PSA Premium or Rainier Arms BCG

AR/M4 AR General Discussion
1

Both are on sale, which one would you pick?

PSA premium - $119.95 - http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/featured/palmetto-state-armory-5-56-bolt-carrier-group.html

Rainier Arms BCG - $109.95, with lifetime warranty https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=3759

I know the usual replies will be to spend a few dollars more and get a bcm, dd or lmt. But none of those companies are dropping their prices to match a changing market, and no deep discounts for black friday / cyber monday.

2

Rainier is generally considered good to go, and my experience with them has always been positive. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy from them.

I have no experience with PSA, except for ordering ammo (no issues with that transaction), so I can’t be of much help there.

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3

Rainier, everyday and twice on Sunday. PSA is what I tell my buddies that don’t shoot a lot, to get so they don’t buy commercial spec. PSA is ok company, but there better(quality) out there.

4

I’ve got both, haven’t had any problems with either. I’d say Rainier because they’ve got a better reputation and are much faster with shipping than PSA.

5

Rainier Arms BCG anyday. I have 2 and they are 100%. No issues and great CS if there is a problem.

6

Well, I supposed if high pressure testing on the bolt is a requirement for you than PSA. The Rainier is only MPI and not HPT/MPI.

7

I was just in the same situation when shopping for a spare bcg this weekend. I ended up choosing Rainier since no one has anything bad to say about them.

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8

Rainier Arms.

9

Rainier, for the above reason. I find HPT more destructive than helpful on modern, quality bolts. If I’m able to avoid it, I do.

10

Rainer

11

IMHO it is a wash between the two if you can get the PSA “branded” BCG, and thus know that it is their full C158 HPT/MPI shot peened offering.