BluntForceTrauma Wrote:Agree with VC2. I'd shoot it and keep it if it's a keeper.
However, just on the principle of the thing, I'd be kinda pissed if they just sent me back the original barrel with no changes. Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining....
PSA test fired it, something the OP doesn't seem to have done yet.
OP, what kind of accuracy are you expecting from this barrel to consider it functioning correctly?
I say, shoot the upper. See how the barrel works. If it doesn't shoot reasonably well, then contact PSA again. This isn't a hand-lapped barrel chambered by a highly experienced machinist. It's rack grade at best. I think it's only reasonable for performance to be the measuring stick, not looks. If the barrel shoots good enough, you'll save yourself time and trouble sending it back for no reason. If the barrel doesn't shoot, you'll save yourself time and trouble by having documentation of its deficient performance. If nothing else, call them, tell them you're going to try it, and see what they say. After all, when you decided to save $300+ versus a top-end barrel, you had to give up something.
I'll also add stuff like this is why I only by barrels from well-regarded, reliable finishers if I'm expecting accuracy of a minute or better. Rack grade stuff is a false economy.