When I did my part, this cult classic was capable of accurately putting a round anywhere I wanted it within a reasonable 30 to 40 yards. However, that is not to suggest it doesn’t lack some polish. There are actually some things about the design that are a real learning curve.
First, and probably the top offender for me, was the grip safety. The gun has a 90-degree pistol grip, which is already a bit awkward for anyone accustomed to shooting AR and AK platforms. When you toss in a grip safety that does require a positive grip to function the rifle, even when you’re just loading it, there is room for a few forced mechanical errors.
Loading stick magazines through the pistol grip, on the other hand, is an easy affair that blends nicely with most of the handgun training you will do. Once you get familiar with the bolt charging handle on the top of the gun, it is a quick process to bring the firearm into action. At first, I assumed the charging handle would be a distraction when shooting the gun. You do have to look directly through the charger to see the front sight. But the U-notch cut is ample and the bolt handle actually seems to lend itself to accurately sighting the firearm. I do have a word of warning there.