With certain luxury goods, price and demand have a different relationship. Raising the price actually increases sales because people convince themselves of things about it.

 

I was totally shocked when I went to shoot some new bows and they had the eclipse and tempest I think. Probably the too most comfortable releases I've ever shot. Really like my Carter though, nothing wrong with it . Hot shot definitely underrated. I like how the hook releases away from you instead of toward

 

I looked at them. They don’t have the adjustability of my Perfex as far as changing sweep angle or the length of the post on the barrel. But they are significantly less money, so if it fits your hand it’s probably the way to go. As far as warrantee goes, the only time I needed to use it on a Stan I mailed it back to them, they fixed it and sent it back to me. No repair cost, no questions, no proof of purchase. Just great service.

 

There is a thread on the post of the hotshot to adjust height, although it isn’t as much as a Stan.

 

Hot shot is durable with the simplicity of it. That being said it’s not as smooth or adjustable. Comparing apples to oranges really.

 

Early in 2015 I was discontented with the wrist type releases I had owned and tested, plus was chatting with Shawn Padgett about trying a hand held. Backing into the process, I combed the AT classifieds and purchased a lightly used Hot Shot Eclipse for $60.....about what my new Trufire wrist model cost. Padgett offered me a number of good suggestions on learning a hand held release and I started over Memorial Day weekend.....vividly recall the entire process. After shooting it several times, I noted a few realities: A) my peep needed repositioning, which meant breaking out the Bowmaster press I had likewise purchased used on AT; B) drawing with a hand held felt FAR more natural than the wrist release ever had; and C) the Eclipse was really uncomfortable with those squared edges....at least in my hand.

Two weeks later I had a used Scott Exxus on the way.....which was a virtual copy of the Stan SX3. It was comfortable and more adjustable than the Hot Shot, so I ended up giving the HS to a friend to try. After I bought a second Exxus, I started hearing about internal issues that resulted in misfires.....ignored it until it happened to me. Done with lesser releases, I bought a used Stan Shootoff, but didn't care for the swept design. Resold that and bought my first SX3....been shooting them ever since. Comfortable, consistent, reliable and very adjustable.

If that doesn't sway you towards Stan....buy the Hot Shot and see if it fits your hand better than mine. Adjust it and see if it breaks at the shot like a Stan. Shoot it for several years and see if it holds up like a Stan. If so, you saved some $$$. For me, I get out the old "been there, done that" T-shirt.

 

I think most guys get caught up in the “ high $ prestige “ and convince themselves this release is the “ best”. I’ve never picked up a thumb or hinge release that after about 20 shots, I could shoot the same exact scores on a Vegas face or on a 3D course. Many are so brand loyal they become blind and make other releases less before they ever try it. I mean you put your thumb on a barrel and pull. There’s nothing about that that makes one release $150 better. Not to me anyway. Hell, I’ve tried HBC and HBX, longhorn, Scott accent pro and I’m still using a plane ole 3-finger Scott hunter hinge. No adjustments on the click and micro this and that. But none of the $200-$300 hinges added any points. Hands are not 1 in a million different from the next hand.

 

I have to agree partially. Obviously some FEEL better but as far as for me and adding points, none have done that yet. I just think the hunting community sees a high price tag and thinks....there can't be anything better than that! Its expensive which makes it instantly good.

 

Well, I can't say anything about Stan's warranty....because I've never needed one fixed....1 thumb release and 4 hinges. 1 hinge old enough vote and still adjusts/fires like new......
Both my Stan thumb release and hinges have all the adjustments I need. Hoping, praying that Stan doesn't screw up their hinge line with their new coming out....whenever it's coming out....Said to be out this fall.....Glad I got my Stan Kuro before they halted the MoreX line...Got newest Lancaster catalog and there isn't one Stan hinge listed......Bummer........

 

I have used the Stan warranty a couple of times, all I paid was one way shipping, so does Hotshot pay shipping both ways? I got my releases back in 3-4 days, I can't expect more than that, can I? If I found something better than my Stan Shootoff Heavy Metal I would buy it, price really doesn't matter to me, quality does!