Springfield Hellion Bullpup 5.56 NATO 16" Barrel 30-Rds (VAULT) - $1199

This rifle isn't as bad as people make it out to be. Sure the trigger may need some getting used to and is a little spongey, but so is the MP5 and countless other firearms that people idolize. The height over bore is not as much of an issue as people make it out to be. Get a low mounted optic or something that isn't a riser size on an AR. No issues with PA LVPOs, just know how the firearm platform works. It would be similar to complaining about an M16A2 patterned rear sight, optic mount height. Thing shoots flat and reloads aren't as complicated as made out to be. People say you have to 'pinch' the bolt release, which is one way of doing it. The other way is simply bumping it back with your hand while doing a reload. One issue I do have with the rifle is the lack of bolt hold if you're needing to clear any form of malfunction. You will have to do similar to an AK and hold the bolt back manually, thankfully the magwell is shallow enough to stick your fingers in there, just be careful. The safety could use an extender, as switching it takes a little getting used to. Other than that, it's a different firearm platform that many are not accustomed to, but with training and familiarity of the firearm will get you proficient enough.

Trigger is terrible and not nearly as great as I had hoped. Too bad all the shill reviewers talked it up and I overpaid to get one. Controls are weird and I’m talking from experience opening at least one of every bullpup out there. Some mags don’t fit - Troy being one off the top of my head. The rear cheek riser isn’t adjustable - it only moves up to swap ejection port cover. Makes standard AR sight height optics too high and check weld suffers. Muzzle brake is garbage prong flash hider. You’d really expect more at this price point. They do win worst bullpup trigger ever - long take up, slight wall and then more take up before the mushy break. KelTec wins hands down on the trigger (RFB and RDB). I really expected more…