I' ve shot several Handi-Rifles. The accuracy seems to be hit or miss. I saw the extractor blow off of one of them in .223 Remington, but the guy was using handloads - so I am not sure if that was the gun or his bad handloads. I' ve only handled the Encore; however, the difference in quality seems night and day in favor of the Encore. Though, the price tag is night and day as well.