The old expression of 'well heeled' once meant a man was carrying a firearm of some substance. I can honestly say that after owning the VZ58 for close to a year now I have a sense of what they meant. The rifle is so well balanced, reliable and battle accurate that it truly creates a feeling of confidence knowing you have it available if ever needed. The more I fire it the more I trust it. There are other weapons that work, but not many that work as well. It's the best purchase I've made in years. Nothing fancy, just downright a downright excellent rifle.