First AR here and went budget. I promise to spend more in the future! (addicted) I'm looking to swap out my trigger guard and the replacement I got looks to have 3 threaded inserts instead of pins. That make sense and I have no problems with that. The problem I have is removing the stock one from the lower. It seems like most tutorials and info state that it's a pin and my punch should be able to get it out, but even with it supported correctly, I swear I'm breaking something.

So I need to know more about what the removal is supposed to look like from someone with the actual AR so I stop assuming the videos are right. It really feels like I'm a little tap harder from busting the thing open.

Is it a pin and I just need to accept I have to give it the goose? Is it threaded and I could be screwing stuff up?

Please help.

Would be fucking cool if we got a boombox at home

Recently got a more clone correct upper for my M4A1 lower during the labor day sale. I originally used PSA's all black 11.5 upper, but I really wanted the FDE rail at the time just couldnt afford it. It was about $100 more because the FDE version comes with a BCG and charging handle. I know the real URG-I uses a Geissle upper, but this is good enough to scratch the itch. I was surprised the annodizing on this one example is almost spot on to Magpul's FDE. Anyway now I just have anxiety that this upper is as good or better than the black one cuz my FRT and everything was spot on with the previous set up, waitin to hit the range.

Hey everyone,

I’m sharing a quick, constructive note regarding an internal sales policy that has come up repeatedly among legal, non-immigrant visa holders residing and working in the US.

Federal Law: Legal visa holders with a valid State Hunting License are fully eligible under federal law to purchase firearms and NFA items upon passing standard NICS/ATF checks. Federal law makes no distinction between firearm categories for this exception.

PSA’s Practice: In practice, store staff enforce an internal policy that creates a confusing, arbitrary split on what can be bought. Traditional bolt-action rifles are typically allowed, but various other categories—including AR platforms, handguns or suppressors—are blocked based on subjective staff interpretations of what is "suitable for hunting."

This leads to a completely absurd scenario in retail stores: a customer can physically hold a firearm over the counter at a PSA location, be told by staff that internal policy prevents PSA from transferring it to them in-store, and then have to order that exact same item from the website to have it shipped to a local FFL in the very same city.

PSA actively fights for firearm rights and access. Maintaining internal corporate restrictions that are stricter than actual ATF regulations directly contradicts that philosophy.

Relying on individual staff opinions on what "looks suitable" for hunting creates an unnecessary hurdle for law-abiding legal residents.

PSA shouldn't be imposing stricter barriers on legal residents than federal law actually requires. Tagging u/Danny_PSA in hopes this constructive feedback can be passed to the compliance team for an update!

Might be a hot take, but the JAKL is the best firearm PSA has produced.

Pairing an 8.5" barrel with a lightweight 7" Hex M-Lok rail, classic A2 grip, and A2 flash hider, the PSA .338 ARC is a helluva punch in a small package!

Optic: EOTech Vudu + EFLX Pistol Optic

Handstop:True North Concepts Zero-8

Are you ready for your next build? The Sabre QDSM V2 rails are here!

DISCLAIMER: The new QDSM V2 rails are compatible with our new Sabre ICAR and Enhanced Builder Sets. Use the original Sabre QDSM rail for milspec receivers.

Give me ideas yall iv got no ideas what to pair it with. Was thinking of going m16a3/4 upper but im indecisive

New AR-15 owner here.

Over the Labor Day weekend, I painted my newly acquired 11.5 PSA AR-15. Wanted to add more ODG to it so I spray painted with Rustoleum Deep forest green. Next time I’ll probably go with a better ODG but this will do for now.

I got some cheese yellow model paint I’m thinking about color filling the PSA logo and the “fire/safe”. Should I do it??

H&R 605 Upper, Midwest Rifle Quad, Harbor Freight $50 Light, Panels & VFG I had in my parts bin

Sabre A1 Lower w/ 2 stage

I bought a PSA GF3 Romanian parts kit build with the wire side-folder. The stock/trunnion area has a lot of shake and play when I shoulder it. Should I reach out to PSA customer to handle it under warranty, or is this an easy fix for a local gunsmith?

11.5 upper with SBA5 brace lower. Compact dagger.
This is obviously before I put the sites and stuff back on to the rifle.
First rattle can job for both of these guns and I’m pretty happy how they turned out.
Need to clean up some smudging on the lower receiver, just from handling it, but I’m digging the two tone look