Not offended, just very surprised. Every Henry I've handled, both mine, my friends, and models on the rack in stores have been rock solid in feel. Fantastically smooth actions, no wobble of the wood stocks, well fitted, and very nicely finished wood. Every one I've shot has been dead nuts accurate. I have not handled a Browning .22, but I have handled a Browning BLR lever action .308. That one was exquisitely beautiful. Brownings have a good reputation. I believe they are quite a bit more expensive then the Henrys and Marlins. I wouldn't hesitate to consider a Browning if I had the cash and needed another .22 (I already have nine of them!) For the price of the Browning, I'd probably consider a CZ first. I don't have a CZ either, ... yet!