Stan SX4?

[Rusty Shackelford]

Anyone here shooting one of these? Released earlier this year. If you have, I want to hear your thoughts.

SX4

Engineered to shrink the gap between intention and execution. The SX4 fires with unprecedented speed — precision at the speed of thought.

stanoutdoors.com

 

[Colobwhntr]

I’ve had mine for a few weeks. It’s very nice I normally shoot the Onnex. It’s very crisp more of a snap on the release rather than the quieter Onnex but nothing to be concerned about just something I noticed. I think the Onnex is easier to get on the loop but I’m still getting used to it. I alternate between the 2 and notice no difference in POi.

 

[Rusty Shackelford]

I’ve had mine for a few weeks. It’s very nice I normally shoot the Onnex. It’s very crisp more of a snap on the release rather than the quieter Onnex but nothing to be concerned about just something I noticed. I think the Onnex is easier to get on the loop but I’m still getting used to it. I alternate between the 2 and notice no difference in POi.

Good to know. I handled an Onnex today for the first time and it felt really good. I would have bought one but my local shop only had a medium. Then I started reading up on the SX4. If you had to pick just one, would you choose the onnex or SX4? I’m coming from a Carter wise choice (if it matters) which needs to go in for service.

 

[Ashy Larry]

I was on the hunt for one (still may end up with one) but found a B3 Omega Pro for much cheaper and it seems to be functionally very similar. Now that I’ve gotten better at clipping the hook on the string with this style release I’m a fan. I think the SX4 is going to be a huge seller and I’ll be a buyer when they come down a little on the secondhand market.

 

[Colobwhntr]

Good to know. I handled an Onnex today for the first time and it felt really good. I would have bought one but my local shop only had a medium. Then I started reading up on the SX4. If you had to pick just one, would you choose the onnex or SX4? I’m coming from a Carter wise choice (if it matters) which needs to go in for service.

Honestly they’re both great. If I had to pick it would be the Onnex but just because I’ve been using it for almost 3 years. Either one is super adjustable so you can customize them to your liking.

 

[rcb2000]

Super crisp, very comfortable in the hand, as others have mentioned a very loud sound when you cock it, and also fire it, but that shouldn’t really be an issue considering this is more of a target release.
Super difficult to close on the D Loop, which is the one thing that kept me from buying it.
Went with an ultra view button instead

 

[dkime]

Had mine about two weeks, there's definitely some quirks i am not a fan of however time will tell If i can grow accustomed to them. Stan Releases have always been the most comfortable in hand for me, but I have some concerns that I am going to work through. Time will tell.

 

[Rusty Shackelford]

Ended up ordering an onnex last night. Thanks everyone

 

[Sled]

I briefly had the onnex and loved it but returned it for the UV2 button. The onnex retention gate is sharp and freyed my d loop. I'm sure it's something to do with my draw/release mechanics since I don't hear much about this and all of the ones I've touched had the issue.

 

[surfr716]

Shot one this week. loved the feel of the release but the close mechanism drove me ****ing batty, Either had to reach up and physically close it or push it into the cables. super nice design otherwise, but if I wanted a similar release style id go with the truball abyss

 

[Ashy Larry]

Push the clasp into the nock of the arrow and it will close without any trouble. Actually been quicker for me than a Carter style closure.

 

[Rusty Shackelford]

Push the clasp into the nock of the arrow and it will close without any trouble. Actually been quicker for me than a Carter style closure.

Quick side note, You have the best screen name on RS.

I ended up buying a Stan Onnex to try, still have a Carter wise choice that I’ll use but it needs to go back for service/spring replacement. Liking the onnex so far, way more adjustable than the wise choice.