$500 AR-15 is it a piece of shit?

My brief range review and initial thoughts on the PSA 16“ Stainless Mid-length NATO 1:7 Freedom Rifle Kit - 43526. I tried to assemble this AR for as little as possible. I used an Anderson lower that I got at a local shop for $48. The PSA Rifle kit that I bought for $399 with free shipping. And NC Star carry handle sight that I got on Ebay for $30 and some D&H mags that were $8 on Palmetto State Armory. Which made my total cost right around $495 with one magazine. Not a bad price for a fully fun