I would rather pay the 1250 and know for sure it will go bang every time.
No gremlins for me, if I owned one of the 399 copies I would forever be waiting for problems to POp up.
Buy once, cry once
Thoroughly inspect upon receipt, add a tab, and there's no reason why the VZ2008 won't go bang. Personally, I think folks are far ahead to start with the VZ2008s (for one, they're regularly available and roughly the same price as parts kits plus an FFL fee), and then move into the Czechpoints once they decide they're fully committed to the platform...
I don't like the forward to fire safety, polymer fcg components, and the fact that side rails prevent you from installing an ambi-safety. I also don't like that Czechpoint at their prices don't allow you to select the trigger guard and front sight block types (I'm only interested in protected and open eared, preferably third gen w/ lightening cuts). Otherwise, it's increasingly a wash now that the barrels are no longer surplus -- that was my big gripe. They're still using chrome -- why when nitriding is so much cheaper and more effective and has little to negative affect on accuracy, unlike chrome!? And the fact that they continue to insist upon mag parts for 922r is ridiculous, especially when only supplying two mags. So you still need a CNC Warrior Piston and CNC/Bonesteel FCG if you want to lose that requirement...
These Classic/Military rifles also appear to be now largely built by Czechpoint... So understand they're brand new to the VZ58 building game too.
https://www.czechpoint-usa.com/sa-vz58-riflesAnd with the classics, I'd really they'd standardize the mag releases, front sight blocks, and furniture at a minimum all to the same generation rather than the usual mishmash of parts...
I've use the GM/Ford vs Lexus/Mercedes argument before, and that's pretty much where I remain on the debate. There are tradeoffs for both...
