from what i understand and read in several publications ,pse has in fact purchased brownings archery division , they are seperate companies are to speak but pse does own browning archery and ar as well , regardless they are both good products and i' m kinda surprised someone at gander mtn. told you they are crap being as they sell them it was probably just the salesmans personal opinion. and get the bow YOU like not the salesman at gander mtn. good luck!