CM Firebird?

str8narrow · 03-30-2003, 11:25 PM

I keep daydreaming about CM' s Firebird and thought I would ask those of you who own one (or more

) for your opinion, pros and cons alike. Thanks.

Troy n Oh · 03-30-2003, 11:30 PM

They are very nice bows. I only draw 28" and it is smooth as silk fast and stable. I did just trade my current firebird because it was to light but have another coming that should be here soon. If you are looking for a short recurve that is all quallity you found it

just my .02

str8narrow · 03-30-2003, 11:35 PM

Thanks Troy. I draw a hair over 27 inches. Since it was light, was it noisy to shoot?

Troy n Oh · 03-31-2003, 08:19 AM

What I meant was is that the draw weight was to light .It was only 52 @ 28 and I wanted one closer to 60 @ 28. I had a flemish string on it with beaver balls and it was plenty quiet. I will probably have my new one at Kentucky Klassic and you are welcome to give it a try there but you better bring the checkbook cause you will order one shortly after

Coop · 03-31-2003, 06:43 PM

I had a Firebird. It was a fast little bow. I used flemish strings and yarn silencers, and it really was a quiet shooter. I draw a recurve 28" and didn' t notice any stacking. It was only 45#@26" so I sold it, but would definitely own another if it was heavier.

LBR · 03-31-2003, 09:04 PM

My experience with them is limited--I shoot longbows except when bowfishing and I don' t like short bows--but here is my 2 cents anyway.

They are very smooth, and will handle up to a 30" draw without stacking. Speed is good, comparable to a Hunter II--your draw length and getting the bow made for your draw can have some effect on that. It can be a little touchy with brace height and silencer placement (short bows generally are), especially with a longer draw. I shot one that acted like a totally different bow (much better) with some minor adjustments to the brace height and silencer placement. If I liked short recurves, I would keep one on hand to shoot. If it came in a 60" or 62" , I would probably keep one on hand to shoot.

Chad

str8narrow · 04-02-2003, 11:49 PM

Thanks again. I think I asked you about them a couple of years ago Chad, but just recently started getting the bug again.

str8narrow · 04-02-2003, 11:51 PM

By the way, I would love to be at the KY Classic, but can' t make it. Thanks for the offer though!

True Position · 04-08-2003, 10:38 AM

I spent some time shooting the Firebird and liked it very much. The deflex riser makes it a very stable shooter. The speed was good and it seemed to be quieter than the Raven I was comparing it too. I draw 29" and found it very comfortable. In the end, it was only the looks of the bow that didn' t appeal to me. Everything else said " buy me now!"