last year was a hick's handheld, but its too loud on the shot. got a tru-ball extreme with the talon head, but the hunting version you don't have to cock - so its silent on the shot. thing is i'm learning backtension with a tru-ball ultra 3 and i'm so into it i'm scared to pick the thumb trigger up and lose the progress i'm making. actually thinking about not hunting and just practicing, or hunting with the pure bt release. i'll probably end up going with the thumb trigger though. i can't stand wrist strap releases either. after getting used to a handheld they feel really weird.