Unadjustable trigger, pistol grip ergonomics are poor for me (and many others), I also have different chassis option preferences (balance point right in front of mag well, ARCA rail, no need for key slots, etc.). A custom rifle can be built to the exact specs you want - especially these days with all the amazing products out there. It's a great time to be a precision rifle shooter. An AI is an AI, love it or hate it, it is what it is.
His trigger was like that out of the box. UK AI rifle. He probably just got unlucky and got a lemon trigger. He lives in the UK, and is very jealous of our custom rifle options here. Funny how the grass is always greener on the other side. He know has a custom rifle being built by CORE to replace his AI.
Great rifles, no doubt about that. Just not for everyone. Great for AI owners to have more trigger options - I suspect this will cause more people to jump over to the AI platform.