I work the firearms counter at the Gander Mtn here in Indy...And we've had several customers itching to get their hands on these.

I called TCA last week... The only one currently available is the Stainless w/ the black synthetic stock. The thumbhole models are still a ways off... she said that we should see them in time for hunting season (Nov)... but she couldn't give me a more definitive awnser than that.

The Pro Hunter has a few nice features... but I don't know if I'd sell my regular Encore to buy one... The cost is getting pretty up there... $850+... and $950ish for the camo thumbhole model. But if you have to be the 1st to have to have the latest and greatest.. then I suggest that you get on a waiting list somewhere.. as it's almost impossible to get the SS syth one now... let alone w/ the TH models become available.