Isn't that a coincidence, I just bought a Gonic that looks like an encore, in fact I think you can use encore barrels on it. Laminated thumb hole stock with stainless barrel. Have to pick it up this morning. Will post pictures later today. Not a real lot of info on the Gonic but I think after Gonic went out of business PR bullets took over making the sabots for the tighter bore that Gonic was making.