RE: Optima vs. Acura
I've owned (actually own)both the Accura and the Genesis. Accura +++
The only place I would give the Genesis a somewhat better rating (and this would be subject toindividual taste and fit) would be the shape of the buttstock).
Finish on the Genesis "receiver" section is pathetic at best. The internals of the Genesis seem flimsy to me. Triggers on the Genesis can range from good to toy cap gun quality and there just isn't much you can do about it. So far, everyone is reporting positivelyon the Accura trigger.
For about $170 after rebate though, the Genesis in SS/Black isn't such a bad deal. If the difference in money isn't the determining factor - get the Accura!