Widow or Palmer

[MAT]

Palmer is a better bow, especially considering the cost of a Widow.  Definitely faster and a better grip.  I have ordered 3 new bows from Palmer, he usually is in the ballpark with delivery times but it’s worth the wait. Mike builds every bow so he's not like Widow and building them on a production scale so you can't compare that.  I’ve sent bows back to Mike for repair and he’s done everything to my satisfaction.  He might not be the most charming person around, but he is honest and hasn’t screwed anyone I know.  

There are several used like new Palmers in the classifieds if you need one right away.

[BUFF]

either one will do you a great job but I have to lean towards the BW. I have one of the short rizer ones that is the finest bow I have ever shot
 

[CANT/SHOOT]

after readying this i really feel like i need to shoot a widow  

[awbowman]

Widow, pure performance

[widow sax]

Widow did I say Widow did I forget to say widow !!!! Palmer is a good bow I guess I never shot one I do like there grip I have held one but I love my Widows and they have some of the best customer service even if your not the first one to own it Hands down not a question in my mine WIDOW.    Widow

[Breeze430]

For what it's worth both are great bows...Mike's are worth the wait. Again, that's just me.

[gregg dudley]

If you are talking new, Widow is definately the way to go.  TheWidow Works dudes are among the finest on the planet and that goes a long way with me.  Their customer service is among the best in the business and their product is top-shelf.

I have only had one Palmer.  I bought it used and it was an absolute dream to shoot, but it was LOUD!  Never could quiet that bow down.  I would probably buy another used Palmer some day.

[Friend]

The answer would likely be most discernable if I could shoot each thru your hands.

[Sean B]

I'll second what Big Ed said.  I've shot Widows for 17 yrs.  I always got the standard grip.  I shot one with a different grip that they offer, and that fit me much better.  You can "test drive" a Widow

[Lefty]

Love my Widow!

[BCD]

Definitely the Palmer. Better grip and better performance

[Moon]

I purchased 2 new Palmers about 10 years ago and still have them.  I've had no problems at all and they shoot just as good today as they did then.  They are fast and accurate and the grips are really good too.  

I recently purchased a used PCH V and I must say that that bow is a great shooting bow.  It's plenty fast and very forgiving of my shooting flaws.  It's also very accurate and pulls really smooth too.  

I bet you would be very satisfied with either one.

Good luck with your decision.