Anyone heaRd anything bad about these? I've read a few rave reviews, now I'm looking for "the catch".

I will let you know what I think in about 10 days when I pick up my Chiappa .22 OD from PK90. Just waiting for my 30 day wait period to end. I was happy with everything about the pistol when viewing and handling it.

I purchased one recently. I feel I have made a mistake by purchasing it because right above the top of the chamber there seems to be a little dent. I am told by the mfg that it must have been dry fired. Now I had to ship it to them $50. And they won't pay the shipping even though I purchased it and never dry fired it only took it to the range the next morning. So I feel for the money I should have purchased the gsg 1911. That's what the chiappa has cost me so far and I havnt even got to shoot it without jamming. If you do buy one just inspect the chamber very good and ask if it has been dry fired before since mine must have been at the dealer. Other than that it seems pretty good, sturdy and heavy. Only problem is the paint rubs off pretty easily. I rubbed it off with my finger and some pressure. Which Is just an excuse to polish some parts on it I guess. I hope this helps.

To follow up on chris' post about the GSG, no jams and the paint does not wear rub off upon cleaning. i've posted before about the gsg and i couldnt be happier with it ( i also found it for around 280, 325 after shipping and transfer).

yea guys you can take your chances since it seems like a fun gun to shoot. but if i were to do it over again i would buy the gsg. just my opinion i guess. also there is more customization the gsg can take.

Thanks for the advice, all. I'll be looking into the GSG.