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Posted: 3/27/2003 9:07:08 AM EDT
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How does olympic arms stack up against J&T. All I have heard is good things about J&T, but I have also seen a few good things about Olympics Arms as well, could someone please tell me the difference, and what I would be gaining for the extra money if I went with Olympic Arms. Thanks. Jeff |
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Olympic makes many of their own parts, including their barrels. Some people swear by them, but like you I haven't heard many complaints about the Wilson barrels in the J&T kits either. Olympic also offers complete rifles as well as kits. This chart may help identify differences and verify what you are getting with Olympic: http://www.ar15.com/forums/announcement.html?b=3&f=118&id=172 My main experience with Olympic is through their pistol barrels-- very good and about 40% less than other replacements. |
| I have owned a pre-ban oly since 92. Recently, I realized the bay lug was cast slightly off center. The lug still locked up, looking close, you could see it wasn't quite straight. I called them and 11 years later, they put a new heavy stainless barrel on my receiver, complete with new sight/lug assembly. My out of pocket expense - $0. I wish other manufactures where as good about their "lifetime" warranties. |
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The great thing about Olympic is their customer service and warranty. If anything is wrong they seem to take care of it. I have a lower that was built in 1984 and I'm sending it back be remanufactured! Soon I'll have myself a brand new pre-ban rifle, "it don't get no better". Marc |
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I want to thank everyone who answered my posts about J&T, Model 1, and Oly Arms. I called Oly Arms this afternoon to get some questions answered and found out ( I never bothered to look at their address ) that they are only about 1/2 hour away from me. So I decided that I would go with them, cause it seemed like they had decent stuff, and if something was wrong I could just drive down and whine and complain to get it fixed. :) Plus, the guy on the phone was extremly helpful and when I asked if I could just pick it up so I wouldn't have to pay shipping he said sure, and if I asked for him when I came down, he would even show me around. Needless to say, this impressed me, and if their product is as good as their customer service I am sure I will be pleased. Again thanks to all who helped answer my questions. Jeff Phillips |
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