Ck out the M14 Forum - M14 M1A Forums They are very critical of SA Inc M1A. I have a late model one and have zero issues. Base model Walnut stock that I swapped for USGI. Extractors are the primary material complaint. Parts are cast and forged in Brazilicon & the PI with final machining and assembly stateside. IMHO, best thing about SA Inc. is the warrenty. Like I said, zero issues with mine.