I am not going to throw stones. People in glass houses and all that. I have noticed in the time I have been coming here that especially among collectors (not throwing stones) are more dead set against SAI than shooters. I've had my M1Aicon Scout for 2 years now and the only real problem I have had is the gas plug loosens and must be tightened. Scope mounts are an entirely different story. I have tried several.One I had that mpunts to the side of the receiver and the charger slot would trap the brass even after a lot of judicious inleting. The Scout model has a scope mount in front of the receiver and takes a long eyereleif scope I finally found a one lever QD mount that keeps within a click or two of zero well.
I shoot at 3" targets at 100 yards and usually hit waht I'm shooting at and I'm 60 and have worn glasses for 50 years. the rifles work well.

You cannot beat their warrenty. LIFETIME unless you abuse it purposely. And extends to magazines as well.