I guess there's no pleasing some people. Too expensive? Not hardly. Norinco doesn't necessarily mean crap. Norinco doesn't manufacture, they import from several Chinese manufacturers. Some are military grade, some are not. People were pissing and moaning that Tavors were too expensive. Well, here's an alternative at 1/3 the price. Don't wanna pay it-then don't. There's no cheaper .223 non-restricted bullpup coming along-ever. I bet if they sold it for $100 you'd be on here whining about the quality.