Tom, too bad you're not around here any more, but I know how things go.

I've had a couple of those ML-14 Mountaineers and they're stout bows. I used to take the handle wrap off and rasp the handle down to make the grip a better fit for my hand. They were famous for their handshock (haven't tried one of the newer r/d models yet) but they're fair shooters and practically indestructable. Mine took lots of game over the years.

Don't toss it in the trash, by any means, but there are better bows out there. There are custom makers that will make you just the bow you want for not a lot more than what a new Mountaineer costs.