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FunBobby · 05-06-2008, 09:40 AM

Hey guys,
It's been awhile since I posted, but I have a question now. There's a local gun shop that's offering Olympic Arms "base model" AR's for $625 out the door price. Is this a good deal/brand? I don't know much about AR's, but I really want to get in on the scene with something cheap that I can take home, start shooting, and build upon later.
~Bobby

eyesopened · 05-06-2008, 09:46 AM

Read that first:

So you want to buy an AR-15 - FAQs

Olympic Arms is an OK brand, but you can buy better brands for not that much more. I'd honestly spend a few more dollars and buy quality stuff, but that's just me.

FunBobby · 05-06-2008, 09:59 AM

Yah, just reading that he makes it seem that Olympic Arms sucks. I'm not looking to drop through a skylight on top of terrorist plot though, just shoot random objects around in the woods. Is there anywhere online I get a complete AR at a good price? I've been through a lot sites that sell everything but the lower and frankly I don't want to have to buy my gun in pieces and put it togeather.

evocrazy · 05-06-2008, 10:29 AM

Buy a CMMG Complete Lower $265.95 and a CMMG 16" Mid length Upper $525.25
Total = 791.90 or choose from about 10 different variations to suite your specific needs.

When you get them push 2 pins and they are together. A complete rifle costs $1,025 off their site. Its cheaper to buy the 2 halves separate then a complete rifle. Plus CMMG has a good product and @ 800 bucks I don't think you can complain. Don't take my word though I am not done building mine yet! Do the research and you will basically come to the same conclusion.

Before I get 50 replies about other brands I am not saying anything else sucks I am just giving what I believe to be a good choice both quality and wallet wise. Of course there are others out there I just like CMMG. So like I said research and look around for a week or so and get to know the basics of each brand name.

eyesopened · 05-06-2008, 12:51 PM

For about $700: Black Guns

You still need magazines and a rear sight, or there is one for $740 that has the carry handle/rear sight.

ARin · 05-06-2008, 03:17 PM

if you are determined to purchase THE CHEAPEST (price AND quality) AR, then please do.

darkvibe · 05-06-2008, 04:28 PM

I'll speak up on the other side. My coworker has 2 olympic AR's and they work fine. I wouldn't buy one if I was going into combat but for shooting at the range I'd buy one.

akmjolnir · 05-06-2008, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkvibe

I'll speak up on the other side. My coworker has 2 olympic AR's and they work fine. I wouldn't buy one if I was going into combat but for shooting at the range I'd buy one.

+1

Oly. may not be the best, by far, but every time I've pulled the trigger on one its gone *bang*. OP said he wanted to kill backyard objects, and not the Taliban, so Oly. should do fine, imo.

EricCartmann · 05-06-2008, 10:39 PM

People who bash Olympic have no experience with them. They are no Colt, but they are nice range plinkers.

Plumberdude · 05-06-2008, 10:56 PM

Get yourself an armalite u will be pleased!

05-06-2008, 10:29 AM	#4
evocrazy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 121	Buy a CMMG Complete Lower $265.95 and a CMMG 16" Mid length Upper $525.25 Total = 791.90 or choose from about 10 different variations to suite your specific needs. When you get them push 2 pins and they are together. A complete rifle costs $1,025 off their site. Its cheaper to buy the 2 halves separate then a complete rifle. Plus CMMG has a good product and @ 800 bucks I don't think you can complain. Don't take my word though I am not done building mine yet! Do the research and you will basically come to the same conclusion. Before I get 50 replies about other brands I am not saying anything else sucks I am just giving what I believe to be a good choice both quality and wallet wise. Of course there are others out there I just like CMMG. So like I said research and look around for a week or so and get to know the basics of each brand name. __________________ ____________________________________________ "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" - Eleanor Roosevelt 3rd Mar Div Okinawa, Japan Cpl, USMC Nov 95 - Nov 99 SA XD-40 4" Service Romanian G Code AK-47 CMMG Lower w/Magpul CTR & RRA 2 stage

05-06-2008, 03:17 PM	#6
ARin XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 485	if you are determined to purchase THE CHEAPEST (price AND quality) AR, then please do. __________________ Does not provide product support for Chinese gear.

05-06-2008, 04:28 PM	#7
darkvibe XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 737	I'll speak up on the other side. My coworker has 2 olympic AR's and they work fine. I wouldn't buy one if I was going into combat but for shooting at the range I'd buy one. __________________ Springfield XD-40 Subcompact \| Kimber Eclipse Target II \| Ruger Mark II \| Kel-Tec P-3AT \| Browning Hi-Power Practical 9mm

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Plumberdude XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 94	Get yourself an armalite u will be pleased! __________________ "A militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves...and include all men capable of bearing arms." -Richard Henry Lee, Additional Letters from the Federal Farmer (178 at 169

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05-06-2008, 09:46 AM	#2
eyesopened XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 439	Read that first: So you want to buy an AR-15 - FAQs Olympic Arms is an OK brand, but you can buy better brands for not that much more. I'd honestly spend a few more dollars and buy quality stuff, but that's just me.

05-06-2008, 12:51 PM	#5
eyesopened XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 439	For about $700: Black Guns You still need magazines and a rear sight, or there is one for $740 that has the carry handle/rear sight.

05-06-2008, 10:39 PM	#9
EricCartmann XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: My Mom's Basement Posts: 1,398	People who bash Olympic have no experience with them. They are no Colt, but they are nice range plinkers.