Finally got a chance to shoot my new Snake Slayer 3-1/2″ using 000 buc (4 round pellets) and #4 shot shells because I am not near a shotgun range. I used Federal and Remington defensive rounds. You have to hang on to the gun. Kicks pretty good but manageable. Got perfect round holes about the size of a .38 in the target when using the 000 buc. Shot 16 rounds. You would not want to shoot 50 rounds at one time. Your hand will hurt. From a defensive view, after the first shot, your target will drop from either the 4 pellets or a heart attack. It is a scary gun from the target’s view. Lots of fun to shoot. I shot about 30′ from the target and still managed a ten inch spread. Normally, you would be closer to your attacker. This is my new carry gun. It conceals nicely. It will replace my Glock 36 which imprints. I also own a Ruger Blackhawk Convertible 45acp/45lc. I will try the 45lc bullets at a later time. Am thinking about ordering your 45acp barrel and selling my Glock. Thanks for making such a great gun. I should have bought it sooner.