I am not going to recommend a model or Brand. I am going to put abit of info out to you. Safety always keep yer fingers/thumbs below the string line. It will take only once to give you a lesson you will never forget. Same thing of uncocking a crossbow n not removing an arrow with B-heads on it. Crossbows have some great features n not so great features if the model you bought does not do things you wish it would do. Weight you don't want a boat anchor neither do you need one as long as a short spear. I like mine to be able to uncock instead of always having to shoot it. How wide or narrow do you want the Riser n limbs to be. Comfort is the #1 priority for me. Don't be in a rush you have months before the Seasons open. Some like Compound style n some like Recurves, i like n use both