I just bought one for my birthday...It is the ugliest, prettiest, coolest rifle I have messed with in a while! The front grip is kind of awkward, but I got over it pretty quick. If I wanted accuracy, I would have bought something else. It is like my lovable bastard son. And if another ban takes effect, I am assured to loose no value if not gaining a substantial bit. I am going to test fire it soon with a bit of my reserve ammo. The construction seems to be a bit better than average (as far as AKs go).