Just bought a 216 RL this weekend. Took me 4 months to find one. I think the Gullas are one of the best Spanish guns out there. The AyA's I have seen have bad checkering and the Arrietta 578 has a simplified rose and scroll engraving. The 216's engraving is much more complex and sasitfying. My 216's checkering was good , but not perfect. No overruns, but a few flatened diamonds on the fore end. To be totally honest I think My Browning Gran Lighting has a better fit and finish. I know it isn't a "handmade" gun, like the Grulla, but it has better wood to metal fit. The 216 is super light and responsive, unlike my Browing and other production guns that have relatively thick barrels. Kind of a trade off, but what isn't? Grullas are a lot of money and getting more expensive. GSI now wants $8k+ for a 216. Far, far too much money for the gun received. If you can pick one up for $5-$5.8K, I think you have a good deal. I bought mine from Pacific Sporting arms and it was exactly like they descibed it me. The gun has upgraded wood-porn, near exhibition and that cinched the deal for me. If you want a cheaper gun that is still nice, I have found my Dehaan a deight. Fantastic wood and great fit and finish. The English scroll is simplified and not as fancy as the Grulla, but there are no mistakes in the engraving. hope this helps.
