It’s a lot lighter draw than the 1745 double but it’s faster . Yes it helps with the shoulder, if I lift my arm and lock out my shoulder I can shoot.8 but I tend to forget and it ain’t good. I’ve just bought some gzk .6 and I’ll buy some 8.7mm steel to play with till I’m ok. I know what your saying , when your used to shooting a certain set up it takes a lot to move to something else.