I've always had a kinda crush on these since I first saw one. I've just been cheap when it came to the ar family so never could bring myself to spring for one. Decided I had too many 7.62 nato rifles and started moving out my fal types. Was browsing the local trader and saw the owner wanted an fal. Deal was struck and we both ended up with what we wanted. Very happy with it. It's a very nice rifle.