I have an Encore stainless and I just love it. It shoots really good the only other muzzle loader that even comes close is my Triumph, I did tweak the trigger but I do that on all my guns. I like the stainless for several reasons it is easier to clean it holds on to less crud from shot to shot and if you get the flat finish it blends in better than most would believe. Shoulder them all fit is important, some of us fit our guns to us some don't need to and some us what ever they buy as the factory puts it out.