The special run 280AI Rugers that classic sporting arms carries has all the features I would get on a custom. Slimmer stock & 25" barrel.

Always wanted a Dakota though, they are nice and light weight. I would also think about a 6.5x65 or a 7x64.

"When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli