Spikes is a great AR. I bought the st15 mid-length and love it. It's a real nice, accurate, fun to shoot AR. If you can wait for one, don't hesitate to buy one. Maybe you can even find one in stock if lucky. Check AimSurplus, JoeBobOutfitters, or even Maine Tactical. Last time I checked Maine still had some in stock. Don't listen to some of the recent Spikes bashers. Having to wait for one longer than you wanted to doesn't mean they're a bad rifle. Just means they're good and in high demand. Appreciate the fact that many people want them.