Went out this am and shot up 1 1/2 boxes of shells (#7 & 8). No problem, Recoil wasn't that bad. I wore shooting gloves so the safety wasn't a problem, Gonna put some grip tape on it. It fired exactly where I pointed, Trigger pull was acceptable. It is definitely a point-shooter. It will be great in close quarters when required. Wouldn't go Dove Shooting with it.