As I told some of you I finally had a chance to go shoot some bows today and here is my impression, and for those of you that did not read my other thread I am a complete novice and had questions on what to look for. I shot a Reflex (dont remember model but was upper end), Bowtech Allegiance, Diamond Black Ice, and Matthews DXT. My favorite to least goes in the following order 1-Allegiance 07' model 2-Matthews 3-Diamond Black Ice (actually tied with second if it was not for the grip 4-A distant last was the reflex (thought too bulky, not smooth, too heavy and louder than the rest). My concern is that it seems as though the allegiance is a little tippy left to right when fullly drawn with an open grip. the bulkier Matthews grip was the most comfortable. The speed, balance, smooth draw and feel other than the tippiness on the Allegiance still made it my favorite though. Can the grips be changed out or should I steer clear. By the way the price was 599.00 for the 07 model and with a little checking that seemed pretty fair.