Olympic Arms AR15 question

[IPSC_GUY]

I'm not a AR snob so the fact that the lower says Olympic won't bother me. I will want to choose high quality parts for the build. The rifle will be what we call in Law Enforcement a "trunk gun" My large metro angency in AZ doesn't let every officer carry an AR-15. We have about two for every 10 to 12 officers. A "Trunk gun" is what we throw in our trunks when things get really ugle like LA riots, North Hollywood, etc.. I was in LA for both events. Basically the one or two times in a carreer when all bets are off and the rules don't apply, (or at least the rules can be severly bent.) To be used in cases of "Id rather be tried by 12 then carried by 6" occasions. I also just finished Paramedic school and plan to attend some tactical medical courses and who goes to any tatical schools with out an AR? Plus my glock isn't enough for the Zoombies!

So I'm thinking a light 16" barrel, flat top, with some sort of red dot optics, a tactical light, collaspible stock, sling and a few 20 round mags.

The only real concerns should be

1. Is it a forged lower VS cast. Oly built a lot of cast lowers. The Cast vs Forged lower debate is pretty much one of strength and durability. Forged will be stronger.

2. Is it in Spec? that unfortunately will only be discovered during assy.

Fit and finish could arguably be another concern but this is as you say, a trunk gun so no worries. That being said, finish can easily be addressed with gunkote or a similar finish.

A simple BUT RELIABLE shooter it can be done very economically if you have some patience.

Right now BCM has a closeout on Daniel Defense 16 inch 1 in 7 twist, Chrome lined M4 profile barrels very cheap. In addition they are overstocked on flat top uppers as well. They are running a Christmas special as it were. I realize this time of year, money can be tight but those are a couple of options to get the ball rolling on your build.

If you need any help feel free to ask, I have built a number of these rifles in my time. I don't do it as a business but I willing help in others builds.

Here are some pics of my latest project. It is now a piston gun, and I am really digging that.

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[OneTime]

Wow Nice rifle.