Well guys, I was at Acadamy Sports in Macon, Ga today, and bought one of these little Hot Shots. As already mentioned, it does not quite have the finish of a Contender or Encore, but thankfully, it does not have the pricetag either. I thought it is okay for $199 plus tax. I like the fact it works sooo easy. It only takes one finger to break it. It locks up with a good snap. Have not put a scale on the trigger yet, but it feels good. They only had brown stocks. I just had to have one to go with the other TC's I have, and the grandaughters will enjoy it also. Wallacem