I've been flying SR-22s exclusively over the 18 months. I used to fly
Cessnas (172 and 182) before that.

Between flying the Cessnas and the Cirrus, I took a break from flying
for many years.

Back in the saddle, it took me a little while to get used to the SR-22,
but much of that was just knocking off rust in my technique and
proficiency. I adapted to the SR-22 relatively quickly (greased
landings after the first 2 or 3 bounces). It took me a little while
longer to get used to programming the Garmins and using the PFD in IMC.

My family takes comfort in knowing that if I pass out during a flight,
they just have to find flat ground, retard throttle and stick, and
deploy the CAPS 'chute below 130 knots.

Now, I would go back to the six-pack steam gages (especially
vacuum-driven) and they would not go back to a plane without a 'chute.