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The fact of the matter is they work. They are the best but they are functional. For a little more money and with some patience you can get a Canadian NEA. I say patience because NEA seems to be having a hard time keeping up with demand. That says something about NEA IMO.
If you just want to try out the AR platform and money is tight, go with the Norc. That is what I did and I have been satisfied. Personally the only real downside to the Norc is all the haters, hating it on CGN. But that is up to me be bothered or not. My rifle doesn't care.
Dive in the AR platform. They are good rifles and fun to shoot. Add Pmags and ammo and enjoy.