Rob-It's funny that you made the remark about the "wow" factor. When we came back downstairs at the shop where the owners wife and mine were conversing, my wife asked "How did you like the Admiral?" Before I could answer the shop owner told her he knew what my reply would be after he saw the look on my face upon releasing the first arrow out of it. His remarks about people shooting it for the first time echo yours. If they are truly opened minded all they can say is "wow" or some other choice words.