Oly Arms 10mm AR

**AK-J** · 02-13-2011, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by mriddick

They were told what would happen before they did it and continued on, they took the opinion that they didn't care if cheap steel core ammo was available or not. And I know for a fact they were told before hand because I was one (of many) who contacted them. After the fact their story has gone from screw AK owners, they are an AR company, screw the Chinese, they didn't know, they did know, they don't care.

But that's only half of it, they are a second tier AR maker at best with plenty of QC complaints. I'd be wary of them regardless of the steel core mess from the issues I've seen people have with their weapons. As to whether it would benefit the gun community if they went away I wouldn't go so far to say that but considering the number of AR makers I doubt it would be much of a loss either. My opinion is there are plenty of good gun makers with great reps to worry about those on the 2nd tier with spotty records.

My sentiments exactly.

**uncas1** · 02-13-2011, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by mriddick

They were told what would happen before they did it and continued on, they took the opinion that they didn't care if cheap steel core ammo was available or not. And I know for a fact they were told before hand because I was one (of many) who contacted them. After the fact their story has gone from screw AK owners, they are an AR company, screw the Chinese, they didn't know, they did know, they don't care.

But that's only half of it, they are a second tier AR maker at best with plenty of QC complaints. I'd be wary of them regardless of the steel core mess from the issues I've seen people have with their weapons. As to whether it would benefit the gun community if they went away I wouldn't go so far to say that but considering the number of AR makers I doubt it would be much of a loss either. My opinion is there are plenty of good gun makers with great reps to worry about those on the 2nd tier with spotty records.

When did all this take place? Obviously I'm not up on it. How does an AK pistol cause steel core ammo to be banned? (I know, that could be a whole other thread). I can understand why that would tick some people off. I guess I'm just a little hesitant in this day an age to complain about any firearms manufacturers. It's like everyone bashing Bushmaster for changing the Masada and not giving it away. I'm thankful that there was a company willing to put forth the capital and take on the liability, not an easy thing to do with an economy in the ditch and every government bureaucrat trying to destroy the 2nd Amendment.

If I get one I'll still post pics and give a range report.

**mriddick** · 02-13-2011, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by uncas1

When did all this take place? Obviously I'm not up on it. How does an AK pistol cause steel core ammo to be banned? (I know, that could be a whole other thread). I can understand why that would tick some people off. I guess I'm just a little hesitant in this day an age to complain about any firearms manufacturers. It's like everyone bashing Bushmaster for changing the Masada and not giving it away. I'm thankful that there was a company willing to put forth the capital and take on the liability, not an easy thing to do with an economy in the ditch and every government bureaucrat trying to destroy the 2nd Amendment.

If I get one I'll still post pics and give a range report.

http://www.recguns.com/Sources/IIL3.html

IMO that is being very kind to oly arms.

**AKTexas** · 02-13-2011, 04:51 PM

Simple answer,you cannot have steel core ammo for a handgun.

**RJ Shooter** · 02-13-2011, 10:20 PM

Is there Steel Core 5.56????

**mriddick** · 02-13-2011, 10:41 PM

Yes there is but 22 caliber bullets are exempt by law.

**RJ Shooter** · 02-14-2011, 12:00 AM

What about 7.62N? Pistols like the PTR91 can shoot steel core .308...

**gpwasr10** · 02-14-2011, 01:20 AM

I like Oly, I've shot/held/molested plenty of them and find them to be in lone with any of their contemporaries. I prefer DPMS myself, but I wouldn't sneeze at a good deal on an Oly.

As far as a 10mm AR, it's a neat novelty, and if you had a 10mm pistol.. it might make for a good pistol/carbine combo.

**NewbieAKguy** · 02-14-2011, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by uncas1

Thats true. I don't see anyone else trying to make AR's for any pistol cal other than 9mm. I'm amazed at how the gun community trashes gun makers. We are our own worst enemy. I'm thankful that there are still companies willing to step out and offer new things.

http://www.emf-company.com/store/pc/...RBINE-c282.htm