First thoughts (before trigger time) on my slightly used NEA 12.5" AR-15: WOW what a cool looking rig! Before anyone cries about why I didn't buy a Daniel Defense - I live in New Zealand. There are two quality, economical AR's available over here. It's either Norc or NEA. I know Norcs are amazing and accurate. BUT, with my mint condition NEA I have the very nice fore end, NEA mini-can suppressor (that's right fella's- SUPPRESSOR 
), Crusader muzzle brake, Noveske K9 handstop and a heap of MAGPUL thangs that cover the picatinny rails (I don't know why, but I reckon they are there so there is less air turbulence on the rifle as I run like a mountain lion through the jungle?). Norcs don't come with this gear and it would cost me close to $1000 dollars extra to have the same gear with a new Norc. This rifle feels great in my hands, the trigger is not as good as my Savage Accu-Trigger but about 10 times better than my SKS so I am happy. There is a slight bit of slop between the upper/lower which does not affect the accuracy but I might get a accu-wedge to tighten it up. I am absolutely blown away with the finish on the rig (much better than a Norc- but lets not be mean to the Norc boys...
). I've mounted my Bushnell TRS-25 and will be touching off rounds very shortly. I have named my rig "DRAGON". Perhaps someone can tell me how the heck I can post photos.......
), Crusader muzzle brake, Noveske K9 handstop and a heap of MAGPUL thangs that cover the picatinny rails (I don't know why, but I reckon they are there so there is less air turbulence on the rifle as I run like a mountain lion through the jungle?). Norcs don't come with this gear and it would cost me close to $1000 dollars extra to have the same gear with a new Norc. This rifle feels great in my hands, the trigger is not as good as my Savage Accu-Trigger but about 10 times better than my SKS so I am happy. There is a slight bit of slop between the upper/lower which does not affect the accuracy but I might get a accu-wedge to tighten it up. I am absolutely blown away with the finish on the rig (much better than a Norc- but lets not be mean to the Norc boys...). I've mounted my Bushnell TRS-25 and will be touching off rounds very shortly. I have named my rig "DRAGON". Perhaps someone can tell me how the heck I can post photos.......
