My Covert CX1 is a little on the heavy side but as long as it shoots as it is now i don't mind a extra pound or so I take very good care of all of my stuff & my CX1 is wiped clean every time i shoot it & i always wipe her down with my old gun cleaning rag . I picked my Covert CX1 over the Barnett Penetrator because i got a great deal on Ebay on my CX1 & the scope on my CX1 has the lighted green or red reticle & the Barnett didn't have it I AM NOT SAYING THAT BARNETT AREN'T Good crossbow i just liked the Carbon Express better & i wouldn't NEVER offend anyone who has a Barnett or any other kind of crossbow .I have had a couple of small problems with my CX1 but Carbon Express took care of it VERY QUICKLY & what more could any one want out of a Costumer Service Dept.