Having an opinion is one thing. Supporting it with fact is quite another. Given ROBARM's track record alone, they have never produced a high quality flawless firearm.TDC
Having the option to choose an inferior rifle does not promote the firearms community within Canada. An increased selection of quality firearms does.TDC
Many consider the Norinco M305 inferior to the Springfield M1A. You will hear the same about Norc 1911 compared to Colts, etc. Yet the Norcs are used as shooters just as they are or as platforms to build upon.
I, my shooting partner, and many many others - not just firearm owners but Canadians that earn income by providing gunsmithing, parts, accessories and workshops - benefit from these 'inferior' firearms. Same goes for the Norc M4: inferior to some when compared to your Noveske, HKs, Stags, Armalite, etc.
Yet these guns sell and probably help keep some dealers in the black.
The Mosin Nagent M91 rifle is consider inferior by some to a German, Swedish or Yugoslavian mauser yet dealers are bringing these in from the Ukraine and selling them. Having the option to choose an inferior rifle does promote the firearms community within Canada. Go read the Milsurps threads.
Canadian firearms companies have grown providing upgrades for the 'inferior' parts on otherwise quality firearms - go look at the Banner ads or NEA and NEIT web sites for proof. I personally have given good money to NEA and Wolverine Supplies, both members of the Canadian firearms community, to upgrade my CZ 858.
If you consider the quality of new manufactured firearms as compared to rifles made years ago you will hear that these guns are inferior in workmanship (post '64 to pre '64 Winchesters, current Marlin rifles). Yet walk into your local sporting goods store and there they are on the shelf. Right next to the Norinco Coach Gun. Do these guns, inferior as they might be, not promote the firearms community? Would you rather see empty shelves?
When the XCR-M finally becomes available then
it will sell or not based on its merits. The proof will be in the sales.
Answer this... If Robarms manufactures an inferior product, why is Wolverine Supplies selling the the XCR-L, XCR pistol and will sell the XCR-M when it becomes available?