The admiral is nimble, and light and is "dead" enuff in the hands. The captain will/should be a little more stable though. The captain is heavier and i think its heavy in an awkward place. Its top heavy and you can feel it while drawn. The admiral is a tad more balanced at the draw. Its all what you want man, it really is. Speed,quietness,hand shock, and almost all of the other ergos are basically the exact same. I personally liked the "feel" of the admiral a touch better, but i like a longer bow.

Forgot to add, the captains draw isnoticeably smoother than the admirals as well.
Derek