My Go 2 Budget Lower !

Published on August 9, 2025
Duration: 5:53

This video from 704 Tactical highlights Palmetto State Armory (PSA) as a go-to source for budget-friendly and high-value complete AR-15 lower assemblies. The instructor details their personal experience and extensive torture testing of PSA lowers, emphasizing their reliability and affordability, with entry-level options starting at $100.

Quick Summary

Palmetto State Armory (PSA) offers budget-friendly complete AR-15 lower assemblies starting at around $100. These lowers have proven highly reliable through extensive torture testing, with tens of thousands of rounds fired without parts breakage, and offer universal compatibility with milspec uppers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Budget Lower Assemblies
  2. 00:11Palmetto State Armory (PSA) Options
  3. 01:00Entry-Level PSA Lowers
  4. 01:25Upgraded Furniture Options
  5. 01:57Buffer System and Stock Components
  6. 02:25Castle Nut Staking and Durability
  7. 02:35Torture Testing Results
  8. 03:00Round Count and Reliability
  9. 03:23Trigger Performance
  10. 03:46Component Durability Under Stress
  11. 04:37Upper and Magazine Compatibility
  12. 05:02Overall Value Proposition
  13. 05:35Conclusion and Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest complete AR-15 lower assemblies available?

Palmetto State Armory (PSA) offers entry-level complete lower assemblies, including both rifle and pistol configurations, starting at approximately $100. These budget options provide significant value for their price point.

How reliable are Palmetto State Armory (PSA) complete lower assemblies?

According to the instructor's extensive experience and torture testing, PSA complete lower assemblies are highly reliable. He has personally fired tens of thousands of rounds through them without any parts breakage, and they have consistently functioned through extreme abuse.

What components are typically included in a budget PSA complete lower assembly?

Entry-level PSA complete lower assemblies usually feature a standard milspec carbine buffer system, an M4-style stock, a straight trigger guard, and an A2 grip. More premium options with upgraded furniture are also available at higher price points.

Are PSA complete lower assemblies compatible with other AR-15 uppers?

Yes, PSA complete lower assemblies are designed for 100% universal compatibility with any standard milspec complete AR-15 upper assembly. The speaker has never encountered an incompatibility issue with uppers or magazines.

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