* I received the firearm and opened the package for a look see. The packaging was acceptable and no damage to the firearm was present.
* The firearm looked like what I was expecting and I am happy with the purchase. The firearm was well built and fit was very good.
* Inland said I would get a free sling and oilier but you have to go online and complete a survey, I declined. I did send an email asking if I could get the sling and oilier without the survey and still have not heard back, probably will not. So Customer service is well ...
* Someone made a great angled photo of the firearm and it represents the firearm well.
* I have ammo again and will head to the range to see how it performs. I had heard that ALL M1 Carbines have feeding issues and my other carbines show that to be true. Runs about one per thirty round clip that fails to feed/extract. I hope this forearm has a better track record but that rate is nothing bad for a carbine. They say to use high quality mags.
* This firearm has the look up front of my Enfield #5 Jungle rifle and as long as the hider doesn't come loose it should shoot well. Plus it should run well suppressed.
* It's not cheap but it is a 'new' mil spec firearm.
* Your mileage may vary...

Following up on my earlier review, I returned the firearm to the factory for repair. The turn around was fast and customer service friendly. The letter I got back with the rifle said the head space was adjusted. It works fine now, only experiencing periodic malfunctions. Mostly failure to feeds or extracts about one per 30 to 40 rounds. I wouldn’t stake my life on this rifle but it’s a good trainer or fun gun. I’ll up my rating to three stars.