Videos tagged with Olympic Arms OA-98

This review covers the Olympic Arms OA-98 pistol, a unique AR-15 variant featuring a 6.5-inch barrel chambered in 5.56x45mm and a top-mounted cocking handle. It maintains standard AR-15 controls and magazine compatibility but modifies the lower receiver to eliminate the buffer tube. The presenter demonstrates its range performance with an Aimpoint optic, noting its compact design and potential for self-defense applications.

This review of the Olympic Arms OA-98 AR pistol details its unique design, developed to circumvent the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban. The firearm features a bufferless, top-mounted recoil spring system and aggressive skeletonization to meet weight restrictions. The disassembly process is complex and differs significantly from a standard AR-15, highlighting its engineering for a specific legal era.