So I bought my first AR15. As I try to do with any other purchase in my life, I chose a EU based manufacturer. I couldn't do the same for the LPVO unfortunately.

  
It's a 14.5", 1:7" Tinck Arms (Slovenia) MS Combat, chambered in .223 Rem, short-stroke piston. Basically a clone of the HK MR223. It was used for a demo in a nearby gunshop, possibly 300 rounds in total, got it for just north of 2000€ (including the optic and the Magpul vertical handstop). 

  
Pros:

\- Feels really sturdy, build quality seems top notch. No weird play or sound.

\- Rather precise with ball ammo (Fiocchi 55gr and GGG 62gr), I was able to keep it consistently under 2 MOA at 100m with just a front bag. I will try some 69gr and 77gr HPBT rounds at 300/400m in december.

\- Less messy than a DI, but I guess this applies to every piston AR. My GF's patience when it comes to me handling guns in the house is minimal, so I have to keep cleaning and maintenance at a minimum.

\- Looks sexy.

Cons:

\- Recoil is quite snappy with respect to other ARs I shot, but again I think it's just a piston thing.

\- The rifle is not light, possibly not the best choice for dynamic shooting.

\- It's on the expensive side of the spectrum, especially considering that Tinck Arms is not a consolidated brand (yet).

Do you guys have any experience with the model or the brand? Any specific suggestions?

My first (EU made) AR15 - Tinck Arms MS Combat 14.5"