I have three arsenals right now and am picking up a slr-107cr for the wife that we will be taking the sbr routefor her so she can go to classes. Ak rifles are not cheap anymore and for under 1k you can get a folding stock and the shorter shucka sight base. I have handled one of these milled rifles and they are really nice. I run lots and lots of classes with all of mine and the added weight of a milled rifle isn't worth the trouble IMHO but is one of the nicest arsenals I have seen. Me personally if I'm going to spend that kind of cash I'm getting something rarer and special. A lot of people are saying the rifle you are interested in is a great move by arsenal and is one of the cheapest milled rifles that you can get. My personal opinion, if you want it then get it because I've never seen a home converted milled rifle from a saiga..... If your near me you're welcome to shoot some of mine so you can make your own decision.