I had great success with my Falcon .25 (well Actually it has a OS .35 in it).  No retracts.  I bought and built this plane to learn how to land my Bobcat .55, which is fully loaded with retracts and I have lot invested.  By summer I'll be ready to take the Bobcat back out.  I got tired of repairing the landing gear area after every flight.  I can land the Falcon .25 with good consistency.