Fixed Blade Broadheads vs Mechanical Blade Broadheads

The question of fixed blade vs mechanical blade broadheads is a source of ongoing debate between bow hunters. It's a very good question, and both options have their positive and negatives.

Let's start with the fixed blades. First, the pros: They have always been the strongest around- you can beat the crap out of them and they still fly true as the day you first bought them. They are also cheaper then mechanical blades, and if you chip or bend or dull the blade you can simply take it out and replace it. The major drawback is that fixed blades don't always give you a good blood trail when you make a bad shot on a deer.

Now on to the mechanical blades. The best thing about mechanicals is that they make one hell of a hole in a deer, leaving you a very a nice blood trail if you make a bad shot. They also fly nice too. However, there are some significant negatives to consider. Mechanical blades are not cheap, and you have a fifty-fifty chance of all the blades opening on impact. They also bend. Once they are bent and dull, you can't replace the blades unless you buy new broadheads.

Personally, I am partial to the muzzy MX4 100gr fixed blade broadheads. I love them and would never go with any other brand or type. My buddy Dan, on the other hand, swears by his mechanical blade broadheads. I would love to hear your comments on this topic- what kind of broadheads you use and why?