I picked one up last year for $450-sold it a month later. Not a bad toy, but, to me, it did not compare to the mak90-which I use as a personal benchmark. It felt good in the hands, though-and the weight was better than the 90. Was not very accurate. It would not be hard to extend the magwell-I'm sure you'd be able to do it. I suppose the big question would be the price you can get it for. If it seems reasonable, then go for it. It would be neat to have in the collection-but as a shooter, at least the one I had-it was not worth it. Not any better than a WASR.