I have owned both in takedown recurve models. I didn't keep either one, for various reasons, but they are both good bows and good people. They are very different bows, however, at least in the 3-piece recurve models, and I'd definitely shoot both before you dropped any money on one. The RER has a much straighter riser than the significantly reflexed Widow, and weighs less. I'm picky about grips, and they have somewhat different feels about them when it comes to the grips. I got an Asbell grip on the Widow, and realized that was the wrong choice for me, one reason I don't have it anymore. With a standard grip, if I had to choose, I'd pick the Widow, but that really means nothing; you have to pick the one that suits you. Either one is a good choice. Paul.