I got it down to $1,010 with the best current coupon I could find. Did you have any issue with them not wanting to ship it because of the 25 rounder it comes with ?
The Proto 5.56 “Blemished” rifle can be had for $899 probably even less with available coupons.
https://www.brownells.com/firearms...5-56-blem-sku078000506-124179-230374.aspx?sku