Have flown the aircraft Stik refers to (the Dave B machine which is based at Norwich and regularly jaunts down to Seething for fuel). Now I haven't done an extensive test on it but I did have 45 minutes of slow speed handling close up on a Cessna 150 in various configurations and positions / angles. Sorry to confirm that I didnt scare myself silly or end up in a pile of plastic due to that scary stall!. I have flown plenty worse.
Lets face it there are plenty of people who will find something to criticise if they don't like the machine in question. I prefer to look for the positives and be aware of things to avoid.
The SR22 is a great performing speed beast with an acceptable envelope.
If I had the money it would be on my list. Somewhere after the Bell 47 and the Pitts S2 (and yes Stik - I know the evidence is that this might be a waste of money for my ham fisted flying but I will learn how to tame it one day!).