Olympic Arms?
Olympic Arms?
Well, I'm going to join the dark side: I've started saving my pennies for an AR. I've even discussed it with the Better Half, and she agreed to buy something extravagant for xmas. See, this will offset whatever guilt and/or reprecussions that might develop from my purchase. Good plan, eh? Anyway, I can get an Olympic for very cheap, like about $600. I'm looking at the Plinker Plus, although I hate the name. I'd like to have a 16-inch barrel, regular round handguards, maybe a collapsible stock. Any of you AR weisenheimers have any input?
"In these days of widespread illiteracy, functional illiteracy .... anything that keeps people stupid is a felony."
- Harlan Ellison
- Harlan Ellison
Olympic Arms
I have had several Olympic AR's over the past 20 plus years. You are "alot" better off putting a few more dollars with the 600 and getting a Rock River, DPMS, Smith & Wesson, Stag etc.
Some Olympic parts are not the same as the other brands, like the front sight post etc.
Some Olympic parts are not the same as the other brands, like the front sight post etc.
Thanks for the input. I didn't know that they used non-standard parts, and they don't mention that anywhere on their website. I have also been looking at Bushmaster, Double Star, and, as you mention, DPMS.bcp307 wrote:I have had several Olympic AR's over the past 20 plus years. You are "alot" better off putting a few more dollars with the 600 and getting a Rock River, DPMS, Smith & Wesson, Stag etc.
Some Olympic parts are not the same as the other brands, like the front sight post etc.
"In these days of widespread illiteracy, functional illiteracy .... anything that keeps people stupid is a felony."
- Harlan Ellison
- Harlan Ellison
Thank you. I've actually looked at the Model 1 kits, but the others you mention are new to me.Gunworks wrote:Olympic has had their share of problems through the years but they seem to be turning out a better product now.
However I agree with Steve.
If you have thoughts on building one, check Model 1, M&A or Garrison.
"In these days of widespread illiteracy, functional illiteracy .... anything that keeps people stupid is a felony."
- Harlan Ellison
- Harlan Ellison
I thought it's because they just really, really care about people, and want everyone to have a quality rifle even if it means they lose money.... Damn, that sounds like something a limousine liberal would say.bigdaddy wrote:There is a reason why the Oly is priced cheap.
Save your money and buy quality.
"In these days of widespread illiteracy, functional illiteracy .... anything that keeps people stupid is a felony."
- Harlan Ellison
- Harlan Ellison
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