I went with the Patriot because of the extra speed. The Liberty is not necessarily slow, but the Patriot has a good 15-20 fps on it. The downside to that extra speed comes at a price, the draw cycle is a little harsh on the Patriot. I don't doubt that the Liberty has a smoother draw and may be slightly more forgiving with the 1/2" more brace height. It really depends what you want more of, speed or smoothness.