Punisher,
I did not choose one over the other. I have two encores...one is a 50 cal. muzzle loader in stainless steel, and the other is a blue handgun with a 50 cal muzzle loader barrel and a 25-06 15 inch barrel.
The G-2 is for smaller calibers to be used in silly wet shooting, I am in the process buying a 10 inch 357 maximum barrel (form GB classifieds)for it and will likely get a 30-30 or a 30 herrit soon as well.
Both guns will suit a different purpose. Just like a hammer you have light weight and heavy.
Fred