Interesting, but you could build a nice rifle for that price.
Requires left hand magazines, not compatible with standard 10/22 mags? WTF? Given that many of us have several magazines, that alone would likely be the deal killer for me. Then too, a variety of aftermarket components that would not work in the left side model.
Main market would seem to be lefties who want an accurate 10/22 out-of-the-box, not caring much about tinkering and modifying.
All that said, kudos to Ruger for once again going off the beaten path with an innovative new product, especially one for us lefties.
I bought mine as soon as I saw it but had already priced out the parts for something similar, using low-to mid-range stuff on a base 10/22. Couldn’t beat the < $700 I spent on the CSC, and I came out ahead on the machined receiver with integral rail, the acess port, the dual barrel clamping, and the machined, nitrided bolt. And while I don't plan on selling it, if I did I’ll bet I’d do better than I would selling a $700 Frankenrifle. All I’ve added is a steel-core polymer buffer rod.
