Anyone in here owned both the MSAR and the PS90? I am looking for some opinions on comparison of the two weapon systems, not the rounds they fire, the weapons themselves.
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Re: MSAR VS. PS90
PS90 is shorter and lighter. The magazine does not protrude. The optic can be a weak point in a comparison but there's a company that makes an LED add on to light the reticle, or you can replace it outright with a mini-acog and be good to go.
The MSAR has the ability to switch barrels. However if you want to SBR either of them you will still end up with a shorter weapon with the PS90.
Completely disregarding the ammunition angle I prefer the PS90. However, if I was heading into a gunfight, I'd grab the MSAR because of the increased power and availability of 5.56 over the 5.7x28.
MSAR on left, with the PS90.
PS90 is shorter and lighter. The magazine does not protrude. The optic can be a weak point in a comparison but there's a company that makes an LED add on to light the reticle, or you can replace it outright with a mini-acog and be good to go.
The MSAR has the ability to switch barrels. However if you want to SBR either of them you will still end up with a shorter weapon with the PS90.
Completely disregarding the ammunition angle I prefer the PS90. However, if I was heading into a gunfight, I'd grab the MSAR because of the increased power and availability of 5.56 over the 5.7x28.
MSAR on left, with the PS90.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
Thats some good info thanks. Is there any cons between the two that are notorious problems? What is the reliability between the two (Jamming, mag problems, etc.)?
Thats some good info thanks. Is there any cons between the two that are notorious problems? What is the reliability between the two (Jamming, mag problems, etc.)?
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
In the same day I got to fire a Steyr AUG in Full-auto and a P90 in Full-auto. Not that it means anything to this post but the P90 was far easier to keep on target because of lighter recoil and a larger, both-eyes-open optic to look thru. By the time I had the AUG zeroed I had already almost emptied the mag! The P90 was like aiming a hose... Marvelous!
In the same day I got to fire a Steyr AUG in Full-auto and a P90 in Full-auto. Not that it means anything to this post but the P90 was far easier to keep on target because of lighter recoil and a larger, both-eyes-open optic to look thru. By the time I had the AUG zeroed I had already almost emptied the mag! The P90 was like aiming a hose... Marvelous!
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
Had a PS90 and loved it, but sold it after Obama got elected for fear of magazines being too expensive.
I just sent payment off yesterday for my MSAR E4 black optics rail carbine. The one thing that I really like is that my supply of Pmags will work with the MSAR and my AR's.
I still may eventually buy another PS90, but am not sure if I want to hassle with 5.7 ammo.
Had a PS90 and loved it, but sold it after Obama got elected for fear of magazines being too expensive.
I just sent payment off yesterday for my MSAR E4 black optics rail carbine. The one thing that I really like is that my supply of Pmags will work with the MSAR and my AR's.
I still may eventually buy another PS90, but am not sure if I want to hassle with 5.7 ammo.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
Thats a point I did not know. I thought the MSAR mags were specific. It takes AR mags? I have a few PMAGs laying around but I tend to stay a bit old school and usually use my steel mags.
Thats a point I did not know. I thought the MSAR mags were specific. It takes AR mags? I have a few PMAGs laying around but I tend to stay a bit old school and usually use my steel mags.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
MSARs are fantastic rifles. the E4 takes ar mags and has bolt hold open. The barrels are quick change and a breeze to clean up. I would not get the factory optic, there are too many better aftermarket optics out there.
The 5.7 ammo to me is a limiting factor.
MSARs are fantastic rifles. the E4 takes ar mags and has bolt hold open. The barrels are quick change and a breeze to clean up. I would not get the factory optic, there are too many better aftermarket optics out there.
The 5.7 ammo to me is a limiting factor.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
The 16" MSAR is just about the same OAL as an 11.5" AR15. It also is pretty light shooting and the 5.56 is a much more powerful round than the 5.7. I really want to like the PS90 (I've owned two), but it just isn't worth the money.
The MSAR also suppresses really well.
The 16" MSAR is just about the same OAL as an 11.5" AR15. It also is pretty light shooting and the 5.56 is a much more powerful round than the 5.7. I really want to like the PS90 (I've owned two), but it just isn't worth the money.
The MSAR also suppresses really well.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
How about the ejection port? The ejection of the PS90 is down through the weapon and the MSAR is up opposite the face. Any problems or concerns there?
How about the ejection port? The ejection of the PS90 is down through the weapon and the MSAR is up opposite the face. Any problems or concerns there?
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
The ejection port is not an issue on the MSAR until you transition to shoot weak side or in my case left handed then you better remember to cant the weapon or get brass in the face.
The ejection port is not an issue on the MSAR until you transition to shoot weak side or in my case left handed then you better remember to cant the weapon or get brass in the face.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
cool thanks. I am really starting to lean towards the MSAR. It is just the "thats different" factor that still clings with the PS90.
cool thanks. I am really starting to lean towards the MSAR. It is just the "thats different" factor that still clings with the PS90.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gryphthemyth</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How about the ejection port? The ejection of the PS90 is down through the weapon and the MSAR is up opposite the face. Any problems or concerns there?</div></div>
What's your use for the weapon? I've never had ejection port issues with either one; with the PS90 you can use it with either hand, with the MSAR you would need to set it up to shoot lefty.
In almost every situation 5.56x45 > 5.7x28
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gryphthemyth</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How about the ejection port? The ejection of the PS90 is down through the weapon and the MSAR is up opposite the face. Any problems or concerns there?</div></div>
What's your use for the weapon? I've never had ejection port issues with either one; with the PS90 you can use it with either hand, with the MSAR you would need to set it up to shoot lefty.
In almost every situation 5.56x45 > 5.7x28
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
I prefer Steyr AUG for many reasons, and think that MSAR comes closest to the original - capabilities, reliabilities, design and ergonomics. So in PS90 vs. AUG/MSAR my vote is for MSAR. <span style="font-style: italic">Caveat: I haven't tried PS90 myself.</span>
I prefer Steyr AUG for many reasons, and think that MSAR comes closest to the original - capabilities, reliabilities, design and ergonomics. So in PS90 vs. AUG/MSAR my vote is for MSAR. <span style="font-style: italic">Caveat: I haven't tried PS90 myself.</span>
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
I've got both. The PS90 is great fun. It's also a fantastic gun for wives, kids and new shooters. It's easy to operate, very compact, reliable as hell, fully ambidextrous, fairly quiet and has minimal recoil. I'd be comfortable trusting it for home defense. Putting multiple rounds on target with speed and accuracy is a breeze.
Fair warning......if you let a bikini clad woman shoot it, the downward ejection will probably leave a burn or two on her sixpack or thigh (or worse). If you smell burning nylon/spandex/flesh tell them to do 5 jumping jacks as an immediate action drill.
The MSAR is not truly ambidextrous...but that can be overcome with technique and practice. You CAN shoot it from your weak side if you have to.
The E4 version is compatible with mags you probably already have. It's compact...adequately accurate and a hell of a lot of fun to shoot. There's also the possibility of caliber conversions if MSAR ever comes through with them. One of the reasons I bought the E4 was the possibility of 7.62x39, 5.45x39 and 6.8SPC conversions.
I love them both but if I had to choose one it would be the MSAR.
I've got both. The PS90 is great fun. It's also a fantastic gun for wives, kids and new shooters. It's easy to operate, very compact, reliable as hell, fully ambidextrous, fairly quiet and has minimal recoil. I'd be comfortable trusting it for home defense. Putting multiple rounds on target with speed and accuracy is a breeze.
Fair warning......if you let a bikini clad woman shoot it, the downward ejection will probably leave a burn or two on her sixpack or thigh (or worse). If you smell burning nylon/spandex/flesh tell them to do 5 jumping jacks as an immediate action drill.
The MSAR is not truly ambidextrous...but that can be overcome with technique and practice. You CAN shoot it from your weak side if you have to.
The E4 version is compatible with mags you probably already have. It's compact...adequately accurate and a hell of a lot of fun to shoot. There's also the possibility of caliber conversions if MSAR ever comes through with them. One of the reasons I bought the E4 was the possibility of 7.62x39, 5.45x39 and 6.8SPC conversions.
I love them both but if I had to choose one it would be the MSAR.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
Thanks to everyone for the great info and opinions. I think I am swinging towards the MSAR E4 and maybe try and pick up the PS90 down the road. Luckily I still have time to think about until my guns sell that I have chose to part with. Besides if I went with the PS90 it would only be responsible to get the pistol to lol.
Thanks to everyone for the great info and opinions. I think I am swinging towards the MSAR E4 and maybe try and pick up the PS90 down the road. Luckily I still have time to think about until my guns sell that I have chose to part with. Besides if I went with the PS90 it would only be responsible to get the pistol to lol.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
Was at a gun show and saw an MSAR. The dealer there told me that the brass can be made to eject the other way, and there does appear to be a port on the other side that is plugged. Anyone know about the switch?
Doesn't help the weak hand problem in a pinch, but certainly does make the option attractive for daily lefty shooting.
Was at a gun show and saw an MSAR. The dealer there told me that the brass can be made to eject the other way, and there does appear to be a port on the other side that is plugged. Anyone know about the switch?
Doesn't help the weak hand problem in a pinch, but certainly does make the option attractive for daily lefty shooting.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
The MSAR can easily be switched from left to right side ejection, no tools required.
You do, however, need to purchase a "left handed" bolt.
The MSAR can easily be switched from left to right side ejection, no tools required.
You do, however, need to purchase a "left handed" bolt.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
LMAO immediate action drill
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 58MOD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got both. The PS90 is great fun. It's also a fantastic gun for wives, kids and new shooters. It's easy to operate, very compact, reliable as hell, fully ambidextrous, fairly quiet and has minimal recoil. I'd be comfortable trusting it for home defense. Putting multiple rounds on target with speed and accuracy is a breeze.
Fair warning......if you let a bikini clad woman shoot it, the downward ejection will probably leave a burn or two on her sixpack or thigh (or worse). If you smell burning nylon/spandex/flesh tell them to do 5 jumping jacks as an immediate action drill.
The MSAR is not truly ambidextrous...but that can be overcome with technique and practice. You CAN shoot it from your weak side if you have to.
The E4 version is compatible with mags you probably already have. It's compact...adequately accurate and a hell of a lot of fun to shoot. There's also the possibility of caliber conversions if MSAR ever comes through with them. One of the reasons I bought the E4 was the possibility of 7.62x39, 5.45x39 and 6.8SPC conversions.
I love them both but if I had to choose one it would be the MSAR.
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LMAO immediate action drill
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 58MOD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got both. The PS90 is great fun. It's also a fantastic gun for wives, kids and new shooters. It's easy to operate, very compact, reliable as hell, fully ambidextrous, fairly quiet and has minimal recoil. I'd be comfortable trusting it for home defense. Putting multiple rounds on target with speed and accuracy is a breeze.
Fair warning......if you let a bikini clad woman shoot it, the downward ejection will probably leave a burn or two on her sixpack or thigh (or worse). If you smell burning nylon/spandex/flesh tell them to do 5 jumping jacks as an immediate action drill.
The MSAR is not truly ambidextrous...but that can be overcome with technique and practice. You CAN shoot it from your weak side if you have to.
The E4 version is compatible with mags you probably already have. It's compact...adequately accurate and a hell of a lot of fun to shoot. There's also the possibility of caliber conversions if MSAR ever comes through with them. One of the reasons I bought the E4 was the possibility of 7.62x39, 5.45x39 and 6.8SPC conversions.
I love them both but if I had to choose one it would be the MSAR.
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Re: MSAR VS. PS90
I took mine to our family range today with my brother in law. I have the 16", he has the 20". I hadn't been in a while and I was pretty amped up.
I think the gun can do better with some love to the trigger and less coffee in the shooter. This is 100yds with 75gr TAP.
The range
16" and 20" E4's
My nephew eating goldfish
View of targets at 5x
6" shoot n' c
This was pretty average for the day. I'll do better next time.
I took mine to our family range today with my brother in law. I have the 16", he has the 20". I hadn't been in a while and I was pretty amped up.
I think the gun can do better with some love to the trigger and less coffee in the shooter. This is 100yds with 75gr TAP.
The range
16" and 20" E4's
My nephew eating goldfish
View of targets at 5x
6" shoot n' c
This was pretty average for the day. I'll do better next time.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
Nice set ups. I also noticed how my MSAR seemed very accurate. Its a great system.
Nice set ups. I also noticed how my MSAR seemed very accurate. Its a great system.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300WSM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">wish they made the ps90 in 5.56 but the mag would be huge on top haha </div></div>
Well there is the FN FS2000, but I did not like it very much at all.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300WSM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">wish they made the ps90 in 5.56 but the mag would be huge on top haha </div></div>
Well there is the FN FS2000, but I did not like it very much at all.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tigerbikes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The MSAR can easily be switched from left to right side ejection, no tools required.
You do, however, need to purchase a "left handed" bolt.
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Got it. Thanks!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tigerbikes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The MSAR can easily be switched from left to right side ejection, no tools required.
You do, however, need to purchase a "left handed" bolt.
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Got it. Thanks!
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
Those are some nice shooters. Well I have started to try and snoop some trades. Since I do not have snough posts to throw my guns up in here yet I threw it on Cheaper than dirt ads and Texas Gun trader. I'm hoping to see an MSAR in my future.
Those are some nice shooters. Well I have started to try and snoop some trades. Since I do not have snough posts to throw my guns up in here yet I threw it on Cheaper than dirt ads and Texas Gun trader. I'm hoping to see an MSAR in my future.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
Well MagPul teased us a couple of years ago with the PDR but I guess that it will never happen. I bet it would render the P90's nearly obsolete.
MagPul, if your listening, give us the PDR. Without all of the Masada drama, please.
Here is a link to some Google images of the PDR. But info is basically gone.
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&am...sa=N&tab=wi
Well MagPul teased us a couple of years ago with the PDR but I guess that it will never happen. I bet it would render the P90's nearly obsolete.
MagPul, if your listening, give us the PDR. Without all of the Masada drama, please.
Here is a link to some Google images of the PDR. But info is basically gone.
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&am...sa=N&tab=wi
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
IS there any info on why the PDR was not released? It looks like a pretty cool set up.
IS there any info on why the PDR was not released? It looks like a pretty cool set up.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
I wouldnt buy anything MSAR.... I wont go into why. My instinct tells me it will become clear within 4 to 6 months...
I wouldnt buy anything MSAR.... I wont go into why. My instinct tells me it will become clear within 4 to 6 months...
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gryphthemyth</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyone in here owned both the MSAR and the PS90? I am looking for some opinions on comparison of the two weapon systems, not the rounds they fire, the weapons themselves. </div></div>
I would much prefer the MSAR. The reason being the PS90 fires a puny little round that I don't feel is adiquate for self defense. Especially in a semi auto. The MSAR is a 5.56 which is much more powerfull.
Pat
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gryphthemyth</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyone in here owned both the MSAR and the PS90? I am looking for some opinions on comparison of the two weapon systems, not the rounds they fire, the weapons themselves. </div></div>
I would much prefer the MSAR. The reason being the PS90 fires a puny little round that I don't feel is adiquate for self defense. Especially in a semi auto. The MSAR is a 5.56 which is much more powerfull.
Pat
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
Shane,
I understand if you're restricted on your comments by employment or similar, but with so many people looking to buy the E4 it would be a heck of a public service to let people know what you know.
Shane,
I understand if you're restricted on your comments by employment or similar, but with so many people looking to buy the E4 it would be a heck of a public service to let people know what you know.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
I know this is an older thread, but, Shand45 could you please answer the question? I'm thinking about getting an E4 in the very near future, so if there is something awry in the company I would really like to know.
Thanks,
Marty
I know this is an older thread, but, Shand45 could you please answer the question? I'm thinking about getting an E4 in the very near future, so if there is something awry in the company I would really like to know.
Thanks,
Marty
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: looty24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know this is an older thread, but, Shand45 could you please answer the question? I'm thinking about getting an E4 in the very near future, so if there is something awry in the company I would really like to know.
Thanks,
Marty </div></div>
I am looking at an E4 too and would like to know if there is a issue or if it is just your gut feeling that something may not be right about the company.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: looty24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know this is an older thread, but, Shand45 could you please answer the question? I'm thinking about getting an E4 in the very near future, so if there is something awry in the company I would really like to know.
Thanks,
Marty </div></div>
I am looking at an E4 too and would like to know if there is a issue or if it is just your gut feeling that something may not be right about the company.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
I don't think Shane45 would openly discuss anything over a public forum, however if you PM him MAYBE he might spill the beans on his opinion about the MSAR and its future.
Company bashing on this forum is strictly enforced as to not "start rumors". I think that's why he won't reply here.
Just PM him or email, thats the easiest way.
I don't think Shane45 would openly discuss anything over a public forum, however if you PM him MAYBE he might spill the beans on his opinion about the MSAR and its future.
Company bashing on this forum is strictly enforced as to not "start rumors". I think that's why he won't reply here.
Just PM him or email, thats the easiest way.
Re: MSAR VS. PS90
Thanks, PM on the way.
Thanks, PM on the way.
