Foxx, I hear your opinion, but don't hear any answers. It's a simple manufacturing problem to solve and the reality is that it would not cost that much to fix. I considered the $99 price point, but ordered upgrades as most do. $99 is a starting point. If you have a real answer to the problem I am anxious to hear it. Look at what savage did and the price point they offered. American companies need to get smarter and more competitive with regarded to automated and semi automated manufacturing. I fail to see anything helpful in your comment. Boyd's makes stuff for lots of manufacturers and I am sure there are a lot of rejects, based on experience in manufacturing globally. Frankly, Boyd's can learn from this post and get better.

Your answer, spend more and buy from someone else, or deal with it yourself. So why did you comment, other than start a flame war? I am hear to share information and to learn, not to badger people.