At first I didn't like ARs mainly because it seemed like everyone had one. Then I shot one and didn't like the stock , or the feel of the gun itself. At this time I didn't know there was literally a plethora of accessories to fix the issue. It wasn't really so much the plastic, but just the way the one I shot was set up that didn't feel right, and I thought there would be no reason for me to buy one. About a year ago though, I started looking at them, and held some that felt great in the hands and thought someday I will buy one, when money and need allows.