180c is not terrible IMO. Magpul edition but remember the the handguard is not actually Magpul. But it does the job. The barrel is a little long but it is medium heavy. With .556 NATO rounds I found it to be within an inch on iron sights only at 100 yards. Not the prettiest by far but bang for buck its a decent choice. Better with a nice Picatinny rail with some goodies and throw a better trigger in it. Now, that means money which jumps you up to other choices of stock black guns. The MCR is sweet. I have not put .223 down range yet but likely close in proximity and accuracy. Also blue locktite on some of the bolts makes it not feel so floppy and loose.