Ive left my 308 carbine alone except for a 6x42 POSP scope and mount. I wanted a poor mans M1A carbine/scout and that's what I got. It has a psuedo industrial tactical look, but is sane enough to not scare the landowner at my hunting lease. He's a Vietnam vet and AKs kinda freak him out man! I like the feel of a standard rifle over a pistol grip config, but do admit the AK feels a little odd. Maybe I should pick up another one for $269 to do a conversion!