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AR Pistols. Ruger AR556 -vs- PSA's 10.5" carbine???

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March 30, 2020, 05:17 PM
DukeMinski
AR Pistols. Ruger AR556 -vs- PSA's 10.5" carbine???
Looking at entry-level AR pistols.
The Ruger AR556 (at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore) and Palmetto State Armory's AR pistol (also a 10.5" barrel like the Ruger) are about the same price.
Both come with SBA3 braces and are optics-ready.
Pro's and Con's of either one?
Preferences?
March 30, 2020, 05:39 PM
Bisleyblackhawk
I’ve got a Ruger AR556 16” carbine that has been perfect with anything other than Tula steel case...the pistol should be about the same...

I bought a PSA 10.5” complete upper that I installed onto a lower I built as a pistol...it feeds everything 100%...

Either should be GTG.


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March 30, 2020, 06:21 PM
hrcjon
I'd take ruger as a vendor every time over PSA.


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March 30, 2020, 06:36 PM
Phred
Either would be fine. Go for the best price or features you want.
March 30, 2020, 09:42 PM
Fredward
The Ruger has a higher resale value.
April 02, 2020, 08:24 AM
SCfromNY
In typical gun forum style I will mention a gun you did not even ask about. I bough a Saint AR Pistol from Grab A Gun for $750, $8 shipping. I think it has gone up $25 since. It has great features and has been fantastic with all ammo. It has no sighting so you will need to purchase your choice.


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April 02, 2020, 09:49 AM
hudr
I have an early AR556 pistol. It was a jam-o-matic at first. It went back to Ruger twice before they got it fixed.
But it is fixed. Even runs steel cased ammo now.

I only have one experience with PSA on a 300blk pistol I put together, but I have not had to use their support.

Personally, even considering the issues I had with the Ruger, I would still take them over PSA.
April 02, 2020, 10:08 AM
sull9577
Take a good look at the Springfield Saint, it’s awesome, love mine.
April 02, 2020, 10:19 AM
sigarms229
Either should be fine but as Fredward said the Ruger would have a higher resale value.

So if they are the same price I'd go with the Ruger.


Sometimes, you gotta roll the hard six
April 02, 2020, 10:25 AM
David W
I bought my Dad one of the PSA 10.5" and its been 100%. I would pony a little more cash for the CHF barrel and not even look at the Ruger.

I don't buy firearms thinking about resale.


David W.
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April 02, 2020, 11:20 AM
Ryanp225
PSA every day of the week.
As mentioned you should get the chf bbl and the nickle boron bcg and bang away.
April 03, 2020, 05:10 AM
egregore
quote:
CHF barrel

?

Cold hammer forged?




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April 04, 2020, 10:18 AM
21brutus
I’ve had both....and the Ruger is a better gun. To me. Runs everything I’ve put through it.
April 04, 2020, 11:37 AM
jjvgnslngr
quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
quote:
CHF barrel

?

Cold hammer forged?

Yes


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