What a neat little rifle. IMO better than the Colt. Definately lighter due to its polymer lower - lighter by almost a pound. Extremely accurate and seems to be highly reliable based on the several magazines full I ran through it.
I was going to get my grandson a Cricket to shoot but the collapsible stock is the perfect length for him (he's 7). Of course he will be under constant, close supervision shooting a semiauto rifle.
Anyway back to the rifle. It is a good practice rifle with all the features of a 5.56 AR but much cheaper to shoot and keep yourself in practice. I wonder how long it will take to wear it out?