I had a Caprivi and Loved it and the Talkeetna.....until I had a chance to handle/shoot a Dakota Safari with them in a side by side comparison. I sold the Caprivi, didn't buy the Talkeenta and am saving for a Dakota.

I agree the Caprivi seems a bit portly. I was told by Kimber that the Talkeetna has the blind mag for strength. The stock would handle recoil if cut out for the bottom metal.