for 500 bucks i would by two and sell one lol! definately a great bow. you will be very satisfied imho. i think most on here will agree, you cant really go wrong with the guardian. its good and fast, its got good brace height and it feels greatetc.... i know a few people who own them and shoot 3d's and wouldnt trade them for anything. like stated above, imho, it is one of the best bows on the market. ithas all of the qualities of the otherbowtechs (except for the string stop)shoved into one bow that is good for everything. I have shot it and i own the general, nad personally if i were to do it over again, i would probably have gotten the guardian. good luck, and thank you for your service.
Derek