What Exactly is a 'Blem'? Palmetto State Armory (PSA) PA10 Gen 2 Blem Lower

What Exactly is a 'Blem'? Palmetto State Armory (PSA) PA10 Gen 2 Blem Lower

[@michaelberry9706]

Just a tip. You should never dry fire the rifle with the upper off. When the upper is off ease the hammer down. Otherwise you risk damaging the lower.

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

Thank you. I wasn't thinking about it. :)

[@G3TAcademy]

I thought the same thing

[@dkindig]

Yup, almost lost me there...

[@Astrononomy]

it made me cringe personally

[@Flemdragon]

Michael Berry how?

[@theprofessionalhobbyist802]

Public Service Announcement: skip to 4:45 to get to the actual "blem" discussion and miss the cringy dry fire bit. It's good to see what constitutes a blem lower, so thanks for showing that.

[@BigThumpSC]

Thank you!

[@staysafe1096]

my eyes got BIG when he pulled the trigger with catching it.. omfg!! really?

[@lukethompson8751]

Palmetto State is a solid manufactur I recently tested the 16" Freedom barrel and 15" palmetto key mod set up. I topped it off with a Primary Arms gen 2 1-6 ACSS. Im getting consistent 1 MOA groups at 100yds with eagle xm193. I have a lower kit from them too that was great. The "mil spec" trigger was smooth. I replaced the springs with a joe bob set up, and a trigger set screw, with a little natural polishing it is a great trigger. It has near zero take up and the break is super clean. I'm not sure why people would pay any more than a palmetto sale or blem. It just works and has attention to detail beyond my DPMS and other big brands.

[@UnknownUser-td9pn]

OMG! my heart just hit the floor when you pulled that trigger without catching the hammer yourself. DONT EVER DO THAT!

[@wethepeople420]

UnknownUser 8888 you are probably the same type of person that would say “dont use the slide Release” using the slide release is less violent than the action moving during normal firing.

[@williamtufts3600]

Sean mason you obviously don't have any experience with the A.R.

[@StephenB2]

Sean mason anyone with any real experience with an AR knows you can't drop the hammer on an AR without catching it either by the bolt carrier group or your finger. You can literally look on the internet and see all the idiots that have done that and it cracks their receiver. One time dropping it can crack your f***** receiver. I had a buddy with a registered SBR lower who accidentally dropped the hammer because his safety was it on when it wasn't off the upper and he cracked his receiver. It only took one time. The only reason this guy is lucky is because it's an AR-10. But it's still a really bad idea. You're taking a hardened steel hammer and slamming it against an aluminum frame. It's not hard to figure out who's going to win that battle.

[@StephenB2]

akshooter271 it's not my f****** gun to tear up go ahead and risk f****** up your lower receiver.

[@StephenB2]

akshooter271 I know one thing is certain my lower receiver isn't going to get cracked by my hammer if I don't ever drop it but you doing it hundreds of times is rolling the dice.

[@kingandqueenturben8293]

I flinched when you pulled the trigger and dry fired the hammer.

[@mada1878]

Won't work for long letting the hammer slam like that

[@xEXx187]

Its not a blem. Im a cnc machinist and ive worked at sig sauer machining lowers. Its the endmill causing the aluminum to flex when its machining the magazine pocket. Your rpm's are going way to fast, which causes the material to flex instead of cut. Its not called a blem its called a step. But Great video bro !

[@clloydhi]

Dry firing the lower without the upper can damage the bolt catch. And that isn't a billet lower.

[@lordmasterization]

Nail clippers are great

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

Thank you for the astute observation. I assure you my personal hygiene is up to code; I appreciate the concern!

[@joes.7536]

lordmasterization LoL. Nobody's nails beats TheYankeeMarhall 's video on the smith and Wesson Sd40ve.

[@rorschach8585]

Pet peeve of mine...KZbinrs with nasty claws. That and dry firing an AR without the upper.

[@mattclark2670]

Looks good to me! Nice buy. I just ordered an ar-15 blemished lower today, so I'm anxious to get my hands on it to look it over.

[@Tacodog660]

I screamed when he pulled the trigger.. ouch!!!

[@atomicdeath10]

Never, ever let the hammer hit with the upper off the rifle.

[@esquiredalegunn]

Sometimes you just have to drop the 🔨 👶!!!

[@jamescloyd462]

I was gonna comment about the cringey upper-less dry fire but it seems I'm late to the party.

[@badnewsbruner]

I purchased a PSA M4, it was one of the nicer models with free float hand guard and slanted weight relieved rails up top, m-lok all around. It was NOT a BLEM item, but the reciever extension (or buffer tube) had scratches all over the rear of it. Not a huge deal, but I paid $800 for a rifle, if it gets scratched, I wanna be the asshole who did it. I emailed them with a picture, and without even having to speak to anyone, 5 days later, they had a replacement part out to me in the mail.... Absolute 5 star customer service. I couldn't believe it!! They earned a lifetime customer that day. How's this AR10 holding up? How many rounds do you have on that stainless barrel, be interested to see how the MOA is on it after a few thousand rounds.

[@TheIrishd501]

A great savings for such a minor "blemish". I picked up one of their "blemished" AK-47's and I still have yet to find the blem. Got it for $499 and free shipping!

[@CMBDIA]

thanks for the great review. i just got a PA10 and PA15 as part of their week deals.

[@gfg8262]

just trolling the comments to see how many times people commented on dry firing without the upper in place & i didn't even watch the video.

[@mattclark2670]

I got my complete blem lower a couple weeks ago and couldn't find any blemishes anywhere. The guys at my local gun shop couldn't believe I got a complete lower for $129.99 and that it looked so good. 😂😂😂😂

[@gorillaump5869]

My blemish was a die grinder marking on the inside of the upper receiver right between the feed ramp and the ejection port inner right corner, You can only see it when the light hits it just right. I manually cycled a 30 round mag with zero issues BUY BLEMMISHED!!. I got a full upper, assembled- 16" 1:7 barrel, A2 front post, gas tube, Bird cage flash hider, complete delta ring, upper receiver, bolt, charging handle, forward assist. standard G.I. hand guards and ejection port cover for $199 shipped. You simply cant beat it!

[@RetiredAtenPilot]

Sphincter pucker at 2:37

[@tompkib]

It is a forged lower not a CNC billet lower.

[@chuckst98]

Got one today and I can’t find the Blem! Nice lower for $119.00

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

Bro, don't dry fire your lower directly into itself like that! If you're checking trigger pull or something along those lines, they sell nylon blocks for your hammer to strike. At least put your hand up there for the hammer to hit. You'll mess your rifle up.

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

Thank you. :) I've since ceased doing so

[@darrellblake799]

He is just trying to make another blem.

[@galena217]

A blem could be almost anything, not just that.

[@OscarGomez-bm3wh]

Thank you for the info

[@MrJtcash100]

I bought this thing just to experiment with some spray paint. We will see what “blems” it arrives with.

[@waxwarriorde4648]

Thank you I was really iffy on ordering a blemished lower or even the blemished gun they have I’m going to order it now

[@billfast]

Watching you pull the trigger with out the upper was painful.

[@jpeterson402]

Did you really dry fire with the upper off!! Smh..

[@horseblinderson4747]

I've got several "blems" from them. I can't even find them. I think it may be an "always on sale" type thing cause we always overlist anyway type deal. But anyway PSA leans towards the DPMS standard on AR 10's. from what I've heard the Armalite pattern hardly runs. Can't say for certain though.

[@charlescarlin7058]

First off never let the hammer hit free like that you could damage your lower second don't push your takedown out that hard you break you detent

[@mauserk98bnz44]

New to the AR platform??? Isn’t a billet Lower your going to break the bolt catch. Learn before you attempt to fire it or disassemble it.

[@sugerdaddysrirachaman6270]

Wow u just dry fired without the upper

[@jamesxiong9693]

You MADMAN!

[@kevinjones9772]

Thanks for the Info Joe on what is a Blem, When you bought your upper did It have PSA or Palmetto stamped on the Upper?

[@kentonquint8688]

I bought an upper and a lower recently also. The lower was a "Blem". Like you, I believe the mag well is the "Blem". I can feel on both sides a very slight ridge. Mag loads just fine.

[@kentonquint8688]

Mags load fine, but do not drop out on their own. Have to pull them out. It is the lip that is in the mag well. Some day might try to "sand" out the mag well.

[@raymcelveen1952]

I don’t think there is a blemish. I think they just say it has a blemish so they can lower the price and put a deal out there to spur sales. And then go back to a higher price. Why would they make so many guns with blemishes??

[@kyjelly5524]

I got my blem pistol. The only thing I can find is it looks like it took 2 try’s to stake the castle nut. Can’t wait to shoot it.

[@jimhovater8755]

GREAT way to destroy your hammer!

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

Won't break the hammer.

[@dennishensley1150]

oh and oil that upper receiver and bolt real good.

[@reelnative01]

Don’t ever drop that hammer like that

[@michaelmoran8780]

Looking for a scratch inside the mag well, no function check, didn't even try looking at the buffer or spring, not even a basic trigger reset check! WOW, there is probably absolutely nothing wrong with the inside of that mag well.😂

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

They are advertised as having cosmetic blemishes... so... I suppose if one were looking to find out what PSA is referring to as a 'blemish' they would probably be looking for cosmetic blemishes... I mean... it is in the title after all... Don't let me slow you down now.

[@StephenB2]

It obviously shows how well Palmetto State Armory is QC work is. Cuz I hear that all the time with people that Buy blemed products from them.

[@BegForMyMercy]

dude, I'm new to this rifle, but I know not to dry fire the fucking lower. God damn, who would want to see your gun videos?

[@-JohnSmith-]

So the bolt with all that mass and velocity from the recoil spring hitting the magazine catch on the last round fired is significantly less than the hammer?

[@hiraethia8419]

It doesnt have time to build up the energy that the hammer does

[@kylehaag1311]

How has this been running? I'm considering buying one, and I have seen some issues with the Gen 1. I know this is the Gen 2 so I am just curious about your experience.

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

So far, so good. I've put 60 rounds through it without any issues. I understand that's not that many rounds, but If I have any issues in the future, I will be sure to keep you posted.

[@claireelliot6846]

They didn't send your hammer cocked? Well they probably knew better.

[@concernedcitizen9464]

Does it run? PSA is known to have major issues with their AR-10's.

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

I took it out to the range a few weeks after this video and it rand like a champ for the 60 or so rounds I put through it.

[@hiraethia8419]

A year late but my pa10 works just fine even with cheap steel ammo

[@tristenwaggoner9446]

I guess it's cool to say "blem" over and over again.

[@darrellblake799]

Stay with DPMS platform and you can mix and match. P.S. They don't like your nails. And a mm is .039375 inches and that is a lot. So when you say not even a mm..........So cut your nails, finish school and come back and try again.

[@arcticcatmaniac]

2:36 if it wasnt a blem before, it sure is now. 🤣🤣

[@southernstyle8835]

Colby Warner 😂 lmfao!!!!

[@miketheplumber448]

So what’s the best course of action after making this mistake?

[@keithwhisman]

I just built a rifle based off of a Gen 2 upper and lower. I used a 20" DPMS straight fluted HBAR made by Faxom and it's a real doll. I am using an SJC Titan compensator to tame the recoil and for that $100 piece of muzzle metal you get near zero felt recoil. My KelTec 9mm Sub2000 has tons more recoil.

[@chokem1]

Many of the commentators here have a lot of gun knowledge and free advice. They should sack up and put out a few videos themselves. Have you guys ever made any mistakes when you started out? Do you think a whole page of "you should never ...blah blah blah" was necessary or does it make the gun community look like a bunch of douche bags? Buy the equipment, plan, shoot, edit and post the videos. Looking forward to seeing them.

[@dennishensley1150]

it's gonna be a blem alright,you keep that pulling that trigger. and hammer down. no no. hey and enjoy your a r 10 now get you a good scope.

[@Gregtman502]

My mag dosent drop freely..im using a hex mag.

[@christopherwateland7453]

bro, all i can see is that you are in severe need of a nail clipping session! ... first the dry fire without the upper .. then those claws! Yikes!!!

[@markharrison5712]

Take the hand guard off . The barrel is scratched . You will never see it .

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

Thanks, but the blem is on the lower. The upper was bought separately and not a blem.

[@russwilkerson2741]

Thats not a blem. That’s character

[@banditdad9837]

Your credibility just went to -0 ! Guess why?

[@ronniebowers1241]

My God man get to the point no subs for you

[@MickeyD2012]

Haha, you got sooo much shit for dropping the hammer with the upper off. It makes me happy to know that most people understand how to care for their tools. FTR, the lower is more likely to break than the hammer. You can replace the hammer, though.

[@Redant23]

Too bad their complete rifles are always out of stock

[@alanpattee4383]

use a flashlight

[@caryr.7089]

My blem receiver has a slight blue tint to the color of anodizing. Didn’t notice till I was under bright light. Other than that I cant find anything else wrong.

[@jaredeaby8581]

did you shoot this yet

[@jf5845]

Stopped watching as soon as you let the hammer slap the receiver like that. People like you need to quit making gun content when you obviously have no idea what you are doing.

[@redeye247hotwheels]

Is this filmed with a fish eye , gun looks wide

[@michaelwhite6849]

RedEye 247 may look that way cause it’s a .308

[@Stacy_Smith]

YOU SHOULD SEE THE FUCKIN' BOLT CARRIER GROUP! Holy shit, it's huge! I got one myself.

[@derekfrancis3707]

Jesus cut those fingernails.

[@nsant]

Trim your nails bro

[@kimroberson8376]

If dry fire hurts your rifle. You already have a bad rifle. All parts should be tested. Same at the factory....Does not hurt during testing doesn't hurt in your home. All these so called experts DNS..

[@YeuLaKho]

some blemish....

[@greedfox7842]

never a good idea to take apart a new rifle... good job fucking up your gun! >:P

[@greedfox7842]

new guns need to have at least 500 rounds through them to soften up the factory springs and fittings, if you pull it apart too early you lose your chance to loosen up the gun and can cause irreparable damage to springs and anti-corrosion-factory-finish. this is why some AR-15's blow out their buffer spring or gas tube after 900 rounds, because they opened up their gun too early and fucked up the springs.

[@greedfox7842]

clearly you don't understand the measure of explosive power in a .223 and the kind of stresses that occur in a rifle's gas-impingement action. Yo, the steel in a car looks pretty solid until it hits something at 80kph+ and the metal bends like paper.

[@ckemekc77]

This may be the dumbest comment I've ever read.

[@Enduro300rr]

+greed fox that's for distributing a brain tumor to everyone that read your comment.

[@darrellblake799]

WTF What do you have instead of a brain.

[@assmonkey626]

2:36 goddamn man make me cringe