luke/r, this really is a matter of what works for 'you'.
However, for what it's worth, I can say for those who are no blessed with 29" and up draw lengthand the energy to draw 70+ #s, I find the General to be at a disadvantage compared to the Guardian.
Mainly because of the brace heighton the General @ 8.25" compared to that on the Guardian being 7.125".The power stroke on the General is shorter,and so will generate less speed.
Another concern I have,is the ShortStop string suppressor--I wish this was never there. The silence Bowtech gained with their Allegiance, Tribute, Guardian to me was, a step forward. However The ShortStop suppressor has now reintroduced the 'twang' (String slap) when the string comes into contact with theShortStop. This system helped with the accuracy but it took away the silence of the bow--in my view, this is another downside of the General.
Also, the idea of the draw stop using the cable as the wall--isn't the best idea either.
You may also have some issues with the vanes coming into contact with the cables as the clearance is awfully close. Cocked vane @ 9 o'clock will help with thisa bit.
All in all, for me, the Guardian is the better of the two, using the above issues for a comparison.
You cannot go wrong with the Guardian, but you can be disappointed with the General--"I WAS"--maybe take a look at the 82ndAirborne, but keep in mind the 101st will be a little bit more forgiving.
JMHO.