I added the Snake Slayer IV to my collection last week. I just got a chance to fire it this past weekend. All I can say is “WOW!”. When firing .45 LC’s it has no more kick than my Colt 1911, a much heavier handgun. I was totally surprised. I expected it to kick like a mule. It is smooth and well balanced. Then I loaded it up with .410 6 shot. Let me tell you, you had better be ready! It has a substantial recoil but, what do you expect from a hand cannon? I love this weapon! It is my new conceal piece. I like the fact that I can build on this platform and change it to a .38/.357 or a 9 mm or a .22. What an awesome all around gun.