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bonjing · 02-04-2013, 11:16 PM

One more thing to point out, I'm only comparing uppers. Below I made bold the same feature from both companies.

From Noveske's website listed at about $800:

16" Cold Hammer Forged 5.56mm Barrel
--M249 Machine Gun barrel steel and Chrome Lining (appx. 2 times as thick as an M4 or M16)
--Extended Feed Ramps
--Same weight as M4 barrel with improved contour for maximum rigidity and no M203 notch
--MP HP tested
--1 in 7" twist
--Mil Spec Phosphate finish
--Mid length gas system
--1/2x28 threads
--Fixed front sight base, F marked
--Flat-top upper receiver
--Mid length A2 type handguards
--Shot peened and MP tested bolt
--Auto carrier with properly staked carrier key
--Gun Fighter Charging Handle
--Blackout Flash Suppressor
--Back up iron sight not included
Upper Weight: 4 1/4 lbs

From PSA all for about $600 (maybe cheaper) before all the madness:

Barrel length 16"
Hammer Forged Barrel
Machine Gun Steel
5.56 Nato Chamber
1 in 7" twist
Double-thick Chrome-lined bore and chamber
A2 profile
M4 feedramps
Forged upper
T-marks

Barrel: A proprietary blend of Hammer forged chrome molly vanadium made by FN that is referred to as "Machine Gun Steel" by virtue of its use in FN's M249 and M240 weapons. The hammer forging process work hardens the steel, making it more durable. In addition, the chrome process for the bore allows for a lining almost twice as thick as a standard M16 for enhanced durability. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, with a 1/7 twist, M4 barrel extension, and a Mid-length gas system. A2 style profile barrel is Mil-spec phosphate coated, High Pressure tested and Magnetic Particle inspected. Barrel is finished off with an F-marked front sight post with sling swivel, standard handguards and an A2 flash hider.

Upper: Forged 7075-T6 A3 AR upper is made to MIL-SPECS and hard coat anodized black for durability. Featuring machined T marks, and a mil-spec finish. These uppers are made for us right here in the USA by a mil-spec manufacturer, and are marked with the Palmetto State Armory logo on the left side, up front, just below the rail.

PSA also offers the same bolt specifications as Noveske's bolt.

02-04-2013, 11:16 PM	#4889
bonjing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,015 Trading: (39)	Re: First Firearm Thread. One more thing to point out, I'm only comparing uppers. Below I made bold the same feature from both companies. From Noveske's website listed at about $800: 16" Cold Hammer Forged 5.56mm Barrel --M249 Machine Gun barrel steel and Chrome Lining (appx. 2 times as thick as an M4 or M16) --Extended Feed Ramps --Same weight as M4 barrel with improved contour for maximum rigidity and no M203 notch --MP HP tested --1 in 7" twist --Mil Spec Phosphate finish --Mid length gas system --1/2x28 threads --Fixed front sight base, F marked --Flat-top upper receiver --Mid length A2 type handguards --Shot peened and MP tested bolt --Auto carrier with properly staked carrier key --Gun Fighter Charging Handle --Blackout Flash Suppressor --Back up iron sight not included Upper Weight: 4 1/4 lbs From PSA all for about $600 (maybe cheaper) before all the madness: Barrel length 16" Hammer Forged Barrel Machine Gun Steel 5.56 Nato Chamber 1 in 7" twist Double-thick Chrome-lined bore and chamber A2 profile M4 feedramps Forged upper T-marks Barrel: A proprietary blend of Hammer forged chrome molly vanadium made by FN that is referred to as "Machine Gun Steel" by virtue of its use in FN's M249 and M240 weapons. The hammer forging process work hardens the steel, making it more durable. In addition, the chrome process for the bore allows for a lining almost twice as thick as a standard M16 for enhanced durability. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, with a 1/7 twist, M4 barrel extension, and a Mid-length gas system. A2 style profile barrel is Mil-spec phosphate coated, High Pressure tested and Magnetic Particle inspected. Barrel is finished off with an F-marked front sight post with sling swivel, standard handguards and an A2 flash hider. Upper: Forged 7075-T6 A3 AR upper is made to MIL-SPECS and hard coat anodized black for durability. Featuring machined T marks, and a mil-spec finish. These uppers are made for us right here in the USA by a mil-spec manufacturer, and are marked with the Palmetto State Armory logo on the left side, up front, just below the rail. PSA also offers the same bolt specifications as Noveske's bolt.