RE: Thompson Omega vs Encore Dilemma
You soon will be able to buy the pro hunterstyle hammers in a conversion for the encores too!
If you take any mechanical device apart quality is always evident, it just all depends on the style, design andmaterials which leads up to reliability. Certain designs are just less expensive to make like the NEF huntsman design. Rock solid and cost less to make.
Me personally the falling breech block is a very old beautiful design that was rethought into a fantastic design copied by many into their own style/look! If you already own a high powered rifle I keep the Omega but if you only want one single shot rifle then the prohunter/Omega is nice.
BTY, my SS Thunderhawk shoots just as good as my Omega's but it is lighter nicer SYN stock and a 2" shorter barrel. You can only find weaver bases in aluminum too! The only reason I moved up was the cleaning aspect and great looking design. They still take a long time to clean in MHO.
It is a big delima!
LOL, SHills