Hey Hedgehog,
I have a PSE Beast, and it is a compound, guys.

I've had mine about 6 years, and it works fine. The only poblem it had was a bent axle, and I think I did that myself. [:@]It's not a speed demon like some of the newer ones, but it gets the job done.
If the grip feels good to you, it'll be fine. If you release with fingers, you'll find it's just long enough with a 36" ATA. Only bugs me with finger pinch when I shoot a lot in one day.

Good luck, and now back to your regularly scheduled trad discussion.