I HAVE LOOKED AT THE RANGER 2 FOR A LONG TIME FINALLY GOT TO Hold one after having in my hand I thought hard for a week then went back and bought it-beautiful well made gun.It is a blast to shoot firing 2.5 000 buck in have also shot45 long colt recoil is a little bit less than shots shells.I ordered a 357 mag/ 38 split 4.25 in barrel for it also it came ups really fast and is also lot of fun to shoot.I guess you might say I went whole hog I ordered a set of jumbo grips also I have big hands and thought this might add a little more to hold onto when shooting.I’m trying to decide what barrel to order next.I own several guns but this is my pick to grab and go with when outside working and trips to town.