The Bear Paw is one of the most quiet and dependable releases on the market today. Both the jaw and trigger are heat-treated and Teflon coated for years of reliability.There is a built in shock absorber located on the trigger, which eliminates the jaw and trigger from making contact while firing. The head can be locked in place, 45 degree rotation or 360 degree full rotation. Other features you will enjoy with this release are automatic loading onto the string, and trigger pressure adjustment. If you're switching from fingers to a release, this is the one for you.