Hand built guns are generally pretty good, especially when the maker has as much experience as Jo Dlask. The other cool thing for you is that you live about half an hour from Dlask, I don't get why there aren't more Dlasks in the lower mainland, if I lived in half an hour from the Smith plant guess what I'd be shooting. These guns are built and fitted from the frame up by people who've been doing the job for years. Every one I've seen has been tight and accurate, and exactly what was ordered. Just so that I am clear with those who'll say negative things, I am referring to the Dlask product that the question was asked about, I am not as familiar with any other product he may make/sell.I do not now, nor have I ever worked for Jo - but he's done a couple of trigger jobs for me and they were perfect. I have handled quite a few of his pistols (10 or so) all were excellent in every way.