They seem to be kind of hit or miss. My brother in law bought a VZ from them and loved it, and bought an AR later and had some issues with the upper. I bought one from them years ago and haven't had a single malfunction aside from crappy steel cased ammo shortstroking the bolt carrier.
Palmetto State Armory Policy Change for VZ2008
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They seem to be kind of hit or miss. My brother in law bought a VZ from them and loved it, and bought an AR later and had some issues with the upper. I bought one from them years ago and haven't had a single malfunction aside from crappy steel cased ammo shortstroking the bolt carrier.
ken792
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My AR upper and BCG from them work fine, with steel or brass. Plenty of my friends have bought PSA AR's that work fine, no issues, though one had an upper that had a top rail that was undersized.
They can keep the vz2008. It sounds like most users have issues with the vz2008 bcg missing a tab. The tab can be welded on, but that sounds like a hassle. I'm not sure why someone would pay for such an unreliable rifle, but then again I've never understood the 1911 thing either.
ken792
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They can keep the vz2008. It sounds like most users have issues with the vz2008 bcg missing a tab. The tab can be welded on, but that sounds like a hassle. I'm not sure why someone would pay for such an unreliable rifle, but then again I've never understood the 1911 thing either.
That's because Czechpoint patented the welded on tab modification, preventing Century from using it. I believe Century used it for a while until Czechpoint made them stop. The problem was created in adapting the Vz.58 design to semi auto only. Century apparently came up with another fix.
Vile Shadow
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So is there a difference in Century VZ2008 from PSA and a Century VZ2008 from anybody else?
lsw
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The reviews I've seen on the vz2008 have been overwhelmingly positive. Seems like the 1st year or so of production there were some issues but nothing to speak of in the last few years. My own has never had a failure of any kind in about 2000 rounds, except a single failure to extract caused by bad ammo. The extractor actually tore a chunk of the steel-cased cartridge rim off in that single instance.
Seems like a good endorsement. I've been hemming and hawing about getting one of these (from an IP) or a semi in 308. Have a lever and bolt in 308, so have been accumulating ammo. 7.62x39 is relatively cheap, but the potential energy barrier in adding another caliber is high for me.
They can keep the vz2008. It sounds like most users have issues with the vz2008 bcg missing a tab. The tab can be welded on, but that sounds like a hassle. I'm not sure why someone would pay for such an unreliable rifle, but then again I've never understood the 1911 thing either.
I heard the same, with the initial batch of vz2008. I had a tab added to my 1st rifle, even though it was functional. I paid $55 for piece of mind because my 2nd rifle is untabbed and works flawlessly.
Cool. I may have been overly harsh earlier. I can see why someone would want one, it looks like a simple design, a good price, and something that would be a lot of fun to take to some watermelons or jugs. I just know with my luck I'd get one and would end up having to monkey with the action every few rounds, then I'd have to send it back to Century, then it still wouldn't work, and I'd have to find someone to weld the tab on. They'd weld the tab too high on the bolt carrier, then I'd have to order a new bcg to have the weld done properly. Then I would tell myself it works and lock it up in the safe and never fire it again
Maybe I'm over thinking it. For $379.00+transfer fee+magazines, folks are probably better off picking one up from an IP if they can be found for less than $500.00.
If you don't have the mags, get one from a local IP.
I sent a reply back to PSA saying I accepted the terms. So this after noon I get a reply back:
Hello,
We have received all of the required information, we are processing your order now and you will receive a UPS tracking number by email once your order has shipped.
Thank you,
Compliance Department
Palmetto State Armory
211 Business Park Blvd
Columbia SC, 29210
Compliance@palmettostatearmory.com
(P): 803-724-6932
(F): 803-788-7979
Looks like they are actually going to ship it to MD. I let you know in 3 to 36 weeks.
Hello,
We have received all of the required information, we are processing your order now and you will receive a UPS tracking number by email once your order has shipped.
Thank you,
Compliance Department
Palmetto State Armory
211 Business Park Blvd
Columbia SC, 29210
Compliance@palmettostatearmory.com
(P): 803-724-6932
(F): 803-788-7979
Looks like they are actually going to ship it to MD. I let you know in 3 to 36 weeks.
ken792
Ultimate Member
PSA raised the price to $400.
I called PSA today to check up on mine. My FFL ordered 2/9, it shipped 2/11, and was due to arrive today. I guess once my FFL logs it in, he'll let me know to come get it.
I called PSA today to check up on mine. My FFL ordered 2/9, it shipped 2/11, and was due to arrive today. I guess once my FFL logs it in, he'll let me know to come get it.
ken792
Ultimate Member
I got mine today. I love working in a place where my FFL can email me saying he has it, and all I have to do is walk across the hall during my lunch break to pick it up and then take it back to show off to my coworkers.
Crappy cell phone picture I quickly took at work, but with my MDS challenge coin that dblas gave me.
Mine came with two new condition mags, and one slightly worn one. There is no noticeable front sight or gas block cant.
Crappy cell phone picture I quickly took at work, but with my MDS challenge coin that dblas gave me.
Mine came with two new condition mags, and one slightly worn one. There is no noticeable front sight or gas block cant.
Finally got the time to pick mine up today. It figures. The first time PSA ships something in a timely manor and it sits there for a week until I can go and get it. They even sent me the right one.
Vile Shadow
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- Feb 28, 2013
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Bunny feet's got a new boom stick.
Lol, I didn't even notice that at first.
Bunny feet's got a new boom stick.
Yep! Gotta matched set now.
Bunny Feet be double wielding some VZs!
ken792
Ultimate Member
Is the face slap less on the full stock? I've just been shooting it without a cheek weld and/or with my head really far back. It could just be the way my face is shaped, because my friends don't have that issue.
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