Again, you are completely missing the point. You want a perfect Springfield quality M1A at Chinese made prices.....not gonna happen, no Chinese word for perfect lol. The issues with the Norks are minor...barrel can be indexed by any gunsmith if you need your front sight to be centered, or attend one o f the M14 clinics and have it done there. Completely cosmetic if the sight is to one side or the other anyway. Finish is not perfect, but completely acceptable at this price point.
They are good solid guns, and headspace is much better then previous years models.
Vote with your wallet like you said and buy a Springer for $1800, lots of us are quite happy with the bang for the buck these provide for $400 and change.
PS....John, ill buy that one buddy sent back with the filed heel if you still got it