Tradition firearms are generally pretty good. But just remember, you get what you pay for. I have owned 9 different Traditions inlines. I only kept 2 for me to shoot and hunt with. The other 7 had various problems that caused me to return them or sell them off. The 2 I kept are one of the new Evolution Premier and a Lightning LD. Both of these are tack drivers with the load I worked up for them. However, just to show you how finicky firearms from the sam manufacturer can be, the Evolution like Pyrodex RS and the Lightning likes 777 powder. Good luck and remember safety first.