04-01-2009, 12:25
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Quiet Professional
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AR15 question
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
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04-01-2009, 12:42
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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
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04-08-2009, 13:23
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Asset
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Cary, NC
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AR15 build question
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.
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04-08-2009, 13:37
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Originally Posted by 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.
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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
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04-08-2009, 18:49
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just a friendly tip.
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.
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04-08-2009, 21:15
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Asset
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AR15 build question
Thanks to all.
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04-09-2009, 16:35
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I'd say for $800, tell him to snap it up.
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