Glock 19 of bows

[Pluspee]

I’ve been researching about compound bows for a little while now. I know the major brands and all, but I’m still struggling on how to choose the right model bow. I’m trying to buy one and only one compound bow. Nothing fancy. My uses for it are mainly practice and future hunting once I get proficient with archery.

My firearm knowledge is slightly better than the average but my archery knowledge is way below average. I took archery class in high school and was decent at 25 yards. That’s pretty much all my experience with a bow. So my main question is, what is the glock 19 of compound bows? I’m wanting the industry standard, the most common, the most purchased, the most used ect... should I get fitted or buy something adjustable? Basically the run of the mill most trusted and decent priced compound bow. Thanks!

[Special T]

I have a matthews switchback. Belive it was new in 05. Still sits in many shooting aficionados gear room. I was talking with Gary from Riverside Archery about it and bows in general. Most bows parts support falls away after 8 years. Mathews you can still buy parts for 30 year bows... even tho a newer lower tier now shoots better than most 9 year old ones.

Most bows allow massive modification/customization. My switch back isnt the fastest on the market but still kept by some target shooters...

Hope that helps

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

[Pluspee]

Yes that does help a lot actually. Thanks for the info! Ill look into that switchback.

[Special T]

Yes that does help a lot actually. Thanks for the info! Ill look into that switchback.

It doesnt have to be a switch back. My point is that there is more parts support from mathews for older bows. I would bet that a newer mathews would be the sweet spot if you like the way it shoots.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

[thinkingman]

Diamond Edge Infinity offers a ton of variability.
And it's better quality than a G19.

[Sneaky]

there is no glock 19 in the bow world - each bow has its advantages and drawbacks - set a budget and shoot as many different models as you can within your budget and see what feels best to you

[theleo]

Glock 19 of the bow world is 32" ATA with an IBO of 320-330fps, but the bow world isn't standardized so it's like having to buy a Glock with custom springs, trigger, slide, barrel... standard factory equivalent isn't an option.

[Cab]

PSE Stinger

[N7XW]

PSE Stinger

  cheap, accurate, forgiving and durable.

[Cab]

PSE Stinger

  cheap, accurate, forgiving and durable.

plus for someone new all the adjustability without a press is really nice. I know a guy that has his own hunting show on the outdoor network, he shoots only top of the line stuff. Was shooting with him and he said that if he didn't have sponsors and the disposable income he has that he would be shooting the Stinger. If you ever want to shoot recurve the Bear Grizzly is the glock 19 of recurves IMHO

[Pluspee]

Thanks for all the help! That pse stinger is below want I want to spend, which is good thing. I don’t need anything fancy at the moment so I’ll research the heck out of it. I’ll check that diamond edge out also. Thanks again.

[Cab]

Thanks for all the help! That pse stinger is below want I want to spend, which is good thing. I don’t need anything fancy at the moment so I’ll research the heck out of it. I’ll check that diamond edge out also. Thanks again.

Your welcome, I would certainly go to a bow shop (not a big box store) and talk to them as well. They might have an awesome used bow that would be perfect for you.

[Pluspee]

I was going to go to cabelas. Anyone recommend a bow shop close to Lynnwood? I know there is the nock shop that’s pretty close to me. Anyone shop their?

[Special T]

I was going to go to cabelas. Anyone recommend a bow shop close to Lynnwood? I know there is the nock shop that’s pretty close to me. Anyone shop their?

Knock Point In Mount Lake Terrrace just off 220th between I5 and Hwy99

Winkler in Everett just north of the down town arena

Riverside archery In Mount Vernon on SR536...

[lamrith]

Bows in general are going to be very...  user specific for lack of a better phrase.  Much more-so I have found than guns.

Draw curve, grip, letdown/window, shot feel, etc are all very individual type things and vary greatly from brand to brand.  Then you compound it with different models that have different brace heights, ATA's etc.  There just is no single bow that stands out and is any sort of "benchmark standard".  Some love hoyt, some matthews, some Bowtech, elite, prime.  Each brand tends to have a very different feel to it that the shooter just has to feel to appreciate.

My recommendation to you, is to set yourself a budget.  Then hit every shop you can, have them each measure you up to fit the bows to you.  Then try the bows in your budget range, as well as the ones one price point up.  Feel how they draw, how it settles in your hand at full draw, how is the backwall and window, then of course how it feels on release.  Shoot a couple arrows thru each bow just focusing on how it feels.

At this point you will not know what your anchor point is yet, and shop bows will not have sights on them, so you are not checking accuracy, etc, just how the bow feels to shoot for you.

Reason I told you to check one price point up is that you can get some nice deals on last years bows, either new old stock or second hand.  Not uncommon to get last years bow fully outfitted and ready to shoot, for less than bow only costs for the newest and greatest.

Don't obsess too much about your 1st bow either.  Get a solid brand setup that is in your budget and just start shooting it.  If you fall in love with archery you will eventually upgrade, we all do, but you need to make sure you like the sport before dumping big $ into it.  Get something solid and just get shots under your belt, then you will be able to appreciate and feel the differences in bows if you have been shooting a while.