gregory,

Thanks for your work in Aghanistan, it is much appreciated.

Just wondering if this is your first bow. If so, I'd probably point you in a different direction.

If not, then the price is really a relative thing. If you can afford, it I'd say go for it. It is a great bow. Reward yourself. If it is out of your reach, then I'm sure you could find something that is also is quality made for a lot less.