Your imagination is getting the best of you... let it go.
Again, Clint's claims are BS !!
He was selling parts and services for Fulton Armory - nothing more.
Except for the very first examples that were imported into
the US, Chinese M14s are good to go right out of the box.
The bolts are fine.
The Chu wood stocks are fine - optional stocks are available.
The faux flash suppressor sucks, but it was required to comply with the AWB - options exist.
The rear sights are fine - USGI can be better.
The barrels are as good as standard USGI barrels.
The forged receivers are as close as one can get to USGI.
The 1-piece forged op rods are just like USGI TRW forged 1-piece op rods.
The trigger groups are fine and respond well to NM mods as do USGI TGs.
BTW, the Chinese barrel does not have to be replaced when a USGI bolt is installed.