft cloth it was gone and I couldnt see anything wrong with it. Maybe someone more experienced who knew what to look for could find what might be flawed.

[gdubya]

Well take it with a grain of salt, because it is my first AR of any kind or anything similar. I saw no dings,machining marks, uneven or out of round hole, or anything that would tell me it is a blem. I thought maybe there was a discolored spot on the finish at first, but after I rubbed it with a dry soft cloth it was gone and I couldnt see anything wrong with it. Maybe someone more experienced who knew what to look for could find what might be flawed.

[northernbird]

Going to pick up my $50 blem tomorrow. Merry Christmas to me.

Edit: I think I found the blemish on my lower. Inside the mag well theres a scratch.. yeah thats about all I can find. What a great deal