You can read a thousand reviews and you'll get a thousand different arguments. Is the rifle perfect? No. Is the rifle good? Definitely! Military Arms Channel did a decent review of it a couple years back and then tested it side-to-side, between its contender - the SCAR. Don't believe the myths that have been purposely embedded by sore consumers that expected a $1200 rifle. It is top heavy; there isn't much aftermarket support; and Bushmaster will take their sweet ass time with repairs or sending you a couple parts. There are good people in the gunsmithing business that are doing good things to the rifle, including Dana (birddog200399) a member who has done great things with the rifle and can tell you more about it, than just about anyone else I know in the industry. I encourage you to at least find an indoor range with rentals and see if you can test fire one out and see for yourself, firsthand, if it's something you want to invest in.