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Posted: 12/7/2001 5:48:02 PM EDT

Im looking to buy a Olympic Arms Pre-Ban AR-15 .223 for $1079 or a Olympic Arms Pre-Ban AR-15 .223 early model for $1149. Any comments on the quality of this brand are appreciated.
Also Im looking at a Pre-Ban Tec 9 LNIB for $409.
I have a post ban Colt Ar15 right now but want a pre-ban.
Can you guys give me some views on theses guns.

Thanks

Posted: 12/7/2001 6:20:43 PM EDT

[#1]

Are the Olympics where you can handle them? if so take a couple of random mags out of your mag stash and go check them in the weapons to see if they drop out easily, sometimes Olys can have this problem. would I buy another preban oly, yes...specifically to built a 9mm rifle, dont have to worry about the magwell then.

What kind of coating is on the Tec 9, Blued ones are all over the place. I have a Stainless one, i have not seen another Stainless at a gunshow in a long time, but always see the blued ones....If anyone sees or has a barrel extension in the Stainless, let me know, I want it. The price does not seem to far off for a preban, if it is in real good condition, what extras does it come with? if you just want a Tec 9, and the preban is not a big deal, check out castle arms, they have the postban versions real cheap.

Posted: 12/7/2001 6:27:21 PM EDT

[#2]

Don't waste your money. Quality of these things is hit and miss at best. for a few hundred more you'll be able to get a Colt, Bushy, or Eagle/Armalite. I can't count how many threads i've read on this board about the significant problems with OLY. They have an entire system for Reworking their Receivers after they've been purchased by customers. that is complete B.S.

Posted: 12/7/2001 6:35:05 PM EDT

[#3]

The Pre-Ban Tec 9 just comes with a 30 round clipand is Blued. the barrel is treaded that why I was looking at it. The same reason I want a pre ban AR ist for a silencer for both.

Posted: 12/7/2001 6:43:56 PM EDT

[#4]

Olyhater, do I detect a bit of prejudice?

I had an Oly preban CAR-15 that was one of the best shooting guns I ever had. Never jammed, would work with any mag/ammo I tried, and shot dead on.

Just my 2 cents.

Posted: 12/7/2001 6:45:15 PM EDT

[#5]

For the record, I have a preban Oly Arms CAR-15 that will not accept Thermold magazines because of the magazine well. Don't get me wrong, I love the gun - especially with a new M-4 barrel. Just don't be surprised if you purchase an Olympic Arms and polymer/plastic mags don't lock. Stick with US GI and you should never have any problems.

Posted: 12/7/2001 6:50:31 PM EDT

[#6]

I did like my last CAR-15 from oly that I had, I loved the trigger, nice and crisp single stage set at 4 1/2 lbs. I did have a couple of usgi mags that did not Drop out, buy could easily be pulled out. Will I buy another...if the deal is right. Check out the equipment exchange, there is a tec 9 preban for sale there for $300.

Posted: 12/7/2001 6:57:06 PM EDT

[#7]

I can vouch for ILove2Shoot's Oly, as I now own it!!
I had my first real probem with it today. It failed to extract, but I hand loaded the chamber, so that might have been the problem.
As for accuracy, I can hit a 1foot high by 2 foot wide steel target at
200 yards with iron sights (from the offhand 6 out of 10)
Would I reccomend a Oly pre ban? Yup.
And the only mags that I have problems with (all of mine are USGI) are the same mags that my Bushy had problems with.
Hey Doug, how the 1911??

Posted: 12/7/2001 7:09:48 PM EDT

[#8]

as sweet as the bushmaster is with the RR 2 stage trigger ( I am still kicking myself for not snagging the trigger out of that oly before I sent it to you (grin)). I have ditched the scope that was with it, and I picked up a Colt brand 4x scope to go on the Carry handle, you might even want to get one for that oly, it would go nicely on it. in a way I kinda regret trading now that I am getting a 9mm upper real soon.

Posted: 12/7/2001 7:13:57 PM EDT

[#9]

I'm glad you like it. I've been thinkin about optics, but I'll probably go cheap and get the Leapers knock off until I can afford an OKO with forward mount.

Posted: 12/7/2001 8:12:19 PM EDT

[#10]

I'm reading a lot of negative vibes about Olympic on other topics about this gun.

zombee seems to be defending it since he works there. If your out there do you have anything to add about pre ban ?

Im trying to save a few buck but do not want break downs in a pinchy situation. Would I be better off just getting a lower pre ban receiver and building it? Im not experienced enough to know about compatable uppers...
I appreciate all the comments. I need to hear more from you guys befor I buy.
Thanks

Posted: 12/7/2001 9:10:06 PM EDT

[#11]

Buy the Oly Pre-Ban's and get them remade. No problems with fit or function then.

Posted: 12/7/2001 9:45:47 PM EDT

[#12]

How do you get the lower "remade"??

Posted: 12/8/2001 5:33:50 AM EDT

[#13]

Posted: 12/8/2001 1:41:21 PM EDT

[#14]

send it back to olympic, they will make a new receiver w/same serial number. pretty neat. hell, colt wont do it if you brake it

Posted: 12/8/2001 8:55:11 PM EDT

[#15]

I like the oly's . I have shot and owned a lot of different ar's but he oly's always worked for me. Have had several as DCM target rifles and even when using their stainless ultra match factory barrel very accurate..pat

Posted: 12/8/2001 9:12:21 PM EDT

[#16]

How about a preban DPMS.

www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?ItemNum=2112445

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