I'm taking the Bear TD plunge.

[Armand]

wow i have had mine now for a little over a week and i can hit what i want with it, why i have wasted so much money on other bows and not had one years before this, I'll have a Bubinga and Dymondwood soon

[Redtail2]

It's been a really good day. I received the type1 B handle (serial#1490). It belonged to Judd Cooney, noted author and photographer, also in the bow hunter hall of fame. Fred Bear gave him this bow as a personal gift. He know longer shoots it and wanted it be used. He has also sent me documentation supporting the history of this bow. I am proud to get it and will use it as my hunting bow. As said by many in the post, these bears are a "sickness". Steve

[cacciatore]

Originally posted by Redtail2:
It's been a really good day. I received the type1 B handle (serial#1490). It belonged to Judd Cooney, noted author and photographer, also in the bow hunter hall of fame. Fred Bear gave him this bow as a personal gift. He know longer shoots it and wanted it be used. He has also sent me documentation supporting the history of this bow. I am proud to get it and will use it as my hunting bow. As said by many in the post, these bears are a "sickness". Steve

WOW,some pics will be pretty welcomed.  

[cacciatore]

Originally posted by Redtail2:
William, nice case. What year is your bow?

My opinion is the bow is a late 80's or early 90's.