i almost think the 1-pin would be better for a beginner.... i know when i started i had a three pin sight and sometimes its a little confusing (especially when nervous) and when i switched to a 1-pin it was so much easier.....i know adjusting the sight is hard and all but just set it at 20 or 25 and leave it, for a beginner i dont think i'd shoot much farther than that , just my $.02