I bought one in Sept. from the EE forum. Its pretty much the same as any other T3 its just got a shorter barrel and open sights. The balance and weight is pretty much the same as any other T3 I have had. I would say if you can get your hands on any of the T3's you will have a good idea of what you are getting. The open sights where a neat idea but I took mine off after a week and put on a scope. I think you are better served just getting a standard T3 unless the open sights is what you are after.