AR15 question

[alelks]

A friend of mine has a chance to purchase this for around $800. Can anyone tell me anything (good or bad) about this particular build and does this sound like a good price?

AR-15 SPECIFICATIONS: OLYMPIC ARMS UPPER, SGW/OLYMPIC ARMS LOWER RECIEVER
-CHAMBERED FOR 5.56X45 NATO
-20" CHROME-LINED TARGET BARREL W/ BAYONET STUD
-A2 STYLE CARRY HANDLE AND FIXED STOCK
-A1 STYLE TRIANGULAR FORE-GRIP
-ORIGINAL MANUFACTURE DATE 1985( ORIGINAL DATE NOT LOCATED DUE TO LOSS OF FILES BY OLYARMS)
-2 POUND TRIGGER PULL
-SEMI-AUTOMATIC GAS OPERATED AIR COOLED. TOTAL OF 460 ROUNDS FIRED IN WEAPON SINCE 1985
-COLT 3X20MM SCOPE W/ BDC FROM 100-500M
-SPECOPS CQB101 SLING ATTACHED
-3, 30RD MAGS, 2 HAVE NEW SELF-LEVELING FOLLOWERS
-SOFT PADDED CASE W/ MAG POUCHES
-STORAGE CABINET WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE
-WILL INCLUDE CLEANING KIT AND CLEANING PATCHES AS WELL AS BLANK FIRING ADAPTER

Thanks!

AL

[The Reaper]

The Oly clones are not the best quality.

Even if they run, they are not to MILSPEC, and parts from other manufacturers will frequently not fit.

The price could be okay, if you are in a hurry and cannot find another brand.

I would want to test fire it before closing the deal.

Personally, I would get on the RRA or LMT list down at your local dealer's and wait a little while for a MILSPEC weapon of proven quality.

TR

[gymguy]

I'm thinking of buying an AR15 kit and other parts from either M&A parts or Model 1 parts. From their websites they seem to be offering mil-spec parts such as ER Shaw barrels and mil-spec uppers and lowers. I'm also considering STAG, Bushmaster, Armalite, Del-ton, RRA, and MidwayUSA but these sources seem to be more expensive. Comments and recommendations would be welcomed. Thanks.

[Paslode]

I'm thinking of buying an AR15 kit and other parts from either M&A parts or Model 1 parts. From their websites they seem to be offering mil-spec parts such as ER Shaw barrels and mil-spec uppers and lowers. I'm also considering STAG, Bushmaster, Armalite, Del-ton, RRA, and MidwayUSA but these sources seem to be more expensive. Comments and recommendations would be welcomed. Thanks.

If your having difficulty finding what you want, you might consider taking a look (if you haven't already) at some of the websites like AR15 dot com where they often have forum areas where owners sell parts and complete firearms. The website I mentioned even has a seller ratings you can check on.

I have had a couple purchases on AR15 and a sale or two, and have no problems. I haven't seen many complaints on there, but you still need to be cautious.

Another source, AIM Surplus had some Daniel Defense Ar's last week

[NoRoadtrippin]

gymguy.

In my short, and very informative, time here I have learned a couple of lessons about how to get around effectively on this site. I would recommend doing a search on AR's on this site and others before posting such a general question. There is a pretty incredible primer on assault rifles that you will find here without much effort. Beyond that, there are likely hundreds more threads that have already answered your question to at least some extent.

Out.

[gymguy]

Thanks to all.

[Utah Bob]

I'd say for $800, tell him to snap it up.

[pjg45]

I agree. Any AR is better than no AR, especially given the current administrations policy towards "assault rifles". I picked up an oly arms AR15 for $625 from a young man who was leaving for the Navy. I believe this was in Jan. of this year.

[allester666]

Watch what you buy, like TR said a test fire would be ideal. I purchased a lower from there shop in Olympia, WA years ago when I trusted folks enough to not nitpuck over small stuff. Later on when trying to install the buttstock there were a few Large burrs in the receiver that made the process less than desireable, so I traded it at a gun show for a MEGA lower (very nice). There lower parts are rough compaired to others as well. I have been told there barrels are nice, but I noticed that on 3 out of 4 showroom models, the front sight posts were off center by no less than 2 mm, and that to me was unacceptable. My 2 cents.

Call CDNN sports, they have AR's in stock right now good brands such as Colt, Smith and Wesson, Bushmaster and a few others. Some of the best deals you will find here is there number: 800-588-9500. Buy with confidence, they have taken much of my allowance for promptly delivered goodies!

[PSM]

Anyone know of where to find a cheap AR upper receiver that doesn't have a threaded barrel, flash hider, muzzle brake, or compensator? I am looking to build my first AR-15, but I am trying to keep within a budget of around $600 to $700 just to build a cheaper AR for fun and target shooting.

Do you have a lower already? I built a Del-Ton for about $675, total, last fall. It's was a 20 incher.

Pat

[PSM]

Don't have the lower yet. Was yours one that did not have the threaded barrel and such?

The upper was complete. I built the lower.

Pat

[PSM]

You mean the upper assembly was complete? If so, I mean was it an upper assembly that didn't have any of the AWB features? I ask because then I could maybe purchase that particular assembly.

Oh, I forgot where you live. :o I see what you are doing. I wasn't concerned with that little problem. Check 'em out and see what you can find: http://www.del-ton.com/ Yeah, my upper complete was with whatever bells and whistles I wanted on it. I just saw the price you wanted to pay and went with that.

Pat

[Streck-Fu]

Try looking at Stag Arms as well. I read that they are getting into the AWB compliant game and may have some upper receiver assemblies that you can buy assembled.