OT - Olympic Arms
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OT - Olympic Arms
I'm getting ready to purchase my first EBR. A M15-A4 from Olympic Arms. Can anyone tell me about this company?
Hmmm..... without turning this into an AR forum, or a detailed thread....
No matter what name you threw out, there would be some people for, and some against. That's just the way it goes.
I have SOME experience with MANY different manufactures. Lots with some, just a little with others.
With getting specific, I will say if I were buying, Oly would not be my first choice. Nor would it be near the top of the list.
No matter what name you threw out, there would be some people for, and some against. That's just the way it goes.
I have SOME experience with MANY different manufactures. Lots with some, just a little with others.
With getting specific, I will say if I were buying, Oly would not be my first choice. Nor would it be near the top of the list.
I have owned/own and shot about 2 dozen AR-15's. Colts, Oly's, Bushwackers, and other sundry makes. I shot NRA Highpower for several years with them and am classified as a Master. Back then I used a Colt AR-15 in Match Rifle and a home built DPMS AR-15 in Service Rifle.
With that said, I will say that I have never seen an Olympic Arms in competition. I owned an Olympic Plinker and it was a sorry excuse.
The primary problems with them are their low quality upper and lower receivers.
Were I to look for another AR-15, Olympic would be my last choice. Look at Rock River, DPMS, or Stinger if cost is the driving factor. I have built several from parts using DPMS and Stinger lowers and was very pleased with them.
I hope this is received as constructive input and not just as a slam on Oly.
With best regards,
Jeff in Texas
With that said, I will say that I have never seen an Olympic Arms in competition. I owned an Olympic Plinker and it was a sorry excuse.
The primary problems with them are their low quality upper and lower receivers.
Were I to look for another AR-15, Olympic would be my last choice. Look at Rock River, DPMS, or Stinger if cost is the driving factor. I have built several from parts using DPMS and Stinger lowers and was very pleased with them.
I hope this is received as constructive input and not just as a slam on Oly.
With best regards,
Jeff in Texas
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I possibly owe my life to the Oly Arms carbine that I used when I was on SWAT. It went bang when I needed it to. I think that they are all good, some may be better. I liked Oly Arms and some liked the Bushmaster. I have spent some time with an original Colt M16 and an Armalite as well. I could not see anything wrong with any of them if used and maintained properly.
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