Let's keep it real for a moment; when you buy KAC, Noveske, BCM, etc. allot of that price is pure brand marketing, nothing else. This is no different than any other consumer product; your buying an image, philosophy, or a sense of "cool". I can understand the real or perceived "quality" argument in a market like the USA where the firearm has actual practical use, not just punching paper. From what I have seen, this rifle gets good grades, fits the image and functionality of what I want, I'm not naive or petulant enough to give mind to marketing ploys.
As for the cost; of course an innovatively designed new firearm from an independent company is going to have a larger price tag...they do not have the capital, market share, or brand recognition of larger makers. Had Wanstalls not prematurely ejaculated with their preorder pricing, which clearly was not finalized, I suspect none of this would have been an issue. My feeling is that in order for this rifle to come to market, M+M had to go with the biggest fish in the pond in terms of import capability to make it a viable venture for them, as a smaller manufacture, and still have enough meat on the bone for vendors to make a little profit. To think this rifle was going to retail for sub $1500 seemed ludicrous to me from the start, given the aforementioned.
Fellas, none of this will ever change until the government restrictions change.....attacking each other, posting garbage in the forums of good honest vendors, and just the pure unwarranted vitriolic tone that is permiating reflects poorly on our community.
