OLY AR Plinker question??

[1911s4ever]

Hi all
I have been thinkg about picking up an OLY AR plinker, are the cast upper n lower very strong? or should i stay with forged? Does anyone have one and do you like it? had any problems with one? Any info would really help me out!

thanks :confused:

[donny brook]

You might want to try the forums at www.ar15.com. I think that I have seen threads about this there. Also if you are looking for buget/starter AR-15 take a look at the DPMS pantherlite 16. Swat magazine gave this model a very good review a couple of months ago. Hope this helps.

[1911s4ever]

thanks for the info.......went to the ar15.com site and found some interesting comments.

thanks again

[jms92]

1911s4ever,

I was at the same crossroad as you. Wanted a AR but did not want to spend the big bucks... I was thinking about the Oly plinker. It probably would have served me fine. I figured $530 for a plinker. The way I looked at it was I spend $530 and have an entry level gun. If you look at kits you can build just about anything you want for under $600. I felt for a few dollars more I had a nicer/ better AR. All you need is a upper kit (appr $450) and whatever lower you want (appr $100-120). And one hour of your time. No special tools required. I got USGI mags at a fun show for $10 each..
I feel that the AR I built will have better resale value than if I bought a plinker. Plus I gained much knowledge in building one. Build one, it's a no brainer!!!!