Is the Zion 15 still worth it?

I’m in the market for an AR and planned to spend sub 1k for the rifle minus optics/irons. A few months ago I was kind of set on the Zion, it was around 800, and by the time I got the money together I see that they’re now going for close to $1200. Is it still a great rifle at that price or am I better set splurging on a nice complete upper and budget lower?