The Century guns are scarce at the 359.00 price point, if you are looking for one of those I would suggest waiting a couple of weeks and checking J&G sales, Classic Arms, or some other sites daily. Seems like lots of 5 - 10 are trickling out from CAI.
I was going to buy a CAI and do a head to head comparison but that didn't work out. I too thought for the price of a Czech VZ58 you could have a century build and a nice optic for the same price.
Problems to watch for fitament issues with the Zahal kit or FAB defense kit as you see on my weapon, they say it may not fit correctly.
Also the barrels on the CAI seem to be threaded a slight bit off so buying a muzzle brake and screwing it on may not be as easy as it would seem.
Lastly Dan @ Czechpoint says the exterior of the CAI receivers have a slight ridge to them which may be required to be brought down if you choose to add a side rail mount from his company.
Rociante is right, competitors are feeling the pinch of CAI's price however I believe even more concerning is the attitudes of owners. LUCKILY this Club seems to play it fairly straight up and be low key about the CAI vs D-Technik (Czechpoint) arguments.
Lets hope it stays that way......
Here is my latest configuration on my VZ58, I picked up an Aimpoint PRO and I am sending the gun in for a side rail mount this week.
Enjoy and welcome new members!