I used to have a FFL and sold about 30 of these rifles over a few year period in the mid 80's. Several of them I'd shoot a case or two of ammo through before someone would come along and have to have it when I didn't have a new one in stock. Flash forward 40 years and I still think they are an awesome rifle. About 10 years ago while the whole country was rushing to the black rifle, I said I'd never own one because I couldn't see anything vastly improved over 60 year old technology. About 6 years ago when the black rifle hit the top of the guns to ban list, I decided to get one while I still could. I can't say I dislike the AR, but if the only thing left after a boating accident was an SKS, I wouldn't feel like I was under armed.