If you can afford what ever you want then get the Dakota ! What is the difference what any one else thinks ? If the trigger is a bit off just have it tuned. I rather doubt that will be the case. You can usually find several used ones on Gunsamerica.com Some of the guys their are dealers so you might get some info as well. I especially like the Mini Sharps in 22 Hornet. Any gun that is at the top end seems to draw a number of critics simply based on the price tag.