I was fortunate to have been able to "shoot" many Bows on a daily basis since I started my 1st Archery shop/Lanes in the mid 60s. I shot a variety of Recurves with my favorite being American Archery in those days.
Compounds were a different strory. I shot Jennings, Bear, Martin, Pearson, Hoyt, PSE, Carroll, Darton & a few others.
I traveled a lot in those days competing & Bowhunting. I settled on a Darton in the late 70s & have not changed since. I like the mass weight of the Bow & of course, if it fits/feels good in my had, thats the model I shoot best. The quality has always been excellent. I have always shot well with a Darton since I (personally) liked everything about them & as I said, was fortunate to be able to shoot almost any bow on the market in those days. I always shot top of the line Models for tourny shooting but the middle price range in Bowhunting.
I have 3 Dartons with the newest purchased in 2001 ON SALE for $99. I've taken a large variety of Biggame with it since & it a great bow.