Palmetto State Armory Any Good?

Shoobedoo · Jun 3, 2017

AlanInSilverSpring said:
I've used them several times with no issues. Wouldn't hesitate to use them again

Ditto here.

baltech · Jun 3, 2017

No problems here .

3paul10 · Jun 3, 2017

In my experience, their quality is hit and miss. Sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you don't.

PhoenixRizing · Jun 3, 2017

Ive only bought ammo from them and never had a problem, but I have experienced long wait times. In the past its taken about about 2-3 weeks to get my order. I just placed an order on May 28th and received a notice for shipment on June 1st so maybe theyve made some improvements.

AJRB · Jun 3, 2017

I have had good experiences with PSA with fast shipping. I highly doubt there is an IP that can match their pricing with free shipping involved if you xfer for 25 or less with no sales tax.
At least not the few IP's I PM'd directly to ask if they could meet or beat, which was a no go.
If there is an IP that can beat PSA pricing out the door, I'm sure one will chime in. I don't expect one will.

Bob A · Jun 3, 2017

I used to buy from them often. I did not care if orders took 3-4 weeks to arrive.

However, after selling me thousands of rounds of ammunition, they decided that they could no longer ship to Montgomery County or Annapolis. I provided them with plenty of information on the county ordinance, which had long since been repealed, as well as documentation from NRA-ILA. Their lawyers didn't care.

So now I put my money elsewhere. I'd be pleased if they never received another order from the state of Maryland, ever again.

cb1980 · Jun 3, 2017

I have had lot of orders with them over the past year or so, a few times they have been slow to process the order but most times, I order, get an email usually within 24 hours to say it has been processed and will ship within 24 hours, of course the depends on when the order is placed also. I have never ordered a gun from them so can't comment on that

Leeann · Jun 3, 2017

I've bought A LOT of stuff from them. I have never once had a problem.

Bought my Sig SP2022 from them - sale with free shipping - and even with transfer fee, I came out well ahead.

Squaregrouper · Jun 3, 2017

I have bought ammo and uppers from them. One barreled upper took 3 weeks, but they openly stated shipping times on their site, so I was OK with it.
As far as the Shield goes, a local (to me) FFL will only do transfers on things he doesn't sell or can't come close to in pricing. He was willing to transfer the Shield from PSA because he said he couldn't even get into the ballpark of their price on them.

44man · Jun 3, 2017

Psa has always been good to me. Never a problem.

Neot · Jun 3, 2017

Just ordered an upper this time last week and got it yesterday. This has been the exception rather than the rule with them as far as shipping speed. Build quality of the upper seems good but haven't taken it out to shoot yet.

euchre98 · Jun 4, 2017

Compared to the days when you had to mail payment and wait, PSA is quick. I've gotten ammo/parts in less than a week and somtimes it takes two BUT I've always received my order. I can wait a couple extra days for a good deal.

Most LGS cant touch PSA prices its below their cost. On several occasions I have called IPs here and they told me just get it from the online place. I even told one if its within $50 I'll just buy it from you. Even then I got told just buy it online.

wailer · Jun 4, 2017

Palmetto is good to go...Maybe slow at time but they are legit, and when they have a spectacular deals every once in a while usually no other store can compare locally or on the web, even with transfer.

Mike · Jun 4, 2017

kmittleman said:
Is that the only issue or do they send the wrong thing, lose payments, etc.? Any slower than Bud's?

I purchased some ammo they sold as +P but when it arrived I looked at it. I sent them a photo and they still claimed the mfgr said it was +P. It was just a few boxes, so lesson learned at a small price. No more of anything from them for me.

SS396 · Jun 4, 2017

I bought a 16 inch midlength Freedom upper from them last year. Took a little under three weeks to get it, but that was no big deal. It hasn't seen hard use; about 500 rounds. Runs well. No problems at all. It's the only thing I've bought from them. No complaints.

3paul10 · Jun 4, 2017

SS396 said:
I bought a 16 inch midlength Freedom upper from them last year. Took a little under three weeks to get it, but that was no big deal. It hasn't seen hard use; about 500 rounds. Runs well. No problems at all. It's the only thing I've bought from them. No complaints.

What's up SS396??

SS396 · Jun 4, 2017

3paul10 said:
What's up SS396??

My favorite MD Shooter and genuine good guy - 3P10!

callidus · Jun 4, 2017

kmittleman said:
Hey Guys,

I was thinking of getting a Shield from these guys. They seem to have mixed reviews. Are they good to go or stay away?

Thanks!

K

Awesome. Love them. Shipping can be slow (a week, maybe two), but as long as you're not expecting Amazon Prime speed, they have good stuff at a good value.

If you're buying uppers, just avoid their cheapo "freedom" or "ptac" lines. they're higher end stuff is good to go.

Keystone70 · Jun 4, 2017

kmittleman said:
Hey Guys,

I was thinking of getting a Shield from these guys. They seem to have mixed reviews. Are they good to go or stay away?

Thanks!

K

Have to admit; this post had me a little worried. I had just completed this very order an hour before seeing this post. Well I'm happy to say that my order status changed to 'shipped' yesterday. One day after my order. Now I have an email with the UPS tracking number. Can't say I would have expected this quick response even before seeing this thread. Unless something happens somewhere, I would say they are good to go.

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SS396 · Jun 5, 2017

callidus said:
Awesome. Love them. Shipping can be slow (a week, maybe two), but as long as you're not expecting Amazon Prime speed, they have good stuff at a good value.

If you're buying uppers, just avoid their cheapo "freedom" or "ptac" lines. they're higher end stuff is good to go.

The PTAC line is not manufactured by PSA, but by another company who sells through PSA. The Freedom and Premium line is manufactured by PSA from everything I've found. The main difference between the Freedom and Premium is the FN barrel in the Premium guns and the PSA Premium BCG. The price difference between the Freedom and the Premium isn't even that great; only about $40 or $50. Although the Freedom line doesn't have an FN barrel, it is a 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel Nitrided barrel with a 7075-T6 receiver - not too shabby. I'm not sure I'd call it cheapo compared to the Premium line when it's so close in price to the Premium; both are very affordable. There's not that much of a difference in my view. Anyway, not what the OP asked for, but I thought I'd add it since others may want to read about PSA products. Not a Colt, etc., but not bad either.

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