Stihl 361cq?

Ok well first off I am new here but Ill get to it I have an opportunity to buy a new 361 cq but im questioning the brake on the handle does anyone have any input on this I can get the 361cq with a 20" bar for 570 which seems like a good price to me but just questioning the rear brake. Do think it could be nice as a bigger climb saw with the added safety of the rear brake if a person slips or something but let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance

Most people don't like them, but to each his own....
I have a 036CQ that the linkage is all farked up and it is quite some contraption, I'll tell ya...
Looks like Rube Goldberg invented it.:hmm3grin2orange:

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or would you suggest looking for a used 440??

Ok guys I found a new 361cqa on a shelf for the same money as the saftey handle one which one would you guys prefer I am just a little concerned about the safety handle that i will dislike that but hopefully some who have one will chime in. Or how does the QCA work any good or real bad about that design read its better than what they had on the smaller saws.