machine guy IS a little out of bounds .
checked 4 area dealers b 4 i made the purchase . price range was from about $995 - $1095 for 3 of them , plus tax . the lone dealer that was the most reasonable got down to $950 , that was including the taxes . so i beat the best over the counter price by $50.
i cracked the gun open , looked down the barrel with a light and checked the bolt , carrier & all . if it wasnt new he fooled me !
i am 67 years old and have made a few firearms purchases in my day . i might have been born yesterday , but it wasnt at night .....