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Silencer vs Firecat 400, any real difference?
If you look at the spec sheet they are identical. If you look in the brochure, the specs are identical. If you look at them individually on the martin website, it states that the Silencer is 31.25" ATA, where as the Firecat is 32.5" ATA.
I like the riser of the Firecat better, and igiven the choice I'd prefer a longer ATA. But they just raised the price from $599 to $619, which makes the $566 price of the Silencer a tad more appealing...
My wife packed my bags and threw me out, as I was walking out the door, she told me "I hope you have a long and miserable life!"... To which I replied "Oh, now you want me to stay?!" LOL
2011 Onza 3: 70#, 28.25 draw (AMO), 384 gr arrow, 288 fps
2005 Saber: 70#, same arrow, 250 fps
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I've been to the 3 local martin shops around here, no one had the Onza or the Silencer to compare. I did shoot the Firecat and enjoyed it though...
My wife packed my bags and threw me out, as I was walking out the door, she told me "I hope you have a long and miserable life!"... To which I replied "Oh, now you want me to stay?!" LOL
2011 Onza 3: 70#, 28.25 draw (AMO), 384 gr arrow, 288 fps
2005 Saber: 70#, same arrow, 250 fps
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its all cosmetic. i asked this question when i got my FC400. my dealer went to the show and asked too. and the martin rep there said the only real difference is the hook in the riser.
2011 FireCat 400 Tru Glo Super Slam, Carbon Express 8in Stabilizer, limb-saver string silencers.
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And you bought the FC because you liked the riser better, right?Originally Posted by leeindy
My wife packed my bags and threw me out, as I was walking out the door, she told me "I hope you have a long and miserable life!"... To which I replied "Oh, now you want me to stay?!" LOL
2011 Onza 3: 70#, 28.25 draw (AMO), 384 gr arrow, 288 fps
2005 Saber: 70#, same arrow, 250 fps
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I can't speak for him but that is why I got the FC400.
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I understand, and prefer the look of the firecat riser. But for $53 I might go with the Silencer, given everything else is the same.
My wife packed my bags and threw me out, as I was walking out the door, she told me "I hope you have a long and miserable life!"... To which I replied "Oh, now you want me to stay?!" LOL
2011 Onza 3: 70#, 28.25 draw (AMO), 384 gr arrow, 288 fps
2005 Saber: 70#, same arrow, 250 fps
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X2,liked the looks of the FC riser more.
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2013 PSE Drive
2012 PSE Brute X
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Have to agree.
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i went with the firecat because i have an 08 firecat and its a great bow so didnt figure i could go wrong and depending where the cams are adjusted on the cat changes how smooth she is
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Plus that hook makes a dandy bow hanger. lol I've shot both bows, and honestly couldn't tell a difference. I got a FC400 to replace my old FC, but if I was buying another one, it would be the Silencer. I like the lighter weight for hunting. Not a real big deal, but that extra 1/4 pound does show up after a while carrying it.
2006 Rytera Bullet X 60#---2008 Moab 70#
2008/12 Firecat 60#--- 2010 Warthog 70#
2010/2012 Alien X 65# 2011 Onzas 60 & 70#
2009 Warthog 70#---2009 Firehawk 70#
2010 Strother SR-71 65# & 2012 Strother Rush 65#
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